On the Hill

VIDEO: Beautiful conditions heading into Presidents Weekend
February 15, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte enjoys a cruise across the Eagle’s Next Ridge on a beautiful day in Vail Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. LaConte is riding a Backwoods from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Backcountry. On the Hill is brought to you by
VIDEO: Snowing hard on Vail Mountain
February 13, 2019 — VIDEO: The storm is starting to roll in just as forecasted on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and Vail Daily reporter John LaConte is out enjoying it. LaConte is riding a Hovland Buckshot Snowskate. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the
VIDEO: Deep snow in Vail
February 7, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte shows viewers the conditions on the front side of Vail Mountain in the trees near Bwana on Feb. 6, 2019. LaConte is riding a Backwoods from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Backcountry. On the Hill is brought to
WATCH: State of the Beav’ talk this morning On the Hill
February 6, 2019 — At about the midway point in the season, Beaver Creek continues its solid winter with more snowfall in the middle of the week.
VIDEO: More fresh snow in Vail
February 5, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte shows viewers the conditions in China Bowl on Vail Mountain in the area near the Dragon’s Teeth run on Feb. 5, 2019. LaConte is riding a Backwoods from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Backcountry. On the Hill is
VIDEO: Snowskate jam in Minturn
February 3, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte takes part in the Hovland Snowskates rail jam at Little Beach Park in Minturn, featuring guest appearances from Phil Smage and Spencer Nuzzi. LaConte is riding a Ram snowskate from Hovlandsnowskates.com. On the Hill is brought to you by
VIDEO: Storm surfing with snowboard cross pros
January 30, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte catches up with the pros from the International Snowboard Training Center, who are putting on a camp at nearby Ski Cooper, featuring national teams from all over Europe. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic
VIDEO: More snow at Beaver Creek heading into the weekend
January 24, 2019 — Snow continues to fall Thursday at Beaver Creek.
VIDEO: Latest storm leaves 8 inches at Beaver Creek, Grouse Mountain
January 22, 2019 — 22 inches reported in the past week.
VIDEO: Big storm hits Vail on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019
January 21, 2019 — VIDEO: During another big storm, Vail Daily reporter John LaConte visits the experts-only run “The Pumphouse” on Vail Mountain. LaConte is riding a Backwoods from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Backcountry. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the
VIDEO: Lots of snow for annual moguls competition at Vail
January 19, 2019 — VIDEO: During a big snow day on Saturday, Jan. 19, Vail Daily reporter John LaConte visits the annual Rocky Mountain Freestyle moguls competition on Vail Mountain’s Cookshack run. The event takes place from 10:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day through Monday, Jan. 21. LaConte
VIDEO: More snow at Beaver Creek, in Stone Creek Chutes
January 18, 2019 — Stone Creek Chutes on a powder day.
VIDEO: Fresh snow arrives at Beaver Creek, more on the way
January 16, 2019 — Shaping up for a good weekend at Beaver Creek.
VIDEO: Sunny skies on Vail Mountain
January 13, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte enjoys a beautiful day on Vail Mountain on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. LaConte is riding a Ram snowskate from Hovlandsnowskates.com. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute
VIDEO: Friday storm hits Vail
January 11, 2019 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte is enjoying snowy conditions on Vail Mountain on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. LaConte is riding a Backwoods from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Backcountry. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman
VIDEO: More snow on the way for New Year’s Eve in Vail
December 30, 2018 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte sticks around to see the snow start to fall in a Sunday evening storm on Vail Mountain Dec, 30, 2018. LaConte is riding a Hovland Buckshot Snowskate. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and
VIDEO: Big storm hits Vail Mountain
December 19, 2018 — VIDEO: Vail Daily reporter John LaConte heads to the top of Vail Mountain where snow and wind have him seeking refuge in the trees. LaConte is riding a Japow from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Backcountry. On the Hill is brought to you by
VIDEO: A few inches of fresh in Vail
December 13, 2018 — VIDEO: On the morning of Thursday, Dec. 13, Vail Daily reporter John LaConte enjoys sunny skies and a few inches of fresh powder on Vail Mountain. LaConte is riding a Buckshot from Hovlandsnowskates.com. On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and
Celebrating 100 inches of snow at Vail (VIDEO)
December 7, 2018 — With over 10 inches of new snowfall in the last 72 hours, Vail Mountain has reached 100 inches of accumulation for the season. Reporter John LaConte was out there on Thursday, getting the most out of the “sneaky soft” conditions. LaConte is riding a Japow