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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2013 USA Pro Challenge.

by: Paul Swansen - April 28th, 2013   Filed under: Colorado Add Comment

2013 USA Pro Challenge Professional Cycling Race Route Through Beaver Creek Announced

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English: 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Stage 6 in Denver Español: Sexta etapa del USA Pro Cycling Challenge 2011 en Denver (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The route for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place Aug. 19-25 in Colorado, will take riders on a heart-pounding journey through the breathtakinThe route for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place Aug. 19-25 in Colorado, g Colorado Rockies. The largest spectator event in the history of the state, the USA Pro Challenge continues to set records in professional cycling history by taking the riders to unprecedented elevations. In 2012, with a lead change nearly every day, one of the closest professional races in U.S. history came down to the final moments of the Individual Time Trial in Denver, and this year’s route promises to bring just as much drama.

“The most important thing to us in creating the route for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge was to find a course that would be safe and challenging for the riders, while providing ideal viewing locations for the crowds of spectators,” said Shawn Hunter, CEO of the USA Pro Challenge. “This year we are, once again, taking them to the highest point of any professional cycling race with Independence Pass. We’re also returning to the iconic Time Trial route in Vail. The best in the sport will be racing through Colorado communities for what will be an epic week in professional cycling.”

The race will visit eight official host cities for the starts and finishes of each stage, ranging from small towns to cities as large as Denver, with a population of more than 615,000. All with varying elevations, the start and finishes of most stages in the 2013 USA Pro Challenge are above the highest points in the Tour de France. The two new cities joining the 2013 race –Loveland and Fort Collins – each offer breathtaking scenery that will add to the overall excitement.

Back by popular demand, the 2013 route will feature the Vail Time Trial course that was used in the 2011 edition and was largely taken from a race forever etched in cycling history – the Coors Classic. Additionally, the race will borrow from the 2011 route for the ever-popular Denver circuit finish. Giving fans a chance to see the riders nine times (eight laps) and the riders plenty of opportunities to get familiar with the course, this will bring another exciting finish to seven days of fiercely competitive racing.

“We’ve set out to create the greatest professional cycling event in the U.S. and with each edition the route continues to evolve, the competition continues to be fierce and the fans continue to come out in droves,” added Hunter. “In looking at the route we have outlined, each day is a challenge, which will create some amazing racing. This year is looking like it will be the best yet.”

One of the most highly anticipated events on the race calendar, the 2013 USA Pro Challenge will test the riders’ strength and endurance over a nearly 600-mile course. Highlights of the route include:

Stage 1: Aspen Circuit Race – Monday, Aug. 19
The 2013 USA Pro Challenge begins with its biggest opening day hurdle ever. The new for 2013 Aspen/Snowmass Circuit may be short on distance, but it packs a punch that will welcome the riders to Colorado. Consisting of three 22-mile laps, 66 miles total, Stage 1 packs in 3,080 ft. of climbing per lap with minimal recovery, so this is no easy start. Each lap will see the racers fight for position onto the narrow, but beautiful Maroon Creek Bridge, then grind up to Snowmass Village. A quick descent leads to two short, but steep climbs and a quick loop through downtown before doing it all again. Pair that with a starting elevation of 7,900 ft. and you have one tough opening day. No one will win the 2013 USA Pro Challenge on this opening day, but without a strong start, someone could lose it.

Stage 2: Aspen to Breckenridge – Tuesday, Aug. 20
While much of the Stage 2 course has been used in previous years, 2013 will mix things up by taking the riders in different directions, creating a unique new stage. The familiar battleground of Independence Pass will be anything but easy as riders ascend the 12,000 ft. climb, the highest point reached in any professional cycling race. Then they’ll continue on through some familiar spots as the race zooms through Buena Vista, Fairplay and Alma, before tackling Hoosier Pass from the south this year. But it’s not over until it’s over, so before crossing the line the riders will have to conquer the nasty 15 percent grade of Moonstone Rd. in the heart of Breckenridge, before bombing down Boreas Pass to the waiting crowd.

Stage 3: Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs – Wednesday, Aug. 21
Stage 3 will be difficult to predict for even the biggest cycling fans. Can the climbers hold off the field or can the sprinters hang on? Stage 3 of this year’s USA Pro Challenge is wide open for the taking. After leaving Breckenridge, Swan Mountain Rd. provides a great launch pad for breakaways as the riders weave north to Kremmling, but it’s all just a prelude to the day’s main showdown on Rabbit Ears Pass. Climbing the challenging eastern slope will give the climbers a chance, but they will have to hold off the sprinters for 20 miles after cresting the top as they head downtown Steamboat Springs. Can they do it? Or will there be a repeat of 2011’s thrilling and monstrous field sprint?

Stage 4: Steamboat Springs to Beaver Creek – Thursday, Aug. 22
Stage 4 is the Queen Stage of the 2013 USA Pro Challenge. It features some previously used terrain, but with some added spice. One thing is for sure, the road to the final podium in Denver goes straight over Bachelor Gulch. A new start in Steamboat will send the race off onto new country roads around Routt County. This roller coaster of small hills gives way to a gentle route south until the racers have to climb up from the river bottom at State Bridge. That’s just the beginning, as the new approach to Beaver Creek will now send the racers up the new climb of Bachelors Gulch. It may not be the longest or most well-known climb, but it is quite possibly the toughest. The relentless grade with pitches up to 18 percent will do real damage and create the sort of epic racing for which the Pro Challenge is known. After Bachelor Gulch, the leaders still have to race down a technical descent and power up the final 2 km climb to Beaver Creek Village. By that time the winner may not even have the strength left for a victory salute.

Stage 5: Vail Individual Time Trial – Friday, Aug. 23
The last time the USA Pro Challenge visited Vail, the Time Trial was decided by 58 hundredths of a second. Competition will be equally fierce this time around, but the names may change a bit. The course’s roots are in Colorado racing lore and trace back to the Coors Classic. Starting in Vail and climbing most of the way up Vail Pass, the route is no easy proposition, even for the best racers on earth. The gentle grades of the first half of the course give way to a steady climb for the last three miles. But it takes more than legs on this strategic course; go too hard early and the climb may kill your chances, but conserve too much for the climb and the leaderboard may be out of reach.

Stage 6: Loveland to Ft. Collins – Saturday, Aug. 24
With a flat speed-fest scheduled for Sunday in Denver, any contenders for the Leader Jersey will have only this stage left to make a move or lose it all. The outskirts of Loveland will see the racers off as they spend some early miles on the flat windswept plains passing through Windsor and back to Loveland. Then it’s up Big Thompson Canyon where things will heat up. Split north onto Devils Gultch, the race’s last King of the Mountains competition, before hitting Estes Park and back down Big Thompson. Horsetooth Reservoir provides one last chance for aggression on its steep rollers. If no one gets away here, look for the sprinters to have their day.

Stage 7: Denver Circuit Race – Sunday, Aug. 25
We marvel at their raw speed. We watch their daring moves and nerves of steel as they fight for position with awe. We gasp at their handling skills. They are the sprinters. And for six days they have been fighting over mountains trying to stay with racers 20 or more pounds lighter. They have flirted with thin air and time cuts, but today belongs to them. The Denver Circuit takes the best parts of the 2011 and 2012 Denver stages and combines them into a new circuit. It still hits all the Denver highlights – LoDo, City Park, Civic Center Park. There isn’t a bad viewing spot. Watch for early breakaways…can they hold off the surging peloton? Watch the teams cue up and try to set up their sprinters…can they get to the front? Watch the last corner and see who has the nerve to take it the fastest and claim the final prize in the shadow of Colorado’s Capitol.

Host city information, maps and elevation profiles are available on the race website at http://usaprocyclingchallenge.com/2013-route

About the USA Pro Challenge
Referred to as “America’s Race,” the USA Pro Challenge will take place August 19-25, 2013 and travel through eight host cities from Aspen to Denver. For seven consecutive days, the world’s top athletes race through the majestic Colorado Rockies, reaching higher altitudes than they’ve ever had to endure. After attracting more than 1 million spectators in 2012, making it one of the largest cycling events in U.S. history and the largest spectator event in the history of the state, the USA Pro Challenge is back for 2013. Featuring a challenging, 599-mile course, the third annual race will spotlight the best of the best in professional cycling and some of America’s most beautiful scenery.

More information can be found online at www.USAProChallenge.com and on Twitter at @USAProChallenge.

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Colorado Springs ranch aims to ride again this summer

by: Paul Swansen - April 28th, 2013   Filed under: Colorado, Current Events Add Comment
English: I took photo in Colorado Springs, CO,...

English: I took photo in Colorado Springs, CO, with Canon camera. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Colorado Springs ranch aims to ride again this summer.

I’ve got fond memories of the Flying W Ranch which was consumed in last years Waldo Canyon fire. The venue was one of the first family entertainment places my parents took me when we first came to Colorado back in the late 1960′s.

We visited the Flying W several more times from our initial visits into the mid 1970′s. It was often a stop or a special trip during my parents stay’s at their home in Buena Vista, Colorado.

Then about 2 years ago we had the opportunity while doing some work in Colorado Springs, to take in the wonders of the old west style food and music that the Flying W Ranch offered. Yes it was decades later from my initial visits and yet, the fond memories remained.

It will be interesting to see how the Flying W Ranch returns to continue to serve families and guests for years to come.

 

Colorado Springs ranch aims to ride again this summer: “Aaron Winter stood near the parking lot of the Flying W Ranch recently, surveying the remains of the popular Colorado Springs attraction that was lost in the Waldo Canyon fire.”

(Via Denver Post: News Headlines.)

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Vail’s Extended 50th Anniversary Season

by: Paul Swansen - April 19th, 2013   Filed under: Colorado, Ski Colorado, Vail Add Comment

Vail’s Extended 50th Anniversary Season

Ski Runs

Vail’s Extended 50th Anniversary Season.  After extending the season for one additional weekend due to fantastic snow conditions, Vail Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States, will celebrate its second closing day of the 50th anniversary season on Sunday, April 21. With nearly five feet of fresh snow reported in the past seven days, skiers and snowboarders can look forward to great conditions and more than 2,400 acres of terrain when making their final turns of the season at Vail.

“With so much snow having fallen since closing day we are thrilled to extend the 50th anniversary season and allow guests to enjoy one more weekend on the mountain,” said Davy Ratchford, director of marketing and sales at Vail Mountain. “It’s a privilege to be able to celebrate closing day for a second time this season and we hope that guests will respect this opportunity and focus the celebration on enjoying some great skiing and snowboarding at Vail.”

On the mountain, all operating lifts and decks will close for the season at 4 p.m. Unlike last Sunday, guests will be asked to leave the mountain promptly at that time.

Resort officials ask everyone for their continued cooperation with ski patrol and other Vail Mountain staff on closing day Sunday. For those picnicking on the mountain, trash and recycling containers will be provided. Skiers and riders are also reminded that variable late-spring conditions exist and are encouraged to descend or download early. Once Vail Ski Patrol sweeps the mountain, it will remain closed until summer operations resume in early June.

U.S. Forest Service and local law enforcement officers will be on the mountain Sunday to help facilitate a safe end to the ski and snowboard season. Guests are expected to abide by the laws and rules of skiing and snowboarding and risk fines or arrest for irresponsible behavior. Skiers and snowboarders must continue to abide by the Colorado Ski Safety Act and “Your Responsibility Code” and observe all posted signs and closures.

Guests are reminded that using any ski lift or trail while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited under the Colorado Ski Safety Act. Guests are also not permitted to ride lifts, ski or snowboard on Vail Mountain with open containers, coolers, suitcase-like carriers, barbeques or similar items. One daypack per person will be permitted on closing day, provided the bag fits in a five-gallon container.

Inappropriate behavior that may jeopardize the experience of other guests is not tolerated. As in recent years, violators who are ticketed or arrested or caught throwing snowballs will lose skiing and snowboarding privileges for the 2013-2014 season. Those who disobey posted signs and closures or engage in other inappropriate behavior could lose skiing and snowboarding privileges for up to the entire 2013-2014 season.

Vail Mountain staff thanks all guests, employees and the Vail community for a fantastic, extended 50th anniversary season.

For more information about Vail Mountain and closing day visit www.vail.com, stop by the Mountain Information Center in Lionshead, or call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

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Breckenridge Extends Ski Season

by: Paul Swansen - April 16th, 2013   Filed under: Breckenridge, Current Events, Ski Colorado 1 Comment
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Breck_jan_31_snow (Photo credit: paulswansen)

Breckenridge Extends Ski Season

 

Excellent snow conditions allow for one extra weekend of skiing

All 2012/13 Vail Resorts season passes will continue to be valid during the extended season

$25 lift tickets for season pass holders from other resorts; $50 lift tickets also available

Free parking

 

Breckenridge Ski Resort officials announced today they will extend the resort’s ski season one additional weekend, April 19-21, due to the large amounts of snow the resort has received over the last part of the season. Breckenridge has received over five feet of snow so far in April, including a foot since the official closing on Sunday. Additional snow is in the forecast this week.

“After skiing some amazing powder turns on Closing Day and more heavy snow in the forecast this week, we just don’t have the heart to shut down Breck’s lifts just yet,” said Pat Campbell, resort SVP & COO. “We can’t deny how great the conditions are, so this is a great opportunity for all of our guests to take advantage of a few extra days and enjoy more of the spring skiing and riding we all love here in Breck.”

Breckenridge will open 1180 acres, lifts and terrain on Peak 8 only this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 19-21, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. Lifts open will include: The BreckConnect Gondola, Colorado SuperChair, Rip’s Ride, 6 Chair, T-Bar and the Imperial Express SuperChair; Park Lane and Trygve’s Terrain Parks will also be open.

Current 2012-13 Vail Resorts season passes already valid at Breckenridge will be honored this extended weekend. In addition, Vail and Breck will have a special $25 lift ticket for guests who hold season passes from non-Vail Resorts owned and operated resorts, and a $50 lift ticket for those without passes for purchase at the ticket windows. Free parking will be available all three days this weekend in the gondola lots.

Additional services for Breck’s guests during the extension include special lesson prices, with half-day adult lessons starting at $59 and full-day children’s lessons for $99. Discount private lessons with a reservation will also be available.

Some restrictions to regular season promotions and discounts may apply. A full list of services for the extended weekends is up online now and will be updated at www.breckenridge.com.

Extended Lodging Deals
April lodging is 40% off! Book lodging for Breck’s extended weekend and save up to 40% on your stay. Additional rates and lodging deals are available at www.breckenridge.com.

2013-14 Season Passes now on Sale!
Breck’s extended season are just two reasons to have one of Vail Resorts’ popular ski and snowboard season passes, including the Epic Pass at $689 for adults, now on sale for the 2013-2014 winter season. Ski or snowboard eight world-class resorts across three states and 24,980 acres, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe, more than five to six days in one season and all of the passes pay for themselves. Visit www.epicpass.com for more information

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Ski History Authors, Filmmakers to be Honored in Vail.

by: Paul Swansen - April 5th, 2013   Filed under: Colorado 1 Comment
Billy The Kid

Billy The Kid (Photo credit: samthor)

Ski History Authors, Filmmakers to be Honored in Vail.

 

Lifetime Achievement Award in Broadcasting to Billy Kidd

The International Skiing History Association (ISHA) will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Billy Kidd and honor the best ski-history books and films of 2012 during the 20th annual ISHA Awards ceremony, to be held April 12 at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in Vail, Colorado. Kidd will be honored for a successful four-decade broadcast journalism career that followed his 1972 retirement from ski racing. The six award-winning books and films cover a wide range of topics, from the 50th anniversary of Vail to the history of the Sun Valley ski resort in Idaho.

Since 1993, ISHA has presented 130 awards to ski-history authors, filmmakers, publishers and journalists who have devoted their lives to recording the rich heritage of skiing. The winners of the 2012 ISHA Awards are:

The ISHA Ullr Award is presented for a single outstanding contribution or several contributions to skiing’s historical record in published book form. This year’s winners are K2 Sports and Jeff Galbraith (Funny Feelings LLC) for Fifty Years of Serious Fun, a rollicking and irreverent history of the K2 ski-manufacturing company, and Michael W. Childers for Colorado Powder Keg, which examines Colorado’s evolving ski industry and political battles over the construction of corporate-owned resorts on public lands. Honorable mention: Historical Dictionary of Skiingby E. John B. Allen; The Straight Courseby Dick Dorworth; Shut Up and Skiby Edie Thys Morgan.

The ISHA Skade Award is presented for an outstanding work on regional ski history, or an outstanding work published book form that is focused in part on ski history. This year’s winners are Van Gordon Sauter and Laurie Sammis (Mandala Media LLC) for The Sun Valley Story, a lushly illustrated history of the famed Idaho resort, and Jeremy Davis for Lost Ski Areas of the Adirondacks, which documents the history of 39 ski hills in that region that have closed since the 1930s. Honorable mention: The History of Cranmore Mountainby Tom Eastman; Never a Bad Year For Snow!by Henry M. Yaple; Women of Vailby Elaine Kelton and Carolyn Pope.

The ISHA Film Award is presented for outstanding contribution to the historical record of skiing in photographic or film / digital form. This year’s winners are Stephen Waterhouse, Lisa Densmore and Rick Moulton for Passion for Snow, which documents the influence of Dartmouth College on American skiing, and Roger Brown for Vail: The Rise of America’s Iconic Ski Resort, an authoritative film that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Colorado resort.

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Billy Kidd will be honored for his significant role in presenting the sport of skiing on television, starting with the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. He has since covered two additional Winter Olympics, most recently the 1998 Games in Nagano, Japan. He covered numerous World Cup alpine and freestyle competitions, working at various times for all three networks (ABC, NBC and CBS), and hosted a syndicated television show, American Ski Scene, that aired for a decade. Kidd’s media experience also includes hosting a radio show for NBC, appearing in ski-instruction segments for CNN, and helping to develop books and videos. He currently serves as director of skiing at the Steamboat ski resort in Colorado. Kidd’s well-known racing results include a silver medal in slalom at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck—the first American man to win an Olympic medal in alpine skiing, an honor he shared with Jimmie Heuga—and a gold and two bronze medals from the FIS World Championships.

The ISHA Awards are one of many events during ISHA’s annual Skiing Heritage Week, held this year from April 8 to 14 in Vail. The week’s itinerary includes the ISHA Movers and Shakers party (April 9), the Ishpeming International Ski Film Festival and Jerry Awards (April 10), a three-day reunion for pro ski racers (starting April 11), the Mason Beekley Memorial Lecture (April 11; this year’s topic is the 10th Mountain Division) and the ISHA Awards (April 12). The weeklong national gathering culminates with the annual induction ceremony and banquet for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, including a tribute to the pioneers of pro racing, on April 13.

The mission of the International Skiing History Association is to preserve and advance the knowledge of ski history and to increase awareness of the sport’s heritage. More than 2,000 skiers belong to ISHA and to its partner, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. ISHA publishes Skiing Heritage (soon to be renamed Skiing History), a bimonthly magazine for its members, and also operates the world’s most extensive Website (www.skiinghistory.org) dedicated to the sport’s past, as well as a Facebook page. For more information on ISHA, go to www.skiinghistory.org or call 906.486.4202.

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Breckenridge Spring Fever Kicks off

by: Paul Swansen - April 4th, 2013   Filed under: Breckenridge, Colorado, Current Events Add Comment
The view from Peak 8 at the top of the T-Bar lift.

The view from Peak 8 at the top of the T-Bar lift. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Breckenridge Spring Fever Kicks off.

Breckenridge Ski Resort received over 7 feet of snow in March, and the conditions remain some of the best Colorado has to offer. With beautiful spring weather, Breck continues Spring Fever this weekend by kicking off The Bud Light Concert Series on Saturday, April 6th with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

The Bud Light Concert Series features four concert days of big-name acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons over the next two weekends. All concerts will be FREE to the public and will take place on a specially-constructed stage on the snow facing One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, at the base of Peak 8, from 2-5 p.m. on each concert date.

In addition Spring Fever debuts a new event on Saturday, the Supergirl Snow Pro-Community Cup, a women’s only pro slopestyle competition, showcasing some of the best in the sport right here in Breck. Kjersti Buuas, Sarka Pancochova, Enni Rukajärvi and Silje Norendal are among the top confirmed competing women.

The full line-up of this week’s Spring Fever event is as follows:

Friday, April 5th
Big Mountain Camp: (April 5 – April 7 Friday – Sunday)
Requirement: Advanced Intermediate (comfortable on easy black terrain) Camps include: welcome reception, healthy breakfasts, experienced coaches to cater to all levels, group lunches, aprés ski activities, celebratory dinner, giveaways, swag and more! These camps will create lasting memories and lifelong friendships. Price: $850
For more information email brskischoolprograms@vailresorts.com 888.576.2754.

Saturday, April 6th
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (2:00- 5:00 p.m.)– Since their inception in 1984, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones have been one of music’s most prolific touring and recording bands. During their 27 year career they have played thousands of shows all over the world and released a slew of groundbreaking albums. 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.

Supergirl Snow Pro-Community Cup (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
The Community Cup and the Supergirl Snow Pro have decided to combine forces for the first year to form the only major all-girls pro snowboarding slope style competition in the US. This event will serve as a showcase for the best of women’s snowboarding alongside art, music, yoga workshops and other female-inspired activities. Visit www.supergirljam.com for more information.

Sunday, April 7th
The Dirty Heads (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)– 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.
Ripperoo’s Mascot Olympics (10:00 a.m.-Noon)
Come to the base of Peak 8 on Sun. April 7th for one of the zaniest free kid-friendly events anywhere! Breck’s official mascot, Ripperoo, has invited a bunch of his mascot friends from around Colorado to come to Breck and participate in a series of snow sports to determine who will win the Gold, Silver and Bronze in different wacky events! Keep an eye out for other mascots like CU’s Chip, the AirForce Falcon, and Edson and Franz from the Colorado Rapids.

Other Breck Spring Fever 2013 signature events include:
The Bud Light Concert Series featuring 3OH!3 April 13, and Matisyahu April 14 all on a specially-constructed stage
The “Breck Ascent Series” uphill races on Wednesday afternoons
The KSMT Spring Fever Beer Festival
The 17th Annual Imperial Challenge bike & ski race
The Spring Series International Ski Federation Super G & Giant Slalom Races
“Fever Reliever” merchant discounts throughout town
5’ til 5’ extended after-hours Terrain Park Happy Hour events on Friday afternoons via the 5 Chair lift

Breck Spring Fever is presented by Bud Light, Mountain Dew and Red Bull. Associate partners include Go Pro, Helly Hansen, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge, and Maui Jim.

Breck’s making it easier than ever to get to Breck for Spring Fever! Stay for only $99 per person per night with the “Spring Fever Steals” deal! For details and to book now, visit www.BreckSpringFever.com.

Breckenridge Ski Resort is open until Sunday, April 14 this year, so save your sick days and come play during Spring Fever! For more information about this month-long series of events, call 970.453.5000 or visit www.BreckSpringFever.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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