Oh, The Places You'll Go!
We will be providing complimentary shuttle service from a central pick-up point, at Lionshead Square, to the wedding site and back to Vail. We highly recommend taking advantage of the shuttle service! You will be able to return to the Vail area on demand as needed through the evening.
Please park in the Lionshead Square parking garage and meet the shuttles at the Lionshead Village entrance on Lionshead Circle, pictured below. The shuttles will begin pickup promptly at 4:00pm local time on Saturday, June 4th.
Flying & Driving
Vail is located in the stunning central Rocky Mountains just 100 miles west of Denver International Airport (DEN) and 30 miles east of Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE). We recommend flying into Denver International Airport since EGE is a smaller airport with fewer flight times.
Getting to Vail by car is simple via I-70. It is approximately a two hour drive from DEN. Vail is accessed by three exits off of I-70. The main Vail exit is 176. Upon exiting I-70 onto exit 176, navigate to the south side of the interstate, where you will find Vail’s roundabout. From here you can easily navigate Vail Village parking structures or hotels to the east or Lionshead parking structures or hotels to the west.
Car Rentals
If you prefer to make a long week/weekend and plan to explore Denver and surrounding mountain town, we recommend renting a car from Denver International Airport. DEN has all major car rental companies that are accessible by complimentary shuttles from the airport to the rental lots. For more information on rental cars, please visit www.flydenver.com/parking_transit/car-rentals.
Located nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, being in Vail can be breathtaking in more ways than one! The altitude adjustments and mountain weather can be extreme and unpredictable. Altitude sickness can hit anyone, regardless of physical condition or age (even you, Andy). The most common symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and unrestful sleep. It’s a whole different world up in the mountains, so to ensure you’ll have the best experience possible, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to keep you healthy and happy:
AVOID HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS
1) Stay properly hydrated. Acclimatization is often accompanied by fluid loss, so you need to drink lots of fluids to remain properly hydrated (at least 3-4 quarts per day). Consider drinking more water than usual beginning 36 to 48 hours before arriving at altitude to help prevent symptoms.
2) Be careful with alcohol during acclimation, which can also lead to dehydration. Your tolerance levels will be much different in the mountains; make sure to pace yourself responsibly!
3) Purchase oxygen canisters (sold at most gas stations on your way up I70 and all convenience stores/pharmacies) to help supplement the lack of oxygen. They also help alleviate headaches due to altitude sickness!
4) Don't overdo it on physical activities. Light activity during the day will encourage your body to breath deeply, helping to counteract the symptoms of altitude sickness and get more oxygen into your bloodstream.
PROPER CLOTHING
Be prepared for sudden weather changes and cooler temperatures at night. Layers of clothing are a good idea - a very warm day can morph into a cold evening pretty quickly.
SUNBURN
Because of the thinner atmosphere, you can sunburn much more easily (that includes you, Miami natives!). Ultraviolet light is more intense at higher altitudes. Be sure to protect your face and lips with appropriate sunscreen (at least 15 SPF), and protect your eyes with sunglasses.