Vail Pictures

If you're looking for a challenge, you've come to the right place. Vail Ski Resort boasts two pipes, one of which measures 22 feet, in its Golden Peak Terrain Park. Jack Affleck Vail Ski Resort

Summertime visitors can enjoy the views of Vail Mountain on a gondola ride. Courtesy of the Vail Ski Resort

Beaver Creek boasts 1,815 acres of skiable terrain Jack Affleck Beaver Creek Resort

Vail offers a bevy of warm-weather activities, including hiking and biking. At the Vail Ski Resort, there's also zip lining, tubing and alpine coasters, among a range of outdoor pursuits.  Chris McLennan Vail Ski Resort

This ice skating rink, which sits in the heart of Vail Square, welcomes skaters all ski season long. Jack Affleck Vail Ski Resort

Home to a variety of cozy restaurants, Beaver Creek Village provides a mouthwatering end to a full day on the slopes. seanfboggs Getty Images

The Vail Ski Resort's 5,289 skiable acres are all found on Vail Mountain. Jack Affleck Vail Ski Resort

The Vail Ski Resort welcomes about 350 inches of snowfall each year. Jack Affleck Vail Ski Resort

Outfitted with cobblestone streets and an architectural design evocative of an ancient European hamlet, Vail Village offers a charming respite from the slopes filled with restaurants, bars and shops.  chapin31 Getty Images

Warm-weather visitors will find plenty of opportunities to aim for par in Vail, including courses designed by legendary architects like Pete Dye and Tom Fazio. Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group Colorado Tourism Board

During the summer, visitors can take advantage of the many hiking trails found on Vail Mountain. Jack Affleck Vail Ski Resort

This beautiful outdoor performance venue – named in honor of former President Gerald Ford – hosts some of the area's most popular events, including the Vail Dance Festival. John Ryan Lockman, ShowLove Media

If you're looking for an adrenaline-fueled, warm-weather activity, you may want to heed the advice of recent visitors and book a river rafting and tubing trip.  ranplett Getty Images

Whether you're looking for a local watering hole, a trendy wine bar or a craft brewery, Vail's après-ski scene has you covered. Caiaimage/Lee Edwards Getty Images

Though Vail's ski terrain receives much of the spotlight, the area's many hiking trails are just as impressive.  Jack Affleck Getty Images

Intrepid hikers can explore the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area on 180 miles of trails just north of Vail. Patrick_Lienin Getty Images

Straddling the Arkansas River about 30 miles south of Vail, the Holy Cross Wilderness Area makes for a great daytrip during the warmer months. clare_and_ben Flickr