Vail Summer Newsroom

Vail Rec District Hosts Larkburger Youth Mountain Bike Race Series Registration Kick Off Party May 22

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The summer season kicks off with the youth mountain bike race series registration party at Larkburger in Edwards. The race series is open to youth ages 8-14 and recently added category for ages 15-16 and begins May 23, with a race in Eagle.

2012 La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series Kicks Off The Season May 19

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Rec District offers a Trail running series every summer and the first race kicks off on May 19 with the Boneyard Boogie 10k. This seven-race series is in its 15th year and starts in May and ends in September. Runners have a summer long opportunity to race on some of Vail's great trails with this trail running series.

VAIL REC DISTRICT KEEN VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE RACE RETURNS AUG. 11-12

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The KEEN Vail Kids Adventure Race returns to the Rockies this summer with its one-of-a-kind course, activities and fun just for kids.

REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 2 FOR VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT YOUTH SERVICES SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Registration for the Vail Recreation District's (VRD) Community Programming summer programming will officially begin on Monday, April 2.

Registration Now Open for MojoMan: The Ultimate Obstacle Challenge, Happening in Vail, Colo. and Heavenly, Calif.

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Registration already open for new multi-sport adventure race in Vail, Colo. Course design by World Adventure Racing Champion Mike Kloser.

 

VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT REOPENS IMAGINATION STATION, UNVEILS NEW COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SPACE IN LIONSHEAD

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Imagination Station reopens in new Lionshead location allowing for year-round family fun in conjunction with the Vail Recreation District.

Colorado will host GranFondo Cannondale Vail

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Inaugural GranFondo Cannondale Vail cycling event to take place on Sunday, Aug. 19.

VAIL ADVENTURE RETREAT GIVES WOMEN AWARENESS, POWER

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

"Spa for the Soul" connects mind, body and spirit through nature

KEEN VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE RACE OFFERS SPECTATORS, RACERS ADVENTURE-PACKED ACTION ON SATURDAY, AUG. 13

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Planet's Coolest Kids Adventure Race Brings 200 Children to Vail to Tackle Mountain Biking, Tubing, Ziplines, Mudpits and More.

Upper portion of Vail mountain’s New FLOW trail – Big Mamba – OPEN FOR THE SUMMER

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail continues to invest in mountain biking with the opening of a new flow trail and another trail planned to open for summer 2012.

VAIL REC DISTRICT'S FINAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS FEATURE FLAG FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, GYMNASTICS

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Recreation District (VRD) will wrap up its summer youth sports camp season this month with Skyhawks Flag Football Camp, Britney Brown's Volleyball Camp or Vail Gymnastic Camp.

011 LA SPORTIVA VAIL MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUNNING SERIES CONTINUES AUG. 7 AT 10,000 FEET ON TOP OF VAIL MOUNTAIN

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

New 5k added to the annual 10k@10,000 Feet race.

REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR VAIL REC DISTRICT'S FALL YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAM

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Registration for the Vail Recreation District's (VRD) fall youth soccer program us underway until August 19.

Tour de France Top Three Confirmed to Compete in USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Cadel Evans, Andy Schleck and Fränk Schleck Headline Colorado Race along with Top American Rider Tom Danielson and Italian Ivan Bass. 

GORE RANGE PUMP TRACK OPENS AT EAGLE’S NEST ON VAIL MOUNTAIN

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Latest addition to Vail’s mountain biking scene geared toward training and technique.

NBA ALL-STAR SIDNEY MONCRIEF RETURNS TO VAIL TO COACH BACK-2-BASIC ALL-STAR BASKET BALL ACADEMY, SHOOTING CAMP

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

NBA All-Star Sidney Moncrief and his award winning staff will return to the Vail Valley July 25-28 to coach the Vail Recreation District's (VRD) annual Back-2-Basics All-Star Basketball Academy.

VAIL GOLF CLUB WOMEN'S CLINIC, "LADIES, LESSONS & LIBATIONS," BEGINS THURSDAY

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

A new weekly gathering for women will begin Thursday (7-21) at the Vail Golf Club and offer golfers of all skill levels an opportunity to learn the sport or improve their golf game.

GRAND TRAVERSE – VAIL’S SIGNATURE MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL – OPEN FOR THE SUMMER

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail continues to invest in mountain biking with two new trails anticipated for summer 2012.

USA Pro Cycling Challenge Unveils Jerseys for Inaugural Race

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Auction of Autographed USA Pro Cycling Challenge Jerseys to Benefit Davis Phinney Foundation.

Boneless is Set to Play Vail’s Friday Afternoon Club July 8

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Bonless is set to play at Eagle's Nest for Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) from 5-9 p.m. There will be food and drink specials, as well as free activities including bocce ball, horseshoes, bean bag toss and the slackline park.

JULY 6 DAVOS DASH RACE PROMISES EXCITEMENT AS PRO MOUNTAIN BIKERS VIE FOR RECORDS

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Riverfront Club at the Westin Mountain Bike Race Series Rolls Along With the Fourth of Seven Races This Wednesday

VAIL RECREATION DISTRICT HOSTS 2011 BILL WRIGHT CLAY COURT OPEN, SENIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Recreation District will host the annual Bill Wright Clay Court Open and Senior Tennis Championships July 29-31 at the Vail Tennis Center.

SPOTS FILLING QUICKLY FOR KEEN VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE RACE

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Registration for the August 13, Vail Recreation District's (VRD) KEEN Vail Kids Adventure Race is underway. The race encourages adventurous, rope-swinging, mountain biking and independent kids to participate.

Hardscrabble Headlines Vail’s Friday Afternoon Club July 1

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Friday Afternoon Club at the top of Vail Mountain offers food and drink specials at Eagle’s Nest from 5 – 9 p.m. as well as free activities including bocce ball, horseshoes, bean bag toss and the slackline park.

VAIL REC DISTRICT OFFERS JULY YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Lacrosse, beach volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, martial arts, tennis and more are scheduled for this month with the Vail Recreation District.

VAIL MOUNTAIN’S GORE CREEK MINI GOLF COURSE OPENS IN LIONSHEAD JULY 1ST

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Gore Creek Mini Golf course on Vail Mountain opens Friday, July 1, making it the newest addition to a stellar lineup of summertime activities on the mountain.

PEND THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH THE VAIL GOLF CLUB

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

In celebration of the Fourth of July, the Vail Golf Club is offering some of the best rates in the Vail Valley, as well as discounts for Vail residents

2011 LA SPORTIVA VAIL MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUNNING SERIES CONTINUES WITH VAIL HILLCLIMB ON JULY 3

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

The La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series continues with the 35th running of the HillClimb. The HillClimb will test local, regional and national runners with a 7.5 mile climb from Vail Village to Vail Mountain's summit, a gain of 2,500 vertical feet.

VAIL MOUNTAIN NOW OPEN FOR DAILY SUMMER OPERATIONS WITH SCENIC GONDOLA RIDES, MOUNTAIN TOP DINING & LIVE MUSIC, HORSEBACK TOURS, HIKING AND MOUNTAIN BIKING

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Weekday operations extended to 6 p.m. this summer, with additions to hiking and biking trails. Game Creek Restaurant and Bistro Fourteen open for summer dining service and Friday Afternoon Club kicks off with Andrew McConathy & Friends on June 24 at Eagle’s Nest.

VAIL GOLF CLUB EXTENDS VALUE SEASON THROUGH JUNE 30

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Golf Club will extend its value season rates through June 30 offering golfers some of the best rates in the mountains.

VAIL’S SUMMER MOUNTAINTOP HORSEBACK TOURS, PONY RIDES AND SOME BIKING AND HIKING TRAILS TO OPEN FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Guests visiting Vail Mountain this summer will have even more activities to choose from with the addition of the mountaintop horseback tours through Game Creek Bowl, pony rides at Adventure Ridge and some biking and hiking trails opening on Friday, June 17.

CARMICHAEL TRAINING SYSTEMS’ HIGH ALTITUDE PERFORMANCE CAMP RETURNS TO VAIL IN JUNE

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

A multi-day cycling camp experience from the experts at Carmichael Training Systems helps athletes achieve peak performance using Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa as a base.

VAIL GOLF CLUB OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND IMPROVE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Golf Club has many clinics, lessons and events scheduled throughout the summer. Giving the opportunity for golfers of all skill levels learn the sport or improve their golf game.

Top of the Mountain Tours Begin and Tubing Returns for Final Weekend at Vail’s Adventure Ridge as Summer Continues to Bloom in the Mountains

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

While the snowpack is melting quickly, crews have been able to save enough snow at Adventure Ridge to offer two lanes of tubing for one more weekend. As well as dining at Talon's Deck, a climbing wall, bungee trampoline and Dino Dig.

USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE INAUGURAL ROUTE TO SHOWCASE AMERICA’S TOUGHEST CLIMBS, DAILY DRAMA

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge has announced this year's route. Promising to be the most challenging race in America, 128 of the world’s best professional cyclists will experience everything from climbing two 12,000-foot mountain passes in one day, to sprint lines in some of the most scenic locations on earth.

VAIL REC DISTRICT OFFERS JUNE YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Many fun and popular youth sports camps, such as volleyball, baseball, sports training, tennis, martial arts, soccer, golf and gymnastics are scheduled for the month of June with the Vail Recreation District (VRD). 

When Mother Nature Gives You Snow, Offer Tubing and Kids Snowmobiling at Vail’s Adventure Ridge

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

With still lots of snow, Vail Mountain announced today that they will be offering snow tubing and kids snowmobiling at Adventure Ridge this Friday through Sunday.

CLARIFICATION: CERTAIN 2010-2011 PASSES VALID FOR SUMMER MOUNTAIN ACCESS AT VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

With summer mountain operations beginning to heat up, Vail Resorts reminds guests that 2010-2011 winter passes that are not offered until the fall will remain valid this summer for scenic rides at Vail and Beaver Creek.

Early-Summer Operations on Vail Mountain Begin Friday, June 3

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

As the snow continues to melt, summer operations are heating up at Vail Mountain and a new season of activities gets underway on Friday, June 3.The Eagle Bahn Gondola will open as weather permits and offer a variety of activities this summer.

VAIL NATURE CENTER OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OFFERING AN ARRAY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Nature Center is planned to open Saturday, May 28 expanding the Vail Recreation District's (VDC) summer programs and camps.

“Driving Lessons” Author Adds Creative Swing to Father’s Day Golf Weekend in Vail

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Father's Day golf package to Vail celebrates the summer season, as well as the bond between a father and son as "Driving Lessons" author Steve Friedman will be on hand sharing his unforgettable story.

VAIL GOLF CLUB NOW OPEN OFFERING SIX HOLES OF PLAY

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Golf Club opened for the summer season today with unlimited play on six holes. Due to early season conditions, additional course play will likely be available beginning May. 30.

Vail Golf Club Early Season Pass Discounts End May 15

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Golf Club is offering early season discounts for those who purchase their season passes and punch cards by May 15.

Tour of the Battenkill Organizers Announce Michigan and Colorado Events as part of National Series

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Tour of Vail summer cycling event coming to the Colorado Rockies in July. The Vail, Colorado event is a criterium through the streets of Vail Village.

WOMEN DISCOVER THEIR POWER IN VAIL, CO

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Women's empowerment event focuses on health and fitness, as well as outdoor pursuits in Vail this fall.

Summer 2011 Vail Mountain News & Story Ideas

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail offers a mountain of fun activities this summer at Adventure Ridge and throughout its network of biking and hiking trails.

Vail Rec District Announces Suunto As Presenting Sponsor of the 2011 La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Summer in Vail wouldn't be the same without the annual La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series. The 2011 series recently signed Suunto as a sponsor of the program which takes place in Vail, Beaver Creek and Eagle this summer.

Registration Now Open For 10th Annual Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Vail Valley Foundation announced today that registration is now open for the 10^th installment of the Teva Mountain Games to be held June 2-5, 2011 in Vail, Colorado. The Games are the nation’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art, music and the mountain lifestyle and attract nearly 2,500 amateur and professional athletes and 40,000 spectators over the four-day event. Registration is open at www.tevamountaingames.com.

Vail Announced as New City Added to the Popular Divas Half Marathon Series for 2011

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail adds the Divas Half Marathon & Girls 5K to its growing list of summer running and outdoor adventures races in 2011.

30 Things To Do In Vail This June

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Summer arrives in Vail with an action-packed calendar of events and activities. Travelers can enjoy what summer has to offer in Vail with  starting at $140 per night for a two-night stay at The Antlers Vail.