District Ranger, Eagle-Holy Cross White River National Forest, Aaron Mayville writes a very informative opinion article in the Vail Daily regarding the opening of the Everkrisp Trail and his take on the Berlaimont Estates Project seen through the Forest Service’s eyes. https://www.vaildaily.com/opinion/mayville-lets-talk-about-berlaimont/

As a mother of four, Terry Armistead is always looking for activities for her family to enjoy. She’ll often drive from Minturn to Eagle so her kids can use the BMX course — but she’d love to see something similar closer to home. “We’re surrounded by wilderness, so there is a lot to do,” Armistead

U.S. Forest Service wildlife restrictions will lift Thursday for many trails on the east end of Eagle County, but user discretion is advised.  With the end of the April 15 to June 20 wildlife mitigation period, gates on Vail and Eagle-Vail trails like Paulie’s Plunge, the North Trail, Son of Middle Creek and Buffehr Creek

A newly constructed trail will have an added benefit — opening up access for a longstanding local favorite trail.  With the upcoming July 12 grand opening of the new Everkrisp trail from Minturn to EagleVail, Whiskey Creek trail will reopen to mountain bikes. https://www.vaildaily.com/news/new-everkrisp-trail-will-also-officially-open-whiskey-creek-to-mountain-bikers/

The Pool & Ice Rink trail is now open, although it was still a little wet near the top as of Monday, an annual trail opening day in Eagle County.  Pool & Ice Rink is among a group of trails in the area known as east Eagle, which was the only area of Eagle County

It’s true that the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance could probably use a few full-time employees, but it’s going to start with just one.  Newly-hired Executive Director Ernest Saeger hit the ground running on Wednesday, his first day on the job, discussing the full docket of trails activity the group will manage over the coming

The Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association is pleased to announce that their Adopt a Trail program has expanded. The program has added a new feature called the Trail Ambassador, to offer presence on the trail and in our community, help enforce trail closures, offer education about local flora and fauna and spread the Leave No

Interested in protecting our local wildlife?  Educating our community and guests about seasonal trail closures?  Then you should attend the Tail Ambassador training at the USFS Station in Minturn on November 8th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Michelle, our Adopt A Trail and Trail Ambassador Coordinator, spoke with KZYR about the program.  Take a listen below

Watch this video by Vail Daily reporter John LaConte on the new Everkrisp Trail construction, it’s progress, and how you can volunteer to help! https://www.vaildaily.com/news/new-trail-will-connect-eagle-vail-to-minturn-on-forest-service-land-volunteers-needed/