Ski and Snowboard Club Vail 2012 Season Awards are tonight. I am going. Are you? Only $15!

Free Concert tonight – Grace Potter & the Nocturnals . It is part of the Spring Back to Vail concert series.  Click here to see a full listing of events.

Street Beats Free Concert tonight – Funkiphino is performing. Who is going?

Spring Back to Vail is this week. What events are you attending?

Last month, I mentioned that Vail resident, three time World Cup champion, and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was interviewed by the New York Times. In her interview, Lindsey named the International on the front face of Vail Mountain as her favorite ski run in the U.S.  We all know that Vail Mountain is huge both in popularity and in size.  Vail Mountain is the largest single ski area in the U.S. with over 4,000 acres of skiable terrain.  And, it offers something for everyone – there is much more to do on the mountain than ski.  Here, I have profiled a few of the activities for non-skiers (or skiers looking to break out of the box!).  Truly, there is something for everyone on Vail Mountain.

Life on the Wild Side
Daily programs for the Vail Ski School and walk-in visitors.  Drop by the Nature Discovery during regular hours for a fun-filled, five minute lesson on the feathered and furry creatures sharing the slopes.  Each week’s program focuses on a different category of winter wildlife.  Office hours are: Sun and Mon from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues – Sat from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.  Cost: Free

Adventure Sessions
The Adventure Sessions matches you with a top guide and a small group of similarly skilled skiers and riders.  You’ll get the most out of your day, go places that you may never have been before on Vail Mountain, cut lift lines and pick up tips.  Daily: 9:15 a.m. – 3: 00 p.m.  Call (800) 475-4543 for more information.

Ski Biking at Adventure Ridge
Part bike.  Part skis. All adventure. These nighttime guided tours are unique to Vail. Offered to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders ages 10 and up. Allow up to 1.5 hours for ride time. Schedule 2 hours total time. $69 per person. Tour Times are 4:45, 5:15, 6:30, and 7pm. Reservations are recommended, please call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

Trampoline at Adventure Ridge
This bouncing bungee harnessed trampoline sends you sky high so you can try out your acrobatic feats fearlessly. Dual trampolines make it fun to bounce with a friend.  Tuesday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sunday and Monday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Cost: $10 per person.

Tubing at Adventure Ridge
Grab a tube, hop a lift, get a rush. Our multi-lane tubing hill whisks you downhill while the easy-access surface lift takes you back up quickly.  Cost: $30 per person.