What the locals know, (and the visitors ought to).
Truly the best source of information on an area is usually from those who live there.
Visitor's Guide to the Colorado Rockies will tell you where to find the good powder, the
best deals, the most fun, the best bars and restaurants, and more. Everything you need to
know to make your vacation in Colorado's Ski Country an unforgettable experience.
Event takes place in the heart of Vail Village over Labor Day Weekend!
Gourmet on Gore is an open-air tasting of food, wine, beer and spirits. The event takes place in the heart of Vail Village over Labor Day Weekend. This signature Vail event pairs world-class wines, beers and spirits with the best food from throughout Vail. Winemakers and sommeliers are on hand to discuss their wine selections and educate you on the tasting process. Vail restaurants will offer specialty dishes, in taste-size portions, which will then be paired with the wide assortment of wine, beer and spirits being poured.
Find out 6 cool features of the EpicMix mobile site!
1. EpicMix leverages radio frequency (RF) technology installed at each of the Company's 89 lifts across its five mountain resorts and RF chips embedded in the Company's season passes and lift tickets.
2. EpicMix will allow guests to track vertical feet skied and days on the mountain.
3. EpicMix enables guests to share their experiences with family and friends on Facebook and Twitter.
4. EpicMix will recognize special achievements by rewarding guests with collectible digital pins.
5. The free EpicMix mobile app will alert guests when their Facebook friends are on the mountain, and can be used to send private messages to meet up.
6. An EpicMix site for kids will feature special content and privacy restrictions.
EpicMix is a digital application that guests can access online, at their computer or via a free mobile application that can be downloaded for the iPhone, Android or other smart phone. EpicMix automatically captures the activity of guests throughout each of its resorts, by leveraging Vail Resorts' state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) scanners that are being installed at each of its 89 lifts across all five mountain resorts. An RF-enabled chip embedded in Vail Resorts' season passes and PEAKS lift tickets will automatically track guests' lift rides, calculating vertical feet skied and days on the mountain and will recognize special achievements and accomplishments by granting guests commemorative, collectible digital pins. EpicMix will have hundreds of available digital pins for a multitude of unique experiences available at each resort.
EpicMix will allow guests to share their statistics and accomplishments through updates on Twitter and Facebook and guests can create special EpicMix leader boards with their Facebook friends. The EpicMix mobile application will alert guests when any of their Facebook friends are skiing and where they are on the mountain. The application will also allow guests to send messages to their private groups of Facebook friends on the mountain. The mobile application will also provide trail and grooming information, snow and weather reports, as well as resort news and traffic updates. EpicMix will also have a special website for kids under the age of 14, which will allow them to connect with their parents' accounts, but will have content designed specifically for them and unique pins only kids can earn. The kids' site also will have special privacy restrictions. Parents will also be able to use EpicMix to track the lift rides of their kids in real time.
"With the advent of new technology in equipment and new features on the mountain, skiing and riding have become the ultimate form of creative expression in sports and travel. At the same time, the rapid growth of social media has given people a whole new way to express themselves online and connect with friends and family. EpicMix is a groundbreaking experience that brings both together in a seamless and hassle free way for all of our guests," said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. "EpicMix takes the fun of playing and sharing online and marries it with the very real experience of skiing and riding. By not requiring our guests to do anything new, EpicMix is accessible to everyone, not just those already familiar with social media. EpicMix has the ability to track your physical accomplishments, similar to applications like Nike+ and then combine it with the community experience of location-based social media, similar to applications like Gowalla."
The basic functionality of EpicMix does not require Vail Resorts' guests to do anything but ski and ride as they always have. There is nothing to buy, nothing new to wear and no required check-ins with their mobile devices. The application is embedded into Vail Resorts' existing season pass and PEAKS lift tickets. EpicMix can be used by any guest at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly, whether they purchase a season pass or a PEAKS single day lift ticket. EpicMix will launch on opening day at Keystone Mountain on Nov. 5, 2010. The Company has posted a comprehensive video demonstrating the features and functionality of EpicMix at www.epicmix.com.
The privacy of Vail Resorts guests is of paramount importance to the Company and no information collected through EpicMix will be shared unless a guest "opts in" and specifically chooses to share their information. All information collected through EpicMix is subject to the strict privacy policies of Vail Resorts. Guests can choose to disable the RF chip in their pass to prevent any scanning. Children under 14 participating in EpicMix will have limited features and a connection only to their parents' account.
Come and listen to the live music of Frogs Gone Fishin’at Eagle’s Nest at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola starting at 4pm.
09-10 and 10-11 passholders ride for FREE. Otherwise, just purchase a $15 evening ticket and you’ll receive a $10 food or beverage credit good at Talon’s Deck, Bistro Fourteen or Adventure Ridge.
For more information, call the Mountain Activities & Information Center at (970) SKI-VAIL (754-8245).
The 2010-11 Arapahoe Basin Bonus Pass is now available to purchase for $359 (ages 15+). The Bonus Pass provides skiers and riders unlimited usage at A-Basin for the entire 2010-11 season, plus five non-transferable ski days valid at Keystone or Breckenridge. One of those five days can be used at Vail or Beaver Creek (some date restrictions apply). A limited number of these passes will be sold. These pass prices are valid through November 14, 2010.
A-Basin Only Season Pass
The 2010-11 Arapahoe Basin only Adult Season Pass (ages 20-69) is now on sale for $299, the Youth Pass (ages 15-19) is selling for $199, and the Child Pass (ages 6-14) is selling for $119. These passes are also valid for the entire 2010-11 season with no blackout dates. A pair of Colorado Avalanche tickets will be given to the first 50 people to purchase an adult pass at the Sniagrab ski show this weekend in Denver, read more below.
Pass Holder Benefits
Pass holders will also receive discounts at the ski area. Discounts include friends and family A-Basin lift ticket discounts, one $25 half-day class lesson, 10% off food (excluding the 6th Alley bar), 10% off purchases made at Arapahoe Sports, 5 days of skiing at Bear Valley in California, one unguided day of skiing at Silverton Mountain and $10 off performance tunes in the Base’n Edge Tune Shop.
A-Basin Charge/Stored Value – New for the 2010-11 Season Pass
Arapahoe Basin pass holders can now attach a valid credit card to their season pass to charge at A-Basin on-mountain restaurants, retail, rental, snowsports and ticket office locations. Another new convenience is the stored value option which makes the pass available for pre-loaded cash.
Ski Shows - 4 packs for only $119 and Colorado Avalanche Tickets
Arapahoe Basin will also be taking part in numerous ski shows in Colorado, including Sniagrab and Ski Expo. We will be offering our limited 4-pack for $119. A 4-pack is 4 fully transferable lift tickets to use within the 2010-11 season at A-Basin. Four packs can only be purchased at ski shows A-Basin attends. A full list of ski shows can be found online at www.arapahoebasin.com. For the first 50 people to purchase an adult season pass at Sniagrab, we will be giving away two tickets to an early season Colorado Avalanche hockey game.
New for the 2010/2011 Season – Black Mountain Express
This summer A-Basin Ski Area began construction on a new detachable quad chairlift – Black Mountain Express (the new lift replaced the Exhibition fixed-grip triple chair). The new lift, set to open this season, will have a capacity of 2,000 people per hour, a length of 2877 feet and have a vertical rise of 719 feet. The ride time will be just under three minutes, half the time of the old Exhibition chairlift.
These 2010-2011 pass prices are valid through November 14, 2010. Bonus Passes are available while supplies last. All season passes and Vail Resort ski days are non-transferable and non-refundable. Passes can be purchased by calling 1-888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246) or by ordering online at www.arapahoebasin.com.
