Family Activities

Adventure Sessions

Think you know your favorite mountain? Think again. The Adventure Sessions matches you with a top guide and a small group of similarly skilled skiers and riders – you’ll get the most out of your day, go places that you may not have been before, cut lift lines and pick up tips and technical information along the way. If Ski School had recess, this would be it!

Vail, CO 81657

Daily - 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 12/18/2009 - Closing Day 2010

(800) 475-4543

Astronomy on Vail Mountain

Explore our night sky from the top of Vail Mountain. Learn to identify constellations and other astronomical features. Programs will provide opportunities to view the night sky using telescopes. Instruction begins in the Nature Discovery Center and may contain both indoor and outdoor components. No reservations required.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Wednesdays & Fridays 6pm (1 hour), December 17, 2012 - April 14, 2013

970-754-4675

Kid's Snowmobile at Adventure Ridge

Kids cruise around Blizzard Speedway in specially crafted mini-snowmobiles. Designed for children 6-12 years of age and less than 110 pounds, the snowmobiles travel at a child's preferred pace. $25 per person

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

10:30-7 Tues-Sat and 10:30-4:30 Sun/Mon, December 14 - April 14, Weather Dependant

970-SKI-VAIL (754-8245)

Life on the Wild Side

Daily programs for Ski School and walk-in visitors! Drop by the Nature Discovery Center anytime we're open for a fun-filled, five minute lesson to learn about the feathered and furry creatures sharing the slopes with you at Vail. Each week programs focus on a different category of winter wildlife.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Sun and Mon from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues - Sat from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., December 17, 2012 - April 14, 2013

970-754-4675

Moonlight Snowshoe Tours

Journey into the night under the captivating glow of the full moon. Learn about astronomy and the habits of nocturnal animals while you snowshoe through the pristine silence of the moonlit mountains. 2013 Dates: Jan 23-26, Feb 26-Mar 1

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

7-8pm, 2012-2013: Dec 26-29, Jan 23-26, Feb 26-Mar 1

970-754-4675

Nature at Night

Meet at the Nature Discovery Center for a family friendly program full of engaging activities and fascinating information about night creatures at the ski area. Programs may include: Colorado Cats, Wily Weasels, Eyes on Owls, and Howling at the Moon. No reservations required.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm (1 hour), December 17, 2012 - April 14, 2013

970-754-4675

Ski Biking at Adventure Ridge

Part bike. Part skis. All adventure. Our nighttime guided tours are unique to Vail. Offered to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders 10 and up. Allow up to 1.5 hours for ride time. Schedule 2 hours total time. $70 per person Tour Times are 4:45, 5:15, 6:30, and 7pm. Reservations are recommended, please call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Tour Times @ 4:45, 5:15, 6:30, and 7pm, December 14 - April 8

970-SKI-VAIL (754-8245)

Slope-side Nature Lessons

Walking Mountains Science Center Naturalists provide brief slope-side lessons about Rocky Mountain Wildlife as part of the Curious Critters Ski School. Each week programs focus on a different category of winter critters including Climbers, Diggers, Jumpers and Flyers. Programs are offered for ski school students and drop in visitors daily at the Nature Discovery Center at Adventure Ridge, and on Sundays and Mondays from various on-mountain Kid Zones. Look for the naturalist in the red jacket and the “Stop for a Nature Lesson” sign.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

Sun and Mon from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues - Sat from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., December 17, 2012 - April 14, 2013

970-754-4675

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

It's time for the other mountain experience. Need a day off the slopes? Maybe looking for something different? Try one of our Nordic experiences. Take a backcountry Snowshoe or XC tour in the beautiful white river national forest, or learn new skills like Telemark and XC skiing. Whatever your desires we have an alternative for you.

Golden Peak, Vail, CO 81657

970-754-3200

Snowshoeing from the Nature Discovery Center

From animal tracks to the mountain pine beetle, the Nature Discovery Center is your source for all things wild - including guided snowshoe tours with an expert naturalist. See and learn about the wild side of Vail in the most pristine of settings. 2pm daily, no reservations required. Daily AM snowshoe tours are also offered through the Vail Resorts Nordic School. For more information about AM tours call (970) 754-3210.

Eagle's Nest, Vail, CO 81657

970-754-4675