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Vail Valley receives first Major Snow Storm

Submitted by dean on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 22:37
VAIL, Colorado — Vail got its first blast of snow Monday, inspiring many local skiers and snowboarders to check out Arapahoe Basin's opening day.  Only problem: Getting there was pretty epic in and of itself.  Stuck in standstill traffic on Interstate 70 Monday morning, Eagle resident Eric Tarkanian hit a snag in his trip to A-basin.  Earlier that morning he looked at the mountain's web cam and liked what he saw: Lots of snow and not-too-large crowds.

Vail Resorts aquires Northstar at Tahoe

Submitted by dean on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 22:26
EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Vail Resorts Monday announced it had acquired the Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in North Lake Tahoe, Calif. According to a release from Vail Resorts, the price was $63 million.

Vail Resorts acquired a long-term lease on the property — owned by CNL Lifestyle Properties Inc. — from Vail-based Booth Creek Ski Partners. Northstar is near Vail Resorts' Heavenly Mountain Resort at South Lake Tahoe.

Talons Challenge

Submitted by dean on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 09:57
 January 23, 2010. For the 7th year, The Talons Challenge will be showcasing the best steeps Beaver Creek has to offer. More than 23,000 vertical feet of black Diamond and Double-Black Diamond runs await on Beaver Creek’s legendary World Cup Birds of Prey downhill course, Grouse Mountain, and on the flanks of Larkspur Bowl. Conquer all 13 runs and earn your spot on the Talon's Wall-of-Fame. 

Street Beat 2010 Returns to Vail

Submitted by dean on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 09:47
Wednesday evenings beginning in January signal the opportunity for Vail Valley residents and guests to enjoy free music in the streets of Vail as the Vail Valley Foundation presents the 11th season of the popular Bud Light Street Beat free concert series. The series culminates with the Volvo Grand Prize given away at the final concert in April 2010. Concerts are held at Checkpoint Charlie, Solaris, The Arrabelle or Golden Peak; please check the location weekly.  Bud Light Street Beat is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.

Vail Opening Day 2009

Submitted by dean on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 09:41
Friday, November 20, 2009
Opening Celebration in the Lionshead at 8:00am
  • Music
  • Giveaways
  • Breakfast for a $1 - all proceeds to benefit the Vail Valley Charitable Fund
  • Register your skis or snowboard
  • SKIING and SNOWBOARDING!!!!

Later that night in Vail Village:

 First ever Vail Snuggie Pub Crawl presented by Bud Light!!!!
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