Ross Leonhart

1 month ago | vaildaily.com | Ross Leonhart

Believe it or not, there was a time when summers in the Vail Valley were pretty quiet – that was until people realized that the Rocky Mountains in the summer are just as enticing and enjoyable as the winters, if not more. Now, the valley enjoys a plethora of signature events from June through August and into September before ramping up for another glorious snow season. The GoPro Mountain Games, celebrating 20-plus years, are the unofficial kickoff to summer in the valley.

1 month ago | vaildaily.com | Ross Leonhart

Whether you have impatient, hungry kids or you are looking for a wonderful wine selection for yourself – or both – Sauce on the Creek is a family-friendly, community-driven family pizzeria and Italian eatery in Avon. The wine list includes over 120 wines and all varietals from all over the world – Italy, Argentina, France, Tuscany, the Napa Valley in California and other highly-sought-after regions.

1 month ago | vaildaily.com | Ross Leonhart

It’s a question that echoes across the Back Bowls and Vail Mountain daily throughout the winter: “Do you want to go to Garf’s?”For over 30 years, Garfinkel’s at the base of Lionshead Village in Vail boasts some of the best views in town, and the menu has something for whatever you’re craving.

2 months ago | vaildaily.com | Ross Leonhart

There is so much history, so many memories and so many wiener schnitzels at Pepi’s in Vail Village — the big, yellow bar and restaurant, and inn, on the corner of Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive that looks like it was plucked straight from Austria and perfectly planted in the middle of Vail. Almost as old as Vail itself, Pepi’s is an iconic establishment that has seen millions of skiers and snowboarders walk by on their way to the mountain.

2 months ago | vaildaily.com | Ross Leonhart

First Chair on Bridge Street is designed for people who love spending more time out on the mountain than waiting in lines or sitting down for a meal. Cranking out ready-to-go burritos with modern twists, and steps away from Gondola One, First Chair burritos are made for skiers and snowboarder by skiers and snowboarders. “We’re trying to bring back that old vibe of just being fun and relaxed,” says Owner Drew Riley, a Vail Valley native who also runs Los Amigos and Russell’s Steakhouse. Quick.