Vail Valley Happenings

Colorado Ski Areas Closing

Posted by Elizabeth Wilson on April 09, 2018 in  Community  Skiing  Vail
Here are the Colorado ski areas that closed last Sunday and will be closing this Sunday. Hit the slopes while you can, although be aware of the not-so-good driving conditions in the mountains.  Copper Mountain received 14 inches of snow in 24 hours just a week ago. Original article By ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ for The Denver Post (April 8, 2018) Sixteen of Colorado’s 24 ski areas are closing up shop this season from this Sunday to next weekend, so hit the slopes while you can.Keystone, Crested Butte, Tellu... read more
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Common Tax Mistakes Made By First Time Home Buyers

Posted by Step Beyond Media on April 06, 2018 in  First Time Homebuyers
Tax season is upon us!  For home buyers, including first time home buyers this is a good thing!  As a homeowner you get more tax benefits than a renter. However, it's easy to make mistakes when filing your taxes and missing some of the things you could be taking advantage of.  Here are some of the most common mistakes first time home buyers make...FORGETTING TO KEEP TRACK OF HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPENSESPerhaps you bought a fixer-upper and have been investing a lot of money into home improvement projects... read more

End of another snow season

Posted by Elizabeth Wilson on April 16, 2018 in  Community  Events  Skiing  Vail
Massive crowds swarmed Vail Mountain for Closing Day on Sunday, April 15, and there was plenty of terrain open for them to enjoy. About half of the mountain — 2,791 acres — was available for skiers and snowboarders, and most of it had reached a nice mashed potato consistency by the afternoon. By 3:30 p.m., most people had made their way to one of two areas — the top of Chair 4 or the bottom of Golden Peak. Atop Chair 4, thousands of costumed revelers congregated to celebrate the season. ... read more

Landscaping on a Budget

Posted by Step Beyond Media on April 25, 2018 in  DIY  First Time Homebuyers
You have found the perfect home that fits your family, from top to bottom. But the outside is questionable. That’s ok! Don’t let the landscaping completely turn you off from a house that is not only within your budget, but is exactly what you’ve needed from the day you started looking. Of course everyone wants a home that has a beautiful front yard for the neighbors to admire and a backyard that you’re able to escape to for relaxation. However, sometimes you have to sacrifice one thing to ge... read more

Off Season - Go Time

May activities
Posted by Elizabeth Wilson on April 26, 2018 in  Community  Off Season
Visiting Vail in late April or May after the resort has closed can be a nice time to enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains, where you can just take a quiet stroll and not hear the hum of the chairlifts in the background. If you're going to enjoy a spring stroll in Vail we recommend you pack a lunch, along the paved Gore Valley Trail you'll find numerous benches and picnic tables where you can stop and have a bite to eat. The Gore Valley Trail runs along Gore Creek and offers a peaceful glimpse of the... read more

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