Lift Tickets
If you missed out on getting an EPIC pass, you can still purchase lift tickets directly from Vail Resorts at a lower rate than what you will pay at the window if you reserve in advance. Visit Vail Resorts for more info.
Equipment Rental
Charter Sports is a full-service ski and snowboard rental shop located at Lion Square North. Detailed information COMING SOON.
Transportation
Airports
Eagle Airport (http://flyvail.com)
Denver International Airport (https://www.flydenver.com)
NOTE: DIA is approximately 2.5 hours away from Vail.
Ground Transportation
The conference has negotiated discounted rates with Colorado Mountain Express for participants of CRASH from both DIA and EGE airports.
More detailed information coming soon.
Vail Activities
For all of your Vail needs, see the official Vail website for:
- Snow Updates
- Ski Trail Updates
- Ski and Snowboard Lessons
- Other Activities: Adventure Ridge, Nordic Sports Center, Spa, Nightlife, shopping, and dining after the conference!
Activities for Kids
CRASH strives to be a very family friendly conference. If your children are too young to ride or ski and you don’t want to put them in child care all day, the following is a list of some of our suggestions:
- Vail library. The children’s section is blocked off from the regular section. It faces the creek and has a wonderful play area including a giant Thomas the Tank Engine railway track, climbing areas, arts & crafts, toys and a wonderful story time and it’s FREE.
- Riding the FREE Vail Valley buses. Off peak times are better. Stop and walk around where you want. A good way to explore the Vail Valley.
- The pool and hot tubs at the Hythe Vail.
- Riding the Gondola up and down. Free in the afternoon, otherwise there is a special gondola only ticket you can get, kids 12 and younger are free.
- Avon Recreation Center. There is a bus, and the concierge can help set up transportation)-pool and indoor water park.
- Several beautiful parks with play structures in and around Vail, most are open in the winter. Check with concierge.
- Sleigh Rides at 4Eagle Ranch. There is also a little petting zoo and optional BBQ. This makes for a very fun day, but be sure to bundle up, it can get cold. The concierge at the Marriott can help arrange this activity.
- Walking around town has a lot to offer. There are several great toy stores, friendly restaurants, and pretty places to see.
- Minturn sledding hill.
- Walking Mountain Science Center. The Science Center is open year round and free to the public. There are pre-school exploration programs on some mornings.