- Record snowfall at Heavenly is allowing the South Lake
Tahoe resort to extend its ski season into May
- Since Dec. 1, Vail has received more snow than any
other year in its history and Beaver Creek has experienced its snowiest December
and January since 1996
- Breckenridge and Keystone have also experienced
above-average snowfall with Keystone reporting its snowiest January in seven
years
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Feb. 14, 2008 – It’s official.
Mother Nature has showered the ski slopes of Vail, Beaver Creek and Heavenly
with love – up to 25 feet of her love in the form of snowfall this season which
has given skiers a truly sweet “VAIL”-entine’s Day present ever, the best powder
skiing conditions in recent memory.
Skiers and snowboarders at Breckenridge and Keystone
are celebrating, as well, with season-to-date snowfall that’s up to 33 percent
above average.
It’s not just the quantity of snowfall - it’s also the
frequency and timing of the storms. The snowfall at Heavenly, Vail,
Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone hit at the perfect time of the season,
just before the December holidays and has continued to fall ever since. At Vail,
it snowed 24 of the 31 days in January, the highest number of January snow days
in seven years.
Vail has received 245 inches since Dec. 1, which is
more snow than any other year in its history. Beaver Creek recorded its snowiest
December and January since 1996 and has tallied more than 23 feet so far this
season.
With the deepest snow that’s fallen at Heavenly
Mountain Resort in 30-plus years, resort officials decided to extend their
season 14 extra days to Sunday, May 4. Heavenly reported its snowiest January on
record with more than 13 feet in just 31 days.
With some of the best snow conditions on record, now is
the time to book a March or April vacation to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge,
Keystone and Heavenly to enjoy the snow, sunshine and spring-loaded events in
the Colorado Rockies and Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Spring-loaded events at Vail, Beaver Creek,
Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly
From pond skimming at Vail to salsa dancing at
Breckenridge to the legendary bump marathon with the mogul master Glen Plake at
Heavenly, spring is the time to bask in the sun in the mountains with some of
the country’s most zany and festive events above 8,000 feet. Here’s just a
sampling. Visit www.snow.com for more events
like outdoor spring concerts, culinary events like Keystone’s Barbecue fest and
more.
Spring values at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge,
Keystone and Heavenly
Vail’s Spring Fling: Buy 3 get the 4th
FREE
Enjoy the best spring conditions at Vail with a spring
fling deal - buy 3 nights lodging and 3-day lift tickets and get an additional
night and day free, all starting at $417 per person. Don't miss out on the
end-of-season bash Spring Back to Vail which includes national headliner bands
and the World Pond Skimming Championships. Featured rate is valid March 30-April
13 and is based on quad occupancy in a 2 bedroom condo at the Vail Racquet
club. Additional restrictions may apply. Book online at www.vail.com or call
800-404-3535.
Learn to Ski or Ride Package at Beaver
Creek
First-time skiers and snowboarders can take advantage
of steeply discounted rates with three consecutive days of group lessons and
lift tickets offered for $200. Three days of rental equipment is available to
participants for an additional $65. The First Time Series welcomes ages 15 and
up and is available all winter. Participants will find an improved beginner
experience with the new Buckaroo Express Gondola serving a new learning area and
customized slopes. Call the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School at
970-754-5300.
‘Free’ Leap Year day of skiing at
Keystone
To celebrate Leap Year, Keystone’s giving a ‘free day’
of skiing and lodging. Packages start at just $482 per person for
four nights in a two-bedroom condo and four days of skiing at Keystone. Get four
total nights of lodging at the Evergreen Condominiums and four days of lift
tickets Feb. 29 – March 15 and also get another bonus – free activities like
yoga classes, an intro snow biking lesson, free ice skating and more. Other
rates, dates and room units available and restrictions may apply. Taxes,
surcharges are additional. Visit www.keystoneresort.com or call 800-468-5004 for
more information.
$96 at 9,600 feet spring ski deal for
Breckenridge
Skiing and snowboarding, blue skies, live music and
events – that’s what spring in Breckenridge is all about. Book Breckenridge’s
$96 @ 9600 ft. deal. Some restrictions apply and availability is limited. Prices
will vary by dates. Properties reserve the right to offer the $96 dollar rate on
limited dates. Valid April 1 to June 12. Call 877-593-5260 or visit www.gobreck.com to book your trip.
Spring Loaded 08 @ Heavenly
Take a spring ski trip you won't forget, without
emptying your bank account. Spend three nights at the Horizon Hotel & Casino
and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, starting as low as $279 per person. Visit
www.skiheavenly.com for more
information.
About Vail Resorts, Inc.
Vail Resorts, Inc. is the leading mountain resort
operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain
resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, Heavenly
in California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole,
Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company,
manages casually elegant properties across the United States. Vail Resorts
Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction
subsidiary of VailResorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded
on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is
www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is
www.snow.com.
