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Colorado | _ | | _ | | | Experience the Power of Four
Four Mountains, Four Villages, Some of the best nightlife in the world, Aspen and the surrounding viallges of Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and
Snowmass
So many runs, so much variety -Snowmass is the second largest ski area in the United States.Skiers and Riders enjoy cruisers, steeps,glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States.
Snowmass Village offers a fair amount of slopesidehotel and condominium lodging and is undergoing a Renaissance with brand new slopside accommodations as well as new shops, restaurants and bars being added.
ASPEN
Since the season of 46/47, Aspen Mountain has been synomous with skiing and the skiing lifestyle.
Skiers and Riders come from around the world to Experience Aspen both on and off the slopes.
Ajax (as the locals call it) rises out of the heart of downtown,and is famous for its variety of steep runs,bumps,glades and incredible views.
The town of Aspen is world famous for the wonderful variety of great restaurants, amazing nightlife, unparrelled shopping as well as a large variety of accommodation to suite absolutly every need and budget.Contrary to what some believe, Aspen can be quite affordable.
ASPEN HIGHLANDS
the locals' favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl. Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2007 (for an unprecedented six consecutive years!), Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. Aspen/Snowmass. Experience the Power of Four.
Aspen Condominium * $100 Off/Night 3 Night Package * Jan 6 - Feb 6, 2009 Aspen Independence Square * $50 Off/Night 3 Night Package * Feb 11 - Mar 26, 2009 Aspen Gant Hotel * 25% Off 4 Night Package * Jan 2 - 15, 2009 Aspen Silverglo Hotel * $100 Off/Night 4 Night Holiday Package * Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Experience the Power of Four
Aspen/Snowmass, anywhere else this would be four separate vacations. It's not just one mountain. It's Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Decide which mountain fits your passion. Four choices and nearly 5,000 acres. Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety - cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bump and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known as the locals' favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl. Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2007 (for an unprecedented six consecutive years!), Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. Aspen/Snowmass. Experience the Power of Four. | | | _ | | _ | | | Crested Butte has grown from a booming mining town in the 1880's to one of the most respected ski mountains in the country, without losing that genuine mountain hospitality. Experts will find numerous steeps, chutes, and cliffs to explore off the Extreme Limits and The Headwall, and can experience steep 'n deep, backcountry-style terrain off the North Face lift. Intermediates and beginners will thrill to the abundant cruisers under Paradise and Keystone lifts. The village and town are dotted with excellent restaurants and night spots, quaint specialty shops, and art galleries to round out the skiing experience. If you're looking for the authentic mountain town experience, you'll find it at Crested Butte!
Guests will enjoy several million dollars' worth of improvements throughout
the resort this year (from base area facelifts to expanded snowmaking to lift
upgrades), with ever more dramatic transformations to follow. Innovative
architectural teams are polishing plans to essentially re-create the central
ski village from the ground up. | | | _ | | _ | | | The Imperial Express SuperChair accesses 400 acres of famed expert and advanced intermediate terrain previously only accessible via hiking and provides panoramic vistas of the Ten Mile Range. Accessed from the top of 6-Chair, skiers and riders are whisked up 939 vertical feet to the legendary above timberline terrain of Imperial Bowl, North Bowl and Whale's Tale and to the resort's in-bounds extreme terrain located in the Lake Chutes. The new high-speed quad brings the total number of lifts to 28 and increases the resort's lift-serviced terrain by 25 percent. The new lift combined with Breckenridge's rolling crusiers, which are groomed every night, the steep bumps runs on Peak 9, the award-winning terrain parks and pipe and a historic town that tells the story of Breck's spirit of adventure makes Breckenridge is truly the perfect mountain town.
(All Breckenridge Resort photos courtesy of Vail Resorts, Inc.) | | | _ | | _ | | | Copper is the perfect vacation destination for Colorado skiing and
snowboarding. Copper is easily accessible - located just 75 miles west of Denver in the heart of Summit County, Colorado. Copper is Summit County's
largest ski area with over 2,400 skiable acres and averages 280" of snowfall
during our ski season. Of all the Colorado ski resorts, Copper has plenty to
offer for all ages and abilities. The new Copper Village features plenty of
incredible lodging options, shops, restaurants, bars and family activities.
All of the lodging is just steps away from the mountain and gives you access
to the Copper Mountain Athletic Club.
Spring Riding at Copper Mountain * 4 Night Package * Mar 29 - Apr 13, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | KEYSTONE. Pure. Simple. Pleasure.
| | | _ | | _ | | | When Olympians gather in Utah it's called the winter games.
When they gather in Steamboat it's called Thursday.
There are several things you can count on when you vacation in Steamboat. Rich western heritage, small town hospitality, and snow, lots of it. With an average of nearly 30 feet of snowfall every season, you can expect to relish in many satisfying powder days. But it's not just any snow in Steamboat, they have the driest and fluffiest snow in the world. It's so different, they coined the phrase Champagne Powder®. In fact, meteorologists have measured Steamboat's Champagne Powder® as having 70% less moisture content than average snow. If you have a hard time believing it, visit Steamboat and get a taste for yourself.
| | | _ | | _ | | | The celebrated soul of this historic town remains spirited and uncompromised. Once bustling with miners in search of gold and silver, over a century later both locals and tourists are enchanted by its history, beauty and charm. Majestic peaks cradle this tiny town, just eight blocks wide, 12 blocks long and peppered with colorful Victorian homes and clapboard storefronts.
Something for Skiers and Riders of all Ability Levels:
Traversing from east to west, the terrain shifts from expert to beginner, keeping skiers and riders in areas suitable to their skills. The east end of the mountain provides a formidable challenge for experts, the middle of the mountain offers plenty of cruisers and corduroy for intermediates, and the west side offers gentle runs where beginners can play.
Lumiere Hotel * 3 Night Package * December 20 - 26, 2009 Blue Mesa * 10% Off 4 Night Package * Jan 5 - Feb 12, 2009 Inn at Lost Creek * 5th Night Free * Feb 22 - Mar 6, 2009 Telluride * 4 Night Discount Package * Jan 5 - Feb 12, 2009 Telluride Ski Resort * 5 Night Discount Package * Jan 4 - Feb 11, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Vail's 43rd season promises to provide skiers and riders with new programs, events and experiences that deliver something for everyone.
Vail offers 5,289 acres of the most exciting and vast adventures you can imagine. On a busy day Vail averages just four people per acre- there's plenty of elbow room. Choose from perfectly groomed corduroy trails to Volkswagen-sized bumps on the Front Side or head straight to one of the seven colossal Back Bowls to make your own powdery first tracks; you've got six miles to explore. Blue Sky Basin is an experience all its own with 645 acres of gladed trees, cornices and naturally formed trails that feel miles from civilization. Everyday skiers and riders find something new. For traditional terrain park lovers, the Golden Peak Terrain Park and Pipe is home to big-time events with a superpipe, numerous jumps and hits and a unique log rail park. Three smaller parks, Bwana, Mule Skinner and Hunky Dory, allow a more progressive approach with features that stand lower to the ground. With more than 300 days of sunshine, 346 inches of natural snow annually and 34 lifts to get you there, at the end of the day only you will know where you found your secret adventures in Vail. And if you're not sure how to begin the Vail Ski & Snowboard School has many specially designed programs that will comfortably propel you into your next adventure.
(all photos of Vail Mountain resort courtesy of Vail Resorts,Inc.) Manor Vail * The Classic Vail Vacation - 5 Nights * Nov 28 - Dec 18, 2008 | | | _ | | _ | | | Beaver Creek Village is a quaint and intimate resort located at the end of the road and at the base of the Beaver Creek Mountain Resort.
This resort is super family friendly with lots of terrain to challenge skiers and riders of all abilities.
The resort has been designed and built to suit winter enthusiasts and offers 3 separate villages.
Beaver Creek is the original village and center of activity offering the largest selection of lodging as well as numerous restaurants, shops, galleries and bars. The village is pedestrian friendly with heated walkways and one of the few escalators in ski country.
All lodging in Beaver Creek Village is ski in via a series of bridges and trails.
Bachelor Gulch is located to the west and mid mountain at an altitude of 8,100 feet and offers condominium and townhome accommodations as well as the Ritz Carlton Resort.
Ski access is via the Bachelor Gulch Express lift and this area offers beginner and Intermediate ski terrain.
Arrowhead is the newest village and offers a residential feel with numerous private home and condominium rentals as well as the Broken Arrow Restaurant.
Ski access is via the Arrowbahn Express Lift offering an uncrowded playground beginner and intermediate skiers and riders.
Located just down the road from the 3 Beaver Creek Villages are the towns of Avon and Edwards offering more lodging, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Shuttle service runs through out all 3 resorts.
World famous sister resort Vail is located just 10 miles down the road.
Beaver Creek Resort offers over 1800 acres of prime Colorado skiing. 43% of this terrain is rated intermediate while 19% is rated beginner and 38% Expert.
The resort is served by over 17 lifts including 10 high speed quads and crowds are never an issue here. The mountain spreads it's skiers out and offers something for everyone.
On mountain dining, ski school and the children's programs at Beaver Creek are of the highest standard.
Beaver Creek Resort is located 20 minutes drive from the Vail/Eagle Airport which offers daily Jet service from numerous cities. The Denver International Airport is located 100 miles from Beaver Creek.
Beaver Creek * 5 Night Discounted President's Day Package * February 13 - 18, 2009 | | | _ | | _ | | | Winter Park, known as "Colorado's Favorite," is strategically located next to the Continental Divide and receives an average of more than 359 inches of snow annually - more than any other major Colorado resort.
Twenty-one lifts access 134 trails on 2,762 acres. Winter Park Mountain offers wide-open cruising trails, award-winning beginner terrain and family-friendly facilities. A radically different culture prevails at Mary Jane. Named after a notorious lady of the evening, "the Jane" has trails that are long, steep, and planted with mega moguls--ranked #1 for bumps by Skiing Magazine.
Winter Park * 4th Night Free * Jan 4 - Jan 29, 2008 | | | | | | |
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