Whats playing at the Movies in the Vail Valley? Find out at http://vailmovies.com/
Many of the ski shops including Venture Sports (use coupon below for 20%
rental discount) are now renting snowshoes. I see some people
shoeing up the ski slopes. You are welcome to do so, for FREE
but, I would recommend finding a nice trail in the woods. Many
people like the trail leading up Meadow Mountain. This trail begins
at the Ranger Station in Minturn just south of the Interstate
at exit #171 on route 24.
For more info on back country skiing and snowshoeing visit the
Ranger Station (970)827-5725 just south of the Minturn Exit #171.
They have hand-outs, and maps, and they can warn you about avalanche
conditions.
Interpretive snowshoe tours are offered throughout the winter, through The Vail Nature Center. A full program including Winter Discovery Tours, Backcountry, Moonlight, and Senior Tours, offer something for everyone. Learn about snowshoe history, avalanche areas, animal tracks, bird sightings, geology and weather. A reasonable fee is charged (usually around $ 20) and snowshoe rental is also available. For more information or to register call 479-2264.
Print this coupon and bring it in to Venture Sports for 20% off on Skate, x-country skis, downhill skis, and snowshoes.
The Dobson
Ice Arena is in Lionshead right on the Bus route. For
information on public skating call (970) 479-2270. Skate rental
is available.
The Ice Rink Center at Beaver Creek is located in the center of the village promenade in Beaver Creek Resort. The open-air rink is open for public recreational skating daily form November 28th to April 22nd during the hours of 10:00 am to noon and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Special events and performances may occasionally supersede public skating, so you may want to call The Beaver Creek Resort Concierge Desk at 845-9090 before making plans. A fee of $ 2.00 each is charged for admission. Skate Rental is available for $ 7.00 for Adult and $ 5.00 for Children 12 and under.
Nottingham Lake in Avon will be open
to the public for ice skating seven days a week weather permitting.
Skating is free to anyone who has their own skates. Ice skate
rentals are available to children and adults at the log cabin.
Benches are provided for changing purposes. For more information
(Call 970-748-4032)
Free public skating is also available on the outdoor skating
rink at The Vail Nordic Center, located at the Vail Golf
Club-weather permitting Dec.-March. You can get to the Nordic
Center from the Transportation center on the Town of Vail FREE
bus.
A new skating rink has opened at Eagle's Nest, at the top of
Vail Mountain. There is a fee for skating and skate rental
is available. The rink is open at night under the lights and the
Gondola ride up is free after 2 pm but, it will cost you $ 15
for Adults and $ 12 for Children, to ride up during the day.
The Eagle-Vail Metro District runs a FREE outdoor
skating ring at the Eagle-Vail Pavilion. The rink is open
7 day a week until 10 pm. weather permitting. This is a natural
ice rink and it depends on the cold weather to keep the Ice frozen.`
Give the Eagle-Vail metro District ( 949-1504) a call, before
making plans to check the condition of the rink. Stop by EAGLE
VAIL Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-10pm for FREE pick up hockey.
Don't pass up a visit to the Colorado Ski Museum and Ski Hall of Fame.
It is located under the Vail Transportation Center and admission
is FREE.
Check out the schedule for the Vilar Center.
The Vilar
Center for the Arts is a world class performing and visual
arts center, located in Beaver Creek, Colorado, which strives
for excellence in its diverse programming. The 530-seat theater
is hosting its second winter season, with over 140 performances
taking place. Enjoy classical music, jazz, piano, dance, theater
productions, comedy, blues, and much more!
Check out Avon's brand new Recreation Center. The Center offers a giant water slide, lap pool, hot tub, kiddies pool, aerobics, cardio area, and child care.
Winter horseback rides offer a wonderful opportunity to view wildlife, deer, elk, coyotes and eagles to name a few. Call Triple G Outfitters & Guides at (970)926-1234. Triple G offers Two rides daily at the historic Four Eagle Ranch.Transportation is available upon request or, you can drive out to the ranch yourself Reservations are necessary as spaces are limited.
For Riding Lessons whether it be English or Western, private or group lessons, outside or inside their arena, from jumping fences to chasing cows call The Ranch at Berry Creek (970)926-3679.
Vail Recreation District
Vail Recreation District offers affordable activities for families including Camp Vail, Vail Golf Club, Dobson Ice Arena and lots more!
Check out the Website at www.vailrec.com
While not a sport for everyone, Vail offers some of the best ice climbing available anywhere. Dr. Delicate, the Rigid Designator, Aberrant Behavior, Secret Probation,and the 180 foot pillar known as Fang, offer a wide selection of climbs, to choose from. Climbers from all over the world are attracted to Vail's high-rated climbs. Another advantage to the ice climbs in Vail is that they are so close to the road. Easy access has it's drawbacks. There is often a waiting line at the bottom of the more popular climbs. Other nearby ice climbing areas are located in Ten Mile Canyon, located just east of Copper Mountain, and in Glenwood Canyon, 25 west of Vail.
Glenwood Caverns and Fairy Caves 
Originally opened for public tours in 1886, the Fairy Caves were
touted locally as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
World War I put an end to the tourist operation, and what little
visitation to the caves that occurred in years since essentially
came to an end several decades ago. Since the caves were closed,
numerous pristine rooms and passageways have been discovered including
two of the largest rooms in Colorado. After being closed to the
public for 82 years, we are excited to reopen the historic cave
and the newly discovered areas for your enjoyment.
Adventure Ridge -----Vail's only day and night mountaintop activity center
Catch the Eagle Bahn gondola to Eagle's Nest for food, fun and frolic. Opens 2:30 - 10 p.m. daily. Closed select Mondays.
Gondola free for foot passenger after 2 p.m. Call 476-9090 or 476-5601 for more information.
Beaver Creek Resort offers a wide variety of special activities. You can stop by the Resort Concierge located in the Park Plaza Hotel or give them a call at 845-9090.