Biking can be one of the best ways to enjoy the autumn leaves. The canopies over the trails turn from green to gold making it absolutely spectacular when you ride under them! Check out the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance website that has information on trails and their conditions.
Eagle
The town of Eagle is the latest hit destination for both local and out-of-town enthusiasts with a wealth of trails and a flourishing biking subculture. The Haymaker Trail in Eagle is a great introduction to mountain biking for all ages and abilities, with easy trailhead access and plenty of parking.
Vail & Beaver Creek
If the downhill is your favorite part, let the lifts do the work at Vail or Beaver Creek. After a scenic ride up on the gondola, you can proceed downhill at your own pace. First time? Take a guided tour for an exhilarating journey down Vail Mountain’s network of mountain bike trails. Be sure to check the fall gondola schedule before you go. Vail Gondola Schedule & Beaver Creek Gondola Schedule
Looking for bike rentals? Venture Sports (Vail & Avon), Base Mountain Sports (Vail & Beaver Creek), Charter Sports (Avon & Vail), Kind Bikes & Skis (Edwards), Vail Sports , Beaver Creek Sports
Off Road by Jeep or ATV, off-roading assures a bumpy good time that opens your senses to yet another side of the Rocky Mountains. If you’ve never ridden an ATV before; it’s one for the bucket list – and a simple task to learn. Guides will instruct you and then let you (safely) play.
Local tip: See our Scenic & Historic Drive section on where to go with your own 4-wheel drive vehicle. For ATV trails, visit the White River National Forest Service building for maps and information.
The zip line course at Zip Adventures are the first and the best ground-to ground zip lines in the country. Our zip line courses will get you pumpin’ – the farther you go, the higher the exhilaration! 6 unique zip lines give you a graduating progression of excitement and adventure, as well as a stunning view of our beautiful Colorado landscape.
Location: Wolcott
Guided Fishing
Wade fishing and float trips in the Vail Valley provide novice and experienced anglers alike an opportunity to experience Colorado’s breathtaking fall scenery and wildlife, as well as the opportunity to catch the trout of a lifetime. Access to our rivers and streams, including Gore Creek, the Eagle River, Brush Creek and the Colorado River can be tricky if you’ve never fished here before. We highly recommend booking an experienced guide through providers such as Gore Creek Fly Fisherman, Nova Guides, Sage Outdoor Adventures or Vail Valley Anglers.
Local’s Tip for DIY Fishing
Stop by the local fly shops Gore Creek Fly Fisherman and Vail Valley Anglers to receive insider tips on where to go fish. You have options of fishing in several different rivers and lakes. Whether you up for a challenge or the guaranteed bite for beginners, the local fly fishing guides have the best knowledge for where to fish and what to use for your flies.
One of the best ways to see and experience the Colorado wilderness is on horseback (where you can relax and let your horse do the walking). Horseback riding through green meadows caters to groups of nearly all ages and abilities. You can even
Bearcat Stables, Beaver Creek Stables, Piney River Ranch, & Sage Outdoor Adventures, are all great options for tours!
An authentic way to enjoy the Colorado mountains is booking a night with the 10th Mountain Division Hut System, a series of shelters set in intervals in a triangle between Vail, Aspen and Leadville. The cabins come with cooking supplies, pre-cut logs to warm the huts in the wood stove, and decks with views that are breathtaking.
The 10th Mountain Huts is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that manages a system of 34 backcountry huts in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes. We provide a unique opportunity for backcountry skiing, mountain biking, or hiking while staying in secure, comfortable shelter.
The name honors the men of 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, who trained during World War II at Camp Hale in central Colorado. Hut visitors share the special spirit of these individuals, especially their pursuit of excellence, self-reliance, and love of the outdoors.
Highline Medical Solutions In-Home Concierge Testing Ideal for Locals and Travelers limiting community exposure and maximizing convenience
VAIL, Colo.--January 27, 2021- Mobile Concierge COVID-19 laboratory testing from the comfort of your home, or vacation accommodation, is now available in the Vail Valley and surrounding areas. Highline Medical Solutions (HMS) recently launched its mobile COVID-19 testing solution in response to demand...
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Highline Medical Solutions - Your COVID Testing Concierge provide guests and residents peace of mind while administering COVID-19 tests in the privacy of their own home or vacation accommodations.
Our mobile staff will administer reliable COVID-19 testing with results in under 12 hours. Mobile testing staff will be in personal protective equipment and gear. The testing staff will administer the COVID-19 RT-PCR test, prepare the test for...
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Vilar Performing Arts Center’s virtual series brings holiday cheer into your home
The 2020 Holiday Series brings warm-hearted entertainment to your house this year
Beaver Creek, Colo., Dec. 3, 2020 — For many folks, celebrating the holiday season in the Vail Valley is not complete without attending one of the many spectacular shows and performances at the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC). This winter, the good news is your...
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