Ask A Local: Best Hot Chocolate in Vail

March 15, 2021

Nothing is more satisfying than that first drink of piping hot chocolate after a cold day on the slopes. It will warm you from your head to the tip of your toes. Below are a list of our favorite places to have hot chocolate in Vail Village. Each has its ...

Ask A Local: Best Runs on Vail Mountain for Beginners

December 14, 2020

We know that skiing Vail Mountain as a beginner can be a little daunting. However, we, at American Ski Exchange, can help you navigate the vast terrain. It is our recommendation to stay on the front side of Vail Mountain. If you venture to the back side, ...

Ask A Local: Best 2020-21 Winter Festivals and Activities in the Surrounding Areas of Vail

December 11, 2020

1) Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, CO Ullr Fest: https://gobreck.com/event/ullr-fest/ Dates: December 9th - 19th, 2020 Breckenridge Ullr Fest is scheduled for December 9th-19th, 2020. Every year - for the last fifty-seven years - Breckenridge ...

Ask A Local: Best Places in Vail for a Night Out on the Town

December 7, 2020

A weekend getaway to Vail is the perfect time to let loose. After a day on the slopes, treat yourself to some late night fun! Return your rental ski/board equipment to American Ski Exchange and head out for a night on the town! Below is a list of our ...

Ask A Local: Best Family Activities During the Winter Holidays

November 30, 2020

The most magical time to visit Vail, Colorado is during the winter holidays! Bring the family and make once-in-a-lifetime memories. American Ski Exchange has made a list of our favorite family activities to do in our ski town during the ...

Ask A Local: Best Places to Après Ski in Vail

November 24, 2020

As any Vail local will tell you, après ski is something we look forward to after a long day on the slopes. It is a time to unwind, spend time with good friends, and enjoy a delicious alcoholic beverage with appetizers. After returning ...

Ask A Local: Best Places for 2020 Thanksgiving Dinner in Vail

November 20, 2020

Come to Vail for some great, early season skiing in the Rockies during Thanksgiving! Stop into American Ski Exchange to buy a new, stylish winter jacket, winter sports equipment, or accessories! If renting equipment is more your style, we do that too (and ...

Ask A Local: Best Kinds of Skis to Rent on Your Vail Ski Vacation

November 12, 2020

American Ski Exchange offers a variety of skis to rent and/or demo. In our arsenal, we carry Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic, Blizzard, K2, Volkl, and Nordica skis. While you’re in town, you should rent skis from us that are made by different companies and ...

Ask A Local: How Vail is Preparing for the 2020-21 Ski Season Amidst COVID-19

November 8, 2020

With the advent of COVID-19 across the United States, there are going to some changes to the ski experience on Vail Mountain and in the Town of Vail. Below are a couple ways that Vail Resorts and the Town of Vail are keeping tourists and locals healthy ...

Reservations about Mountain Reservations: Changes to the 2020-21 EPIC Pass Experience

November 2, 2020

Reservations about Mountain Reservations: Changes to the 2020-21 EPIC Pass Experience Here are some details of the changes to the 2020-2021 ski/board season and what we should plan for. The advent of Coronavirus has forced a few ...