Hi everyone! I’m moving across the country for my first winter season at Vail and was just offered employee housing at Rivers Edge in a 2x1 with a shared bedroom. I’ve tried looking for more information about Rivers Edge, but I can’t find much about what the apartments are actually like, so I’d love to hear from anyone who has lived there!

A few things I’m wondering:

• How big are the 2x1 apartments? Is the living space pretty cramped?
• I know Vail says most rooms are bunked/shared, but what are the bedrooms actually like? Is there much closet/storage space?
• What did you bring with you, and what do you wish you had brought/not brought? I’ll be flying in and moving from across the country, so I’m trying to figure out how to pack efficiently.
• Any tips for getting groceries and necessities without a car? How reliable/useful is the public transportation from Rivers Edge to Vail/Lionshead/Avon?
• Anything you wish you knew before moving into Rivers Edge or starting your first season?
• Also, this might be a dumb question lol, but is it normal for family to come with you when you move in? I was thinking about having my sister come out with me to help get settled, but I don’t know if people usually do that or if there are restrictions on guests during move-in.

Any advice, pictures, or firsthand experiences with Rivers Edge would be greatly appreciated! I’m excited but definitely trying to figure out what I actually need before I make the move.

I know Vail’s employee housing policies can be pretty strict about pets, so I’m specifically wondering if anyone has gone through Pettable and successfully had their ESA accepted by employee housing.

My vail insurance doesn’t kick in till 3 weeks after winter starts so can’t really afford a mental health therapist right now. Have years of anxiety issues. Use to be medicated to death pretty much. Now I’m not.