After snaking downward over 2, 200 feet from the 10,000 foot summit of Vail Pass, I-70 delivers you into a beautiful and pristine community. Welcome to East Vail - the gateway to Vail Valley. A little rougher around the edges than its glamorous neighbor 5 minutes to the west, it offers the traveler a truly alpine experience. And for skiers, East Vail has a unique challenge not to be found in the smartly manicured runs of Vail Resort down the road. Majestic and dangerous, the snow-covered caps of the East Vail Chutes are one of the best kept secrets of skiers worldwide. They are an exhilarating and dangerous (check for avalanche conditions) backcountry temptation for more advanced skiers looking for the proverbial unbeaten path. In summer, those same slopes that were dotted with intrepid skiers are home instead to cascading waterfalls.

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