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Vail, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Vail! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Vail lets you explore car-free while cutting crowding and emissions
  • How to snag tickets for String Cheese Incident’s two-night Vail run
  • Why a Vail political retreat is still roiling Colorado Democrats

Also on today's calendar: 2026 ERWSD Vail Whitewater Race Series.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 67 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Shower, temps: high: 44, low: 29.
  • Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. You Can Visit These 4 Legendary Mountain Towns Without a Car (backpacker.com) — Vail is highlighted as the first mountain town to earn a top-tier sustainability certification, with free buses, e-bikes, and car-share options that let you visit without a car. The piece explains how Vail manages crowded trailheads, expands renewable energy use, and still offers standout hikes like Pitkin Lake, positioning the town as both eco-conscious and visitor-friendly.
   

2. The String Cheese Incident Announce Two Nights at Vail's Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (gratefulweb.com) — Vail music fans can look forward to two nights of The String Cheese Incident at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on September 11 and 12, 2026, with tickets going on sale April 24. The announcement highlights the band’s Colorado roots, their fan-focused business model, and their reputation for immersive, community-minded live shows.
   

3. Liberal and moderate state Dems clash over transparency measure (sentinelcolorado.com) — State lawmakers are still grappling with fallout from a Colorado Opportunity Caucus retreat held at a Vail hotel, as two rival transparency bills stall and deepen rifts between moderate and progressive Democrats. Both measures would require legislative caucuses to publicly report fundraising and spending, while an ethics probe and open-records lawsuit continue over who paid for the Vail gathering and what records must be disclosed.
   

4. The Top 10 ‘Bougie-est' Ski Resorts in America (snowbrains.com) — Vail earns the #10 spot on a new list of America’s “bougie-est” ski resorts, praised for its vast terrain and upscale lodging options like the Four Seasons and Arrabelle. The piece notes Vail’s blend of luxury and outdoor access, plus its ties to star athletes such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn.
   

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  • Encore - PSAV Presentation Services posted a job opening for Event Senior Technical Lead (Part Time Casual), Audio Visual - The Hythe Vail in Vail. Apply here.
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Ok Vail! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vail

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.