DECADES OF HISTORY SHAPE THIS PLACE
Vail’s history doesn’t begin and end here. Dive deeper and learn about The 10th Mountain Division, the first gondola in the US, and the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Discover Vail’s most fascinating stories with Mountain Lore, a video series diving into the myths, special moments and larger-than-life characters that’ve shaped this iconic Colorado destination over the years. These are the stories that get told by local tour guides or retold over beers at your favorite Vail watering hole. From World War II roots to fearless athletes and memorable ski-town pioneers — including America’s 28th President, Gerald Ford — we blend new footage, rare archives and stunning visuals to bring the best of Vail history to life.
Vail’s history doesn’t begin and end here. Dive deeper and learn about The 10th Mountain Division, the first gondola in the US, and the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.