VALLEY HAPPENINGS

The Hythe Unveils New Haven in Vail

Luxury hotels in Vail draw international visitors, of course, but The Hythe is a vibrant and sophisticated property that locals will also love to enjoy. The Lionshead property you may be familiar with as the Marriot has been completely transformed.

Old English for “The Haven,” The Hythe recently completed a $40 million renovation that includes a revamped lobby and four brand-new culinary concepts.

The interiors of The Hythe are inspired by the origins of Vail, those who built it in the 1960s and the beautiful surrounding nature that drove people here. A pioneering spirit, hospitality and a shared love of skiing can be felt in each custom design element, all curated thoughtfully by Wilson Ishihara Design.

Locals will enjoy spending time in The Hythe’s lobby bar, 10th Mountain, a partnership with 10th Mountain Whiskey and Spirit Company. Upstairs from the lobby, Revel Lounge has a notable design and an exciting craft cocktail menu.

The Hythe’s modern alpine dinner concept, Margie’s Haas, is a tribute to the World War II local home cook, Margie Haas. The restaurant offers contemporary mountain cuisine with a fresh approach to classic recipes and ingredients. Helmed by executive chef Patrick Dahms, the menu brings a modernized concept of his 35 years of experience in Alpine cuisine, inspired by his upbringing in Germany and his travels in South Tyrol in Italy and the Austrian Alps.

Well & Being Spa is also worth a visit, where guests can achieve wellness through the oxygen bar, a Himalayan salt lounge and plenty of treatment options.

McCoy Park Expansion at Beaver Creek Resort

Beaver Creek Resort has opened a new 250-acre expansion — McCoy Park. This welcoming terrain serves beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Offerings 17 new trails and two new lifts, this elevates everyone’s mountain experience.

McCoy Park features natural, groomable glades in a dedicated family-friendly zone for beginner and low-intermediate skiers. It’s a place for the entire family to connect with nature and each other in an accessible bowl setting.

McCoy Park is the third installment of the Signature Parks Collection at Beaver Creek, a set of terrain built specifically for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders to expand their skills and advance their abilities, mimicking the setting of advanced trails, such as mountain-top vistas, groomed glades, adventure zones and more.

Town of Vail Upgrades Transit Technology with RideVail

The Town of Vail has implemented a new transit operations management system called RideVail. Real time bus information is now hosted at ride.vailgov.com.

All buses are equipped with two monitors that display upcoming stop information. There are also automated interior and exterior audible announcement systems that can announce upcoming stops as well as public service announcements. In addition, each bus has free public Wi-Fi and automatic passenger counters.

RideVail includes bus locations, arrival predictions, crowding levels and service alerts. New bus stop signs with QR codes along outlying routes have been produced to direct passengers to the RideVail website page.

In addition, the town has integrated its real time transit information to Google Maps and is in the process of integrating with other third-party trip planning apps to enable easy access to information for guests and locals already familiar with those platforms.

New LCD displays in the Vail Transportation Center and Lionshead Transit Center will display departure times for both Vail Transit and ECO Transit buses. Other improvements include the installation of new larger LED signs at the Covered Bridge eastbound, Covered Bridge westbound and Lionshead Village eastbound stops. Two of the Intown LED signs that have been replaced will be reinstalled in the two West Vail Mall bus shelters.

This project was funded in part by a $350,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Community Wellness at The Vitality Collective

If a dose of wellness is calling this season, head over to The Vitality Collective in Eagle. The space opened in the spring of 2021 and has been providing offerings that support transformation and growth.

“Physical and emotional pain is inevitable. How we choose to transform and learn from that pain is what matters,” shares co-founder Hannah Knauer. “Each challenge we face is an opportunity to discover freedom in our bodies and our minds.”

Knauer and Sofia Lindroth opened The Vitality Collective to provide a space for people to shift their well-being through functional movement, breathwork, meditation, yoga, MELT, workshops, events and retreats.

“We acknowledge that there is never one way to enhance mental clarity, develop your physical well-being and commit to your emotional health,” shares Knauer. “We prioritize having a variety of offerings and environments for our community and clients to build a stronger connection with themselves and each other. We believe that wellness is for everyone. This is why our offerings are accessible and inviting.”

The Vitality Collective offers classes and workshops for all ages from small children to older adults.

“This variety will only grow as we grow,” adds Knauer. “Our intention is to be here for you at any moment along your journey, in any phase of life. Let us be a part of your support system.”

To connect, start by exploring their website for a full schedule or sign up for a workshop. If you are a wellness practitioner looking to host something special for the community, Knauer and Lindroth encourage you to reach out.

thevitalitycollective.com