Welcome to Vail
Blessed with peaks, graced with blue skies and fresh powder, carved by rivers and groomed with ski slopes and bike trails, Vail is the ultimate Colorado playground. The real draw has always been Vail Mountain, a hulking, domed mass of snow-driven euphoria that offers more terrain than anywhere else in the US: 1500 acres of downhill slopes on the north face and 3500 acres of back-bowl bliss.
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Vail Village Food and Walking Tour
Taste gourmet food from Vail’s top chefs and restaurants and learn what inspired them to make this growing ski town their home. The 2.5-hour tour will depart from Vail Mountain Lodge and guide you through the food and history that makes Vail a world-class destination for every season. As you walk through the village and indulge in the international and Colorado-inspired cuisine, you will explore the historical landmarks and artwork that define this adventure-filled town. All food tastings, selected alcohol pairings (if option selected), and guided commentary are included. Apologies for any inconvenience, but there are no substitutions for the alcohol pairings. If you enjoy eating, drinking, and strolling the town, then this tour is for you.
Vail Segway Tour from Vail Village
Explore Vail like never before with the only authorized Segway tour company in the valley. Your enthusiastic local guides are ready to lead you on an epic outdoor adventure while sharing the ins and outs of our beautiful mountain town. Your adventure begins in the lobby of the Evergreen Lodge (250 S Frontage rd W, Vail, CO, Located right behind Vail Health Hospital), where you will meet your guide(s) and begin the tour. Your tour will begin with a lesson on how to ride the Segways. Once you are ready to roll, the tour will cruise by some favorite local spots: Ford Park, The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail Village, the Gore Creek Path, and many more hidden gems. To ensure you have a great time on this epic adventure, it is important to come prepared. Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a desire to have fun are all essential. Drug or Alcohol use prior to tour strictly prohibited.
Glenwood Springs Short and Mild Rafting Trip
We meet at our riverside facility 45 minutes in advance and then depart directly from our facility down the Colorado River. Our experienced guides pilot 16’ rafts capable of carrying 8 guests through roughly 6 miles of beautiful scenery. The most exciting rapid, South Canyon, can be up to class III during June runoff. After about 1.5hrs of float time, it’s just a 12 minute shuttle ride back home, making this the perfect primer to river experiences. Launch site and take out are subject to change due to water conditions but will always contain scenic views and a beautiful Class II float.Class Rating: Class II, on the Colorado River, 6+ river miles, departs from our riverfront facility.Age/Weight: Minimum age 2, no minimum weight, max weight 375lbs.Meeting place: All trips meet at our location in Glenwood Springs, CO, which is about 2.75 hours from DIA, 1 hour from Vail and 1.25 hours from Aspen.
Vail, Colorado Guided Half-Day Flyfishing Tour
Departing from either Vail or Minturn, Colorado, this tour is the perfect opportunity to experience the beautiful Colorado scenery and your flyfishing guides are top notch professionals. Wade fishing, as opposed to float fishing, allows more hands-on instruction from your guide, since he or she doesn’t have to row a boat simultaneously. Your guides fish (primarily but not exclusively) the Blue River, Colorado River, Eagle River and Gore Creek and have exclusive access to the best 4-mile stretch of river in the Vail Valley. Your target species on this trip will be Rainbows, Browns, Cutthroat and Brook Trout!
Vail Fly Fishing Float Trip
For anglers with beginner to advanced fly fishing abilities; float trips are an amazing way to see lots of fantastic scenery and learn new fishing tactics. Float fishing takes place on the larger rivers of the area in a high desert or sub alpine setting. Float trips also offer the ability to fish stretches of water otherwise inaccessible to wade fishing. All Minturn Anglers boats are comfortable and well outfitted with fishing braces, seats and even tables and chairs for shore breaks and meals.How We Fish…Side Drifting: Side drifting nymphs under an indicator is the most productive way to catch fish on any given day. We generally don’t get out of the boat, but instead fish ledges, drops and deep water where both good number and size of fish hold. You will learn how to read featureless water and find fish in spots many would never fish.Streamers: When conditions allow for it, or when you decide you have caught enough fish on nymphs, we are always happy to show you how to chuck some meat. In spots with good bank structure we will cast towards the edges. More often than not though, we fish sink tips and swing flies deep through the middle of runs. You will learn how to effectively fish streamers on sunny days.
Vail and Beaver Creek Premium Ski Rental Including Delivery
Experience a new concept for your ski vacation by knocking down the walls of your traditional ski shop and in it's place, delivering the best equipment and service right to your door as you sit back and relax. Servicing a total of 36 resorts, the are regarded as the industry leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery service and have won rave reviews for their unparalleled customer service, personalized attention, and quality of equipment.You can expect: Free Delivery & Custom Fitting Opens Early & Closes Late Top of the Line Equipment Slope-side Assistance Available Easy Return Process You choose the time, you choose the place and your rentals will arrive on time to custom fit your equipment in the comfort of your lodging. The service revolves entirely around your needs during your time Vail and they offer deliveries anywhere between 7:30am to 10pm. In the rare event that there are any issues with your equipment, the staff is just a phone call away. Their professional rental technicians can meet you in no time and get you back on the slopes in a flash. When you are ready to return your equipment, just call and arrangements will be made for our ski concierge to swing over and collect all of your gear. Delivery service is only for those directly in the Vail and Beaver Creek area.