Vail Activities

Curious Critters Ski School

Gore Range Natural Science School Naturalists provide brief slope-side lessons about Rocky Mountain Wildlife as part of the Curious Critters Ski School. Each week programs focus on a different category of winter critters including Climbers, Diggers, Jumpers and Flyers. Programs are offered for ski school students and drop in visitors daily at the Nature Discovery Center at Adventure Ridge, and on Mondays at the entrance to Porcupine Alley from 1pm to 2:30pm and Tuesdays at the bottom of Golden Peak from 1pm to 2:30pm. Look for the naturalist in the red jacket and the “Stop for a Nature Lesson” sign.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Sun and Mon from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues - Sat from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., TBD

970-754-4675

Kid's Snowmobile at Adventure Ridge

Kids cruise around Blizzard Speedway in specially crafted mini-snowmobiles. Designed for children 6-12 years of age and less than 110 pounds, the snowmobiles travel at a child's preferred pace. $25 per person

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Tues-Sat 2:15-8:15pm (Every 30 mins), TBD

970-SKI-VAIL (754-8245)

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours

Journey into the night under the captivating glow of the full moon. Learn about astronomy and the habits of nocturnal animals while you snowshoe through the pristine silence of the moonlit mountains.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

970-754-4675

NASTAR

NASTAR is the largest recreational ski and snowboard race program in the world, providing fun, competitive and easily accessible racing. NASTAR is located just to the east of Chair 2 off Avanti. Cost is $10 for 2 runs or $12 for unlimited racing during the day of purchase.

Vail, CO 81657

Wednesdays - Sundays, 10:30am to 3pm

970-754-4072

Nature at Night

Meet at the Discovery Center for a family nature talk including fun activities for children. Each week we’ll offer one of the following programs: Wild Cats: Scary or Necessary, Creatures in the Dark, The Fox: Night Hunter in your Neighborhood, and Eyes on Owls. No reservations required.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Thursday and Saturday 6pm (30-45 minutes), TBD

970-754-4675

Ski Biking at Adventure Ridge

Part bike. Part skis. All adventure. Our nighttime guided tours are unique to Vail. Offered to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders 14 and up and 54 inches tall. Allow up to 2 hours for ride time. $65 per person Reservations are recommended, please call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Tues-Sat 4:45, 5:15, 6:30, 7pm

970-SKI-VAIL (754-8245)

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

It's time for the other mountain experience. Need a day off the slopes? Maybe looking for something different? Try one of our Nordic experiences. Take a backcountry Snowshoe or XC tour in the beautiful white river national forest, or learn new skills like Telemark and XC skiing. Whatever your desires we have an alternative for you.

Golden Peak, Vail, CO 81657

970-754-3200

Snowshoeing from the Nature Discovery Center

From animal tracks to the mountain pine bark beetle, the Nature Discovery Center is your source for all things wild - including guided snowshoe tours with an expert naturalist. See and learn about the wild side of Vail in the most pristine of settings. No reservations required.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Sun and Mon from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues - Sat from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Guided Tours Daily 3 p.m., TBD

970-754-4675