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ADVANCED GOLF PROGRAM WITH THE STEADMAN PHILIPPON RESEARCH INSTITUTEFour Seasons Resort and Residences Vail is partnering with Colorado’s world-renowned The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) to offer a series of uniquely tailored, advanced performance Golf Programs for guests of our Resort. These golf packages are offered year-round within SPRI’s state-of-the-art facilities and include a combination of individual or group golf clinics with a PGA Master Professional, multi-dimensional golf swing and club analysis with motion capture technology, personalized biometric reporting and game strategy.
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Summer Activities
BikingEagle County offers 58 miles (93.34 kilometres) of paved recreational paths. Our Concierge team can arrange the rental of a mountain bike, cruiser or e-bike so you can explore. Take your bike up the gondola with a bike haul pass and then enjoy views of the Gore Range as you pedal along the golf course and through aspen groves down the mountain back to the Resort.
Horseback RidingRiders of all abilities will enjoy an outing through aspen groves, wildflowers and sagebrush on open pastures along the creek and mountainous terrain. Kids ages 7 and older are welcome to hit the horseback trails and younger buckaroos can test their skills on pony rides.
HikingEnjoy alpine adventures in the Colorado Rockies year-round. In summer, climb a 14er (a 14,000-foot, or 4267.2-metre, mountain); in winter, try snow-shoeing and hiking. Trek to an alpine lake, embark on an invigorating climb, camp overnight or take a leisurely stroll with llamas to lunch – whatever your preference, we’ve got a trail and a guide for you.
Fly-FishingWhether you’re a novice angler to a well-seasoned fisherman, your guide will treat you to an experience on the legendary rivers, streams and ponds of Vail Valley. Winter is ideal for fishing and a great time to enjoy the stunning scenery in the heart of the Rockies. Fishing gear – including waders – is available at the Resort.
- Golf
- Tee off at one of the region’s top courses. Red Sky Ranch is a private club boasting an 18-hole Tom Fazio and Greg Norman-designed course with panoramic views of the Rockies. Or hit the greens at the beautiful Beaver Creek, home to a course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Additionally, local courses are a wedge away in Vail and Eagle-Vail.
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Considered the highest botanical garden in the United States, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens offers a beautiful display of high-altitude plants in natural and cultivated landscapes. Plant lovers will enjoy a guided tour, while children will delight in a variety of programs. The gardens also host cultural events and yoga.
- Whitewater Rafting
- Class II Dinosaur Discovery float trips are perfect for younger paddlers, or try some family-friendly Class III rapids. If you’re craving something more adventurous, our Concierge team can book a rafting trip on Class IV or Class V rapids. Looking for calmer waters? Adults will enjoy a float trip that ends with a wine tasting at Vines at Vail.
- Piney River Ranch
- Visit one of Colorado’s favourite lakes, Piney Lake at Piney River Ranch, for hiking, fishing, stand-up paddling, canoeing and horseback riding among spectacular views.
- 4 Eagle Ranch
- Let 4 Eagle Ranch introduce you to the historic heritage of the Wild West, forged on the high plains and mountain peaks of Colorado. Only 25 minutes from Vail, 4 Eagle Ranch offers an authentic ranch experience plus fun family activities. Ride your horse through fragrant sagebrush, cheer along at a rodeo or gather around the campfire during one of the Western Family Nights.
Year-Round Activities
- PARAGLIDING
- Get a bird’s-eye view of Vail Valley with a tandem instructor who will do all the flying for you. The pilots fly with digital cameras and will document your entire experience – an invaluable memento of your adventure.
- Ice Skating
- Dobson Ice Arena is one of the largest multi-purpose ice facilities on Colorado’s Western Slope. It is open year-round for hockey, figure skating and broomball, and offers a variety of public-skate times, classes, leagues and competitions – from Story Time Skate to the Vail Invitational Skating Championships.
- Hot Springs
- Relax in the hot springs pools of Glenwood Springs, about 50 minutes from Vail. Restore your mind, body and soul while overlooking the Colorado River with spectacular views of Mount Sopris. Choose from Iron Mountain Hot Springs or Glenwood Hot Springs.
- Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum
- The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum preserves and interprets the history of skiing and snowboarding. Interactive exhibits include Winter Olympic memorabilia, Colorado skiing artifacts and 10th Mountain Division films and displays. Films and audio clips allow guests to hear firsthand from Vail pioneers and Hall of Fame members as they share their personal memories of Vail. A gift shop features gifts, souvenirs and ski home décor items like ski posters, ornaments, books, ski art and 10th Mountain Division collectibles.
- Art in Public Places
- Enjoy a complimentary one-hour public art tour of Vail on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from January 15 through April 15 with the Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places. The tour begins at Vail Village Welcome Center at 3:30 pm. Your guide will take you through Vail Village and share the history of the Vail Valley, the founding of Vail Mountain, the expert planning of the village and the importance of site-specific art. The town’s public art collection includes over 55 works, including 35 by Colorado artists.
- Dance, Music & Art
- The Mountain Art Collective is a movement dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of the arts in the town of Vail. Focused on creating cultural stimulation by elevating local artists, performers and educators, the collective is dedicated to education and entertainment and is a wonderful outlet for those who are interested in dance, music and art.
More Year-Round Activities
- Colorado National Monument
- 10th Mountain Huts