Vail: What's Going On

It's about time spring came to Vail ... soak it up, though. According to the forecast there is another deluge of something or other coming our way. The good news is it probably (fingers crossed) won't be another foot and a half of snow.

Rain or snow, at least the high temp is expected to stay in the 50s and the low will drop to a mere 30-something. 

Guess it could be worse ... Still, Mother Nature, we're ready for lasting warm, sunny days whenever you are. 

Rumor has it that the stellar $579 price for Vail Resorts' Epic Pass - the one that allows open access to six ski areas for the 2008-09 season - could go up after May 4.

Without specifying the amount of a possible price increase, Vail Resorts' Amy Kemp said, "Prices might go up after May 4. The moral of the story ... if you're looking to buy a pass at the lowest guaranteed price, buy now."

The price for a child's Epic Pass (ages 5-12) could also increase after May 4 from the current $279 price tag.

True to its name, the Epic Pass offers up an amazing deal - unlimited, unrestricted access to Vail Resorts' Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek as well as Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, plus Heavenly Resort in California.

For those not wanting to put the whole amount on your credit card right now, it's possible to put down $49 and the remaining amount will be added in September.

Regardless of a possible price change, the Epic Pass will be available through Nov. 15, 2008. To purchase an Epic Pass now or secure one for $49 down, click Vail Epic Pass.

Young filmmaker Andrew Machol stopped by Fresh Tracks to discuss his blossoming film career. The 17-year-old participated in the film festival's 48-hour event.

Actor Tim Daly discusses the differences between TV and film and also the humble beginnings of his acting career.

Leading up to the 2008 Taste of Vail, Chef Tony Aiazzi of New York City's Aureole stopped by Fresh Tracks and taught Plum Vail how to make a delicious salmon salad.

Eagle County Sheriff Joe Hoy visited Fresh Tracks in April 2008 to discuss Street Survival - how to drive defensively and responsibly.

The Hotel Cafe made a stop through Vail during the 2008 Film Festival and musicians Jay Nash and Greg Laswell claim it's a great time to be an idependent musician.

Claire Smith of Belvedere Vodka enlightens Plum on some secrets about the clear tasty beverage and shows us how to make a hot pomegranate martini.

Documentary filmmaker Armen Evrensel paid a visit to Fresh Tracks to discuss his festival offering, "Binty."

Filmmaker Jeremy Redleaf stopped by Fresh Tracks to discuss his short film, "Door Number Two," which shares a glimpse of a young woman moving into her first apartment.