Marina Egorov – The Bag and Pack Shop, Vail, Colorado
With 4th of July falling midweek this year, what better time to take a full week to enjoy the life our mountains have to offer. Escape the city heat (somewhat) and come up to Vail for some summer fun.
Due to the extremely dry conditions and fire bans, both Vail and Avon fireworks events have been cancelled. I am sure we can all understand why with wildfires raging around the state! More info on fire restrictions can be seen in the release from the Forest Service here.
There is still plenty to celebrate on the 4th of July in the mountains. The Vail America Days parade starts at Golden Peak at 10am, moves through the village and concludes in Lionshead at about noon. Always fun to watch, it is the region's largest Independence Day parade and promises entertaining floats/acts such as the Lawn Chair Drill Team. Avon's celebrations in Nottingham Park are also still on, barring the fireworks of course. Starting at 5pm, free concerts, beer garden, paddle-boarding and kids activities promise to make it a memorable 4th.
Tomorrow's (Tuesday's) Hot Summer Night concert features Martin Sexton, a soulful guitarist with an acoustic style. Get a taster of what to expect from him below. These concerts are free and hosted at the Gerald Ford Amphitheatre at 6.30pm.
As for the Bag and Pack Shop, we plan to celebrate the 4th in style - by holding a sale for all you wonderful folks. 20% off storewide (on non discounted merchandise only) on the 3rd and 4th of July. Come and get it!
Mountain bike fans, fond of flying down steep drops, over rocky outcrops and off breathtaking jumps; will be glad to hear of the opening of Radio Flyer, a new trail on the western side of the mountain. Not quite as intimidating as the original of the same name, the trail boasts a thrilling ride for the intermediate downhill rider. Built in partnership with the Forest Service and IMBA, Radio Flyer is constructed using techniques that allow water to run off the trail itself, so it lasts longer and helps prevent severe erosion. I know we are gearing up to try it out!
Finally, make sure not to miss the Bravo concert this Sunday, part of the Vail Valley Music Festival series. "A fusion of two art forms", it pairs the fabulous talents of the Philadelphia Orchestra with a team of aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers and more in a show called Cirque de la Symphonie. Whether you prebook amphitheater seats (probably a good idea for this one!) or picnic on the lawn; this will be an unforgettable event. Tickets and info are available online.
With 4th of July falling midweek this year, what better time to take a full week to enjoy the life our mountains have to offer. Escape the city heat (somewhat) and come up to Vail for some summer fun.
Due to the extremely dry conditions and fire bans, both Vail and Avon fireworks events have been cancelled. I am sure we can all understand why with wildfires raging around the state! More info on fire restrictions can be seen in the release from the Forest Service here.
There is still plenty to celebrate on the 4th of July in the mountains. The Vail America Days parade starts at Golden Peak at 10am, moves through the village and concludes in Lionshead at about noon. Always fun to watch, it is the region's largest Independence Day parade and promises entertaining floats/acts such as the Lawn Chair Drill Team. Avon's celebrations in Nottingham Park are also still on, barring the fireworks of course. Starting at 5pm, free concerts, beer garden, paddle-boarding and kids activities promise to make it a memorable 4th. Tomorrow's (Tuesday's) Hot Summer Night concert features Martin Sexton, a soulful guitarist with an acoustic style. Get a taster of what to expect from him below. These concerts are free and hosted at the Gerald Ford Amphitheatre at 6.30pm.
As for the Bag and Pack Shop, we plan to celebrate the 4th in style - by holding a sale for all you wonderful folks. 20% off storewide (on non discounted merchandise only) on the 3rd and 4th of July. Come and get it!
Mountain bike fans, fond of flying down steep drops, over rocky outcrops and off breathtaking jumps; will be glad to hear of the opening of Radio Flyer, a new trail on the western side of the mountain. Not quite as intimidating as the original of the same name, the trail boasts a thrilling ride for the intermediate downhill rider. Built in partnership with the Forest Service and IMBA, Radio Flyer is constructed using techniques that allow water to run off the trail itself, so it lasts longer and helps prevent severe erosion. I know we are gearing up to try it out!
Finally, make sure not to miss the Bravo concert this Sunday, part of the Vail Valley Music Festival series. "A fusion of two art forms", it pairs the fabulous talents of the Philadelphia Orchestra with a team of aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers and more in a show called Cirque de la Symphonie. Whether you prebook amphitheater seats (probably a good idea for this one!) or picnic on the lawn; this will be an unforgettable event. Tickets and info are available online.
