Vail Summer Newsroom

Five Things Friday: USA Pro-Cycling Challenge

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

The world's top professional cyclists are coming to Vail for stage 3 of the U.S.A. Pro Cycling Challenge. This week's five things friday highlights five aspects of the race that make it the top cycling race in the United States

Five Things Friday- Summer Doesn’t End After Labor Day in Vail

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail offers a line-up of events this fall providing visitors with many activities to keep the summer excitement rolling. This week’s Five Things Friday highlights five events taking place this fall that you cannot miss!

Active.com Names Vail's Diva's Half Marathon Amongst the Most Scenic Fall Races

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Active.com, one of the most reputable resources for racing information, recently named it's Top 11 Most Scenic Fall Half Marathons which included Vail's Diva's Half Marathon.

Five things Friday: Fourth of July Weekend

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail’s event-filled Fourth of July celebration offers music, parades, fireworks and much more throughout the day. This week’s Five Things Friday highlights five activities to do in Vail on day of the fourth.

Five Things Friday: Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kicking off this weekend, The Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival has established Vail as one of today’s leading musical landmarks. With world-class orchestras, soloists and venues, Bravo stands apart as one of the leading music festivals in the country. This week’s Five Things Friday highlights five newsworthy facts about this year’s festival.

KDVR Fox Denver Calls Vail a "Music and Dance Lovers Delight"

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

KDVR Fox Denver's Jennifer Broome showcases summer music festivals in Vail as part of her Explore Colorado series.

Five Things Friday: Vail Offers Backdrop for Fitbie.com's “5 Workouts Better Than Yours”

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Writer David L’Heureux from Fitbie.com recently published “5 Workouts Better Than Yours” on the active lifestyle Web site. The article gives readers five great ways to shake up a workout routine by using the great outdoors as your gym. L’Heureux’s story uses Vail and the recent Teva Mountain Games as the backdrop for these outdoor workouts that are designed to be both fun and challenging. This week’s Five Things Friday highlights the five activities called out in the Fitbie.com story.

Vail Noted as "Picture Perfect" by Departures.com

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Editors of Departures.com name Vail among the "10 Perfect Summer Mountain Towns" in the world.

Five Things Friday- 5 Things to Do and See at the Teva Mountain Games

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

As the unofficial kick off to summer in Vail, the Teva Mountain Games are the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art and music. This week’s Five Things Friday highlights five events to see or do that you cannot miss.

Five Things Friday- Five Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail is the place to be this Memorial Day weekend. From white water rafting to golfing, this week's Five Things Friday highlights five activities to do.

Five Things Friday – Five Summer Activities for Kids

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

From skateboard clinics to science camp, Vail summer offers a variety of different adventures for kids. This week's Five Things Friday highlights a few of the many activities and camps for kids this summer.

Five Things Friday - 10th Annual Teva Mountain Games

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The 10th Annual Teva Mountain Games kick off a summer line up of exciting activities and adventurous activities in Vail. The Mountain Games return to Vail June 2-5 with four days of outdoor pursuits that celebrate the mountain lifestyle. Click through for five fun facts about this annual event that is the unofficial start to summer in Vail.

Five Things Friday – Five Great Mountain Biking/Cycling Routes in Vail

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

This summer Vail will host Stage 3 of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge on Aug. 25. The event is a seven-day road race that will feature elite professional teams and athletes from around the world. One of the only American races listed on the international professional cycling calendar (2.1 UCI ranking), the USA Pro Cycling Challenge awards important, world-ranking points to the top finishers.

As the ski season comes to an end next week and people trade in two skis for two wheels, we’re presenting a cycling-inspired Five-Things Friday this week. Following are five of our favorite rides in Vail.

Five Things Friday – Five Great Places to Walk or Hike in Vail

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Whether you enjoy walking or hiking, there are numerous great places to meander and explore in the surrounding mountains or throughout Vail Village this summer. This week we highlight five of our favorite, free places where guests can hike or walk around Vail.

Kelly Liken, Sowing Seeds and Michelle Obama...Oh My!

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Vail restaurant partners with Vail Valley Foundation to create progressive children's organic gardening program, which caught the eye of First Lady Michelle Obama when she dined at Restaurant Kelly Liken. Sowing Seeds program produces organic fruits and vegetables year-round.

Five Things Friday - Five Free Things to Do in Vail This Summer

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Travelers in pursuit of great summer vacation values need look no further than Vail as the resort community offers numerous free activities and events all season long. 

Clearing of Snow at Vail Golf Club - A Sign That Summer is Around the Corner

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Last week crews at the Vail Golf Club began clearing snow in preparation for summer. Although summer golf play is still two months away, it takes detailed preparation to ensure the course remains among the best in Colorado. Check out a video of the crews clearing the greens!

Five Things Friday - Five Unique Things to Do

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

From summer events to challenging the miles of whitewater in and around Vail, this week's Five Things Friday gives you an array of unique activities to enjoy and experience.

Five Things Friday - Five Culturally Enhancing Offerings

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Today we are launching the Vail Summer media center blog which is designed to provide the media with fresh, relevant story ideas about activities throughout the spring, summer and falls months. Each week we will post new content and every Friday we plan to write "Five Things Friday" posts giving journalists five unique activities, offers, promotions or hidden gems in Vail. There are so many things to do in Vail in the summer that we hope "Five Things Friday" will put a unique spin on the plethora of activities, summer events and vacation experiences. As we post "Five Things Friday" we encourage you to share with us your comments and suggestions for content each week.