Guide to Winter activities in the Vail Valley

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Winter Activities - Mountain fun for all ages
There is a mountain of fun to be had beyond our ski runs. Our winter weather is spectacular and the options are endless. Picture yourself in a romantic horse-drawn sleigh, or snuggling in front of a cozy fire. Take a winter stroll or enjoy a snowshoe in the forest. Catch some speed on a tubing hill or snowmobile. Come play with us!

Things To Do > Winter Activities

	Bearcat Stables
	Cordillera •Sleighride Tours
	Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides ($20pp). Enjoy Rocky mountain scenery from a horse's view, and dinner afterward at The Timber Hearth Grille. Complimentary transportation is available....

	Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
	Glenwood Springs •Family Fun
	Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, for a full day of fun: cave tours, thrill rides, alpine coaster, tram rides and mountain-top dining. Park closed 1/5/09-3/6/09....

	4 Eagle Ranch
	Wolcott •Sleighride Tours
	Enjoy an unforgettable evening at historical 4 Eagle Ranch: Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Colorado Buffet, Live Music & a Marshmallow Roast. 30 minutes West of Vail and 20 minutes West of Beaver Creek....

	Snowcat Skiing - Chicago Ridge
	Backcountry •Specialty Ski Programs & Guides
	Experience the thrill of backcountry powder skiing and snowboarding on Ski Cooper's Chicago Ridge. We have over 2400 acres of treed slopes and open bowls. Advanced-expert skiers. ...

Family Fun

	Eagle Valley Library District
	Avon
	Featuring story times, toys and puzzles for the young set in a spacious and bright area....

	FunFinder GPS
	Vail, Beaver Creek
	Rent a FUNfinder GPS device and map your entire ski day! Great fun for families and hard-core skiers alike. Just $20/day! Download your coupon and get 10% off. ...

	Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
	Glenwood Springs
	Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, for a full day of fun: cave tours, thrill rides, alpine coaster, tram rides and mountain-top dining. Park closed 1/5/09-3/6/09....

	Imagination Station
	Vail
	A family favorite, the Imagination Station, is the perfect off-mountain learning and discovery center for the entire family....

	Thursday night lights
	Beaver Creek
	Hosted throughout the winter, Thursday Night Lights is a glow stick ski-down to music, enidng in a fireworks display....

	Vail Library
	Vail
	Cozy fireplace with reading couches, separate & enclosed childrens area with books, puzzles and games....

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Ice Skating

	Black Family Ice Rink
	Beaver Creek
	This outdoor rink on the Village Plaza is outstanding for people watching....

	Dobson Ice Arena
	Lionshead
	Dobson Ice Arena is a great indoor option for families looking for an alternative to skiing and riding. Enjoy ice hockey, figure skating and lessons for all!...

	Eagle Ice Rink
	Eagle
	Minimalist, yet regulation size, this indoor rink is a popular hang-out....

	Nottingham Park
	Avon
	Avon's 'pond' freezes over in winter, providing a great big playground for family fun....

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Skiing & Snowboarding

	Ski Cooper - the Affordable Family Area

	Come, join us on one of the friendliest mountains around! Ski Cooper provides families with both skiers and snowboarders a quality experience. Just 35 miles from Vail. Unique, low-key and fun!...

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Sledding/Tubing

	Meadow Mountain
	Minturn
	Enjoy tubing on the original "locals" ski hill. A surface lift gets you to the top. A must do when in Vail! Safe and fun for the entire family....

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Sleighride Tours

	4 Eagle Ranch
	Wolcott
	Enjoy an unforgettable evening at historical 4 Eagle Ranch: Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Colorado Buffet, Live Music & a Marshmallow Roast. 30 minutes West of Vail and 20 minutes West of Beaver Creek....

	Bearcat Stables
	Cordillera
	Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides ($20pp). Enjoy Rocky mountain scenery from a horse's view, and dinner afterward at The Timber Hearth Grille. Complimentary transportation is available....

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Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing

	Nature Discovery Center
	Vail
	Atop Vail Mountain at Eagles Nest, the center offers snowshoe hikes at 11 am and 3 pm... snowshoes are provided. The center is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Check the website for news!...

	Vail Nordic Center
	Vail Golf Course
	Looking for off-mountain fun? Then checkout the Vail Nordic Center, offering a variety of Nordic and snowshoe programs for all ages and abilities. ...

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Specialty Ski Programs & Guides

	Snowcat Skiing - Chicago Ridge
	Backcountry
	Experience the thrill of backcountry powder skiing and snowboarding on Ski Cooper's Chicago Ridge. We have over 2400 acres of treed slopes and open bowls. Advanced-expert skiers. ...

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