Vail Archives • The Liftie Report

Vail Ski Rental Rundown: A Guide on Where to Rent Skis

November 6, 2019

Vail is like no other ski area in the country. With 31 lifts, nearly 200 trails, and more than 5,000 acres of skiable terrain,…

The 11 Best Colorado Beginner-Friendly Ski Runs

September 5, 2019

When pausing to ponder what makes a green ski run great, it’s more than being obviously geared towards a beginner. It goes beyond a…

Your Guide to Participating in An Adaptive Ski Program

March 21, 2018

Nearly every large resort in North America offers adaptive ski and ride programs. The programs are incredibly comprehensive, either integrated into the resort’s ski…

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14 of the Best Ski Photo Opportunities in Colorado

March 1, 2018

With jaw-dropping backdrops everywhere you look, spectacular photo opportunities abound at Colorado’s resorts. But in some ways, snapping a truly spectacular photo isn’t always…

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16 of the Best Beginner Ski Runs in the I-70 Corridor

January 12, 2018

Imagine gliding down silky, smooth snow on vast, broad slopes where each wide turn feels like taking flight—exactly what you’re looking for in a…

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3 Reasons to Have Your Next Girls’ Weekend at a Ski Resort

January 12, 2018

Ask any female to name her top requirements for an ultimate girls’ weekend and we’ll bet that good food and fun are high up…

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The Most Iconic Ski Runs at Vail (According to the Lifties)

November 22, 2017

With nearly 200 runs to choose from, you could ski Vail for two solid weeks (or more) and still not see it all. The…

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What Ski Resort is Right for You?

November 21, 2017

Depending on the type of winter vacation you’re planning, some resorts are better suited than others for your particular trip. A girls’ weekend is…

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8 Reasons to Ski at Vail in Your Lifetime

November 21, 2017

Vail isn’t just a ski area, it’s a legend whose fame echoes across the globe. Vast and flashy, yet also pure and classy, this…

We Love Avalanche Dogs

March 27, 2017

We love avalanche dogs. Not just because they save lives, but because…dogs! Whether it’s watching endless videos of them (I stopped counting while “researching”…