Introducing Vail
Synonymous with swank, Vail is a favorite winter playground for the world’s rich and famous. This is where the movie stars ski. And it’s not odd to see Texans in 10-gallon hats and ladies in mink coats zipping down the slopes. A resort town in every sense of the word, the compact Vail Village offers restaurants, bars and boutiques of high standard. The glitz factor is certainly up there, but the place is more laid-back and less pretentious than Colorado’s other high-octane resort, Aspen. For terrain, Vail is our favorite mountain in the state. Wide open and immense, the back bowls (which cater to intermediate and expert skiers) are nothing short of spectacular, especially on a powder day. Locals must agree, because they flock here by the SUV-load each weekend. Those not shopping and skiing can hike, bike and explore the surrounding alpine country.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: can I do it in 1 day from Durango to Aspen (Fall color)?
by trekker502 30 August 2011
You can see the Maroon Bells from the opposite side when you are in Crested Butte/Mount Crested Butte. If you drive a couple of miles…
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RE: route 66
by trekker502 09 August 2011
I live alongside part of the original Route #66/Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico. I just traveled 27 miles north to the village of Pecos…
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RE: Vail in Summer time
by carracar 02 August 2011
Welcome to the TT...Driving all day,getting a bit of exercise,Having a good meal...You probably, at Vail's elevation, will be showing…
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