Play all day and well into the night at Vail’s Adventure Ridge (access via the Eagle bahn gondola in Lionshead) with ski bikes, a kids snowmobile track, a slippery slope of rip-roaring tubing lanes and more.

Tubing

Grab a tube, hop a lift, get a rush. The long multi-lane tubing hill whisks you downhill while the easy-access surface lift takes you back up quickly.

Tubing begins on the hour and the half-hour starting each day at 2:30 p.m. (based on availability).  Session length is one hour. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the hill. All tubers must be at least 36 inches tall.

*photo courtesy of Jack Affleck and Vail Resorts*

Ski Biking

Part bike, Part ski, All adventure. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking for something that includes a bit of a challenge, you’ll definitely want to sign up for the nighttime downhill guided tours. The Peak Properties staff went out with a guide last season and we cruised through 8 fresh inches on groomers, jumped through bumps, and carved our way through an endless glade of pine trees.  All of us left with smiles running from ear to ear at the end of the night, and disbelief as to how much fun we had just had on the ski mountain at NIGHT!

Recommended for intermediate, expert or advanced-level skier or rider. Starting at 5 p.m. the guides show you how to ride the bikes and lead you down the mountain with the help of big head lamps. Children must be at least 14 years old and 4’6′ in height.

Kid’s Snowmobile

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.

Sessions start every 30 minutes from 2:15 p.m. -8:15 p.m. *Weather permitting*

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The adventure center is scheduled for the following dates – weather dependent:
Open December 18, 2007 – April 12, 2008
Tuesday through Saturday 2:00 – 9:00pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Call your Peak Properties Concierge at 970-479-9990 or the Resort Information Center at 970-476-9090 for more information or reservations.

The following ranches are a great way to spend a say or two in the Colorado high country. These Ranches have a superb staffing, great track records, and all work with our concierge to ensure you have the western experience of a lifetime!

4 Eagle Ranch: The ranch has been entertaining guests to the Vail Valley for over 12 years in a private valley setting, just 30 minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek. Homesteaded in the 1880s, original cabins, open pastureland and beautiful high mountain views contribute to a Genuine Colorado Experience. Hearty lunches, featuring big burgers, salads and  “award-winning” chili are available daily through the summer. Western Family Nights, offered on select Wednesdays in July and August, have become a summer tradition. If you are looking for a unique venue to hold a private party, they specialize in groups.

Lazy J Ranch: Make it a LAZY J DAY. There’s not much time to be lazy at the Lazy J Ranch, unless you want to be lazy. If you’re looking for adventure, you’ve come to the right place. Home of the Vail Rod & Gun Club, the Lazy J is a ranch rich in history as it is in natural resources. Nestled in the Vail Valley, just ten miles west of Beaver Creek, it’s a rustic club and Ranch, with 4,000 scenic acres spread before you. There’s something for everyone. In SUMMER you can Fly Fishing, Clay Shooting, Horseback Riding or go on a Cattle Drives. Then we have interesting combinations like our Cast and Blast, Horse Flies and Caddis Flies. Hike or just plain relax. In WINTER we have Guided Snowmobile Tours, Snow Shoeing, X-Country Tours & Ice Skating. The ranch offers these fun filled days for whatever season you are visiting Colorado‘s high county.

Piney River Ranch: Experience a Piney River Horseback riding adventure, the most scenic horseback riding tour in the Vail Valley!  Not only are we in Vail’s backyard but you can experience the breathtaking views of the Gore Mountain Range, crossings on the Piney River itself and soak in the high mountain Aspen scenery with the help of our experienced Wranglers.