Aspen, CO (PRWEB) November 15, 2006

AVSC, celebrating their 70th Anniversary this year, has never lost sight of their mission: “to provide quality skiing programs for the youth of the Roaring Fork Valley”. Today, The AVSC is the largest local non-profit youth development organization and offers skiing and snowboarding programs to over 1,800 youth throughout the Roaring Fork Valley.

The AVSC and The Inn at Aspen, a ResortQuest vacation rental property, are pleased to present their preferred Aspen lodging accommodations arranged for athletes, coaches, and teams. There is a dedicated wax room available only to athletes, coaches, and team who book with either of the preferred lodging facilities listed below. All lodging provided here is supported exclusively by ResortQuest.

The Inn at Aspen Resort & Conference Hotel is located in Aspen, Colorado. The unique Aspen Hotel accommodations provide ski-in/ski-out convenience to Buttermilk Mountain, home of the ESPN X-Games, and the speed events for the Junior Olympics. There will be a merchandise and information table to assist with questions that arise during the competition. The Inn at Aspen is also only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the wax room, which is also located at the base of Buttermilk.

About ResortQuest

ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rentals hospitality and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America’s premier resort destinations, ResortQuest.com. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and vacation rentals in the U.S. and Canada, based on a portfolio of nearly 17,000 vacation rental properties, including ocean front rentals and ski vacations, with a combined real estate value estimated at approximately $ 7 billion. ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation’s leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country’s premier beach, ski and golf destinations. ResortQuest employs more than 4,000 people and is owned and operated by Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET), one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the hospitality and entertainment industries, based in Nashville, Tenn., that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels and the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit ResortQuest.com or GaylordEntertainment.com.

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Breckenridge Colorado

Breckenridge, CO (PRWEB) November 2, 2007

Colorado skiers and snowboarders eagerly await the opening of Breckenridge Ski Resort, the #1 most visited ski resort in the nation in the 2006-2007 season. Thanks to more than two feet of new mid-mountain snow this month, colder temperatures and efficient snowmaking, Breckenridge Ski Resort is set to open at 9 a.m. on November 9.

The chairlift will start turning for the public at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9 from the Quicksilver Lift at Peak 9 in Breckenridge.

In honor of the loyal skiers and riders who turn out to kick-off the season on opening day each year, ResortQuest Breckenridge and ResortQuest Keystone are both offering FREE lodging on opening day. Keystone Ski Resort plans to beat Breckenridge to the punch with an opening date of November 2. Guests can take advantage of this stellar Opening Day offer simply by calling the ResortQuest reservations office at 800.627.3766. Or visit ResortquestBreckenridge.com. ResortQuest offers a variety of Keystone Breckenridge vacation rentals, including homes, condominiums and suites, with a wide selection of price points and amenities.

About ResortQuest Breckenridge

ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rentals and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America’s premier resort destinations, ResortQuest.com. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the U.S. ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation’s leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country’s premier beach, ski and golf destinations. For more information, visit ResortQuest.com.

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The afternoon alpenglow warms the winter sky above the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

Glenwood Springs, CO (Vocus) October 20, 2010

It’s only a matter of time before the ski slopes are covered with snow and ready for the first skiers and riders of the season. Anticipating another epic Rocky Mountain snow season, Glenwood Hot Springs is launching its perennially popular Ski Swim Stay package beginning on December 4. Included in the package is free skiing and riding for children ages 3 to 12 with each paying adult at Sunlight Mountain Resort, swimming in the naturally heated mineral water of Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, and staying overnight at the comfortable and convenient 104 room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. As always, a filling delicious continental breakfast served poolside at the Grill is also included.

“Our Ski Swim Stay packages offer our visitors the best of winter in Glenwood Springs. This is the only destination in Colorado where guests can ski at such a family friendly resort, swim in an enormous hot springs pool and stay in quality accommodations for a very affordable price. It’s an unbeatable value,” said Ann Denney, Director of Sales and Marketing for Glenwood Hot Springs.

Early season skiers and riders can save even more on Ski Swim Stay packages booked from December 4 through December 16, with prices starting as low as $ 100 per person. Rates for December 17 -25 start at $ 125, December 26 – January 2, 2011 start at $ 135 and the kids ski free offer is not available during this week. From January 3 through March 16 prices start at $ 103, and from March 17 through April 3 prices start at $ 116. For the ultimate in relaxation, ask about including a spa treatment at Spa of the Rockies when making a reservation. All rates are based on double occupancy; tax is not included and weekend rates are higher. To book a Ski Swim Stay package, please call 1-800-537-7946 or book online at http://www.hotspringspool.com/x.php?p=Packages.

Sunlight Mountain Resort is located just a few miles from the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. Guests can drive themselves to the resort or take the Sunlight Shuttle which conveniently provides door to slope service every day of the season, stopping at the Lodge to pick up skiers and riders in the morning and returning them at the end of day. Sunlight Mountain Resort offers 67 runs and a variety of terrain to challenge all ability levels. Private or group skiing and snowboarding lessons are offered daily. Conveniences like child care, equipment rental, a slope side bar and grill, outdoor deck and plenty of friendly staff to assist with everything from parking, directions, and assisting little ones at the lift make skiing at Sunlight Mountain Resort an annual wintertime tradition for many.

After a day on the slopes, Glenwood Hot Springs, open until 10:00 PM offers the ultimate après ski experience. Soak tired bodies and sooth sore muscles in the Therapy Pool. The water is actually cooled to 104 degrees Fahrenheit; submerged benches line the pool perimeter and provide restful places to perch and unwind. There are also coin operated bubble chairs available to further boost relaxation. The football field sized big pool is perfect for cooling down after a stint in the therapy pool. Bathwater warm, the temperature hovers around 93 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the place to splash and play, jump off the diving board or swim laps. For even more relaxation options, the Spa of the Rockies offers massages especially for skiers and riders, as well as a full menu of spa services.

At the end of the day, retreat to a room at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. A variety of room types are available to suit family or group needs. All rooms have contemporary décor and modern amenities like high speed wireless Internet service, flat screen televisions, coffee makers and secure ski and snowboard storage. Bedding is plush and cozy to help ensure a restful night’s sleep. In the morning, head over to the Grill for a delicious continental breakfast.

Ski Swim Stay packages are available for the entire winter season beginning on December 4, 2010 and ending on April 4, 2011. Make a reservation at Glenwood Hot Springs early to enjoy another great year of skiing, riding and swimming in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. For more information about Glenwood Hot Springs, please visit http://www.hotspringspool.com.

About Glenwood Hot Springs

Among one of the top vacation destinations in Colorado, visitors have been flocking to the Glenwood Hot Springs for over 120 years. The landmark resort includes the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the world’s largest natural outdoor hot springs pool; the 107 room Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge; the premier Glenwood Hot Springs Athletic Club; the Grill, a poolside restaurant; the Sport Shop, a retail store specializing in swimwear; as well as the recently opened Spa of the Rockies offering massage and other treatments to support natural health and wellness.

Glenwood Hot Springs is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116 at 401 North River Road. 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955, http://www.hotspringspool.com. Current press releases, a press kit, photos, and a live web camera are available at http://www.hotspringspool.com/x.php?p=PressRoom.

Media Contact Information:

Ann Denney, Director of Sales and Marketing

Glenwood Hot Springs/Spa of the Rockies

970-945-3324

adenney (at) hotspringspool (dot) com

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Vicky Nash

Resort Trends, Inc. – media communications for the travel & tourism industry

970-948-4923

pr (at) hotspringspool (dot) com

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A First Time Visitor’s Guide to Vacationing in Breckenridge Colorado

First time visitors to Breckenridge, Colorado are likely to find that the town is a destination unlike any other. Sitting in a high alpine valley at an elevation of 9,600 feet, Breckenridge’s climate and atmosphere are significantly different than those of lower elevations.  This requires an adjustment on the part of those visiting from lower altitudes. Vacationers can make their first Breckenridge vist a comfortable and enjoyable one by following a few simple steps. Here’s how:

Adjusting to Breckenridge’s altitude takes time. Stay well hydrated and well rested in order to prevent the onset of altitude sickness.  Do not over exert yourself during your first days of your stay. Guests who refrain from consuming alcohol, tobacco and caffeine for the first two to three days of your stay will notice a tremendous difference. Light activity aides visitors in recovering from altitude symptoms faster than bed rest does. Sleep decreases the rate of respiration and an excessive amount of sleep can actually exacerbate the effects of altitude.

Pack appropriately for cold weather skiing and snowboarding. Utilize layers of clothing that can be added or removed throughout the day as on-mountain weather typically shifts throughout the day. Layer in articles of clothing that draw sweat away from the skin to keep you warm and dry, in even the coldest of conditions. Wool, silk and synthetic fibers such as polypropylene and fleece are typically the moste efficient. Cotton absorbs moisture and dries slowly, meaning if you get wet, you’re going to be cold all day.Ski jackets and pants should also be waterproof and breathable.

Thoroughly research and book your accommodations well in advance of your arrival.  While there are virtually limitless options when it comes to Lodging in Breckenridge, the most convenient options typically sell out far in advance.  Consider what amenities are important for you to have on-site or nearby, such as onsite property management, pools, hot tubs, shops, restaurants, etc.

Finally, first time skiers and snowboarders should consider taking a lesson with Breckenridge’s Ski and Ride School. The ski resort has developed programs that are specifically geared towards entry level snow sports participants. A lesson can save you hours (or even days) of frustration trying to pick up a new sport, and will have you linking turns and cruising the mountain in no time.

Properly preparing for your vacation, following a bit of common sense and listening to your body will help make your first Breckenridge, Colorado vacation an enjoyable one. By ensuring that you and your travel partners are well-equipped for your trip, you can all but guarantee yourself the ski vacation of a lifetime.

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The tale of three college students from Gonzaga braving the Colorado wilderness and conquering the sport of skiing.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

A solo ski mountaineering journey for 2days into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The route takes a circuitous path over Pawnee Pass to Pawnee Lake, up Casacade Creek to Crater Lake at the base of Lone Eagle Peak (camp), up the Fair Glacier to the Summit of Apache Peak, down the Apache Bowl and into the Apache Couloir and out to Brainard Lake. 19 miles, gain/loss of 10200 ft.
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Deer Valley Ski Resort : Vacation Destination

Deer Valley Ski Resort : Vacation Destination

With the holidays approaching quickly and the New Year right around the corner many people are deciding that a vacation is necessary, and not many vacation are more enjoyable than a ski vacation to Deer Valley, Utah.  Usually when people start thinking about what it takes to put together a stellar ski vacation package for themselves and their family and friends the first consideration is where to go. When I ask most people where they think of when they think skiing and snowboarding I typically get a response for Colorado resorts and sometimes B.C. Now there are lots of reasons why Colorado is indeed a fantastic place to ski and ride but believe me when I say Deer Valley Utah has everything Colorado does and maybe more.

First, The Location:  Deer Valley opened as a fully operational ski resort in 1981. Since its opening in the 80’s Deer Valley has garnished a fantastic reputation as a world class destination for skiing. The resort places great pride on its customer service and quality of experience for patrons. Because of this awesome commitment to care Deer Valley was named the number 1 ski resort in North America by SKI Magazine in 2008, 2009, and yes 2010.  Wow. That’s pretty impressive considering the competition.

Second, The Town: Deer Valley Utah is actually located on an old mining town that is part of Park City. Its relatively close distance to Salt Lake City (36 miles) makes it a wonderfully short ride from the Salt Lake City International Airport.  One of my favorite aspects of the resort is that it’s so close to the historic main street, only about a mile walk. So after a long day skiing, a walk through the beautiful old town district is close as can be.

Third, The Mountain: At a base elevation of 6,570ft Deer Valley commands 100 runs that cover nearly 2,026 acres. There is terrain park for the snowboarders in your group and plenty of Gondola’s (21 in total). The lift system is quite impressive with a skier capacity of 46,500/hr.

To wrap things up I just want to repeat when your considering your ski vacation package this year, take Deer Valley into your calculations.

“To book your Ski Packages & Vacation Deals you can contact http://www.GetSkiTickets.com. You will find discount lift tickets and ski rental deals to your favorite ski resorts. Call 970.372.6551 for more information.”

A four minute video of my recent trip to Silverton, Colorado for a AIARE Level 2 Instructor Training Course. Some touring in Red Mountain Pass, Molas Pass, and a day with lift service at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory). Best Dynafit touring set-up ever provided by the gracious folks at EMS Basecamp who selected a video of mine for a video contest, and condensed the prize of a “Years Supply of MNTN Life into a complete AT package including Dynafit Manaslu skis and skins, ZZero 4 C-TF boots, TLT Vertical FT Z12 bindings, Black Diamond carbon ski poles, a Mammut Barryvox Pulse avalanche beacon and a Black Diamond Deploy 3 shovel, all put to good use during this trip!
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Copper Mountain Ski Vacation

Copper Mountain Ski Vacation

Colorado is world renown for its breathtaking scenery and amazingly diverse ski resorts. Among the many resorts Colorado has to offer some being large operations such as Aspen or Vail get most of the international and national attention yet when visiting its smaller equally stunning resorts can offer more of a intimate experience with the Rockies.  One of these ‘smaller’, mom and pop resorts nested in the Rockies is Copper Mountain.

When putting your package together consider one thing as extremely important, distance. Check how far your lodging, rental store, and airport is in relation to you resort. The closer the better but also the more expensive.

Copper as it usually called is located in Summit County, Colorado and is about 75 miles from Denver up the I-70.  Copper consists of two peaks above 12,000 feet and offers a huge vertical change. The base elevation of the resort is 9,712 feet and tops out at 12,313 feet. It has an impressive 125 ski runs, 21% of which are considered beginner, 25% intermediate, 36% advanced, and 18% for the experts. The terrain consists of 2,433 acres accessible by a state of the art ski lift system. With 22 total lifts: 5 high-speed chairs, 10 chairs, 6 surface chairs, 1 tubing makes getting around a snap. All this is terrain is packed with nearly 280 inches of snowfall a year. So expect fresh powder on your vacation, lots of it.

Because it’s a less known resort expect short lines and shorter wait times than you would at other Colorado resorts but don’t expect to be shorted on the experience its truly a world class experience.

Last but not least remember to have fun and relax!

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Winter Park, CO (PRWEB) May 4, 2006

Are you missing ski season already, and can’t wait to get back to Colorado next winter? If you think that the only time to vacation in Colorado is during the winter months, then you are missing out on many awesome outdoor activities and great lodging deals that are available in the summertime. Colorado is famous for its endless amount of outdoor summer activities, including hiking, mountain biking, world class white-water rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing, and so much more. And the summer season is gearing up to be spectacular in Colorado, with the rivers roaring from an above average snowfall and the wildflowers beginning to bloom. This is the perfect opportunity for travelers to get outdoors and take advantage of the seasonably lower priced accommodations in the Colorado mountains.    

Winter Park, Colorado, is a great summer destination for many travelers, and provides the backdrop for an exciting Colorado summer vacation for everyone to enjoy. Here is a preview of upcoming summer events in Winter Park:

    16th Annual American Red Cross Fat Tire Classic

    Winter Park Mountain Bike Series

    Mountain Bike Capital USA Weekend

    3rd Annual Winter Park Folk Festival

    The Winter Park Jazz Festival

    Lake Granby Anglers Classic

So take advantage of the summer season in Colorado, and make your reservations today. Many lodging properties are currently offering discounted rooms for the summer season, along with packages and specials in conjunction with area events and activities.

Vacations Inc has offered Winter Park lodging vacations for over 35 years. This experienced company provides private condo, town home and vacation home rentals throughout the Winter Park area. Visit http://www.vacationsinc.com for more information on this company.

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A video montage of Colorado’s massive 2006 holiday blizzard as seen from a southern suburb of Denver. 30+ inches on the open ground, 6-ft. drifts!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

www.rateskigear.com Jake from Atomic Skis gives us a sneak preview of the 2012 Atomic Bent Chetler, All-Mountain Powder ski. Featuring a 20 mm Twin-Rocker design with a waist width of 123 mm. This year’s model features a stiffer tail for landing the big airs.
Video Rating: 5 / 5