Vail Resort Photos

Big Picture Vision / Andy Daly: It seems fitting that the mayor of Vail was also the president of Vail Resorts, is the recipient of the National Ski Areas Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and oversees his own ski area in his spare time. Daly began his career as a patroller in 1970 and went on to hold top management positions at Copper Mountain, Beaver Creek, Eldora, Vail Mountain and Vail Resorts. After his tenure as president of Vail Resorts in 2002, Daly never imagined he’d enter politics, but a few years later he successfully ran for the Vail council and was selected by his peers a year ago to wield the gavel. “It’s a wonderful opportunity,” says Daly. “I came in with a comprehensive background, and I understand how important it is for everyone to work together.” Daly also became a part-owner of Powderhorn Ski Area, near Grand Junction, in the fall of 2011, and immediately announced plans to invest in and revitalize the community resort.
Copyright: Julia Vandenoever

Vail celebrates New Years Eve in good form.
Copyright: Highline

Hey, where'd everybody go?
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Sample the official beer brewed by Sierra Nevada exclusively for the World Championships.
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The Epic Pass grants access to Breckenridge's 3,398 feet of vertical.
Copyright: Liam Doran

Mountain biking offers a great workout plus spectacular views.
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Chopped up, but still a blast.
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Apres at Eagles Nest.
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Located less than five minutes from Gondola 1, the Sebastian is a premier boutique luxury hotel with one of Vail's most popular spas.
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Great conditions on and off the piste in Grandvalira, Andorra 21.1.17
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The last turns of the 2016 were good ones at Vail.
Copyright: Dave Neff

Like many U.S. resorts, Vail is looking more than ready for their 11/25 opening day.
Copyright: Dave Neff

"Now you see me, now you don't."
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Skiing powder with the ladies on brand new gear is as good as it looks here.
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Trista Sutter scores the big ticket raffle item from night one: the Helly Hansen Diana Jacket.
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SKADI Fest debuted at Vail Jan. 20-22, 2016.
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SKADI Fest in Vail is a first-of-its kind event celebrating the Norse goddess of winter.
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Powder and sunshine. What more could a women's demo day ask for?
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SKADI Vail cooking demo and wine tasting action.
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Wine-tasting event during SKADI Vail.
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The second night of SKADI Vail was not to be missed!
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The perfect powder day with the perfect partners in crime during the first-ever SKADI Vail.
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Taking the ski lift in Vail
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Giant doughuts from Northside Coffee & Kitchen.
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Don't be here when hungry strikes.
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Flame Restaurant's signature Haut Chocolat.
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Lindsay Vonn watching her run on the big screen.
Copyright: Liam Doran

Lindsay Vonn catching air into the finish.
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Super G training for Lindsay Vonn.
Copyright: Liam Doran

LIndsay and Julia talk about the course.
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Kids cheering on Lindsay Vonn.
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International flair for the World Championships.
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Julia Mancuso training run.
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Her Turn is a worthwhile women's clinic for those looking to progress ski skills and gain confidence, no matter the level or terrain goals.
Copyright: Heather B. Fried

Advanced group lesson #1: Get creative to stay warm.
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Everyone was game for a second run down North Rim, picking our way through some sketchy terrain without hesitation.
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Among the steeper mogul runs we skied, but the whole run was ours for the bumpin.
Copyright: Heather B. Fried

Moguls we were laughing at/bombing down by the end of day one.
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Timeout for a technique teach during Her Turn, January 2015.
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You call that a bump run? Child's play!
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Sometimes, you just gotta break for pushups to get warm. This was also an illustration of optimal arm placement. Message received.
Copyright: Heather B. Fried

About to drop into the lower part of Vail's North Rim.
Copyright: Laura Morvay

For on-mountain spectating, hit the lift and ski to one of many viewing areas.
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Sierra Nevada's Start House Ale, the official beer of the 2015 World Championships.
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Julia Mancuso executes the perfect tuck.
Copyright: Jim Heath

The 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships are a big deal. Here's how big.
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Wear your sunblock. Blue Sky Basin promises plenty of rays on a bluebird day.
Copyright: Daniel Milchev / Vail

Stunning views and epic snow in Blue Sky Basin.
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Mikey Dunworth carves a fresh line in Blue Sky Basin.
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Cliff drops and other backcountry features abound in Vail's Blue Sky Basin.
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