By melanie wong BEAVER CREEK — Not to be outdone by Vail Mountain’s powder day opening, Beaver Creek Ski Resort opens Wednesday with a record number of acres — the most, in fact, that Opening Day skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed since 2002.The 720 acres of open terrain includes Rose Bowl and parts of Bachelor […]
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By John LaConte VAIL — His name harkens back to the past, but these days, he’s only thinking about the future.Local Broby Leeds received his name from his great grandfather, and now that name is getting recognition around the world.The halfpipe skier was the top-finishing American at the first World Cup of the season, down […]
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By Chris Freud Take a picture of it — if the season stopped today, Ted Ligety and Italy’s Federica Brignone would go home with the overall globes.OK, we’ve only had one set of races this season — the October giant slaloms in Soelden, Austria. The season begins in earnest this weekend with the ladies doing […]
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By Edward Stoner GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Christmas tree permits are available from the White River National Forest.The cost per permit is $10 and may be purchased with cash, check or credit card at office locations. There is a maximum of five tree permits per person. Permits will be sold through Dec. 23 at the Forest […]
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By Edward Stoner VAIL — Following one of the best openings in the last decade, Vail Mountain is continuing to open additional terrain, bringing the open acreage to 1,360. On Wednesday, Vail will begin operating Gopher Hill (No. 12), Sourdough Express (No. 14), Cascade Village Lift (No. 20) and two carpets. Vail will also begin […]
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By Melanie Wong VAIL — A meal at Vintage, as the name suggests, inevitably conjures up fond memories of days long past.Owner Laurence Broderick — or Brodie, as he’s usually known — is reminded of childhood summers spent hanging out in a family friend’s restaurant. For executive chef Craig Yanonne, memories of being raised on [&hel
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By By Michele Kayal Editor’s note: Visit this article at www.vaildaily.com for turkey and pan gravy recipes.Some people are all about the stuffing. Some can’t do without the mashed potatoes. And the debate over marshmallows with the sweet potatoes can stoke family feuds spanning decades. But at the end of the day, Thanksgiving is all [&
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By John LaConte On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. VIDEO: Vail Daily On the Hill correspondent John LaConte reports from Vail’s Mountain Top area, where Chair 5 is moving, Northwoods is groomed and the sun is shining. Vail Daily reporter John LaConte uses a […]
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