Henry E. Vail II is a private wealth advisor at Sucre-Vail Wealth Advisors in Houston, Texas, where he has served clients since 1997. In his free time, Henry E. Vail II enjoys skiing in Colorado and boating on Lake Travis in Austin.
Colorado is known for the Colorado Rockies, which provide ample opportunities for the avid skier. Here are some of the best ski towns in the state.
Aspen
The town itself is beautiful, with skiing opportunities on Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk mountains. Advanced skiers can ski right into the historic downtown. Stay downtown or in one of the many lodges throughout the valley. A free shuttle connects all the ski areas.
Telluride
Also boasting a historic downtown area, Telluride offers a gondola ride with stunning views and access to world-famous slopes. Trails start as low as 8,750 feet and go as high as 13,320 feet.
Crested Butte
Known by some as the state’s last great ski town, Crested Butte offers 1,547 acres of skiing potential, with steep slopes for experts and long, groomed trails for cruising.
Vail
Colorado’s biggest ski area, Vail is an Austrian-inspired village with two primary base areas (Vail Village and Lionshead), as well as many more lodging options throughout the Vail Valley.
Colorado is known for the Colorado Rockies, which provide ample opportunities for the avid skier. Here are some of the best ski towns in the state.
Aspen
The town itself is beautiful, with skiing opportunities on Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk mountains. Advanced skiers can ski right into the historic downtown. Stay downtown or in one of the many lodges throughout the valley. A free shuttle connects all the ski areas.
Telluride
Also boasting a historic downtown area, Telluride offers a gondola ride with stunning views and access to world-famous slopes. Trails start as low as 8,750 feet and go as high as 13,320 feet.
Crested Butte
Known by some as the state’s last great ski town, Crested Butte offers 1,547 acres of skiing potential, with steep slopes for experts and long, groomed trails for cruising.
Vail
Colorado’s biggest ski area, Vail is an Austrian-inspired village with two primary base areas (Vail Village and Lionshead), as well as many more lodging options throughout the Vail Valley.