• A group of people on snowmobiles are receiving instructions from a person in a red jacket, set against a snowy mountainous background.
  • A group of people on snowmobiles are receiving instructions from a person in a red jacket, set against a snowy mountainous background.

Winter Activities

Vail is known around the world for premier skiing and snowboarding, but the fun extends far beyond the mountain at our Vail Village ski lodge and resort. Vail Village and Lionshead Village are filled with boutique shops along with world-class restaurants and bars. Take the family up to Adventure Ridge for snow biking and snowmobiling. Go beyond Vail Mountain and enjoy the Rocky Mountains in all of their splendor either by cross country skiing or snowshoeing. No matter what your winter passions are, you can find them all in Vail.

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Adventure Ridge: By taking the Lionshead Gondola (rides are free after 3 p.m.), you can access a winter playground for all ages. There are a number of exciting activities that will delight adults and children alike, including kid's snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow biking, tubing, and more. Learn more about Adventure Ridge.

Snowmobiling: Nova Guides is Christiania's preferred partner for snowmobiling adventures. They are nestled in the Pando Valley, surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and a rich cultural history. Their qualified, year-round guides are ready to give you the experience of a lifetime, whether you are riding a snowmobile for the first time, charging through powder fields on a high performance snowmobile tour, or riding ATVs and Side-by-Sides at 12,500 feet in elevation. Their professional guides are sure to provide a safe and extraordinary experience that you'll never forget!

Snowshoeing: The Vail Nordic Center offers snowshoe rentals and guided tours. The Christiania Lodge can also arrange independent guides that operate in the White River National Forest and provide transportation to and from the lodge. For more information, please contact our concierge.

The True West 4 Eagle Ranch, a local working ranch, offers horseback riding, nightly Western-style sleigh rides, and dinners.

Sleigh Rides: Enjoy an evening sleigh ride with the entire family and have a wonderful dinner provided at 4 Eagle Ranch.

Snow Cat Tours: Sign up for a Snow Cat tour and experience great nature and wildlife viewing. Tours are offered by local companies and transportation, to and from the lodge, is included with most companies.

Sledding Meadow Mountain, a fifteen-minute drive west of Vail, is the local sledding hot spot!

Three people are enjoying snow tubing in a snowy landscape with blue skies and trees in the background.
A person in an orange jacket is skiing down a snowy mountain slope with trees and mountains in the background under a clear sky.
A snow-covered house with large windows is nestled in the mountains, surrounded by trees and hills, with more mountains in the background.