Friends

We Keep Good Company

meet Our Friends

From accommodations to libations, outdoor recreation to conservation, we pride ourselves on working with some of the best folks in the Vail area and beyond. Take a look at our friends below and learn more about their operations! Support good folks that support other good folks.

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Riverdance

Riverdance Rv Resort »

Vail's leading RV Resort—Riverdance is all about adventure seekers looking to explore the high country, featuring short-term and long-term riverfront RV spots and tiny homes for sale and for rent. 

Minturn Saloon

Minturn Saloon »

The Minturn Saloon’s history precedes the town of Vail by over sixty years. Recently renovated to preserve its iconic past while bringing the building into the future, our renowned restaurant and bar seamlessly blends the old with the new. Anthony and Connie kept and revamped the Tex-Mex vibe that Saloon is known for.

Village Bagel

Village Bagel »

As East Coast transplants living in the mountains, our happiest memories come from the food traditions of our childhoods. Anthony and Connie started Village Bagel, filling a niche in their hearts and the Vail Valley

Avanti

Avanti Kitchen »

Located at the base of Golden Peak in Vail, join us for Happy Hour on Friday for casting lessons and competitions on the green outside of the kitchen. It's a multi-stall restaurant concept with a great bar and great vibes. 

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Black Diamond Ski & Cycles »

Black Diamond is a locally owned ski and mountain bike rental shop where some of our fly fishing guides work during the winter offseason—it's the best home delivery ski rental in the valley. 

Rare Waters

Rare Waters »

Rare Waters is a unique fly fishing club with private water access across the West. We occasionally host our clients for wade fishing trips on their private water and love to take their clients on float trips. 

About Trout

About Trout »

One of the best to ever do it down in New Mexico, James and his team are holding it down on the San Juan River and occasionally make their way up here to the high country to fish and guide trips. 

umpqua

Umpqua Feather Merchants »

We have been with Umpqua for a few years now, and they’ve become our go-to folks for flies and gear. We host them at our cabin for their annual company get-togethers and fishing trips in the Vail area.

Huge Fly Fisherman

Huge Fly Fisherman »

The HUGEST to ever do it with a fly rod, our friend Ben Sittig is a great guy, hilarious content producer, and an ok angler. Check out his channel for funny videos, how-to's, and more from the fly fishing world.