Aspen v. Vail, which is best and why?

Vail and Aspen are two of the West's premiere ski areas. But which one is the best? read more

So if you are looking for the “Rocky Mountain Skiing Experience” as advertised everywhere, I would go to Vail, But if you are looking for good, quality skiing, go to Aspen. But honestly, my favorite is Crested Butte, and Steamboat is excellent too. read more

Vail: Vail has a built-in advantage, given that it offers more trails and has a unique quirk of geography: The back bowls. Basically the entire back side of Vail is one, 7-mile-wide ski slope. It's like no other skiing you've ever done. read more

The original store, opened in Vail Village by former Olympians Dave and Renie Gorsuch, has been outfitting skiers since 1966, and its popularity has spurred outlets in Aspen, Beaver Creek, and Keystone. read more