VAIL'S LEGENDARY BACK BOWLS WILL BE OPEN SATURDAY, DEC. 22. Over 2' of snow has fallen in the last 5 days, infinitely improving the attitudes of Vailites and visitors alike - just in time for the Holidays.  By Saturday, skiable terrain on the largest ski resort in the United States will increase to 2500 acres with the opening of Vail's Legindary Sun Up and Sun Down bowls.  The Snow Gods are have definitely changed their attitudes about Vail and have decided to grant us a little of the snow they held back last year.  It's time to make those reservations!     12/20/2012

      Vail CO Daily Photo - Closing Day 3" of new snow!  Too little and too late. Over the last 50+ years I have skied on closing day, I can count on one hand the wonderful, sunny closing days that make the year end celebration memorable!  We normally suffer from cold, gloomy weather on closing day and today is no exception. Not to worry.  It's a great day to stoke up the fireplace and finish up that book I haven't had time for.   The weatherman says "70 degrees and clear skies for Monday". Figures. No complaints! Photo: NilssonImages.com     04/15/2012

  Vail, CO Daily Photo - Wrapping Up the Ski Season - From this photo taken yesterday afternoon, you can see definite signs that the 2011-2012 ski season in Vail is rapidly drawing to a close.  Last year on this date the Gore Range was still blanketed with heavy snow and we still had 10 more deep powder days....closing day celebrations on the mountain were somewhat hindered by a major spring blizzard that dumped another 10" on an already record setting base.  This year the story is different.  The Gore is looking a lot like it does in June/July and mud patches are becoming the rule - not knee deep powder turns.  Oh well, there's always next year.  Come on up and enjoy summer in the Vail Valley! Photo:  NilssonImages.com       03/25/2012

Vail, Colorado Daily Photo - Snow Cats and Mt. of the Holy Cross - The relationship between man and nature is the key factor in the appeal of the wonderful sport of skiing.  While we often consciously ignore this innate realationship when stepping into our bindings, sliding down the ramp at the top of the lift, or carving a turn through the white stuff, nature is always there.  We must protect this man/nature relationship through good stewardship.  To me, this photo brings home the importance of respectng and relating to nature in all we do.  Kudos to Senators Mark Udall and Gerald Polus for their support of Wilderness Plans for Colorado. Photo:  Nilsson Images 02/28/2012

    Vail Valley Daily Photo:  If you aren't here now, your're missing out! What more could you ask for?  15+ inches of new snow in the last 7 days (falling mostly at night), blue skys and comfortable temperatures, 90% of the mountain open, great nightlife and lots of family fun.  If the low snow reports of the previous month have discouraged you from coming to Vail, let me assure you that the skiing experience here now is as good as it gets. Some of the best skiing, snow, and temperatures are traditionally right around the corner.  Get on up here! Photo:  NilssonImages.com 02/12/2012

    Vail Valley Daily Photo:  The new 10th Restaurant is a Winner! Vail Mountain has a fabulous new sit-down-order-from-the-menu restaurant that is really impressive!  If you are tired of stomping with the heards through slippery lunch counter lines and fighting to keep from having your tray knocked out of your hand in the standard run of the mill mid mountain restaurant, you are going to love the 10th!  The restaurant's immediate big time success demonstrates that you won't be the only one. Try this experience on for size:  Ski the morning until your legs can't take it any more.  Then, go to Mid Vail and walk in the door of The 10th where you are greated by a delightful hostess who directs you to the plush coat room where you can hang your steaming ski parka, take your boots off, and s... 02/10/2012

Vail, Colorado Daily Photo - Vail Mountain Skiing is much improved! With well over 24" of new snow this last week, skiing in Vail is much improved!  Much of Vail's 6,000 acres is now open with the addition of a good deal of the back bowls and many runs in Blue Ski this last week.  The weather forecast for this evening (Feb. 2) is calling for 8" to 10" more.  Looks like a powder day tomorrow morning!  One of way too few this year. If you've been waiting for better conditions to come to Vail, stop waiting.  From now on you will be missing out! Photo:  NilssonImages.com             02/02/2012