Art in Public Places is pleased to announce the Fifteenth Annual Vail Winterfest this winter season. Opening Sunday, Dec.19, guests are invited to wander through a whimsical ice installation designed by celebrated visual artist Olive…
Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains are open
We’re pleased to have a ski season at both Vail and Beaver Creek this year. As anticipated, there are certain criteria that need to be followed in order for Vail Resorts to safely keep the slopes open. Here’s what you need to know before hitting Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains this month:
Face coverings – required to access the mountain, in all indoor spaces, in any line, in chairlifts and gondolas and whenever you are unable to maintain physical distance.
Reservations – A reservation system has been put into place for all pass holders and will be required for access to Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains before you arrive at the chairlift. There are various Epic Pass offerings, from just a few days on the hill to purchasing the whole season. Learn more at epicpass.com
The 14th annual Vail Winterfest returns with illuminated ice sculptures along Gore Creek and lanterns high above the International Bridge. In the past, the ice sculptures have taken many forms, from life-sized polar bears to a large outdoor theater screen that showed classic Christmas cartoon movies. This year’s theme is lanterns to coincide with the lanterns displayed above.
The ice lanterns showcase influences from Vail’s friendship cities including Yamanouchi, Japan; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; and St. Moritz, Switzerland, along with a variety of other designs creating a positive beacon of light.
“Despite the separation we have all experienced over the past year, our connection internationally will be shared with our guests this winter,” said Molly Eppard, Art in Public Places coordinator for the town of Vail.
Vail Skating Festival
The Vail Skate Festival returns to the Solaris Ice Rink for two 15-minute shows starting promptly at 5 and 6 p.m. on Saturday. (Special to the Daily)
On Saturday night, catch the last Vail Skating Festival’s Exhibition of Elite Skating of 2020. These 15-minute shows start promptly at 5 and 6 p.m. at the Solaris Ice Rink and feature Olympic and U.S. National Championship medalists.
This week features Tomoki Hiwatashi, a World Junior Champion, U.S. medalist and international medalist; Camden Pulkinen, a U.S. national and international medalist; Audrey Shin, a 2020 bronze medalist, 2019 Junior U.S. National silver medalist and a Team USA member at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics.