Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 970-476-8769; 392 Hanson Ranch Rd; ski/bike rental per day from $45/60; 9am-6pm)
Independently
owned and with friendly staff, Troy's rents high-end, full-suspension mountain bikes in
summer and the best skis and boards on the mountain in winter.
SPORTS RENTALS
Vail Sports
( 970-479-0600;
www.vailsports.com
;
Mountain Plaza, 151 Vail Lane; bike/ski rental per day from $39/43;
8am-8pm winter, 10am-7pm summer)
Resort-owned and operated, you can usually get solid gear
here, though it is pricey - check out
www.rentskis.com
for discounts. It has bikes in the
summer too and a Vail Pass shuttle ($54). Locations throughout the resort, including
slopeside in winter.
Alpine Quest Sports
( 970-926-3867;
www.alpinequestsports.com
; 34510 Hwy 6, Edwards; 9am-6pm)
This is Vail's top
backcountry adventure kayaking resource with gear, rentals and a full kayak school with
beginner, intermediate and advanced classes. It also outfits rock- and ice-climbers with
gear and tips, and has telemark skis and snowshoes for rent. It's located in Edwards, west
of Vail.
OUTDOORS
Tours
Apex Mountain School
( 970-949-9111;
www.apexmountainschool.com
)
This Avon-based outfitter runs local ice climbing
and backcountry skiing tours in winter and climbing trips in summer. It also hosts a vari-
ety of classes and Wilderness First Responder certification courses.
OUTDOORS
Paragon Guides
( 970-926-5299;
www.paragonguides.com
)
Guides take guests on hut-to-hut ski tours and back-
country skiing day trips in winter, and climbing, mountain biking and mountaineering
trips in summer.
OUTDOORS
Festivals & Events
Vail Film Festival
FILM
