There's more to the Colorado mountain resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek than their world-class skiing and snowboarding. You'll want to plan your winter vacation around one of the many amazing events in the Vail Valley. There's everything from World Cup ski races to fireworks displays and one of the best food and wine festivals in the country.
Ranked as the number one overall stop by the athletes and coaches who participate, the Beaver Creek Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup has become legendary in the ski world. Beaver Creek Mountain is home to the formidable Birds of Prey racecourse, challenging an international roster of top athletes for a week of competition. The festivities surrounding the races celebrate “Where Winter Begins” in North America. Learn more.
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Each year Vail celebrates the New Year with an annual torchlight parade and fireworks. Skiers form a glowing train and ski down Golden Peak. The parade is followed by a Fireworks show that can be seen from all across the valley. Learn more.
Ring in 2024 at the Beaver Creek New Year's Eve Celebration with performers and live music throughout the Village, giant screens to watch the ball drop at 10PM local time, and fireworks illuminating the sky over Beaver Creek. Learn more.
An Interactive & illuminated ice installation on view until the ice melts! Approximately 25,000 pounds of sculpted ice will transform the Gore Creek Promenade in Vail Village into a three-dimensional canvas. Meander through features measuring 5' to 12' tall during the day or in the evening when the illumination of the ice enlivens this interactive composition. Learn more.
Think you can conquer over 26,000' of vertical down 14 of the toughest black and double black diamond runs on the mountain, in one day? Then take the Talons Challenge. Participants who rip down all fourteen runs will earn prizing and all kinds of bragging rights. If you think your ski or riding legs are up for it, you can register to take on the challenge Saturday and Sunday for twice the clout, and the coveted "Master of the Mountain" title. Learn more.
Helly Hansen invites you to grab an early lunch and meet members of Vail Ski Patrol and their avalanche dogs. Dog training, rescue drills and Q&As with patrollers are on the menu. Head over to Henry's Hut with your family and friends between 10:30 and 11:30AM every Sunday to meet the Pros! Learn more.
Beaver Creek lights up the Colorado sky every Thursday evening to celebrate another amazing ski season. This not-to-be-missed event includes a glow stick ski-down parade that you can participate in! The parade is followed by a spectacular fireworks display from the top of the mountain. The event is free and can be viewed throughout the Beaver Creek Village. Learn more.
To pack in all these activities, you're going to want to stay for a few days! Moving Mountains has amazing luxury homes in Vail and Beaver Creek. Call us to see which one will be perfect for you and your group.
