Well, after a so-so start to our ski season and what seemed like the warmest and driest January in decades, winter made a big return to Vail about two weeks ago. Just in time for the President’s Day holiday weekend, the skies opened up and gave us powder day after powder day. Almost five feet of snow has fallen since February 11th, leaving Vail’s mid-mountain settled base at a very healthy 52″. With March historically being one of our snowiest months, it’s looking like what started out as a dismal snow year could turn into one of the most memorable in years! Will you be here to enjoy it?
Nothing like a little snow to make one’s thoughts turn to skiing!!! With the mountain opening this Friday, November 20, have you checked out the Epic Pass? For the price of a typical 6-day lift ticket, you get a full season of phenomenal skiing at six of the finest mountains on the planet. No restrictions, no blackout dates. On sale through November 22, 2009. Go to www.vail.com for more information.
Vail Snow Daze celebrates the start of the winter ski and snowboard season. The resort’s annual winter kick-off is scheduled for December 7-13, 2009. In addition to the Grammy-nominated Barenaked Ladies, Robert Randolph & The Family Band will also take the stage.
And oh, did we mention the concerts are FREE??!!
For more information, visit www.vail.com
Now is the time to come to Vail and check out the fabulous fall foliage and amazing dining deals!
* Sweet Basil, Vail Village – All lunch entrees for $10.95 (Until Nov. 1)
* Up the Creek, along Gore in Vail Village – 3 course meal for $25 (Until Nov. 1)
* Centre V, Arrabelle in Vail Square – $8 Centre V Burger and add a Stella for only $11.95 (Until Oct. 1)
* Ocotillo Prime, Vail Marriott – 2 courses for $24 or 3 courses for $36 (Until Oct. 31)
Just a few of the events going on this weekend are:
Friday, July 3
- Bravo! the Dallas symphony Orchestra at Ford Amphitheater at 6:00 pm
Saturday July 4
- Parade at Golden Peak from 10:00 am to noon.
- Patriotic concert at Ford Amphitheater at 2:00 pm
- Fireworks at Golden Peak at 9:45 pm
Sunday July 5
- Vail’s farmers market fro9m 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Street entertainment in Lionshead 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Bravo! Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Ford Amphitheater at 6:00 pm
For more information go to www.vail.com
A 3-Day Visual Fine Arts Festival in LionsHead
Over 70 artists from the U.S. will converge on the LionsHead parking structure in Vail for the three day visual arts festival, June 26-28. An array of artwork will be on display including watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, woodworking, glass, sculptures, furniture, mosaics, ceramics, metalwork, photography and jewelry. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet each exhibiting artist in person. Additionally, enjoy street entertainers and live performances throughout the day, plus great food.
Summer unofficially kicks off with the Farmer’s market in Vail this Sunday June 21st.
An Outdoor Farmers’ Market in the Heart of Vail
The true sign of summer in Vail is the Sunday Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show. Located on Meadow Drive in the Heart of Vail Village, the Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show is in its eighth year and has become a favorite for all ages. The market has Colorado artisans and Colorado fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, music and kids’ activities. For more information go to www.vailfarmersmarket.com
One of Vail’s most popular summer activities is the Vail Valley Music Fesival Bravo!When you stay with us you will recieve 2 complimentary tickets to The Dallas Symphony, The New York Philharmonic, The Philadephia Orchestra, or the Chamber Music series at the Vilar Center for the Performing Arts in Beaver Creek. For dates and information on the music festival go to www.vailmusicfestival.org.
Vail Resorts will be the first ski company in North America to require its workers to wear helmets when they’re skiing or riding on the job, starting next ski season.
In addition, all children 12 and under in the five resorts’ ski and ride schools also will be required to wear helmets.
Summer is right around the corner and there are a lot of things to do in Vail year round!