Scott N. Miller

The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek was the largest single real estate transaction in 2017 at $145.5 million. Total sales in 2017 exceeded $2 billion for the first time since 2007.

Vail area real estate sales top $2 billion for first time since 2007

February 2, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.

It's taken a decade for Eagle County's real estate market to get back to levels set during the boom years between 2005 and 2007.

The I-70 Coalition, a group of area governments and businesses, is working on ways to provide alternatives to bringing your car to the mountains. Fewer cars on the highway could have made this Dec. 23, 2017 traffic jam a bit less severe.

Thinking of leaving your car at home for a ski trip? There’s an app to help with that

January 17, 2018 at 9:47 a.m.

The nonprofit I-70 Coalition recently launched a web-based tool for travelers to explore car-free alternatives for hitting the high country.

The Vail Winterfest Ice Theater, part of the town's annual holiday celebration, is a popular off-slope activity. Given the current snow drought, town officials are starting to look into other ways to provide off-slope winter activities.

Vail discusses options to diversify winter tourism economy

January 10, 2018 at 8:47 a.m.

Snow drought has Vail leaders thinking about what they can do to diversify the ski town's winter tourism offerings.

A "sale pending" sign is displayed in front of a home for sale.

Vail area real estate market cracks $2B for first time since 2008

January 8, 2018 at 10:17 a.m.

Vail-area real estate market hits $2 billion in annual sales for first time since 2008 with a month to spare.

Vail lodging rates out-pace occupancy demand

December 20, 2017 at 8:44 a.m.

Although Vail occupancy has remained flat, lodging revenue has grown due to daily rate increases.

Members of the media return to Whistler mountain as they ride in Whistler Blackcombs new Peak to Peak gondola during a media preview day Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. The gondola, which links the tops of Blackcomb and Whistler mountains, will officially be opened Friday.

Vail Resorts announces $52 million face-lift at Whistler

December 7, 2017 at 10:34 p.m.

Vail Resorts President Rob Katz used the company's quarterly earnings report to announce that Whistler Blackcomb resort will be a big part of next year's capital improvement plan.

A helicopter makes passes during the Vail Intermountain Fuels Project on Friday, Sept. 29, in West Vail.

Vail proposes zoning change to make it easier for property owners to protect homes from wildfires

December 7, 2017 at 7:38 a.m.

Vail to revamp zoning ordinances to make it easier for property owners to clear vegetation and reduce wildfire danger.

Vail is planning a fourth base village about a half mile west of Lionshead. Vail Resorts isn't saying when the new village might open. (Denver Post file)

Solar Vail proposal could add 65 deed-restricted apartments to town鈥檚 inventory

October 17, 2017 at 12:32 p.m.

The Vail 2027 Housing Plan envisioned the town purchasing deed restrictions on 1,000 new or existing units over the next decade. The plan seems to be paying some dividends.

Higher rates set Vail up for another summer lodging revenue record

August 29, 2017 at 10:16 a.m.

This summer is shaping up to set another lodging revenue record in the Vail Valley. But this time, the news is about pricing, not occupancy.

Vail Resorts is proposing to split this piece of company-owned property ner the East Vail Interstate 70 interchance and use the parcels for open space and employee housing.

Vail resorts propose rezoning property for open space, employee housing

August 11, 2017 at 12:19 p.m.

Vail Resorts has proposed turning a large vacant parcel it owns in East Vail into open space and employee housing.

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