There are numerous hiking trails that twist and turn throughout the Vail Valley. Please be safe on your hiking adventure take the proper equipment (GPS, Water, Snack, Clothing, and Knowledge), know the weather forecast and plan your hike around mother nature, and have a plan for a problem. If you follow these steps there is unlimited exploration available in the Vail Valley.
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The Vail Lacrosse Shootout was another great success in 2009 and we look forward to 2010! The 2010 Vail Lacrosse Shootout is scheduled for June 26-July 4 at fields in Avon, Vail and Edwards.
Enjoy Avon's 4th of July Celebration — actually held July 3 this year — adjacent to Beaver Creek West at Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon. Watch the best and on of the largest fireworks displays in the Colorado Rockies as over 10,000 shells explode in the sky above Avon..
Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Resort, the Vilar Performing Arts Center presents year-round performances. Everything from jazz, comedy, dance, film, Boardway musicals, theatre, rock concerts and family shows are shown here.
Nova Guides offers heated snowcoach tours during the winter months. They run two tours per day one departing at 8:00 am and returning at 1:00 pm; the other departs at 1:30 pm and returns at 5:30 pm the cost and more information about the tours can be found at The NovaGuides Snowcoach Tours Website.
Nova Guides also offers Jeep and Hummer tours in the summer.
The Birds of Prey race course at Beaver Creek is one of the top five race courses in the world. It is the only venue in North America to hold a World Cup men's Downhill race. Come check out this year's events!
If you are looking for spa locations around the Vail Valley look no further; this is a list of the most popular spa treatment locations in Avon, Vail, and Edwards. Click image for more information.
McCoy Park offers cross country skiers with 30+ kilometers of groomed and rustic trails to explore, with spectacular views in every direction. The park is groomed and tracked for both skating and diagonal skate skiing. The trail system is basically beginner and intermediate, but has one advanced loop (the Wild Side trail, which is pretty exciting).
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Beaver Creek is also a wonderful place to snowshoe. Explore the open terrain at your leisure or sign up for a guided nature tour through The Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center (tel: 970-754-5313).
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Discover the thrill of mountain biking in Beaver Creek. There are numerous trails for you to explore. Beaver Creek has mountain biking for every level. You can take your bike up the chairlift and cruise down a beginner, intermediate or expert trail. Road riding is also available in Vail Pass, Avon and Vail.
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~Adventure Ridge at the top of the gondola in Lionshead in Vail - Adventure ridge offers Tubing, Snow Biking, Kids Snowmobiling, and Trampolines.
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Enjoy a thrill of a lifetime! Whitewater rafting in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, is some of the best in the country. Enjoy a taste of the Colorado Plateau with a sun-drenched float through high desert canyons. Vail, Colorado whitewater rafting is at its best in the infamous Gore Canyon of the Colorado River.
The Beaver Creek Ice Skating Rink is one of the most beautiful outdoor rinks. Located in the heart of the village plaza, guests can skate year-round.
Beaver Creek Mountain is the perfect place to ski or snowboard. The mountain accommodates all ability levels, and the resort is well known for its exceptional snow quality and award-winning ski and snowboard school.
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Kayaking is one of the most popular summer activities in Beaver Creek. With a handful of rivers and lakes in the vicinity, you have a wide variety of choices when it comes to choosing a section of water to float.
The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame is open every day, 10AM to 6PM.
The Museum is a private, non-profit organization that aims to preserve and appreciate the legacy of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado.
Players of all abilities can find a course suited to their experience level. From par 3 pitch-n-putts to championship courses designed by the masters, all of the courses in the Vail valley feature breathtaking panoramic mountain views.
