Vail Daily’s new mobile-first website to launch Thursday
It’s been a long time coming, but the Vail Daily website will be getting a new look Thursday morning. On March 21, expect a new experience on the VailDaily.com — one that delivers the same...
Vail Road is closed from South Frontage to Meadow Drive due to an incident
There is an incident on Vail Road in Vail Village. Vail Road is closed from South Frontage at the roundabout and from Meadow Drive. Expect delays and use caution in the area.
Avalanche on Minturn Mile outside of Vail; no victims reported
An avalanche was triggered on the Minturn Mile outside of Vail early Thursday afternoon, according to Eagle River Fire Protection District and Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. The Minturn Mile is a popular backcountry route where...
Clerk & Recorder: Skip the DMV trip with online motor vehicle services (column)
Like many, I’m a working parent whose life is made easier through the use of online services. From banking to shopping, I take advantage of the 10 minutes here and there between work hours, after-school...
CDOT tells travelers to stay off I-70 through mountains
Colorado Department of Transportation is advising travelers to avoid traveling over the mountains on Interstate 70 Thursday, due to a natural avalanche and continued avalanche mitigation work. The cleanup efforts for the avalanches near Vail...
‘Natural avalanches are going to start coming down everywhere,’ says rescue group
A massive avalanche tore open a new path near Peak 1 in Frisco this morning, adding to concerns about slide danger after another avalanche hit a gas pipeline near Copper Mountain earlier today. Summit Rescue...
Storm closes Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, delays Copper Mountain start, limits Breckenridge terrain
The overnight snowstorm has wreaked havoc not only in Colorado’s backcountry, but across the state’s ski areas as well. Breckenridge Ski Resort announced shortly before 8:30 a.m., that its upper mountain lifts and terrain would...
Ski industry heavyweights prepare for round two of pass war
The two heavyweights of the ski industry are gearing up for round two of a ski-pass war that has ramifications across the country Vail Resorts announced Tuesday it’s creating a new option in its arsenal...
Bill banning vaping flavors to be introduced by Diana DeGette
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette plans to introduce legislation Tuesday that would ban the manufacture and sale of fruity flavors of electronic cigarettes unless e-cigarette companies can prove their products help adults quit smoking while not...
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announces 2019-20 season pass prices; no new partnerships at this time
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced on Tuesday its 2019-20 full and midweek season passes. On sale immediately, next season’s passes currently are the same price as current season passes — $399 for adults ages 19-69,...
Winter storm warning issued for Vail, surrounding areas
A winter storm warning has been issued for Vail, Crested Butte and surrounding central mountains. The warning will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. Wednesday to 6:00 p.m. Thursday. WHAT TO EXPECT Heavy snow with...
Vail Resorts announces new Epic Day Pass
Vail Resorts announced on Tuesday its new “Epic Day Pass.” It’s a customizable one-to-seven-day pass to Vail Resorts properties such as Breckenridge Ski Resort and Keystone Resort for as low as $89-$106 per-day. With the...
Eagle County Schools will be closed Monday with more snow on the way
Eagle County Schools will be closed on Monday due to inclement weather. The school district made the announcement at 5:27 p.m. Sunday night and began making robocalls to parents and teachers. “Current conditions are challenging...
New rummage sale in Eagle County plans to return in 2019
EAGLE — During its 53-year history, the Eagle Valley Community Fund Rummage Sale equipped thousands of kids for sports ranging from skiing to skateboarding, supplied scads of college-bound students with their dorm decor and generally...
Snow in forecast for Vail this weekend, up to two feet predicted
Joel Gratz of OpenSnow.com is forecasting snow for Colorado Thursday through Monday, and he’s measuring in feet. According to the forecast, the snow will come in two different sets. Thursday night through Friday night, a light...
United Way of Eagle River Valley offers $10,000 innovation grants for local projects
Organizations working on the most pressing issues impacting the Eagle River Valley are often focused on day-to-day operations and sustaining existing programs, and may not have time, opportunities or resources to take a step back...
Obituary: Leslie W. Stern
Les was the beloved husband of Madeline for 52 years, a devoted father of Derek and Cory, and a cherished father-in-law of Abby and Allison. He was the adored grandfather, “Papa,” of Jared, Jeremy, Leah...
Storm could bring up to 14 inches of new snow to Vail and Beaver Creek
A winter storm is on its way to the high country. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Eagle County and surrounding areas from 2 p.m. today through 11 p.m. Friday....
Denver International Airport adding new routes left and right
On Valentine’s Day, United Airlines launched daily direct flights from Denver International Airport to a pair of new destinations: Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C., and Syracuse, N.Y. In June, the carrier will begin offering direct flights to Portland, Maine,...
Vail Resorts shakeup: Beth Howard to replace Doug Lovell as Vail Mountain COO
Vail Resorts announced a number of leadership changes Monday in its mountain division. Doug Lovell, vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain, will retire from his position on May 1 and Beth Howard,...
