Category Archives: Vail

Ski Season Bonus: Many Resorts Extend Their Season

While many skiers get depressed about their favorite resorts closing and the season ending–recent snow storms in both Colorado and Utah have raised spirits of ski aficionados all across the country. It isn’t too late to book a ski vacation, … Continue reading

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5 of the Best Spring Skiing Festivals

There are few things better in life than enjoying a sunny spring day out on the slopes, followed by a refreshing beverage and live music. A lot of resorts have fun events lined up to celebrate spring skiing, and the … Continue reading

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Top Colorado Summer Festivals

As much fun as it is to visit Colorado in the winter months for some of the best downhill skiing on the planet, I love summer in the mountains because of its glorious weather – blue skies, low humidity and … Continue reading

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Cool Ski-Resort Chairlifts and Gondolas in North America

“It’s the journey, not the destination, that matters most” just might apply to some of the cool chairlifts and gondolas found at ski areas across North America. These speedy, warm, record-setting or quirky contraptions make it fun to ride to … Continue reading

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Open/Close Resort Dates 2012-2013

I can’t believe the ski season is just around the corner. Here are the projected open and close dates for the 2012-2013 ski season. Open Close Canada Kicking Horse Dec 9 Apr 8 Lake Louise (Banff) Nov 9 May 5 … Continue reading

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Ski Resort Opening/ Closing Dates for the 2012 – 2013 Season

With the first Colorado snowfalls reported in the mountains this week, winter is RIGHT around the corner and we are excited for the 2012-2013 ski season! Book your ski vacation early so you can have first pick on properties from … Continue reading

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Book Early Save Big!

Can you believe it is already getting towards the end of summer? The ski season will be here before we know it, make sure to book your trip nice and early so you can save big bucks! You can save … Continue reading

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World Pond Skimming Championships

As we mentioned before it’s that time of year: pond skimming time and Vail is hosting the World Pond Skimming Championships on April 15, 2012! Sponsored by ROCKSTAR this is the pond skim of all pond skim events. Not only … Continue reading

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Breck, Vail and Beaver Creek for My Birthday: The Complete Menu

It’s my 33rd birthday and I get to ride at Vail Resort today! I’ve spent the last two nights in Breckenridge and I’ll be spending the next two nights in Beaver Creek. Along the way is Vail Resort and I … Continue reading

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Beaver Creek Birthday Celebration

Last week I took a road trip to Beaver Creek for my 33rd birthday weekend. From beginning to end the entire weekend was perfect. I spent the first two nights in Breckenridge. Then on Friday morning my boyfriend, Dan, and … Continue reading

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