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10th Mountain Division Hut Association
Provides a unique opportunity for backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, while staying in safe, comfortable shelter.
(970) 925-5775
www.huts.org |
Lakota River Guides
Hummer trips give guests the opportunity to explore the beauty and secrets of high mountain places.
(970) 476-RAFT(7238)
www.lakotariver.com |
Piney River Ranch
Offers horseback riding, canoeing, guided tours, dining, wedding and group facilities, snowmobiling, and hunting.
(970) 477-1171
www.pineyriverranch.com |
Timberline Tours
Offering white water rafting and Alpine Jeep tours, Timberline is the larges and most experienced outfitter in the region.
(970) 476-1414
www.timberlinetours.com |
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| Boating & Rafting |
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Arkansas Valley Adventure
Over 10 years of white water rafting experience, choose from mild to wild rafting tours for all ages and abilities.
(800) 370-0581
www.outerquest.com/results.cfm/ID/2836 |
Alpine Kayak and Canoe
Have been teaching the sport of kayaking since 1989 and have one of the larges kayaking schools in Colorado.
(970) 949-3350
www.alpinekayak.com |
Colorado River Adventures
Each of the 5 RV resorts are designed right along the Colorado River and are designed to give you the very best RV camping experience.
(877) 466-7238
www.coloradoriveradventures.com |
Colorado River Center
Offers guided rafting and kayaking river trips for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Full and half-day trips are offered daily.
(970) 653-0263
www.rockymountainfun.com/raftcform.html |
Lakota River Guides
Considered one of the area's best white water rafting operations on the river, offering beginning, intermediate and advanced rafting trips.
(970) 926-RAFT (7238)
www.lakotariver.com |
Mountain Quest Sports
If you like to ski, camp, hike, kayak, climb or do anything outside, you'll find everything you need.
(970) 926-3867
www.mtnquest.com |
Nova Guides
All rafting adventures include transportation, helmets, wet suites and boots, personal flotation device, splash top, and snack or lunch (depending on trip length).
(970) 827-4232
www.novaguides.com/rafting.htm |
Piney River Ranch
Offers horseback riding, canoeing, guided tours, dining, wedding and group facilities, snowmobiling and hunting.
(970) 477-1171
www.pineyriverranch.com |
Timberline Tours
Offering white water rafting and Alpine Jeep tours, Timberline is the largest and most experienced outfitter in the region.
(970) 476-1414
www.timberlinetours.com |
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| Children's Activities |
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4 Eagle Ranch
A variety of horseback activities for children throughout the year.
(970) 926-3372
www.4eagleranch.com |
Adventure Ridge
Offers everything you can imagine from gondola rides, to trampoline fun, to dino digs. Opern throughout the year with summer and winter activities.
(970) 476-9090
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Gore Range Natural Science School
Offers youth day camps, overnight hut based adventures, guided hikes and adult seminars.
(970) 479-2279
www.gorerange.org |
Imagination Station
A play-based learning loft for kids 2-10, featuring interactive exhibits and playscapes.
(970) 479-2279
www.vailrec.com/youth_imaginationstation.htm |
Kidstruction Zone
Highly successful, themed outdoor children's museum featuring giant tinker toys, interactive mechanical exhibits, Logo building zones and educational displays all presented in fun, child-like colors.
(970) 926-5855
www.kidstructionzone.com |
Mountain Sitters
Professional and reliable babysitting service since 1998. All sitters are 21 years or older. Open 8am - 5pm daily.
(970) 477- 0024
www.mountainsitters.com |
Vail Recreation District - Youth Services
Offers a variety of camps and activities for kids of all ages.
(970) 479-2292
www.vailrec.com/youth.htm |
Small World Play School
Camp-type activities for ages 2-5 years, including arts and crafts and outdoor play.
(970) 479-3285
http://beavercreek.snow.com/info/summer/act.smallworld.asp |
Vail Gymnastics Center
Classes in dance, martial arts, trampoline and gymnastics (for all ages) in the new 9,000 sq. ft. facility in the heart of Vail.
(970) 479-2287
www.vailrec.com/youth_gymnastics.htm |
Vail Nature Center
Offers the exploration of pine forests, observing animal tracks and other ecological wonders.
(970) 479-
2291 www.vailrec.com/venues_naturecenter.htm |
Vail Youth Center
Offers pool, foosball, air hockey, four new 21-inch televisions, a huge screen TV with Sega Channel, a movie library, and a sound system with a great selection of CD titles.
(970) 479-2292
www.mtvacations.com/SummerVail.html#anchor524220 |
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Fly Fishing Outfitters
Offers year round guided fly fishing trips in the heart of the Colorado ski country. voted Vail's best guide service by he Vail Daily; 2000 Orvis Guide of the Year; 1997 Orvis Outfitter of the Year.
(970) 476-3474
www.flyfishingoutfitters.net |
Gore Creek Fly Fisherman
The Vail Valley's oldest and most prominent fly fishing guide service for over 20 years. Three convenient locations in Vail, Beaver Creek Village and The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch.
(970) 476-3600
www.gorecreekflyfisherman.com |
Gorsuch Outfitters
Offers guided fly fishing trips year round, float trips, wade fly fishing trips near Avon, Vail Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, Glenwood Springs, Aspen and Carbondale, Colorado.
(970) 926-0900
www.gorsuch-outfitters.com |
Lazy J Ranch
Offers the best private fly fishing in Western Colorado, has fly casing clinics, and hourly and half-day guided trips (wade and float).
(970) 477-1171
www.lazyjranch.net |
Nova Guides
Offers both float fishing and wade fishing, half-day and full day trips for up to three people.
(970) 827-4232
www.novaguides.com/fishing.htm |
Piney River Ranch
Great fishing in a beautiful, serene mountain scene.
(970) 477-1171
www.pineyriverranch.com |
Piney Valley Ranch
Over 9 miles of river, and whether you are a first time fly fisher or a seasoned veteran, guides make sure that every part of the experience is thoroughly enjoyable.
(970) 748-8458
www.pineyvalley.com/fly-fish.shtml |
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Beaver Creek Golf Club
This club is not only known for its stunning Rocky Mountain beauty, but also for its narrow fairways and consistently excellent playing conditions, and its top-notch service.
(970) 845-5775
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Club at Cordillera - Mountain Course
Hale Irwin's Mountain Course provides players with tree-lined fairways and sharp changes in elevation.
(970) 926-5100
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Club at Cordillera - Summit Course
The Summit Course, situated at 9,200 feet represents golf at its finest providing the most balanced, challenging and enjoyable mountain golf in the world.
(970) 926-3500
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Club at Cordillera - Short Course
The Dave Pelz Short Course is as magnificent as it is unusual. This course is sophisticated enough for serious players wanting to enhance their performance, while providing a relaxed golf experience for every ability level.
(970) 926-3500
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Club at Cordillera - Valley Course
Tom Fazio's Valley Course stretches over 400 acres of beautifully groomed high mountain desert.
(970) 926-5950
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Cotton Ranch
Cotton Ranch is a Pete Dye designed 18 hole Champion course for all ability levels, nestled in the Gypsum Valley.
(970) 524-6200
www.cottonranchgolfclub.com |
Country Club of the Rockies at Arrowhead
This Jack Nicklaus signature course is located in Arrowhead. Enjoy a golfing experience suitable for all skill levels.
(970) 926-3080
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Eagle Ranch Golf Course
An exciting, new Arnold Palmer Signature Design and the first public golf course in Eagle Country, Colorado, since 1975.
(970)328-2882
www.eagleranchresort.com |
Eagle Springs
(970) 926-4400 |
Eagle-Vail Golf Course
This course features a mountainous terrain that is highlighted by many scenic views. This course is enjoyable for all skill levels.
(970) 949-5267
www.eaglevail.org/golf.html |
Eagle Vail Par 3
This is a public course, located east of Eagle-Vail Golf Course. It is good for families or beginners.
(970) 845-7273
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Red Sky Golf Club at Wolcott
There are two courses to choose from. The Fazio Course merges spectacular vistas of Vail's Back Bowls with a variety of terrain to challenge all skill levels. The Norman Course enjoys the Vail Valley's finest sunsets.
(970) 477-8400
www.redskygolfclub.com |
Sonnenalp Golf Club
Site of the 1986 USGA Boy's Junior Amateur, this golf club has been recognized by Golf Digest Magazine in their "Top 100 Resort Courses." Its down valley location affords guests and members an extended playing season from late March to early November.
(970) 477-5370
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Vail Golf Club
Found at one of the world's most prestigious resorts, this golf course has been catering to its guests for over 40 years.
(970) 479-2260
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Vail Golf Net
Golf, hotel and tee time packages. Complete vacation planning.
(800) 445-8245
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Willow Creek Par 3 at Eagle-Vail Golf Club
Located between Vail and Beaver Creek, this course offers a beautiful mountain setting and a challenging experience.
Associated with the Eagle-Vail Golf Club
(970) 845-7273
www.eaglevail.org/golf.html |
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Hidden Treasure Yurt
Building on the great 10th Mountain Hut System's success, we offer backcountry lodging for skiers, hikers, and mountain bikers in Eagle County, Colorado. (800) 444-2813
www.backcountry-colorado-yurt.com |
Trail Wise Guides
Trailwise Guides puts the wilderness within everyone's reach.
(800) 261-5364
www.trailwiseguides.com |
VRD Vail Nature Center
Every summer enjoy backcountry hikes, bird and flower narrative tours, and so much more. There is something for every age at the Vail Nature Center.
(970) 479-2291
www.vailrec.com/adult_hiking.htm |
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4 Eagle Ranch
Easily accessible location, combined with excellent facilities, great food and service have given countless individuals and groups an unforgettable experience rich in history and tradition.
(970) 926-3372
www.4eagleranch.com |
Bearcat Stables
Enjoy a starlit sleigh ride through breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery.
(970) 926-1578
www.bearcatstables.com/sleigh_rides.html |
Lazy J Ranch
See Colorado as it used to be. Where silence speaks louder than words, and life from the back of a horse is simply as good as life gets.
(970) 926-1234
www.lazyjranch.net |
Piney River Ranch
Offers a learn-to-ride program. And 1/2 hour tours lakeside and a sunset tour.
(970) 477-1171
www.pineyriverranch.com |
Piney Valley Ranch
Surefooted mountain horses will carry you through lush pastures, deep forests and return you safely back again.
(970) 748-8458
www.pineyvalley.com/additional-activities.shtml |
Rocky Mountain Carriage Co., LLC
Offers three tours ranging in time from 15 minutes up to 60 minutes with the deluxe tour. Whether you are new to Vail or returning for more, these tours will be unforgettable.
(970) 904-6198
www.vailcarriage.com/tour.htm |
Steve Jones Sleigh Rides
Carriage can be arranged for personal rides, customized events and weddings; available throughout Beaver Creek Village including a majestic ride up Beaver Creek Mountain.
(970) 845-7770
www.vailhorses.com/specialty.html |
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Camelot Ballons
Take a flight of fantasy, enchantement, romance and adventure with your sweetie or the whole family.
(970) 926-2435
www.camelotballoons.com |
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Vail Library
Offers access to information resources of many types to serve the needs of Vail's guests, residences, businesses and schools.
(970) 479-2184
www.vaillibrary.com |
Avon Library
We offer the latest books, newspapers and magazines, videos, audio books, reference materials for adults and students. Special activities include story hours, summer reading programs, computer instruction and access to the Web and email.
(970) 949-6797
www.evld.org |
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Blockbuster Video
Get the latest on DV D, video and game rentals.
(970) 479-0775
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Capitol Theatre
Movie show times and ratings
(970) 476-5661
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Riverwalk Movie Theater
(970) 476-5661
Movie show times and ratings.
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Colorado Ski Museum
Ski and snowboard Hall of Fame, located at the top of the Vail Transportation Center, is the keeper of this great skiing heritage and history.
(970) 476-0103
http://skimuseum.net |
Vail Nature Center
The seven acres of forest, meadow and stream are a delightful and peaceful place, known by many locals and visitors as their favorite place in Vail.
(970) 479-2291
www.vailrec.com/venues_naturecenter.htm |
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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Developing a unique living collection of Alpine plants in dramatic gardens to support education, research, and further conservation of the world's Alpine plants.
(970) 476-0103
www.bettyfordalpinegardens.org |
Vail Nature Center
The seven acres of forest, meadow and stream are a delightful and peaceful place, known by many locals and visitors as their favorite place in Vail.
(970) 479-2291
www.vailrec.com/venues_naturecenter.htm |
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Nova Guides
Everyone from beginner to advanced is welcome. Feel free to come alone or as a group.
(970) 827-4232
www.novaguides.com/paint.htm |
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Skiing & Snowboarding Beaver Creek Mountain
Ski Area Information Ski & Snowboard school information. http://beavercreek.snow.com |
Breakthrough PLUS!
Dedicated to guiding good Intermediate Skiers into the world of Advanced and Expert Skiing. www.breakthroughplus.com |
Vail Mountain
Ski Area Information Ski & Snowboard school information.
(970) 477-1499
http://vail.snow.com |
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Hidden Treasure Yurt
Backcountry yurt for nightly rental.
(800) 444-2813
http://backcountry-colorado-yurt.com |
TrailWise Guides
Offers day skiing trips in the Colorado Backcountry.
(800) 261-5364
www.trailwiseguides.com |
Vail Snowcat Skiing
All day snowcat powder skiing adventure from the top of Vail Pass. Ski the dream. It's powder perfect!
(970) 926-1839
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