Many seemed willing to pay for the ski map models, too. Should you also be curious about owning one, the maps for Breckenridge and Vail are, in fact, already available on Etsy.

Vail’s presence as a premier ski racing venue was solidified with the team’s success, and when the U.S. Ski Team athletes returned to Vail for their December 1964 training camp (more on that in next ...

Where are the best places to ride? On the road bike, Vail Pass is a great go-to ride. Once you pass the gate, the road is free of cars for a nine-mile climb up to 10,600 feet. If you don’t want ...