Beaver Creek Golf Club Opens for the Summer Season.

by: Paul Swansen - May 9th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Colorado, Current Events, Customer Service, Vail Add Comment
Beaver Creek Golf Course

Beaver Creek Golf Course (Photo credit: LRJ53)

Beaver Creek Golf Club Opens for the Summer Season Friday, May 10

The Beaver Creek Golf Club will open for member and guest play Friday, May 10. Nestled against the slopes of Beaver Creek Mountain and recognized as one of the longest established golf courses in the Vail Valley, the 18-hole championship course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., will offer public play May 10 – June 14, 2013 and Sept. 16 – Oct. 6, 2013. The course will be open to club members and Beaver Creek Resort, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead guests June 15 – Sept. 15, 2013.

“The Beaver Creek Golf Club is in great shape for Friday’s opening and our maintenance team has been extremely busy putting the finishing touches on the course,” said Dave Lopez, director of golf for Beaver Creek Golf Club.

During the early season, May 13– June 14, golfers can take advantage of a Spring Golf Special for $85 which includes 18 holes Monday-Thursday including a golf cart, three-course lunch at The Rendezvous Club Restaurant and a $10 golf voucher valid day of play only at the award-winning Beaver Creek Golf Shop. Tee times take place from 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Other early season offers include 18 holes for $92; nine holes for $65 and the twilight rate after 3 p.m. is $67. Juniors ages 7-18 can play for free with a paying adult Monday-Thursday (one free junior round offered per paid adult), and can play 18 holes Friday – Sunday for $67. All fees are per person and include carts and range balls.

Stay and Play Golf Package

Beaver Creek Golf Club’s Stay and Play golf and lodging packages are offered through a variety of Beaver Creek properties featuring up to 40 percent off on lodging. Stay and Play packages at Beaver Creek Golf Club start at $158 per person based upon double occupancy and include one round of golf per person for each night of lodging booked. This offer is valid May 10– Oct. 6, 2013 with rates varying by season; taxes and gratuity are not included and tee times are subject to availability. Packages are not available for groups or rounds already booked and some minimum night stay requirements may apply Friday and Saturday nights. For reservations, visit www.beavercreek.com/golf or call 877.204.7883.

About Beaver Creek Golf Course

The Beaver Creek Golf Course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and ranks among Golf Digest magazine’s “Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America.” The 6,784-yard par-70 course opened in 1984 and begins and ends at the edge of Beaver Creek Village.A short layout challenges golfers with elevated tees and narrow fairways. The Club played host to The Jerry Ford Golf Invitational on several occasions.

For more information and to book tee times or lessons, call the Beaver Creek Golf Club at (970) 754-5775 or visit www.beavercreek.com.

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Austria Is Now Epic.

by: Paul Swansen - May 8th, 2013   Filed under: Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Colorado, Customer Service, Keystone, Ski Colorado, Vail Add Comment
English: St. Anton am Arlberg as seen from the...

English: St. Anton am Arlberg as seen from the Galzig slopes (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Austria Is Now Epic

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced an epic partnership with the one of the most famous ski regions in the world, Arlberg, Austria, home to legendary mountain resorts of St. Anton, Lech-Zürs, St. Christoph and Stuben. The Epic Pass now features five free consecutive days of skiing and riding in Arlberg, bringing the total access to 15 world-class mountains in three countries and further enhancing the already exceptional value of the world’s greatest ski pass. At only $689, the Epic Pass is the best value on a lift pass in the industry. Epic Pass holders have the opportunity to extend their winter from the U.S. to Europe—for the second consecutive year—and experience both Verbier, Switzerland, and now Arlberg, Austria, in addition to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora in Colorado, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe. Boasting an average annual snowfall of 23 feet, the Arlberg area is legendary among skiers and riders from around the globe as the cradle of skiing, revered for the world-class experience and innovation in the sport that it affords while maintaining its traditional, Alpine character.

“We are pleased and proud to announce our partnership with Arlberg as Epic Pass holders can now ski the best resorts in the world in three countries on one pass. Vail Resorts continues to look for opportunities to enhance the incredible value of the Epic Pass that our guests already receive and enjoy. In March, we announced that we increased the number of free days of access to Verbier, Switzerland, from three to five for the 2013-2014 season and we added, Eldora, a local Colorado ski area to the Epic Pass,” said Kirsten Lynch, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “Epic Pass holders already enjoy an incredible experience with unlimited, unrestricted access to Vail Resorts’ seven world-class resorts in the United States, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, as well as Arapahoe Basin and now Eldora, but the addition of world-class skiing in both Austria and Switzerland makes the Epic Pass even more compelling for our guests looking to take a ski vacation to Europe.”
Boasting 174 miles of marked ski runs, 112 miles of open free riding terrain, 94 gondolas and lifts, and approximately 23 feet of annual snowfall, The Arlberg is arguably Austria’s most popular mountain resort group. Modern and vibrant, St. Anton am Arlberg also maintains its traditional Tyrolean charm. The Arlberg ski area will be open from Dec. 6, 2013 – Apr. 27, 2014.

“Arlberg and Vail Resorts are arguably the world’s premier ski resorts, offering exceptional experiences on the mountain and an unparalleled level of customer service,” said Hermann Fercher, chief executive officer of Lech-Zürs. “We are looking forward to a successful partnership and welcome Epic Pass holders to Austria next winter”, chief executive officer of St. Anton am Arlberg, Martin Ebster, went on to say.

Skiers and riders can lock in the lowest guaranteed prices for only $49 down on next season by purchasing their passes before May 27, 2013. The following is a guide to help skiers and snowboarders choose the best season pass options for them, based on how much they plan to ski and ride. All passes are available for purchase at www.epicpass.com.

Take Multiple Ski Vacations in the United States and Europe Throughout the Winter Season for a Great Value

· The Epic Pass™: Ski as much as you want, whenever you want at $689 for adults and $359 for children (ages 5-12). The Epic Pass provides unlimited skiing or riding at nine resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and now Eldora in Colorado and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe. New this year, the Epic Pass also comes with five free days of skiing or riding at the renowned Verbier Resort in Switzerland and an additional five free days of skiing and riding in Arlberg, Austria. No restrictions. At this spring rate, the Epic Pass pays for itself in just over five days.

· The Epic Local Pass™: Perfect for people who can navigate a few more restrictions on their winter vacation. The Epic Local Pass at $529 for adults and $269 for children (ages 5-12) offers unlimited and unrestricted skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited restrictions at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. The Epic Local Pass also includes 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek with holiday restrictions. At this spring rate, the Epic Local Pass pays for itself in just over four days.

Ski or Snowboard Any Day of the Season for a Great Value

Vail Resorts also offers options for guests who don’t plan to ski or ride more than seven days next winter:
· New this year, The Epic 4-Day™:Perfect for people who only plan to take one ski vacation. The Epic 4-Day at $349 for adults and $199 for children (ages 5-12) offers four unrestricted lift tickets for skiing and riding at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Arapahoe Basin. At the spring rate, the Epic 4-Day pays for itself in less than three days.

· Epic 7-Day™: Perfect for people who don’t plan to ski more than seven days. The Epic 7-Day gives skiers and snowboarders a total of seven unrestricted days of skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, plus Arapahoe Basin, anytime during the season at $529 for adults and $269 for children (ages 5-12). At this spring rate, the Epic 7-Day pays for itself in just over four days.

Pay $49 Down Now and Lock in the Lowest Price Available

Vail Resorts is making it as easy as possible for guests to lock in the lowest guaranteed pass prices with a $49 down payment now and the remaining balance due in mid-September 2013. The lowest guaranteed 2013-2014 season pass prices with the option to put $49 down are only available through May 27, 2013.

Season Pass Insurance Option: Protect Your Pass Investment in the Event of Unexpected Circumstances

Vail Resorts encourages guests to purchase pass insurance. All of the Company’s season pass products are non-refundable and non-transferrable; however, pass insurance covers pass holders in the event of unexpected circumstances including sickness, injury and job loss. Pass insurance is $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5-12). Coverage applies for all season passes and the Epic 7-Day and Epic 4-Day valid for the 2013-2014 ski season.

Prices on Vail Resorts season passes are guaranteed for a limited time only, so act now. For more information or to purchase your pass, visit www.epicpass.com.

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Beaver Creek’s Tenth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Event

by: Paul Swansen - May 6th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Ski Colorado, Vail Add Comment
Ritz Carlton, Batchelor Gultch.

Ritz Carlton, Batchelor Gultch. (Photo credit: paulswansen)

Beaver Creek’s Tenth Annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Event Returns May 24-27, 2013

Beaver Creek’s Friday evening 10th anniversary kickoff event, includes concert with Big James and the Chicago Playboys at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

Barbecue competitions judged by pros and attendees; $10,000 in cash prizes to be awarded

Monday Cut & Slice Golf Event at Beaver Creek Golf Club

 

Celebrate 10 years of music, barbecue and beer at Beaver Creek Resort over Memorial Day weekend with the 10th annual Blues, Brew and BBQ Festival May 24-27, 2013. As the unofficial launch of summertime in the mountains, top barbecue chefs from around the state join local chefs in serving up mouth-watering barbecue complemented by thirst-quenching microbrews at one of the largest Colorado Microbrewery beer tastings. To make the 10th anniversary one to remember, this year’s event will feature a kickoff concert at the Vilar Performing Arts Center featuring the high-energy Chicago soul blues of Big James and the Chicago Playboys.

Other musical highlights include Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band Featuring Erica Brown, Too Slim and the Taildraggers and John Németh who will perform live at scheduled times during the weekend. Barbecue masters will be competing for bragging rights and $10,000 in cash prizes. On Saturday a panel of professional judges will rate pork, beef and side dishes according to appearance, taste and tenderness. This year, attendees will have the chance to text their vote on Saturday and Sunday to determine the People’s Choice winner for Best Barbecue Vendor. Selected winners will be crowned Saturday and Sunday at 4:10 p.m. on the main stage in Beaver Creek Plaza.

A Kids Zone will be open from 12-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday providing activities and arts and crafts designed for kids 12 and under. At noon on Saturday, Beaver Creek’s signature Culinary Demonstration Series kick off for the summer season, providing complimentary barbecue demonstrations from guest and local chefs.

The Blues, Brews and BBQ event offers free admission to the plaza and food and beverage are available for purchase. Ticketed events include the following.

10th Anniversary Kickoff Concert
On Friday, May 24, don’t miss the energetic, bluesy sounds of Big James and the Chicago Playboys at the Vilar Performing Arts Center beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person at the door and include one beverage of your choice – beer, wine or soda. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Microbrew Festival
Enjoy one of the largest exclusively Colorado Microbrewery Beer Tastings in the state from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Featuring more than 80 special concoctions from 35 Colorado-based breweries, participants also receive a commemorative tasting mug. Advance tickets are $35 per person and will be $45 per person at the door. The event also will be held outdoors again this year on the back lawn, near the Centennial Express Chairlift (#6).

2nd Annual Cut and Slice Golf Event benefitting Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
Back for its second year, the Cut and Slice Golf Event takes place on Monday, May 27 at the Beaver Creek Golf Club from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A shotgun start opens the day and golfers also will enjoy barbecue and craft beers from Crazy Mountain Brewery and Breckenridge Brewery around the course. Tickets are $100 per person which includes greens fee, golf cart, practice balls, tee gift and barbecue and beer on the course. Net proceeds from the event will be donated to Can Do Multiple Sclerosis’ lifestyle empowerment programs for people living with MS and their support partners. Reservations can be made by calling the Beaver Creek Golf Club at (970) 754-6212, emailing dlopez@vailresorts.com or purchase tickets online at www.beavercreek.com.

Lodging

Book two nights of lodging May 24-27, 2013 at participating properties and receive two custom Beaver Creek beer mugs and $20 worth of “Beaver Bucks” coupons valid toward food and beverage at the event. Book online at www.beavercreek.com or call 877.204.7883.

For more information about Blues, Brews and BBQ at Beaver Creek, visit www.beavercreek.com.

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Red Sky Golf Club

by: Paul Swansen - May 6th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Colorado, Current Events, Customer Service Add Comment
Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott, Colorado

Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott, Colorado (Photo credit: danperry.com)

Red Sky Golf Club Opens for Resort Play Friday, May 10

Red Sky Golf Club, rated one of the Best Courses You Can Play by Golfweek in 2013, will open for resort play on Friday, May 10; member play is already underway.  Special early season golf rates are available for rounds now through June 6. Stay and Play packages offering up to 40 percent off of lodging are available all summer.

“Our world class golf courses have come through the winter in wonderful shape as we begin our 12th season at Red Sky,” said Jeff Hanson, director of golf for Red Sky Ranch.”Through our ongoing investments in the course, top agronomic practices, and superior guest service initiatives, we are looking forward to providing an exceptional experience to all members and guests this summer.”

Red Sky’s early season rate begins at $155 a round depending upon selected hotel and tee times can be made in advance through hotel concierges or reservationists at select lodging properties. Red Sky Ranch’s Stay & Play golf and lodging packages are offered throughout the summer at a variety of properties. Rates start at $239.05 per person per night and provide one night of lodging and one round of golf. Some package rules and restrictions apply. Stay and Play package reservations may be made online at www.beavercreek.com/golf or by calling 877.204.7883.

Red Sky Golf Club is home to two award-winning 18-hole courses, The Norman Course and The Fazio Course, designed by Greg Norman and Tom Fazio, respectively. In the fall of 2009 both courses achieved designation as Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The Fazio Course and Norman Course are the 30th and 31st courses in Colorado and the 788th and 799th in the world to receive the honor.

A private club, Red Sky Golf Club is open for play for members and members’ guests as well as guests who book lodging through Vail Resorts’ properties and select destination lodging properties. Both courses at Red Sky received accolades for 2013 including Fazio at the #3 best course in Colorado and Norman at #8 by Golfweek. Travel & Leisure ranks them as the #1 and #2 courses in Colorado. Golf Digest ranks the Norman course as #70 among America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.

Dining
Executive Chef Tim McCaw returns to Red Sky Ranch for his sixth summer and will feature his world class cuisine at SummerThyme Restaurant, located at the Guest Clubhouse at Red Sky Ranch as well as Silver Sage located in the member clubhouse. SummerThyme serves lunch daily including lighter fare as well as heartier items from the grill. Enjoy lunch beginning May 10 indoors or on the expansive outdoor deck overlooking the course. Silver Sage Restaurant will open for public dinners beginning June 13. Their fresh seasonal creations include favorites Wild Salmon served with tomato carpaccio, sugar snap peas and tomato marmalade or the Veal Piccata accompanied by lemon-scented arugala, shaved parmesan, fried polenta and crispy enoki mushrooms. No visit to the golf course is complete without sipping a signature Red Sky Lemonade which blends vodka, Chambord, mint and lemonade to create a cocktail that reflects the color of the evening sky.

About Red Sky Golf Club
Red Sky Golf Club is an exclusive golf facility that was designed as a private membership club with a separate limited access guest facility for guests staying at Vail Resorts’ family of destination lodges and other select hotels. Tom Fazio and Greg Norman have each sculpted a championship, 18-hole course that weaves through 800 acres of historic ranchlands filled with sage, aspen groves and spectacular mountain vistas. Part of the Red Sky Ranch luxury community, Red Sky Golf Club features two Clubhouses, Silver Sage Restaurant, two driving ranges and the Red Sky Golf Academy.

Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club is located just 25 minutes west of Vail, 20 minutes from the Vail/Eagle County airport, and 15 minutes from the base of Beaver Creek Resort.

For more information on the Red Sky Golf Club, visit www.redskygolfclub.com or call (970) 754-8400 or toll-free (866) 873-3759. For information about the residential community of Red Sky Ranch and real estate opportunities, please visit www.redskyranch.com.

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Beaver Creek 2013 Summer Events and Descriptions

by: Paul Swansen - April 4th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Colorado, Current Events Add Comment
View at the Beaver Creek Village.

View at the Beaver Creek Village. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Beaver Creek 2013 Summer Events and Descriptions.

Here is a rather exhaustive listing of Events for Beaver Creek Resort during the summer of 2013.

MAY 2013
May 25-26 Blues, Brews & BBQ

Beaver Creek’s 9th annual Blues Brews and BBQ event signals the beginning of summertime in the mountains Memorial Day Weekend. Visiting chefs from all over the country, as well as Vail Valley favorites, serve up delicious barbeque fare complemented by microbrews provided by a variety of breweries. Taste your way around the plaza while listening to a full lineup of free blues concerts each day. Bring the whole family as kids’ activities are offered for the young and young at heart. Visit www.beavercreek.com for more information and lodging packages.

JUNE 2013
June 15-16 Tough Mudder

Not for the faint of heart, Tough Mudder at Beaver Creek puts athletes of all levels to the ultimate test, and Beaver Creek takes it a step further with a start elevation of 8,100 feet. Described as a mix of Ironman meets Burning Man, Tough Mudder tests competitors’ all-around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. The 10+-mile obstacle course is complete with more than 20 military-style challenges including electric shocks, ice-cold plunges, eight-foot walls, barbed-wire crawls, 100-foot long mud pits and cbstacles specially created using Beaver Creek’s rugged natural terrain. Designed by British Special Forces, Tough Mudder is recognized as the most difficult mud-run on the circuit and simply completing the course is a badge of honor as not everyone will be able to cross the finish line. For registration information and complete details visit www.toughmudder.com.

June 15-29 Suzuki Music Camp

Beaver Creek transforms into a magical musical village with the Colorado Suzuki
Music Camp which provides music students with the opportunity to supplement learning in this majestic mountain environment. Students and their families descend upon Beaver Creek each summer and fill the village with amazing sounds. For more information visit www.coloradosuzuki.org.

June 22 Summer Solstice Trail Run

Celebrate the longest day of the year by participating in the Summer Solstice Trail Run, a 5K or 10K trail run, and let the little ones enjoy the kids K. Post-race entrants will enjoy live music, barbecue and drinks outside at Creekside Park in Beaver Creek.

June 21-22, 28-29 Culinary Demonstration Series

Chefs from local restaurants provide complimentary demonstrations at the Culinary Demonstration Tent in Beaver Creek Plaza Friday and Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. from June 21 through Sept. 14. Multiple demonstrations will take place each day on festival weekends.

June 27 Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek

Presented by the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Dust off your cowboy boots and tack on some spurs as the Beaver Creek Rodeo returns for its twelfth season Thursday nights through Aug. 15. The July 4th rodeo will take place Tuesday, July 2. There is no rodeo on July 25 due to the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo. Located in Avon behind Chapel Square, free shuttle service is offered from the Covered Bridge in Beaver Creek Village, as well as the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. Gates open at 5 p.m.

JULY 2013
July 2, 11, 18 Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek

Presented by the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Dust off your cowboy boots and tack on some spurs as the Beaver Creek Rodeo returns for its twelfth season Thursday nights through Aug. 15. The July 4th rodeo will take place Tuesday, July 2. There is no rodeo on July 25 due to the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo. Located in Avon behind Chapel Square, free shuttle service is offered from the Covered Bridge in Beaver Creek Village, as well as the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. Gates open at 5 p.m.

July 4 Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate the birth of our nation under the blue skies of Beaver Creek. Ride the Centennial lift up to Spruce Saddle with your mountain bike and cruise down. Try fly fishing on the Eagle River or nearby creeks. Whatever you choose to do by day, head to the Beaver Creek back lawn located next to the Centennial Chair lift by night for a celebration for all ages. Great food and fireworks top off the evening.

July 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Culinary Demonstration Series

Chefs from local restaurants provide complimentary culinary demonstrations at the Culinary Demonstration Tent in Beaver Creek Plaza Friday and Saturday afternoons at 5 p.m. from June 21 through Sept. 14. Multiple demonstrations will take place each day on festival weekends.

July 9, 16, 23, 30 Movies Under the Stars

Bring the whole family out for a great selection of family movies under the stars at the base of Beaver Creek on the Back Lawn near the Buckaroo Gondola. All movies are complimentary and begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. Visit www.beavercreek.com for movies details.

July 10, 17, 24, 31 NEW! Wednesday Night Music Experience

Enjoy the sounds of summer in the Rockies with weekly concerts hosted at various venues around Beaver Creek throughout July and August. Concerts will feature various artists and genres and are fun for the whole family. Join the fun from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and stay tuned for more information on the various venues. Live music is free for all guests. Visit www.beavercreek.com to learn more.

July 20-21 Beaver Creek XTERRA & XTERRA Trail Run

Beaver Creek XTERRA’s off road triathlon includes a mile swim in Nottingham Lake in Avon, a mountain bike ride up and across Beaver Creek Mountain, gaining 2,000 vertical feet in the first five miles, plus a challenging run that climbs 1,300 vertical feet. The XTERRA competitive events are open to all ability levels with individual and team categories. There is also the free kids’ duathlon at Beaver Creek. Cheer on your favorite elite athletes or join them. For more information visit www.XTERRABeaverCreek.com.

July 27 Colorado Eagle River Ride

Cycling enthusiasts enjoy this non-competitive ride highlighted by a local Century route which takes riders from the base of Beaver Creek on a scenic journey north, and includes a stretch on the dirt along Colorado River Road. It showcases Colorado summer at its peak and riders of all ages are welcome. For those electing shorter distances, choose from 100-km or a 42-mile bike ride along the Eagle River. Locals will tell you to look for the ice cream truck at the Dotsero aid station- it’s a must-indulge treat along the way. No matter the distance, camaraderie and great fun are guaranteed along this fully supported ride, which ends with a party in Beaver Creek.

AUGUST 2013

August 2, 9, 15(not16) Beaver Creek Rodeo Series at Traer Creek

Presented by the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Dust off your cowboy boots and tack on some spurs as the Beaver Creek Rodeo returns for its twelfth season Thursday nights through Aug. 15. Located in Avon behind Chapel Square, free shuttle service is offered from the Covered Bridge in Beaver Creek Village, as well as the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. Gates open at 5 p.m.

August 3, 4 Beaver Creek Art Festival

More than 150 artists converge on Beaver Creek Village for one weekend each August. An array of artwork will be on display including watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, woodworking, glass, sculptures, furniture, mosaics, ceramics, and jewelry. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet each exhibiting artist in person and purchase a piece of art.

August 2-4, 16-17, 30-31 Culinary Demonstration Series

Chefs from local restaurants provide complimentary culinary demonstrations at the Culinary Demonstration Tent in Beaver Creek Plaza Friday and Saturday afternoons at 5 p.m. from June 21 through Sept. 14. Multiple demonstrations will take place each day on festival weekends.

August 6, 13 Movies Under the Stars

Bring the whole family out for a great selection of family movies under the stars at the base of Beaver Creek on the Back Lawn near the Buckaroo Gondola. All movies are complimentary and begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. Visit www.beavercreek.com for movies details.

August 7, 14 NEW! Wednesday Night Music

Enjoy the sounds of summer in the Rockies with weekly concerts hosted at various venues around Beaver Creek throughout July and August. Concerts will feature various artists and genres and are fun for the whole family. Join the fun from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and stay tuned for more information on the various venues. Live music is free for all guests. Visit www.beavercreek.com to learn more.

August 9-11 Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival

Combining world-renowned culinary talent and outdoor venues, the Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival is the perfect blend of summertime in the mountains. From wine and mix-ology cocktail seminars to cooking classes, wine dinners, the event features culinary delights and wine and spirits offerings for a variety of palates. The popular Walk and Wine includes a guided hike with experts from the Beaver Creek Hiking Center followed by a gourmet lunch with paired wines.

August 10 Beaver Creek Half Marathon

As part of the Endurance Race Series, test your lungs and legs at Beaver Creek’s half marathon where participants will wind their way throughout the resort and mountain. With 80 percent of the course on single track and 20 percent on dirt road, this race will prove to be one of the more difficult stops on the circuit. Visit www.enduranceraceseries.com to register and learn more.

August 18 TransRockies Run

Beaver Creek Resort plays host to competitors of the rugged Gore-Tex TransRockies Run, a six-day, 115 mile stage trail run through the Colorado Rockies that ends in Beaver Creek. The race is fully supported, including food, accommodations and on-course support for participants. Based upon the wildly successful GORE-TEX TransAlpine-Run in Europe, the TransRockies Run encompasses a multi-day, point-to-point format. The course traverses the heart of both the White River and San Isabel National Forests, and includes a mix of single track and forest road with nearly 25,000 feet of elevation gain – reaching altitudes of 12,000 feet. With $20,000 in prize money on the line, competition at the front of the pack is intense. For information and registration visit www.transrockies.com.

August 22 USA Pro Cycling Challenge

This summer professional bike racing returns to Beaver Creek as the USA Pro Cycling Challenge descends upon the state Aug. 19-25, 2013. The event is a grueling 600-mile, seven-day bike race that winds through some of the most majestic and treacherous terrain Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. The pedaling begins in Aspen and hits 12 other cities and towns along the way as bikers are scheduled to ascend and descend their way into Beaver Creek on day four of the race,Thursday, Aug. 22. Racers will cross the finish line in Denver after seven days of arduous cycling over a mix of mountain, sprint and downtown stages. For more information visit www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com.

August 31 – September 1 Beaver Creek Oktoberfest

Beaver Creek’s annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin’ oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer, and wunderbar wurst! Enjoy complimentary live entertainment in Beaver Creek Plaza all weekend and be sure to take advantage of great lodging packages for the event. It’s the perfect time to be outdoors and hike, bike, play a round of golf and celebrate Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek.

August 31 Oktoberfest Shuffle

Before indulging in the beer and brats for Oktoberfest, the Oktoberfest Shuffle provides the perfect way to get your heart pumping with walk, hike, or run over a 5 km or 10 km scenic trail on Beaver Creek Mountain.

SEPTEMBER 2012

September 6 Ragnar Relay Stop

This 200(ish) mile running relay that takes you and 11 pals, day and night, through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This running event will start in Aspen and leap frog to Vail and finish up in Breckenridge, Colorado. Get your running calendar set; now’s your chance to find your wild side as you traverse through the Rocky Mountains.

September 7, 13-14Culinary Demonstration Series

Chefs from local restaurants as well as visiting favorites provide complimentary culinary demonstrations at the Culinary Demonstration Tent in Beaver Creek Plaza for one final weekend. Demonstrations will take place at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

September 7 Beaver Creek Grand Concert

The finale of the Beaver Creek concert series promises to be a fantastic show to cap off a great summer of musical performances. Join us to celebrate the sounds of summer for this grand concert in Beaver Creek. Visit www.beavercreek.com for concert details.

September 13-15 Beaver Creek Luxury Lifestyle Festival

The Beaver Creek Luxury Lifestyle Festival is a celebration of the design, style, taste and culture of the luxury mountain lifestyle. Incorporating home design, fashion, automobiles and the arts, this event is the embodiment of luxury lifestyle. For three days at the height of fall, Beaver Creek welcomes the best in these areas of luxury and creates an atmosphere of creativity, celebration and gratitude.

September 22 Hike, Wine and Dine

Come to Beaver Creek for the 4th Annual Hike, Wine and Dine benefiting Jack’s Place. The event starts with coffee, mimosas, and breakfast treats while you register and gear up for hike. Then you will set off for a scenic 4-mile mild hike through the picturesque trails of Beaver Creek at the peak of aspen season. Along the way enjoy a number of gourmet tastings from some of the best chefs in Beaver Creek and the Vail Valley. The event wraps up back on the Beaver Creek back lawn for more gourmet treats, wine tasting and relaxation. For more information please call 970-569-7645.

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Lindsey Vonn to Award Six Ski Race Scholarships.

by: Paul Swansen - March 31st, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Vail 1 Comment
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn holds the crysta...

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn holds the crystal globe she won for taking the season long Audi FIS World Cup downhill title after the final downhill race of the season in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. (Doug Haney/U.S. Ski Team) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Lindsey Vonn to Award Six Ski Race Scholarships for Aspiring Young Racers in Colorado and Lake Tahoe As Part of EpicMix Racing Program.

Olympic champion skier and EpicMix Race pacesetter Lindsey Vonn today announced she is awarding six youth ski racers scholarships to local race programs at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Northstar. Vail Resorts donated a portion of its revenue from the new EpicMix Race program across the six resorts to support Vonn’s commitment to giving back to the skiing community for future generations. Two scholarships will be given to Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, for Vail and Beaver Creek racers; two scholarships will be given to Team Summit for Keystone and Breckenridge racers; and one scholarship each will be awarded to the Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Foundation and the Northstar Ski Racing Club.

“Lindsey is one of the most dominant athletes of her generation and we’re thrilled to work with her to help aspiring ski racers from our communities have the chance to become a champion like her,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “We know Lindsey’s unfaltering work ethic, preparation and dedication to excellence both on and off the mountain are simply unstoppable and we will be supporting her on her road to recovery this summer and look forward to watching her comeback at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi.”

“Making ski racing fun, engaging and accessible for kids and families is an exciting opportunity and a deep passion of mine,” said Lindsey Vonn. “As ambassador and official pacesetter for Vail Resorts’ new EpicMix Race program, I’m thrilled to be able to offer six scholarships to local ski and snowboard clubs to help young racers work towards achieving their dreams.”

About Lindsey Vonn

Already one of the most decorated athletes of her time, Vonn is the first American to clinch four overall World Cup titles and 13 in individual disciplines. This year, after being sidelined with a knee injury, Vonn still had enough points to win the FIS Alpine World Cup Downhill title this season whichgave her a World Cup record 17th crystal globe, overtaking Austrian great Annemarie Moser-Proell. She has secured 59 total World Cup wins to date second only to Moser-Proell’s record of 62 career World Cup race wins. Vonn was also the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the downhill in 2010 and also took home a bronze in the Super G.

While she was born in Burnsville, Minn. in 1984, Vonn considers Vail her “hometown” as she and her family commuted to Vail for training for several years before finally moving there permanently in the late ’90s to further her racing career. Lindsey spent her formative years on Vail Mountain, honing her racing skills in all alpine disciplines with Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, then went on to achieve success in major U.S. and international events such as the Junior Olympics, Junior Worlds, NorAms and Europa Cup before entering the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup circuit. When she’s not rigorously training or garnering medals, Vonn makes her home at the The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vail.

Vail Mountain has supported Vonn throughout her career and Vonn now represents all Vail Resorts’ world-class mountain resorts–Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe. She also represents Vail Resorts’ two urban ski areas Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan.

About EpicMix Racing

The new EpicMix Racing program provides Vail Resorts guests a new way to experience ski racing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly and Northstar in California and Nevada. With EpicMix Racing, skiers automatically have their race times compared to ski racing great, Lindsey Vonn, with gold, silver, bronze and racer medals awarded based on achievement. Race times, digital medals, overall leaderboards and leaderboards with just family and friends are available on both the EpicMix website and mobile application at www.epicmix.com. Race results and medals can then be easily shared on Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, the new EpicMix race courses are designed to be fun and approachable and help engage more kids and families in ski racing.

The season finale of EpicMix Racing, The Lindsey Vonn Race Series Finals, is taking place at Beaver Creek on March 30, 2013. The top EpicMix Racing skiers and riders of all ages who raced at least 10 races and qualified among the top of their category, will compete for top honors as the fastest racers in the country on the EpicMix Racing circuit.

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Farewell to an Incredible 2012-2013 Season with Vail Resorts

by: Paul Swansen - March 28th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Ski Colorado, Vail Add Comment
North side of Vail Mountain, and Vail Valley.

North side of Vail Mountain, and Vail Valley. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Farewell to an Incredible 2012-2013 Season with Vail Resorts. When spring comes to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado it brings Spring Back to Vail, Spring Fever, Pond Skimming and so much more this year. Skiers and riders will close out Vail’s 50th anniversary season with free live concerts from O.A.R, Sublime, and Jimmy Cliff; At Beaver Creek girls who participate in the Ski Girls Rock program can enjoy lunch with Lindsey Vonn; At Breck, celebrate spring time with Spring Fever events with concerts from Matisyahu and other platinum artists. New this year, try a daredevil Red Bull Schlittentag on Keystone’s closing day and show everyone what a daredevil you are with free range to create the fastest sled on snow. With two and a half feet of snow at Breckenridge, 20 inches at Vail, and 19 inches at Beaver Creek and Keystone this week Mother Nature is setting the scene for amazing spring ski and riding conditions. Here’s the line up to end the 2012-2013 winter season with a bang. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

“Lunch with Lindsey” – Lindsey Vonn’s Ski Girls Rock Program at Beaver Creek –March 30

On Saturday, March 30, girls who participate in Lindsey Vonn’s Ski Girls Rock program will have the special opportunity to enjoy “Lunch with Lindsey” in a private dining room where they will also have an intimate informal discussion with this year’s FIS Alpine World Cup Downhill Champion and Olympic gold medalist. Ski Girls Rock is a premium ski lesson product inspired by Vonn and created exclusively for girls ages 7 to 14 to empower young women, and equip them with the skills and confidence to be successful both on and off the mountain. Registration is first-come, first-served online at www.beavercreek.com or call (970) 754-5464 to learn more about the program.

Spring Back to Vail – April 8-14

Celebrate spring and enjoy some fun in the sun to close out Vail’s 50th anniversary ski and snowboard season at Spring Back to Vail, featuring free live concerts from O.A.R, Sublime with Rome, and Jimmy Cliff. Closing day on April 14th also brings the annual World Pond Skimming Championships, a spectacle entailing floatable, and sometimes sinkable, athletes launching themselves off an on-snow jump onto an icy pond in attempts to successfully exit the pond on both feet. www.vail.com/springback.

Spring Fever, presented by Breckenridge Ski Resort–March 17-April 14

More than 40 events in 30 days, taking place both on the mountain and in town while visitors are welcomed to ski and ride the best spring snow in Colorado. The month-long series of events will feature countless bluebird days and great deals for guests to offer attractions for all ages.
Full details on all the events taking place during Breck Spring Fever continue to be updated daily; for the latest news and details on all the events taking place, visit www.BreckSpringFever.com.

CONCERTS

Breck Spring Fever includes the Bud Light Concert Series: Big-name national acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on a specially-constructed stage on the mountain at the Peak 8 base.

Sat. April 6th– The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

– The platinum-winning ska-core band from Boston are best known for their album Let’s Face It and their hit single “The Impression That I Get”, and are credited as one of the progenitors of the ska punk genre.

Sun. April 7th– The Dirty Heads–

This SoCal rock/reggae/hip-hop band makes music that represents positivity and good vibes, with a melodic style that includes hip hop and ska punk genres. Their debut album featured one of this decade’s biggest singles, “Lay Me Down”, which spent 11 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Chart, a record for an independent release.

Sat. April 13th– 3OH!3–

One of Colorado’s favorite hometown bands, 3OH!3 is the electropop duo of Sean Foreman and Nathanial Motte, who named the band after the area code of their hometown of Boulder, CO. Having collaborated with some of the biggest names in pop, such as Lil’ John, Katy Perry and Ke$ha, 3OH!3 has racked up an impressive resume that’s seen them vying for MTV Video Music Awards, selling out shows worldwide, racking up platinum singles, and creating instant parties at festivals across the globe.

Sun. April 14th–

Matisyahu–Matisyahu fuses the contemporary styles of rap, beatboxing and hip-hop with the more traditional vocal disciplines of jazz’s scat singing and Judaism’s hazzan style of songful prayer, rolling it all into a dominant background of reggae. His hit single “King Without a Crown” off his album Live At Stubb’s launched him to stardom and was a Top 40 hit in the USA.

Schlittentagand Slush Cup Close Keystone Resort –Sunday, April 7

Slush Cup
The third annual Slush Cup at the Mountain House Base kicks off Keystone’s official last day of the season, at 10:30am, Sunday, April 7. Participants will have the chance to pond-skim their way to great prizes including three Summit Value Passes in categories including best costume, best crash and best overall. Spectators can watch pond-skimmers glide, crash, dance and ski to a possible victory while listening to music and enjoying a cold beverage from The Last Lift Bar.

Red Bull Schlittentag

Schlittentag, the German word for “sledding day” translates to daredevils willing to propel themselves on a hand-built sled down a snow-covered hill. What better way to say farewell to an excellent 2012-13 ski season at Keystone Resort and hello to Vail Resort’s new partnership with Red Bull than with its new event, Red Bull Schlittentag, Sunday, April 7. Teams will consist of three people who have free range to create the wildest, fastest sled this side of the Alps. The Schlittentag will take place at the Mountain House Base Area on the Discovery Hill where spectators can watch the gallant “sledders” propel themselves down the hill. www keystoneresort.com

2013 Closing Days

Keystone: April 7, 2013

Vail, Beaver Creek and Breckenridge: April 14, 2013

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Lindsey Vonn’s Ski Girls Rock Program.

by: Paul Swansen - March 22nd, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Current Events Add Comment
English: Lindsey Vonn after winning the Downhi...

English: Lindsey Vonn after winning the Downhill World Cup title (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Lindsey Vonn’s Ski Girls Rock Program at Beaver Creek Features “Lunch with Lindsey” March 30. Lindsey Vonn’s Ski Girls Rock program culminates with a special luncheon at Beaver Creek for girls who participate in her specially-designed program on Saturday, March 30. Ski Girls Rock is a premium ski lesson product inspired by the Olympic gold medalist and World Alpine Ski Champion and created exclusively for girls ages 7 to 14. Through this program, Lindsey aims to empower young women, equipping them with the skills and confidence to be successful both on and off the mountain.

On Saturday, March 30, girls who participate in the program will have the special opportunity to enjoy “Lunch with Lindsey” in a private dining room where they will also have an intimate informal discussion with this year’s FIS Alpine World Cup Downhill Champion. During the lunch, these girls will have the opportunity to talk with Lindsey about overcoming challenges, staying positive while recovering from her injury in February and share their stories of empowerment. Registration is first-come, first-served online at www.beavercreek.com. The program is capped at 40 girls and is expected to fill quickly for March 30.

Ski Girls Rock lessons consist of no more than four girls per group and are led by dedicated female instructors who focus on improving skiing skills, empowering girls through the sport and creating opportunities to bond and build confidence along with developing teamwork and social skills. The program is intended for alpine skiers of all ability levels. Sessions take place daily through March 31 and are $320 per full day session or $340 for the full day lesson and lift ticket.

For complete details about Ski Girls Rock under the Ski School section at www.beavercreek.com or call (970) 754-5464 to learn more about the program.

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Beaver Creek Resort Hosts Traditional Easter Egg Hunt.

by: Paul Swansen - March 19th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Colorado, Current Events, Vail Add Comment
Easter eggs // Ostereier

Easter eggs // Ostereier (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Beaver Creek Resort Hosts Traditional Easter Egg Hunt Saturday and Sunrise Service Sunday. Beaver Creek Resort’s traditional Easter events take place the weekend of March 30 and 31, including the 21st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 followed by the interdenominational sunrise service on Sunday, March31.

The Easter Bunny will be hosting Beaver Creek’s 21st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. The festivities start at 10:30 a.m. in Creekside Park. The Egg Hunt includes 3,000 eggs followed by a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Parents should bring a camera and an Easter basket, or use one of the bags provided. Kids 12 and under can take part in the Easter Egg Hunt in waves according to age group.

On Sunday, March 31, Beaver Creek’s traditional Easter sunrise interdenominational service will begin at 6 a.m. at Spruce Saddle on the mountain. The Centennial Express Lift (Chair 6) will open at 5:15 a.m. to transport guests to Spruce Saddle. The chairlift ride is complimentary and guests will not be permitted to bring skis or snowboards to the sunrise service. Downloading will be available immediately following the service.

Free parking will be available for sunrise service guests until 8:30 a.m. in Beaver Creek Village

For more information about springtime events, family activities, spring packages and Epic Pass sales, go to www.beavercreek.com. For SpringFest schedule information call the Beaver Creek Information Center at (970) 754-4636.

For the latest schedule of SpringFest activities visit www.beavercreek.com.

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SpringFest Kicks Off this Weekend.

by: Paul Swansen - March 14th, 2013   Filed under: Beaver Creek, Colorado, Current Events, Ski Colorado Add Comment
Ritz Carlton, Batchelor Gultch.

Ritz Carlton, Batchelor Gultch. (Photo credit: paulswansen)

SpringFest Kicks Off this Weekend at Beaver Creek through April 6. SpringFest at Beaver Creek kicks off this Saturday, March 16, offering families with kids of all ages a variety of fun entertainment in the afternoons through April 6. After soaking up the beautiful spring ski days at Beaver Creek, SpringFest swings into action providing scheduled activities for kids and teens. With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, a “country fair” themed weekend, an Easter Egg Hunt and more, there is something for everyone in the family.

On Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, the McTeggart Irish Dance Academy will perform their impressive Irish jigs in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t miss these champion dancers as they perform their high-energy dances to traditional Irish music in the Beaver Creek Plaza beginning at 3:30 p.m. both days.

There are activities in the village each day during SpringFest including Disco Skate Night on Mondays where you can rock those bell bottom pants and big hair while skating the night away to classic 70s tunes. Don’t miss a special free preview of Jason Bishop, Master Illusionist on the Plaza Stage at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19th. Also on Monday, teens can partake in a twilight snowshoe and pizza party. For a full list of events, visit www.beavercreek.com/teens.

Week two of spring festivities starts off with a weekend of “country fair” themed events. Saturday, March 23, features contests, the Family FunFest Carnival and a baton twirling performance from Colorado Twirls. The fun continues on Sunday with the amazing “Top Hogs” show, followed by a Lawn Chair Drill Team performance. The “Top Hogs” are trained hogs who have been featured on television shows from David Letterman to the Animal Planet. Don’t miss these local Colorado pigs as they perform tricks and stunts in the Beaver Creek Plaza on Sunday, March 24th at 3:30p.m.

Make your spring vacation one to remember with an open-air sleigh ride to Beano’s or Zach’s Cabins for a unique dining experience and book your vacation now to be sure to take advantage of the Ski Free Stay Free offer where if you buy three nights of lodging and three days of lift tickets, the fourth night and lift ticket are on us. 2013-2014 Epic Pass sales are underway and now is the time to take advantage of the best guaranteed price through April 14, 2013.

For more information about springtime events, family activities, spring packages and Epic Pass sales, go to www.beavercreek.com. For SpringFest schedule information call the Beaver Creek Information Center at (970) 754-4636.
For the latest schedule of SpringFest activities visit www.beavercreek.com.

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