When it comes to pure alpine bliss, nothing quite captures the postcard-perfect essence of winter like gliding across glass-smooth ice under twinkling stars. The Vail Valley boasts three places to lace up your skates and make that dream a reality, each one offering its own brand of mountain magic. Solaris Ice Rink, Vail Village The Solaris rink, located in the center of Vail Village, provides the pulse of winter evenings. By day, you might pass it and admire the sun-drenched spot surrounded by restaurants and retail. But at night, when the fairy lights switch on and music fills the air, it transforms into a living snow globe. Families spin in wide, careful...
