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( www.kemosabe.com ; 230 Bridge St; 10am-8pm) It would be tough to find a more distinctly
Western store in all of resort-land Colorado. It specializes in two things: Stetson hats and
Lucchese boots. All are handmade. The boots are crafted from hide and leather, and the
hats from rabbit, steer and beaver fur.
Staff will shape your hat and even distress it to make it look like you rode hard and
worked hard with it. Listen for the country music and enjoy the hospitality.
Burton
(675 Lionshead Pl; 10am-7pm) Burton, arguably America's top snowboard brand, has a flag-
ship store in Lionshead where you can get all the gear and boards you'd ever want. Our
advice? Consider raiding the factory clearance sale in the late summer when you'll get at
least 50% off last year's boards and gear.
SPORTS
Buzz's Ski Shop
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SPORTS
( 970-476-3320; 302 Gore Creek Dr; ) In tiny, corporate Vail, a laid-back place like Buzz's
feels like a breath of fresh powder. Techs are knowledgeable, prices are among the
cheapest on the mountain, the equipment is solid, and it's just a few minutes' walk to the
Gondola in Vail Village. It's only open during the winter season; it also does rentals.
Information
Vail has free public wi-fi that, in theory, is accessible throughout the village areas, though
connection speeds aren't great. Visitors get one hour of complimentary use.
Vail Visitor Center ( 970-479-1385; www.visitvailvalley.com ; 241 S Frontage Rd; 8:30am-5:30pm winter, to
8pm summer; ) Provides maps, last-minute lodging deals and activities, and town informa-
tion. It's located next to the Transportation Center. The visitor center also has a Lionshead
office located at the entrance to the parking garage.
Vail Valley Medical Center ( 970-476-2451; www.vvmc.com ; 181 W Meadow Dr; 24hr; ) Vail Val-
ley's top hospital. It has an emergency room and is centrally located between Lionshead
and Vail Village on W Meadow Dr. Provides 24-hour emergency care.
Getting There & Away
If you're driving here, note that the I-70 exits are as follows: Vail Village and Lionshead
(exit 176) and West Vail (exit 173). The villages are traffic free; all drivers must park at
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