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The best après-ski bar in North America is a Colorado brewery

Frisco’s Outer Range Brewing and The Fitz in Vail both landed on USA Today’s new list

Outer Range Brewing in Frisco has some nice views of the Rocky Mountains, as seen from their Frisco, Colorado location.
Provided by Outer Range Brewing

It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Colorado is, after all, the best state in the United States for both skiing and drinking. But the competition was pretty stiff: Tahoe, Whistler, Vermont, Jackson Hole.

Still, Colorado landed two spots on USA Today’s new list of the best après-ski bars in North America — and the top spot was a brewery.

Coming in a No. 8 was The Fitz at Manor Vail Lodge in Vail.



“The Fitz is a destination for foodies and families alike, known for serving comfort food and drinks with a bit of flair,” USA Today said. “Their delicious menu is filled with delicious choices, like their grilled mahi-mahi fish tacos, rib-eye sandwich, and Fitz Burger, all of which hit the spot after a day on Vail’s epic slopes. With an impressive local draft list, it’s also a great spot to grab a drink.”

Topping the list at No. 1 was Outer Range Brewing in Frisco.



Read more from Jonathan Shikes at DenverPost.com


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