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Home > Colorado > Colorado Cities > Vail > Summer Activities [ bookmark this page ]

Page Title: Summer Activities in Vail, Colorado
Page Synopsis: An overview of summer activities in Vail, Colorado.

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Activity Providers

Summer in Vail, Colorado

Golf School at The Beaver Creek Golf Club
Enjoy one day learning from the Pros! One day at Golf School includes:

Four hours of teaching time, focusing on short game play, putting, video analysis, and full swing instruction.
Lunch at Holden's in the Beaver Creek Golf Clubhouse.
One hour of course management and playing lesson.
Available June 22nd, and 24th; July 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, and 22nd; August 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th; September 7th, 9th, 14th, and 16th. For more information, call (970) 845-5775.

Vail Golf Club

Public course located 1.5 miles east of Vail Village
Par 71 - 7,024 yards
Season: May-October
Tee times made 48 hours in advance on space available basis
970/479-2260
http://www.vailrec.com/adult/golf/

Eagle-Vail Golf Course

Public course located in Eagle-Vail, 6 miles west of Vail
Par 72 - 6,819 yards
Season: May-October
970/949.5267 or www.eaglevail.org

Vail comes to life in the summer with activities for even the smallest adventurer in the family. Guests don't have to look far to find action and adventure or rest and relaxation. The Activities Desk at (970)476-9090 can provide information on and book most activities throughout the Vail Valley.

Vail Summer Adventure Ridge
Vail Summer Adventure Ridge, located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, offers a unique twist to fun and excitement on Vail Mountain in the summer with activities for every member of the family.

FAC
Vail's popular Friday Afternoon Club mountain-top party returns to Vail Friday, July 4 with free gondola rides after 5 p.m., drink and food specials, live entertainment and beautiful sunset views of the surrounding mountain ranges. This summer's line up includes: Halden Wofford & the High Beams, Exit 232, Dexter Grove, The Ouzo Project, Lois Lafond & Rockadiles, Marcus Eaton & The Lobby, JD Simo & Dirty Pool, Phix and Lisa & Soul Stars. Call 970/476-9090 for details or check out www.vail.com.

Rebound Trampoline
Adults and kids age five and above can strap into the bungee harness and explore their acrobatic side on the new Rebound Trampoline, located at the base of the Eagle Bahn Gondola on the grass.

Thrill Sled
The Thrill Sled sheds its skis from winter for wheels in the summertime for a guided, downhill adventure unlike anything else Vail has to offer. Thrill seekers 14 years and older can ride head first from the top of the gondola to the bottom on a unique trail system that includes dirt roads and terrain through the woods.

Orienteering Map and Compass Course
Learn how to read a map and identify key markers while maneuvering through beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.

Dino Dig
Kids hunt for hidden dinosaur bones at the Dino Dig site. This interactive program teaches children about the art of archeology as they use tools such as shovels and paint brushes to uncover prehistoric treasures.

Indoor Laser Tag
Come with a team or come alone and join in the fun at the indoor laser tag arena located at Eagle's Nest. Groups of up to 15 people may participate.

Guided Hikes & Tours
Visit the Eagle's Nest Discovery Center and learn about the environment through interpretive displays or create animal tracks or sand paintings. Join a guided nature hike offered through a partnership funded by Vail Resorts and operated in conjunction with the Gore Range Natural Science School to help familiarize guests with the environment on and around Vail Mountain.

Disc Golf
Try our nine-hole Frisbee golf course located at 10,350 feet above sea level. The course is free to play with a nominal disc rental fee.

Mountain Biking
In addition to the numerous activities available at Vail Summer Adventure Ridge, mountain bike enthusiasts can find over 50 miles of cross country trails to explore on the mountain. Lift access also offers meandering rides down mountain access roads. In addition to all the trails on the mountain, there also are more than 500 miles of trails throughout the Vail Valley. Riders must stay on designated trails.

Hiking
The Vail Valley has a network of well-marked, scenic trails that range from short day hikes to memorable backpacking experiences.

Vail Mountain hiking accessed via the Eagle Bahn Gondola or the Vista Bahn Express. Enjoy the hiking-only designated trail Berrypicker that winds down the front side of the mountain.
Gore Range Natural Science School leads hikes from Eagle's Nest on a daily basis.
On-mountain picnic areas.

Whitewater Adventures
There is a river adventure waiting for everyone when visiting Vail either via raft or kayak. Lazy float trips or Class IV whitewater await rafters seeking solitude or excitement. Or, for those experienced in a kayak, there's Vail's new whitewater park in the heart of the village.