Local Activities

Jeep, Hummer, and ATV Tours 

Let an experienced guide drive you through the beautiful Colorado high country in a comfortable four-wheel drive Jeep or Hummer. If you want to take the wheel, try an exciting ATV adventure. With easy-to-drive four wheelers, you can explore the historic Camp Hale area, four different mountain ranges, or the Continental Divide. Contact Lakota Guides to book your off-road adventure.

Whitewater River Rafting 

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the Colorado, Eagle, or Arkansas Rivers! Your guide can lead you through challenging rapids or a relaxing float trip. Everyone can enjoy Colorado's rafting season, which runs from May through early October! For more information, contact the Lakota Guides.

Hot Air Ballooning 

Just after sunrise, hot air balloons ascend into flights that provide a bird’s eye view of the Rockies for one to two hours. Experience the peaceful thrill of soaring above some of the finest scenery in the world. For more information, visit Camelot Balloons.

Mountain Biking 

The Centennial Express Chairlift is your ticket to an extensive network of mountain biking trails atop Beaver Creek Mountain. Explore on your own, or choose from a variety of tours ranging from basic to fully guided tours that include a gourmet picnic lunch. Other local tours include Vail Pass, Shrine Pass, Boreas Pass, Glenwood Canyon, and Vail Mountain. Check out Beaver Creek Sports at 970-754-6221 for great deals on bike rentals.

Nature Hikes 

The Beaver Creek Outdoor Activity Center offers guided hiking on Beaver Creek and Vail Mountains, as well as the Holy Cross Wilderness Area and San Isabel National Forest. Guides are educated in the flora and fauna of the Rocky Mountain as well as the colorful local history. Half day and full day public hikes are available by reservation, and private hikes can be customized for your group. Trail maps are also available for self-guided hiking on Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains.

Fly Fishing 

Professionals can help improve your technique, or teach the basics in gold medal fly fishing waters in the area. Comprehensive fly fishing schools are offered, as well as group and private guided wade and float trips. For more information visit Gore Creek Fly Fisherman.

Adventure Ridge

Adventure Ridge is the perfect place for a family to enjoy their time in Vail, with activities for all ages at over 10,000 ft of elevation. Located at the top of the One Gondola, Adventure Ridge at Vail offers mini golf, motor tours, climbing wall, rebound trampoline, disc golf, lawn sports, and both hiking and horseback/pony tours. Look into the lift, activity, and lunch combination option for best value and have a fun family adventure on the mountaintop this season.