FIRST LIGHT FIRST TRACKS

Donors at $1,250 and above receive access to VVF’s First Light First Tracks program.

What is First Light First Tracks? Your opportunity to ski Vail or Beaver Creek before the lifts officially open to the public. A gourmet breakfast on the mountain is included. 

• December 20 – Vail
• December 30 – Vail (skiing + Holiday Breakfast)
• January 9 – Beaver Creek
• January 17 – Vail 
• January 30 – Beaver Creek
• February 21 – Vail 
• March 7 – Vail

What time? Please meet at 7:20am for all dates.

How do I attend? You should have received an email in late October with your winter donor benefits. If you cannot find that email, please contact [email protected].

STIFEL BIRDS OF PREY VIP

December 4-7, 2025 | Beaver Creek

VIP is the best way to experience our historic double-weekend of men’s and women’s ski racing! VIPs enjoy a heated tent, food & beverage offerings, live race coverage on multiple TVs, and more.

Our exclusive Birds Eye View VIP experience offers all the great perks as in years’ past, plus it has a covered private elevated viewing deck to provide the absolute best views of the race course.

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BLACK DIAMOND BALL

February 13, 2026 | Grand Hyatt, Vail

Our biggest fundraising event of the year! The event will celebrate and gain momentum for the VVF’s vision of an extraordinary mountain community with quality of life for all. 

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GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES

As a Vail Valley Foundation Leadership Giving Circle donor, you receive priority ticketing for our Amp Summer Concerts, which means that we hold the best seats in the house for you to purchase ahead of the public on sale.

2026 lineup coming soon!

How do I purchase tickets? Please contact Kendra Powell at [email protected] or call (970) 748-5926.