Rain Showers and Bright Flowers
Wildflowers abound during the Vail summer and there are plenty of fun ways to view them — biking, hiking horseback riding or even a ride on the gondola.
This has to have been one of the rainiest Mays that I can remember. I heard earlier this week that snowpack is now back to over 100%, a significant jump from where it was in April. While earlier this month we were feeling a little cheated out of our 300 days of sunshine, all of the moisture bodes really well for the summer. The plants are a brilliant green and flowers are blooming everywhere. I can’t wait to see what the wildflowers will be like very soon!
Drumroll… Epic Vail Summer Events
It is hard to believe that this weekend is already Memorial Day, but it is. Memorial Day is a great time to visit Vail. Lodging prices are still at a value level. Restaurants are still having specials and it isn’t too crowded. The big event Memorial Day weekend is the 12th annual Beaver Creek Blues, Brews & BBQs. May 23-25, 2015 top barbecue chefs from around the state join local chefs in serving up mouth-watering barbecue complemented by thirst-quenching microbrews at one of the largest Colorado Microbrewery beer tastings.
The GoPro Mountain games kick off the spectacular season of Vail summer sports.
Blues, Brews & BBQs may bill themselves as the unofficial start to summer but that honor should really be bestowed upon the GoPro Mountain Games. The GoPro Mountain Games (of which we are the pet-friendly lodging sponsor) are the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, art and music which returns to Vail, June 4 – 7, 2015. Professional and amateur athletes from around the world converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines. It is when summer sports kick into full gear. The rivers are running for water sports and the trails are open for biking, hiking and running.
The Antlers at Vail is excited to again be the Vail lodging partner for the Vail Women’s Golf and Yoga Wellness Retreat.
June 18 – 21 the Antlers at Vail hotel is once again excited to host the second annual Vail Women’s Golf and Yoga Wellness Retreat, an inclusive weekend of golf, yoga, wellness and relaxation that takes full advantage of the spectacular Rocky Mountain setting.
The Vail Farmers Market begins June 21. Summer-long performances at Bravo! Vail begin July 1, Vail Jazz June 28, Vail Bluegrass July 1.
Of course the Fourth of July weekend not only boasts the largest fireworks display in the Rocky Mountains, a pyrotechnic extravaganza of dazzling color and sound, but also a fantastic parade and many other family events.
Vail summer is sure to have something for everyone and in a spectacular Rocky Mountain setting. You may have heard the local saying, “I came for the winters but stayed because of the summers.” We hope to see you this summer and share the experience.
