The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
Lionshead, Vail, ColoradoEveryone promised that you would have skiing down in no time, right? Instead, you got stuck on the "Magic Carpet" and could barely manage the "pizza" while ski-clad tots were gracefully whizzing past you. Trust us, we've been there. But after many failed attempts at tricky ski maneuvers like getting off the ski-lift without face planting, we've learned a new trick: how to find the coolest non-skiing activities in ski towns. In fact, ski towns have a lot more to offer than just the slopes -- we promise! So for those of you who got roped into a ski-centric vacation, check out our favorite non-skier activities in nine ski destinations in this slideshow!
Ice-skate: If you'd rather not hit the slopes, ice-skating is a great way to still get outdoors and get your heart rate pumping. There is an ice-skating rink right out the front door of The Arrabelle in Vail Square, with views of the slopes, the village, and the massive Christmas tree.
