VAIL World-famous skiing, luxe COLORADO resorts, a Swiss Alps-inspired village and stellar shopping have put Vail on the map for many travelers as a town created by and for ski vacations. In addition to the world-class winter activities — not only skiing and boarding, but also snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow tubing and sleigh rides — summer brings top-notch hiking, cycling, golf and on-mountain activi-ties as part of its Epic Discovery program. Vail and the towns it shares a valley with — Beaver Creek, Avon, Eagle and Edwards — are true year-round destinations and favorites with families and lovers of the outdoors. Read more about the area on page 169. PHOTOGRAPHER: JACK AFFLECK 24 / COLORADO.COM