By Pam Boyd EAGLE — The town of Eagle will host a public information meeting regarding the recently adopted Eagle River Corridor Plan on Wednesday.The session is planned at 6 p.m. at Eagle Town Hall.The Eagle River Corridor Plan was officially adopted by the Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission Dec. 1. Adoption of the plan […]
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By John LaConte EAGLE COUNTY — Now that the price is going down, the demand is really going up for fat bikes.They get their name from the enormous, oversized tires and extra wide rims — some as wide as 100 millimeters — which allow for less tire pressure and better grip on snowy surfaces.Local shopkeeper […]
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By Edward Stoner VAIL — The east nook of the Vail Valley is where a new skiwear company has laid its roots, and their reach is beginning to snowball. SYNC Performance Apparel started in the fall of 2013, and launched their first product in September 2014. The company makes ski racing apparel, but their exposure […]
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By Edward Stoner The following is part of a series of articles compiled by the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame that will take a closer look at the sport of alpine ski touring. The museum is located atop the Vail Village Parking Structure and features a treasure trove of ski history […]
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By Edward Stoner VAIL — The Vail Police Department, in conjunction with the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab, will be hosting a new session of the Community Awareness Program from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. This free community training is the same course as earlier sessions held last year in preparation for the Alpine World […]
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By Krista Driscoll Editor’s note: This is the third article in a five-part series about New Year’s resolutions, running daily through Tuesday. Search “New Year’s resolutions” at www.vaildaily.com to read additional articles in the series.The New Year has arrived — a time of reflection and making New Year’s resolutions.
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By Krista Driscoll VAIL — Legislation to allow physician-assisted death for patients diagnosed as terminally ill has been highly controversial nationwide. Colorado failed to join Oregon, Washington, Montana, New Mexico and Vermont in passing a right-to-die law when House Bill 1135 was voted down, 8-5, by the House Health and Human Services Commit
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By Ross Leonhart On the Hill is brought to you by The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. VIDEO: Vail Daily On the Hill correspondent Ross Leonhart reports from a beautifully groomed President Ford’s and the untouched snow in trees off Strawberry Park on a day with temperatures below 0 in the morning. […]
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By John LaConte GLENWOOD CANYON — They are the closest thing our region has to a Polar Bear Club, carrying on an icy tradition older than many of those in attendance. On Friday 40 to 50 kayakers, whitewater rafters, stand-up paddleboarders and more braved the freezing cold waters of the Colorado River, floating the Shoshone […]
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