Vail Mountain Summer 2013 Operation Dates.

by: Paul Swansen - May 3rd, 2013   Filed under: Colorado, Current Events, Ski Colorado, Vail Add Comment
English: Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO

English: Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Vail Mountain Summer 2013 Operation Dates.

Due to the extension of Vail Mountain’s 50th anniversary winter season and gondola maintenance requirements, summer lift operation dates have changed. Vail’s Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola will be open according to the following schedules:

Gondola One*
Weekends-Only: June 7-9 and 14-16
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday

Daily: Thursday, June 20 – Monday, Sept. 2
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Bikes will be allowed up the gondola until 4 p.m.

Eagle Bahn Gondola and Adventure Ridge**
Daily: Thursday, June 20 – Monday, Sept. 2
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday

Weekends-Only: Sept. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday
**Bikes will be allowed up the gondola until 6 p.m.

Sarge’s outdoor barbeque at Mid-Vail will be open for the first two weekends of Gondola One’s summer operation schedule and then closed for the remainder of season. At that time, no other dining will be available at Mid-Vail.

Scenic rides and bike hauls will be offered on both gondolas and mountain bike trails will open as conditions permit. Adventure Ridge atop the Eagle Bahn Gondola will offer signature summer activities and on-mountain dining beginning Thursday, June 20 through the summer season.

For more information about Vail Mountain visit www.vail.com, or stop by the Mountain Information Center, open daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

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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

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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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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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Vail Mountain’s 50th Anniversary Season Closing Week.

by: Paul Swansen - April 5th, 2013   Filed under: Colorado, Vail Add Comment
English: Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO

English: Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Vail Mountain’s 50th Anniversary Season Closing Week.

Due to great spring conditions, Vail Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States, will keep more terrain open than originally planned for the final week of its 50th anniversary ski and snowboard season. Terrain and operations are usually streamlined significantly for the final week of the season due to snow conditions and limited guest volumes. This year, more than 4,600 acres of skiable terrain will remain available, including portions of Blue Sky Basin and China Bowl as well as Tea Cup, Sun Down and Sun Up bowls and the majority of front-side terrain through Sunday, April 14.

“After the conditions we experienced last season and the first half of this season, we felt it would be a shame to close down as much as we typically would with the great snow we still have on the mountain,” said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. “Keeping Blue Sky, Tea Cup and half of China Bowl open in addition to Sun Up and Sun Down bowls, plus virtually the entire Front Side is a thank you to our passholders for a great season.”

The majority of lifts on Vail’s front side will continue to operate from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Back Bowls will close at 3:30 p.m. Lift operating hours are posted at the base of all open lifts and guests are advised to check mountain terrain and lift status reports on www.vail.com or the mobile site, http://m.vail.com for most up-to-date information.

Beginning Monday, April 8, the following lifts are expected to operate for the remainder of the season:

Gondola One;
Eagle Bahn Gondola;
Avanti Express Lift (#2);
Wildwood Express Lift (# 3);
Mountaintop Express Lift (# 4);
High Noon Express Lift (#5);
Riva Bahn Express Lift (# 6);
Born Free Express Lift (# 8);
Highline Express Lift (#10);
Northwoods Express Lift (# 11);
Gopher Hill Lift (# 12);
Sourdough Express Lift (#14);
Little Eagle Lift (# 15);
Sun Up Lift (#17);
Tea Cup Express Lift (#36); and
Skyline Express Lift (#37).

In addition to the Siberia, Mongolia and Game Creek areas, the Cascade Lift (#20) out of Cascade Village and the Pride Express Lift (#26) in Lionshead will be closed beginning Monday, April 8.

Adventure Ridge will be open for afternoon and evening operations through Saturday, April 6 via the Eagle Bahn Gondola; Adventure Ridge will be closed for the season beginning Sunday, April 7. EpicMix Racing will be offered through Sunday, April 7.

Spring conditions exist and skiers and snowboarders must continue to obey posted closures and observe the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Your Responsibility Code for their safety and the safety of other guests. All on-mountain closures and schedule modifications are subject to change based on snow and weather conditions.

Vail Ski & Snowboard School
The Vail Ski & Snowboard School will continue to operate from its Vail Village and Lionshead locations through Sunday, April 14. The Golden Peak Children’s and Adults School will be open through Sunday, April 7; the Small World Nursery in Golden Peak will remain open through Sunday, April 14.

On-Mountain Dining
The 10th, Game Creek Restaurant and Bistro Fourteen will offer dinner service through Saturday, April 6. The Dawg Haus and Belle’s Camp in Blue Sky Basin, Wildwood, the Terrace level of Mid-Vail, the Golden Peak Grill and the Grand Press at Eagle’s Nest will be open for normal operations through Sunday, April 7 before closing for the season.

Daytime dining at The 10th, Two Elk, Buffalo’s, the Look Ma level of Mid-Vail, the Marketplace at Eagle’s Nest and Express Lift at Mountain Plaza will be available to skiers and snowboarders through closing day, Sunday, April 14.

Spring Back to Vail
Spring Back to Vail returns April 8 through 14 with free concerts from national headliners, on-snow events, street parties and more. Don’t miss performances by O.A.R, Sublime with Rome, and Jimmy Cliff. The annual World Pond Skimming Championships also returns on Sunday, April 14 in Golden Peak. For the complete schedule of events and pond skimming registration, visit www.vail.com/springback.

For more information about Vail Mountain visit www.vail.com or stop by the Mountain Information Center, open daily from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

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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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Vail Mountain to Begin Construction on Adventure Ridge.

by: Paul Swansen - March 31st, 2013   Filed under: Vail Add Comment
English: Street view - Vail, Colorado, USA.

English: Street view – Vail, Colorado, USA. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Vail Mountain to Begin Construction on Adventure Ridge Upgrades Following the Close of the 2012-2013 Winter Season.

Vail Mountain, the largest ski resort in the United States, announced today the status of new and enhanced activities at Adventure Ridge, which were approved by the U.S. Forest Service in late-August 2012. The resort will begin construction on several new activities this spring in conjunction with the close of the mountain for winter operations. The activities are anticipated to open to the public by mid-summer.

“Even with plenty of great spring skiing and snowboarding left to enjoy at Vail, we’re simultaneously looking ahead to summer and the new activities we’ll be able to offer guests at Adventure Ridge,” said Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain. “This is a significant first step in elevating the summer experience and making the National Forest more accessible to our guests.”

One of the first new activities at Adventure Ridge, located at Eagle’s Nest, will include a four-line 1,200-foot long zip line located west of the current tubing hill lift, the Adventure Skyway (#28). Guests riding the zip line will access the activity by riding both the Adventure Skyway and the Little Eagle Lift (#15). In addition guests will also be able to use the Adventure Skyway to access three lanes of summer tubing. Utilizing the existing tubing hill and covering it with a material surface designed for the activity, guests will have the opportunity to glide down the hill in summer, much like they do in winter.

For more of a challenge, guests will have the opportunity to try their hand on one of two aerial challenge courses and a large climbing wall which will also be added to the Adventure Ridge activity lineup this summer. The aerial courses will each feature three levels of elements for guests to maneuver including ladders, rope bridges, swinging logs, cargo nets and more, all within the safety of a cable-attached harness. A beginner aerial course will feature four distinct, more stable elements for guests to climb and conquer while an intermediate to advanced aerial course will feature more than a dozen different elements that require more balance and upper body strength to successfully complete. A large climbing wall designed to look like the world-famous Diamond of Long’s Peak, one of Colorado’s 54 “fourteeners,” will also challenge guests at new heights this summer.

In addition to constructing the new activities, the resort is also in the process of removing existing modular buildings, and has plans for re-vegetation work and the consolidation of trails and roads in the Adventure Ridge area to eliminate redundancies and enhance the aesthetics and ease-of-use for guests.

After the close of the 2012-2013 winter ski and snowboard season, Vail Mountain’s Gondola One and Eagle Bahn Gondola will be open according to the following schedules:

Gondola One*

Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 13 – Monday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Bikes will be allowed up the gondola until 4 p.m.
**Activities and dining for summer 2013 will be based out of Eagle’s Nest.

Eagle Bahn Gondola*

Thursday, June 13 – Monday, Sept. 2
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
*Bikes will be allowed up the gondola until 6 p.m.
Weekend-Only Operation, Sept. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday
The resort will offer scenic rides and bike hauls on the Eagle Bahn Gondola as well as signature summer activities at Adventure Ridge including guided hiking and mountain biking tours, horseback tours, Top of the Mountain tours, disc golf, and slack lines. Expanded activities at Adventure Ridge are anticipated to be open for guests by mid-summer.

The Adventure Ridge enhancement proposal was submitted in April 2012 and includes upgrades and enhancements that were anticipated in the resort’s 2007 Master Development Plan. While the plans for Adventure Ridge are consistent with the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act, they are separate from the proposed Epic Discovery, a Summer Mountain Adventure, which is a broader summer expansion plan for Vail Mountain.

For more information about Vail Mountain visit www.vail.com, or stop by the Mountain Information Center, open daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

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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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Vail to Host “Celebration of Champions.”

by: Paul Swansen - March 28th, 2013   Filed under: Ski Colorado, Vail 1 Comment
English: Lindsey Vonn wins a World Cup in Cran...

English: Lindsey Vonn wins a World Cup in Crans Montana, Switzerland (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Vail to Host “Celebration of Champions” Event March 29 for Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin. Residents and guests of the Vail Valley will have the unique opportunity to honor two great champions Friday afternoon, March 29, as the Vail Valley Foundation and Vail Resorts host the “Celebration of Champions” event, in partnership with the Town of Vail, featuring U.S. Ski Team athletes Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin. The free event is slated to get underway at 4:30 p.m. at Mountain Plaza at the base of Vail Mountain, adjacent to Gondola One.

Despite missing the final three downhill races of the season due to an injury she suffered during the World Championships in Schladming, Austria, Vonn still managed to claim the World Cup Downhill discipline title by virtue of her trio of early-season victories. That crystal globe brings her career total to four overall crowns and 13 discipline titles.

At just 18, Shiffrin firmly laid claim to her star status with four World Cup slalom wins en route to capturing the World Cup Slalom title this past winter. On the way, she also picked up the Slalom gold medal at the Schladming World Championships.

“We are truly honored to say that the Vail Valley is home to this pair of great international champions,” explained Andy Daly, Mayor of Vail. “We could not ask for better ambassadors to inspire the next generation of skiers in our community.”

In addition to special presentations, the Celebration of Champions event will also include free music, an autograph opportunity and the chance to be part of a community photo. At the conclusion of the event, all participants will be invited to join Vonn and Shiffrin on and around the stage for a group photo that will be utilized to promote the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.

“We hope that everyone will come out to celebrate Lindsey and Mikaela,” offered Chris Jarnot, senior vice president and chief operating officer of Vail. “Not every community can say that two of best ski racers in the world call our valley home. We could not be more proud of their accomplishments and look forward to even greater things to come, especially as we look ahead to the 2015 World Championships in Vail and Beaver Creek.”

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 nine of Vail Resorts’ world-class mountain resorts–Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Afton Alps and Mt. Brighton.

Scheduled from February 2-15 of 2015, the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail and Beaver Creek are expected to showcase athletes from over 70 nations, with an estimated 750 million worldwide television viewers and an onsite media and broadcast entourage of approximately 1,500 members.

For additional information on the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail and Beaver Creek, visit www.vailbeavercreek2015.com.

For more information about Vail Mountain visit www.vail.com, or stop by the Mountain Information Center, open daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or call (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).

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Keystone Resort Ends the 12/13 Ski Season

by: Paul Swansen - March 27th, 2013   Filed under: Keystone Add Comment

Keystone Resort Ends the 12/13 Ski Season with a Full Line-Up of On and Off Snow Events. As Spring approaches, Keystone Resort announces a closing weekend schedule of events that celebrates

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the end of a great 2012-2013 season. Closing weekend, April 6-7, will kick-off Saturday with the last installment in the A51 River Run Rail Series: The Last Grind followed by a free concert in River Run Plaza featuring Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Closing day, Sunday, April 7, will begin with the third annual Slush Cup and end with a new event, the Red Bull Schlittentag. Skiers and riders can also enjoy great late-season conditions, with 18” of new snow falling in the last seven days alone.

Keystone’s closing weekend events line-up begins Saturday, April 6 with the third and final A51 River Run Rail Series event, The Last Grind. The rail jam set-up will be at the base of the River Run slope right next to the Summit Express Chairlift and steps from River Run Village, allowing spectators to come out and watch local athletes display their skills on a multi-rail feature. The event will also feature music and giveaways for the crowd. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30a.m., followed by qualifying runs beginning at Noon and finals at 2:00p.m.. Awards will follow, crowning the top female and male skiers and snowboarders with great prizes.

In tradition with Keystone’s closing weekend, River Run Plaza will feature a concert, this year headlined by Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Saturday, April 6 at 4:15 p.m. The concert is free, and will kick off at 3:00p.m. with the opening act, following by the headlining show. The plaza will include prime viewing spots at 9280’ Tap House, with plenty of outdoor seating and delicious Happy Hour specials. All of the restaurants and bars surrounding the Plaza will offer terrific food and beverage specials, making it the perfect way to send a Saturday of Spring skiing.

Kicking-off Keystone’s official last day of the season, Sunday, April 7, the third annual Slush Cup at the Mountain House Base Area will begin with a splash at 10:30 a.m. 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.

In farewell to an excellent 2012-13 ski season, Keystone Resort will host a new event, Red Bull Schlittentag, Sunday, April 7 at 2:00p.m.. Schlittentag is the German word for “sledding day” and translates to daredevils willing to propel themselves on a hand-built sled down a snow-covered hill. Teams will consist of three people with 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 while enjoying great Spring conditions. Registration is free and more information is available at www.keystoneresort.com/events.

For those focused on getting in the last turns of the season, Keystone continues to offer fabulous conditions, with March bringing plenty of new snow and great lodging deals. The resort currently boasts more than 3,000 acres of available terrain, offering skiers and riders everything from great long groomers to steeps, bumps and tree skiing. For the latest conditions report, please visit Keystoneresort.com. Goggle tans should be in full swing in April, with plenty of sunshine to soak up at the Labonte’s Cabin beach at the base of Dercum and North Peaks. Fresh bar-b-que and cold beer and cocktails are the perfect complement to the Adirondack chairs overlooking the slopes.

Already looking ahead to the 2013-2014 ski season, season passes are available at the lowest guaranteed rate when purchased before April 14. Passholders can lock in those low rates with just $49 down, and will receive six buddy tickets to ski with friends next season. The industry’s most popular pass, The Epic Pass™, is available for just $689 ($359 for children five to 12 years old), granting skiers and riders unlimited access to nine world-class resorts across three states. That includes 25,080 acres, 35 bowls and 33 terrain parks at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Eldora in Colorado and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California and Nevada. Also, new this year, ski and ride Keystone and Arapahoe Basin all season long on the Keystone A-Basin Pass for only $279—the best value in Colorado. Visit http://www.snow.com/epic-pass.aspx for more information.

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Vail Mountain to Host Three Easter Sunday Services

by: Paul Swansen - March 20th, 2013   Filed under: Colorado, Ski Colorado, Vail Add Comment

Vail Mountain to Host Three Interdenominational Easter Sunday Services. Vail Mountain will host its annual interdenominational sunrise service on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 6 a.m. at Eagle’s

North side of Vail Mountain, and Vail Valley.

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

Nest. The Eagle Bahn Gondola will begin operating at 5:30 a.m. to transport guests from Lionshead. Complimentary baked goods and beverages will be provided. In addition, there will be two afternoon Easter services scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and for 2:30 p.m. at Eagle’s Nest at Simonton Deck, also known as the Holy Cross observation deck.

For those planning to attend the Easter sunrise service, the Town of Vail is offering free parking for vehicles that enter the Lionshead parking structure after 5 a.m. and depart prior to 9 a.m. Upon departure, attendees should inform the booth attendants they were at the service.

For the sunrise service, the gondola ride is complimentary and guests are not permitted to bring skis or snowboards. Following the service, guests will be asked to download the gondola. Guests will need a lift ticket or scenic ride ticket for the 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. service.

For more information about Vail Mountain, call the Mountain Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245) or visit www.vail.com.

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