Vail Holidays
Credit: Jack Affleck
EXPERIENCE SIGNATURE EVENTS THIS WINTER
A part of what makes Vail such a vibrant mountain resort
destination, aside from the iconic terrain and villages, are the
great events that take place both on the snow and in town.
From the very start of the season, right up through closing day,
Vail hosts an array of lively events including free live concerts,
world-class athletic competitions, premier festivals and more.
For the 2017-2018 winter season, guests can look forward to the
return of events like Vail Snow Days and the Burton U.S. Open
Snowboarding Championships.
VAIL SNOW DAYS
Winter events in Vail are as unique as the surrounding peaks of
the Gore Range and Mount of the Holy Cross. Vail Snow Days is
the kick-off event of the season, with free live music, wellness and
transformation opportunities, and family-friendly happenings.
Dec. 15-17, 2017
VAIL HOLIDAYS
Vail Holidays is the perfect place family holiday celebrations, as
the town and mountain come alive with lights, sounds, events
and cheer during the month of December. Embrace the holidays
with the annual tree lighting ceremony and lantern walk. Ring
in the New Year with a Torchlight Parade, followed by fireworks
at Golden Peak. Watch as ski instructors and Vail locals form a
glowing train as they ski down Golden Peak with glowing sticks
followed by the fireworks display.
Dec. 14-31, 2017
SKADI VAIL WOMEN’S SKI FEST
Inspired by the Norse goddess of winter, Vail Mountain will host
the third annual Skadi Vail Women’s Ski Fest, a celebration of
women. Female skiers and riders will be treated to customized on-
mountain guided experiences with female instructors, the largest
female-specific ski and snowboard equipment demo in the country,
wine and cheese, and more. United by a passion for skiing and the
outdoors, Skadi Vail is an event designed by women for women
and is offered for any level of skier or snowboarder.
Jan. 13-14, 2018
Vail Village
Credit: Vail Resorts
THE BURTON U.S. OPEN SNOWBOARDING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2018 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships return
to Vail Mountain March 5-10, welcoming the best snowboarders
in the world to compete for the prestigious Halfpipe and
Slopestyle Titles. Olympic Medalists such as Mark McMorris,
Kelly Clark, Ayumu Hirano, Jamie Anderson and many more will
battle it out to make snowboarding history in 2018. The action
continues off the snow from Tuesday onwards with a village,
nightly concerts in Vail Village, and The US Open of Broomball
Tournament at Solaris Ice Rink.
March 5-10, 2018
Family Skiing in Vail
Credit: Vail Resorts
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