Skiing Not Your Thing...Check Out Some of These Activities in Vail Valley, Colorado
While Vail is known for its legendary skiing and riding, the excitement and fun run deeper than the powder. Guests of all ages will find endless activities off the slopes from Adventure Ridge to Vail's world-class spas.
Adventure Ridge is Vail's headquarters for non-skiing fun. This on-mountain activity center located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola at Eagle's Nest caters to the young and young at heart.
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Travel from peak to peak with a guide through alpine meadows and groomed mountain access roads.
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See the mountain by the setting sun or by the light of the moon.
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Must be 4 years old to be a passenger and 16 years old with a valid driver's license to drive and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on the tour.
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Reservations required.
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Unique, multi-lane tubing hill offers a mix of adventure.
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Lanes vary for steep and fast runs (great for racing your opponent) while others are short and more mild for tame tubers who love the wind of thier faces.
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Lift-served tubing hill.
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Nearby warming hut, family viewing area and restrooms.
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Minimum height of 36 inches required.
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Guests may play one-on-one or team-versus-team.
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State-of-the-art laser guns and chest elements to indicate and monitor when someone has been hit.
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Laser sets are electronically read by a computer to determine winner.
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Starts each day at dusk.
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Send the kids off to play while mom and dad have a drink at Blue Moon Restaurant across the way.
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Snow skate and snowshoe rentals.
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Ice skating and skate rentals.
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While at Adventure Ridge, guests can walk over to Eagle's Nest for dinner, drinks and nighttime entertainment. And, while checking in at the Adventure Ridge Pavilion, visit Bailey's Place for a specialty coffee drink.
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"Night Owl" children's program
To Get There: Board the Eagle Bahn Gondola located in LionsHead for a ride to Adventure Ridge.
Cost: FREE gondola rides after 2 p.m. for foot passengers. Activity prices vary. Visit www.vailresorts.com for updated price information. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a liability form signed by a parent/guardian in order to participate in any Adventure Ridge activity. Information/Reservations: (970)476-9090
Spas
Spas provide an added experience to guests' winter vacations in the Vail Valley. Unique, full-service spas have become vacation destinations. There are more than a handful of day spas in Vail offering specialty services to reinvigorate and rejuvenate tired muscles and bodies after hours on the slopes.
- Signature treatment is the Golden Leaf Splendor which features a 25 minute healing water, 50 minute massage, 50 minute facial, spa lunch and full makeup application.
- Neptune Nectar Seaweed body mask, facial rescue and the Alpine defrost are also featured.
- Spa has nail, makeup and waxing services.
Spa Director: Liz Vu Harlo
Appointments: 970/479-5004
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The spa will includes 14 treatment rooms featuring indigenous massage, body, facial and hydrotherapy treatments, specialty foot baths, personalized bath experiences and a couples spa suite. In addition, there arefive manicure/pedicure stations featuring the Solace "Footspa."
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For additional relaxation, Aria features the sanctuary, with a two-sided, stone fireplace and wood-vaulted ceilings, oversized chairs and chaise lounges.
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Club facilities also include indoor and outdoor tennis, basketball, volleyball, free weights, Cybex equipment, a cardio theater, indoor running track, fitness classes, martial arts, outdoor pool and thermal spa, steam room, dry sauna and more.
Spa Director: Ingrid Middaugh
Appointments: (800)420-2424
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Signature treatments designed with a holistic approach including Moor Remedy; Green Tea & Ginger Sea Enzyme Body Wrap; Nature, Body & Spirit; Salt Glow & Aromatic Bath; and Hot Stone Massage.
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Featuring a creekside solarium with an inspiring view.
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25,000-square-foot athletic club that recently underwent major renovation. Club includes state-of-the-art equipment, the Vail Valley's only indoor climbing wall and a menu of unique classes.
Spa Director: Lisa DeKoster.
Appointments: (970)476-7721
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Two world-class facilities.
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Day of Pampering includes 80-minute botanical or Custom Facial, choice of any 80-minute Body Treatment, Deluxe Spa Manicure, Deluxe Spa Pedicure and a spa lunch.
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Facilities include Turkish steam rooms, Finnish saunas, Jacuzzis, fitness equipment, pool and free weights.
Spa Director: Ivonne Van Loveren.
Appointments: (970)476-5656
Vail offers more than 136 shops and boutiques to choose from. Options include numerous art galleries, casual apparel, gift and home furnishing boutiques, ski/snowboard shops, a wine shop and florist, handcrafted jewelers and more. Unique shops that are one-of-a-kind to the Vail area include:
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The Golden Bear, (970)476-4082
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Gorsuch, (970)476-2294
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Pepi's, (970)476-5202
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Charm School Boutique/ Luca Bruno's, (970)479-0050
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Scotch of the Rockies, (970)476-1957
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Gotthelf's, Fine Jewelers (970)476-1778
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Roxy, (970)476-7774
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Kiss the Moon, (970)479-8165
Cascade Village Theatre and Crossroads Theatre in Vail. Movie hotline: (970)476-5661
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Dogsledding, (970)476-9090
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Indoor ice skating at Dobson Arena, (970)479-2270
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Colorado Ski Museum, (970)476-1876
The Vail Activities Desk provides extensive information on winter and summer activities throughout the Vail Valley. Knowledgeable service representatives can answer guest questions and assist in booking most reservations for activities and dining in the area. Call (970)476-9090.
