64 | November/December 2015
TEAM ROCKIES
Vail – Vail, Colorado
Coveted as one of the largest ski resorts in the world with
more than 5,200 acres of developed ski and snowboard ter-
rain, seven legendary back bowls spanning seven miles and
the most groomed terrain on the planet, Vail has been an
extraordinary winter vacation destination for passionate ski-
ers and snowboarders for more than 50 years. Located on the
base of the ski mountain, the Vail village experience is both
vibrant and memorable. Aer you hit the slopes, looking for
a fun place to unwind and indulge in some après ski is easy
in this lively village. We guarantee you will have a difficult
time choosing which family-friendly activities to partake
in, such as: ice skating rinks, a high-end movie theater, ritzy
bowling, sweet shops and concert venues… all within a few
minutes walk from the heart of the village.
Highlight: Seven bowls of backcountry, knee-deep powder!
Steamboat – Steamboat Springs,
Colorado
e area has a rich western heritage and is one of the
largest ski resorts in Colorado. Steamboat Springs has been
dubbed Ski Town, U.S.A. due to the fact that more Olympians
call Steamboat home than any other ski resort. e ski area
has 165 named trails spread over 2,965 acres. is resort ca-
ters toward experienced skiers considering nearly half of the
trails are advanced. Here is a breakdown of the trails: Four-
teen percent are classified as beginner level, forty-two percent
as intermediate, and forty-four percent as advanced. It also
contains one of the premier superpipes in North America.
Highlight: Olympic heritage!
