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Ski Vail Colorado - It's More Than Just a Mountain
of Snow by Ronald Rougeaux
Vail
Ski Resort is the largest single mountain ski resort in the United
States. Today, you're about to learn more about the town that feeds
visitors to this magnificent mound of well groomed white powder. The Town
of Vail, which is located at the base, is a place that captivates the
hearts of every visitor the moment he sets foot on it and here you will
find out why.
Lionshead
and Vail Village
The
town has two major communities: Lionshead and Vail Village. It is here
that a greater part of the activity at the base takes place every day.
Being the site of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, Born Free Express, Cascade
Lift, Vista Bahn Express, and Riva Bahn Express all of the action starts
here. It is therefore not surprising that an overwhelming majority of the
business establishments in town are found within this area.
Hotels,
condominiums, house rentals, restaurants, bars, ATM's, ski shops, the
Vail Valley Medical Center, and the Shopping Center comprise the core of
businesses in this part of the base area. Since long lines at the jump
off points of the lifts are common, you would naturally want to find a
place to lodge in any of these two communities.
Being
a rather small town, every important place is within walking distance.
Perhaps this is one of the more appealing essentials that add to the
drawing power of the resort. It's as if the whole place is one big
backyard.
 
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Lodging
Every
winter, an influx of visitors, most of whom are from the who's-who in
entertainment and business, converge here. It is therefore understandable
that the business establishments, primarily the hotels and condominiums,
are upscale. You'll therefore find luxurious amenities such as
state-of-the-art spa and fitness facilities, on-site gourmet restaurants,
on-site ATM's, fully equipped business centers with free Internet access,
and heated indoor and outdoor pools with a fantastic view of the mountain
in many of them.
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Restaurants
When
we said "influx of visitors" awhile ago, we failed to add
"from all over the world". Because the resort becomes a mish
mash of diverse cultures during peak season, various restaurants have
been put up to cater to the varied discriminating tastes. As such, Vail
has consequently evolved into a salad bowl of excellent culinary
concoctions. Some restaurants have specific specialties while others,
particularly the larger ones, have different sections that serve
American, Oriental, European, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Cultural
activity
Vail
is not all about skiing. All year round, various cultural activities dot
the town's calendar. Here are some of the cultural spots as well as the
activities that reveal another face of the place. Named in honor of
Vail's most distinguished frequent visitor, US Pres. Gerald Ford, the
Gerald Ford Amphitheater has been the venue for the concerts of the likes
of Elton John and Billy Joel.
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A few
steps to the left of the amphitheater is a small building that houses a
comprehensive collection of information on skiing and its rich and
exciting history - The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum and Hall of
Fame.
During
Thursday nights throughout the summer, Beaver Creek, which is just a 13
minute ride away, hosts the Vail Beaver Creek Rodeo, where visitors can
savor authentic Western BBQ while watching the competition.
Other
cultural activities are the Bravo! Music Festival, Farmer's Market,
Tuesday Night Concerts, and the Vail Dance Festival. Since the resort
started building up its summer activities, visitors' traffic has steadily
increased for the warmer months. Thus, the place is now slowly turning
out to be a year-round resort; one that no longer relies solely on snow
for its drawing power.
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