Trails: Trails are groomed at each of two cross-country ski centers in Vail: one at Golden Peak resort and another at the Vail Nordic Center. Golden Peak has 15 km groomed for classic and skating, the Vail Nordic Center has 17 km (10 miles).
The Tenth Mountain Division backcountry hut trail system traverses the mountainous region between Aspen and Vail. Seventeen huts spread out over over a trail network of more than 100 miles provide opportunities of hut-to-hut ski treks of a week or more. Trail fees: Vail Nordic Center: Adults & teens $8 (winter 2008-9) Tel: Golden Peak Resort 970--754-3200, Vail Nordic Center 970-476-8366
Snow report: Available on the Vail Nordic Center website Nearest town: Vail, CO Web site:Vail Resort | Vail Nordic Center | Tenth Mountain Division Hut Assoc. Trail map: Available at the center Equipment rentals: XC ski equipment and snowshoe are available at both centers. Ski lessons: Yes, including telemark and tours at Golden Peak Other winter activities: Alpine skiing & snowboarding, dog sledding, skating, sliding, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, telemarking Facilities: Day lodge, cafeteria, restaurant, bar, child care at Golden Peak Lodging on site: Lodging nearby: Vail has many lodges, inns, hotels and condos. See the listings on the chamber's ebsite. Weather forecast:Vail Tourism info:Vail Valley Tourism Bureau Location of trails: The resort town of Vail is about 100 miles west of Denver. Check road conditions before departing. Golden Peak resort is on Vail Valley Drive, just east of Vail Village. There is a fee for parking at the base of the ski resort but a free bus service operates throughout the town of Vail. To get to the Vail Nordic Center, take the Vail exit off I-70 and head 1 mile east on the South Frontage Road, turn right on Vail Valley Dr and go 1/2 mile to the the Vail golf clubhouse. Map of local region:Vail Golden Peak resort | Vail Nordic Center
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