Venture In Motion Archives - Venture Sports Colorado https://avonventuresports.com/category/the-venture-voice/venture-in-motion/ The Best Ski And Bike Shop in Vail & Beaver Creek Wed, 08 May 2024 17:40:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://avonventuresports.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AVS-Icon.png Venture In Motion Archives - Venture Sports Colorado https://avonventuresports.com/category/the-venture-voice/venture-in-motion/ 32 32 Safe Driving Fair | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/safe-driving-fair-venture-in-motion/ Mon, 06 May 2024 15:07:50 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=13337

Safe Driving Fair | Venture In Motion

Part of being in a small community is getting out and doing our part to make it a better place. Last Wednesday the Venture Sports Team joined Firefighters, State Patrol and various other public safety teams to help educate our youth. While they focused on safe driving we presented bike safety.

Students from Eagle Valley and Battle Mountain get opportunity to engage with local first responders, nonprofits and organizations

Over the past month, both Eagle Valley and Battle Mountain high schools hosted safe driving fairs. The fairs aimed at educating students about the importance of driving safely as well as on the perils of impaired and distracted driving. Battle Mountain hosted its fair on Wednesday, May 4, and Eagle Valley on Wednesday, April 5.

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Educating our youth to be bike aware and also loving alternate modes of transportation are just a couple of the things our team discussed with the BMHS students. 

Our team performed bike safety checks and talked about how awesome it is to enjoy all of our roads and trails safely.

Fostering a love of bikes at a young age not only keeps us all safer on the roads and trails, but it also helps to develop important life skills such as balance, coordination, and independence.  As we look towards the upcoming summer and start planning activities, it is crucial to prioritize healthy options and consider biking as a fun and effective means of transportation.  Whether it’s a family bike ride, a solo adventure, or a group outing with friends, there are endless opportunities to explore and enjoy the outdoors on two wheels.  So grab your helmet, pump up those tires, and let’s ride!

]]> Thank You For A Great Winter Season | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/thank-you-for-a-great-winter-season-venture-in-motion/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:10:31 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=12980

BIG Thank You For a Great Winter Season | Venture In Motion

Across our 6 locations and delivery service in the beautiful Vail Valley, we meet countless visitors from everywhere. 30+ years of experience has assured us - we really do have the most fantastic customers - YOU!

Meet Our TEAM!

There are literately dozens of ski and bike shops in the Vail Valley to choose from.  So what sets Venture Sports apart from all the rest?  In one word, it is our people. We pride ourselves on being the friendliest shop in town… Don’t believe us? Come into any of our locations and we’ll prove it to ya!!!

ABOUT US
]]> The Lion in Vail Ski Rental | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/the-lion-in-vail-venture-in-motion/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:05:56 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=12859

Lion in Vail Ski Rental | Venture In Motion

Our ski rental shop in The Lion in Vail’s Lionshead Village offers a convenient location to the Eagle Bahn Gondola with ski valet service and storage, to get guests on and off the mountain with zero hassle.

We bring you to the Lionshead Gondola!

Our ski toboggan will carry you and your skis to the lift and pick you up at the end of the day. The ultimate ski rental experience!

Don’t want to take the skier shuttle?  The ski runs are less than a five-minute walk in your ski boots, close enough to be a great warm-up for your ski legs.  

Every pair of skis is tuned nightly so you are guaranteed the best in performance

The Lion in Vail has a legendary commitment to customer service and all new skis every year in our demo ski rental fleet.

Every aspect of our experience is designed around maximizing your Vail ski rental experience. Get pampered with our ski valet service, so all you have to worry about is how many runs you’re going to make. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff knows all the best spots in Vail – all you have to do is ask.

Whats this year's favorite ski rental?

At the Lion in Vail we chose the Brahma 88 will give you the ability to seize the snowpack throughout the most frigid temperatures and firm conditions. Compared to its wider brethren in this category, the Brahma 88 utilizes its TrueBlend Woodcore, two sheets of metal and reduced rocker profile for a better grip on harder snow but is versatile enough for a variety of snow conditions. This ski will take the energy you give it and transfer that power into the snowpack, so you can rip down the mountain with confidence and ease. As the day’s smooth terrain gets eaten up by hungry skiers, the Brahma has the backbone to ski efficiently through chopped up crud, which means you’ll be skiing longer (and stronger) than everyone else. Enjoy the day – all day, ski the Brahma.

We only carry the industry leaders in quality and craftsmanship

Head, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica, Rossignol, Volkl, Elan, and Weston Snowboards

- These brands need no introduction.

LEARN MORE & RESERVE HERE

Meet The Manager
DH (Mike Degraef-Hicks)

How I ended up in the Valley:  I’m a basketball player from South Carolina and I discovered my love for the mountains about 24 years ago. It was at that moment I knew I had to answer my calling and move out West! I’ve been in the valley since 2010 and with Venture since 2015. I wouldn’t change it for the world, it is the best crew to work with and I truly consider these guys and gals my mountain family. 

LION RENTAL INFORMATION
]]> Ski and Snowboard Delivery Service | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/ski-and-snowboard-delivery-service-venture-in-motion/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:48:49 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=12735

Ski and Snowboard Delivery | Venture In Motion

Did you know that Venture Sports has been doing Ski Delivery since 1991? We have been doing Ski Rental Deliveries longer than anyone else in the Vail Valley.

We bring the ski shop to you!

We deliver anywhere from East Vail to Cordillera Summit and everywhere in between

We are only open for the Winter Season, but our team comes back to us season after season.  Our “newest” employee has been with us for over 10 years.

Getting a group set up on rental equipment so they can go have the time of their lives is so rewarding.

We Love Selling Fun!

With fittings that are done right and done fast, Your family and friends can go back to spending quality time together.

Whats this year's favorite ski rental?

The Elan Ripstick 96 is getting rave reviews.   This is an amazingly responsive ski with great edge-to-edge control.  This ski is 96 underfoot which is a bit wider than most skis for groomer conditions but it can still RIP the hard pack and does fantastic in the powder as well.  When it comes to a home-run for getting ski delivery right the first time, this is our top choice. 

In our delivery quiver we only carry the industry leaders in quality and craftsmanship

Head, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica, Rossignol, Volkl, Elan, and Weston Snowboards - These brands need no introduction.

Venture Sports has been doing Ski and Snowboard Delivery since 1991.

We have been doing ski and snowboard delivery longer than anyone else in our Valley. We have been passing down our knowledge for decades and that has given us the ability to fit you and your group with precision and accuracy. 

This gives you more time to spend on the mountain and NOT in a ski shop standing in line. 

LEARN MORE & RESERVE HERE

Meet The Manager
Jacob Bangston

How I ended up in the Valley: I learned to ski at Welch Village, Minnesota. There was almost no snow and towards the bottom I skied and fell onto dirt, it was Amazing! I visited the mountains in CO when I was a Freshman in high school and I made it my mission to live here someday.  So I made it happen after college. I love running Venture Delivery because I really enjoy connecting 1 on 1 with guests in the comfort of their own spots, getting everyone fitted & kitted just right. 

DELIVERY RENTAL INFORMATION
]]> Our Base Camp Vail Location | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/our-base-camp-vail-location-venture-in-motion/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:25:33 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=12584

Our Base Camp Vail Location | Venture In Motion

Welcome to our Base Camp Vail Location. This premier location is ski-in and ski-out from Gondola One in Vail.

We've partnered with The Sebastian Vail to give you a luxury ski valet experience at the base of Gondola One.

You can easily access the slopes and start your day of skiing or snowboarding with minimal hassle.

Ski rental just steps from Gondola One…

Complimentary ski storage, boot dryers, and world-class service from our friendly & knowledgeable staff allow us to provide the best ski rental experience in Vail.  

Our ski valet professionals will help you put your boots on and place your skis & snowboards directly onto the snow for you.

Ski-in and Ski-out has never been easier at the Venture Sports Base Camp in Vail. 

We hold 4.7 stars on Google Reviews, because of the legendary service our team gives every guest.   They pride themselves on being friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient.  

Our staff is the highest-rated in town for a reason!

In the winter we only carry the industry leaders in quality and craftsmanship

Head, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica, Rossignol, Volkl, and Elan - these brands need no introduction.

Don’t forget that Summer in Vail is AMAZING too!

In the summer we love to host all our groups and families on Vail Pass Tours, and with Cruiser Bike and E-Bike rentals.

We deeply appreciate the partnership we have with the The Sebastian Vail and love providing exceptional service to all their guests and the guests of Vail Village.

Meet The Manager
Mike Beckley

The man, the myth the legend… who some say is the unofficial mayor of Vail.  He is a lover of snowmobiles and hunting dogs. 

You can find him shredding the mountain on his snowboard when he’s not rooting for Notre Dame.  Go Irish!

BASE CAMP VAIL LOCATION RENTAL INFORMATION
]]> Our Grand Hyatt Vail Location | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/our-grand-hyatt-vail-location-venture-in-motion/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:09:25 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=12420

Our Grand Hyatt Vail Location | Venture In Motion

Welcome to our Grand Hyatt Vail Location. We have the biggest ski valet of any Vail hotel in all of the Vail Ski-Kingdom

Grand Hyatt Vail Venture Sports is the name and exceptional service is our game!

Did you know that we can easily move over 1000 skiers thru our shop in one morning?  That sounds impressive, but what is more notable is that we do it with top-notch ski valet service and it is very rare that a guest waits more than 3 minutes to have their boots and get out the door.  

Cascade Village’s Only Ski-in And Ski-out Location.  

We are committed to you having the best day on the mountain.  So we make sure that getting on and off it is the easiest process around. 

We put your skis on the snow, so all you have to do is get on the lift.

Ski-in and Ski-out has never been easier at the Grand Hyatt Vail Venture Sports. 

We hold 4.9 stars on Google Reviews, because of the legendary service our team gives every guest.   They pride themselves on being friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient.  

Our staff is the highest-rated in town for a reason!

In the winter we only carry the industry leaders in quality and craftsmanship

Head, Salomon, Blizzard, Nordica, Rossignol, Volkl, and Elan - these brands need no introduction.

Don’t forget that Summer in Vail is AMAZING too!

In the summer we love to host all our groups and families on Vail Pass Tours, and with Cruiser Bike and E-Bike rentals.

We deeply appreciate the partnership we have with the Grand Hyatt Vail and love providing exceptional service to all their guests and the guests of the Cascade Village.

Meet The Manager
Chad Mackenzie

I’m a guitar player originally from North Platte, Nebraska. I’ve been at Venture for almost 10 years (2 terms – left after 5 years, but I couldn’t stay away). I love fat skis & fat tires (mountain bikes only, for me. Oh, and I am a metalhead 🤘🏼

GRAND HYATT VAIL LOCATION RENTAL INFORMATION
]]> Our Avon Location | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/our-avon-location-venture-in-motion/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:16:26 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=12261

Our Avon Location | Venture In Motion

Welcome to our Downtown Avon Location. We have been operating our ski and bike shop in Avon since 1994!

The engine is always running at Venture Sports in Avon

Open 365 days a year we are one of the few Ski and Bike shops in the valley that doesn’t take any downtime in the off-season. We can’t afford to! Our services are in high demand by our community and we like to make ourselves available as much as humanly possible. 

Ski and snowboard shop in the winter and bike shop in the summer 

Our team loves to ski when the snow is falling…. Maybe as much as they love tires out on trails or road.  

But what really keeps us coming back everyday is the never-ending process of trying to provide the best possible service to the people we call friends, neighbors, riding partners, and our extended Vail Valley community.

Aligned with our values as a business we stick with brands that stand behind their products.

Yeti, Giant, and Pinarello are incredible partners and we like to think the ride quality between the three speaks for itself.

In the winter we only carry the industry leaders in quality and craftsmanship

Head, Salomon, K2, Blizzard, Kastle, Nordica, Rossignol, Volkl, and Elan - these brands need no introduction.

Most companies like to preach their culture, but we live it every day. 

Our team is a family. We work hard and play harder together. It's one of our core values to take time out and go on adventures where we share our love of the outdoors and the sports we find joy in.

We never want to miss an opportunity to thank our wonderful community for supporting us and giving us purpose. We are so grateful to be a part of this special place. With love and appreciation, we thank you.

Meet The Manager
Zach Cole

I love bikes. I ride road, mountain bikes, and gravel. I used to be a snowboarder… but I’ve grown up now. I ski. Fun fact: I’ve watched the sunrise ice climbing at 23,000 ft on Peru’s tallest peaks, shared sardines on El Cap with my two climbing partners who didn’t speak English, and mountain biked through multiple lightening storms over 12 days while biking the Colorado Trail.

AVON LOCATION RENTAL INFORMATION
]]> Bighorn Gravel Wrap Up | Venture In Motion https://avonventuresports.com/bighorn-gravel-wrap-up-venture-in-motion/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:25:10 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=11241

Bighorn Gravel Race Recap 2023

Bighorn Gravel is a unique gravel adventure in the heart of the Rockies, starting and ending in the rugged western town of Gypsum, Colorado.  This event is the brainchild of Mike Brumbaugh and Jake Wells, it has grown exponentially over the last year's inaugural event with over 500 participants.

Everything you love about gravel, and nothing you don’t.

In June 2023, gravel riders, families, friends, and spectators descended on Eagle County for a gravel experience like no other. It featured terrain and views that only Colorado High Country can offer.  The course challenged their fitness and skills as they climbed through the thin air of the Rockies.

The 85-mile Ram’s Horn Escape was a full serving of alpine gravel, featuring over 10,500 ft of climbing.

Epic single track, a hike-a-bike or two, rowdy descents that will had them begging for mercy, and some of the most fantastic scenery – its a perfect recipe for a great day on the bike.

85-Mile riders competed for more than $10,000 in cash split evenly between Women and Men!

The 50-mile Little Bighorn is no gimme – packing 6500 ft. of climbing into a relentless course.

Same views, same wild singletrack, and the same spirit of the West found in the long course, in a more manageable serving.

The 20-mile Gravel Curious was a great way to get your feet wet, featuring just enough gravel to entice them back for more. E-bikes were welcome, and the course was non-competitive.

The expo included a family friendly build up to the next day’s events, complete with live music, food trucks, beer, kids balance bike races and much more.

Huge thanks to Alpine Bank and The Town of Gypsum for their generous support and for helping us create this unique event. Thanks to their support, we’re able to offer onsite camping, complete with showers and bathrooms.

Check out the post-ride shout from Mikey B.

Getting the post ride down low with Josiah Middaugh

Mr Coach Carter saying a few words of encouragement

Mike & Jake send a big thank you to everyone who made it possible!!!

]]> Things To Know About Riding Bikes in Cordillera for 2023 https://avonventuresports.com/things-to-know-about-riding-bikes-in-cordillera-for-2023/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:36:58 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=10239

Things To Know About Riding Bikes in Cordillera for 2023

As winter turns into spring, we are all anxious to start our spring and summer activities and the Cordillera Metro District would like to take this time to remind everyone of the rules of the road when riding within the Cordillera Community. This past year was a busy year for bicyclists on Cordillera roadways. Unfortunately, we experienced several bicyclists involved accidents and very near misses along with many complaints of bicyclists riding 3 and 4 wide. For the safety of our community members and all roadway users, the CMD Board has implemented several new rules and regulations that must be adhered to while riding Cordillera roadways.
 
All bicyclists must operate and adhere to the Cordillera rules and regulations as outlined below.
 
Cordillera Bicycle Rules and Regulations:
 
  • Register with Cordillera Public Safety for entrance through the gates,
  • Wear a bicycle helmet,
  • Ride single file, No side-by-side riding is permitted,
  • Obey posted speed limits,
  • Stop at stop signs,
  • Yield to pedestrians,
  • Display proper illumination,
  • Ride in the designated bicycle lanes or as far to the right as possible. Any person operating a bicycle in Cordillera shall stay in the designated bicycle lane or on the right side of the road traveling in the direction of traffic except when preparing for a left turn at an intersection, when traveling into a private roadway or driveway, when necessary or prudent for safety purposes, or as otherwise, may be permitted by state law.
 
New Bicycle Safety Rules this year:
 
  • The maximum number of bicyclists that are permitted to enter the gates together is 4. Groups of more than 4 will not be permitted access to the community.
  • One group of up to 4 bicyclists will be allowed access through the gates every 20 minutes.
  • No group of 4 is to combine with another group after entering the gates.
  • Groups riding in the community must always ride single file. Bicyclists that fail to ride single file at all times will be denied access to ride within the Cordillera Community again.
  • The rules and regulations above are designed to protect all roadway users and allow owners and guests to enjoy our beautiful community. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
     
    Enjoy your ride!
]]> Things We Love | The Cycle Effect https://avonventuresports.com/things-we-love-the-cycle-effect/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:00:06 +0000 https://avonventuresports.com/?p=10058 The Cycle Effect is a local program that is doing good in the hood for girls getting into mountain biking.  Its young ladies like Paula who make our day!  We love to see women of all ages out on our bike trails.

 

“Improving is a process” – Paula

“On behalf of The Cycle Effect, we would like to thank you for your support in 2022!  Your support has empowered so many more young women through mountain biking to help them create brighter futures.” – Vicki- Flynn

Visit the Cycle Effect to learn more and support where you can!

And while you are here check out the other great organizations we support

 

 

 

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