Summit Express
1-855-MTN-VANS
970-668-6000
www.summitexpress.com
Denver Airport to Summit County Transportation. We offer scheduled shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport. Our professional drivers will take you to your destination door stop whether it is in Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Vail, Beaver Creek or Steamboat
so you may start your Colorado vacation hassle and worry free.

Opening day at Vail Mountain!, Nov 18, Opening day at Vail Mountain for the 2011-2012 ski and snowboard season is scheduled for November 18th - April 15th! See you out on the slopes!

Opening day at Beaver Creek Mountain!, Nov 23, Opening day at Beaver Creek Mountain for the 2011-2012 season is scheduled for November 23 - April 8th. Get your skis and snowboard ready!

Vail Snow Daze 2011, December 5-11, Winter doesn't start until we say it does. Kick - off the ski season with an action-packed week at Vail Snow Daze - the biggest early season party in North America. This year's events include an all-mountain photo competition, Dummy Demolition Derby under the lights, and three larger-than-life concerts in Vail Village. Stay tuned for concert and event information - in the meantime, here's a little video from last year to give you an idea of what to expect come December... plan your trip now!

VailFamily Holidaze, Dec. 17-24, Events include; Snowman decorating at Vista Bahn and Eagle Bahn base areas, Après holiday treat and candy cane handouts at Vista Bahn and Eagle Bahn Base Areas, "Winter Solstice on Ice" Vail Holidaze Ice Show, Santa's Workshop- Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa - Lionshead Kids after dark party at the base of the Vista Bahn with Music, games, giveaways and glow sticks

Winter Teva Mountain Games, Feb 9, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012, "Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery" certainly rings true in the case of the enormously successful Teva Mountain Games in Vail as the Vail Valley Foundation announced plans for a new Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer event to be held February 9-12, 2012. The announcement was made at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City.

Seven Wonders of Vail: Sunday February 12, 2012 Vail's Legendary Seven Back Bowls stretch an impressive 7 miles and 2,734 acres - think you can ski them all in one day? Vail's Seven Wonders contest gives you the chance to show what you are made of. As part of the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games - Vail presented by Eddie Bauer, the Seven Wonders is sure to be an experience you will never forget.Stay tuned for event details and prizes

CarniVail, Feb 19-21

Vail Film Festival, March 29 - April 1, Presented by the Vail Film Institute, a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independent cinema, the Vail Film Festival strives to encourage artistic innovation and promote new and creative film making. World premieres, independents, celebrities, forums and parties make this an event that should not be missed.

22nd Annual Taste of Vail, April 5- 7, 2012, In its 22nd year, the Taste of Vail is the nation's premier spring food and wine festival, held at several venues throughout North America's favorite ski resort. During the annual three-day event, upwards of 5,000 people are able to "taste the Vail Valley lifestyle" which showcases Vail's world-famous resort village set against dramatic mountain vistas.

Spring Back to Vail: April 9-15, 2012, The biggest end-of-season bash in the Rocky Mountains

1. Vail Mountain opened on December 15, 1962, boasting 1 gondola, 2 chair lifts, 8 ski instructors and a $5 lift ticket.

2. Since 1962, Vail has become the largest single mountain ski resort in North America, offering guests 34 total ski lifts, 14 of which are high-speed. Guests may experience the mountain in several distinct settings-the Front Side, the Back Bowls, the Game Creek and China Bowls, and the Blue Sky Basin.

3. Vail Mountain is designed for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. Of 193 total trails, 18% are beginner friendly, 29% are geared towards intermediate skiers, and 53% are designated as advanced/expert trails.

4. Vail has been designated the #1 ski resort by the readers of SKI Magazine 13 times since 1988.

5. With a European feel, Vail Village and Lionshead Village are designed to accommodate pedestrians, not cars. Take a stroll through the villages, down the heated cobblestone walkways, enjoy firepits and interesting water features.

6. Vail’s Renewal. We’ve been working hard to remain the premier mountain resort in the world. With new
accommodations, expanded retail, exciting restaurant choices and new amenities, we invite you to discover the difference Vail’s renewal is making.

7. Ever wonder what makes Vail customer service so superior? Already in its 14th year, the employee customer service program Turn It Up! is the longest running program of its kind in the United States. If you’re in town from December to April, be sure to nominate an excellent employee for Premier Impressions, the town-wide, excellence in customer service awards contest and reward them for their efforts.

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Nova Guides
888-949-NOVA
www.novaguides.com
We’ve got a trip for you!  Rafting, Jeeping, ATVing, & Snowmobiling. Nova Guides offers the most comprehensive range of activities of any outfitter in the area.  Rafting, Jeeping, ATV tours, Guided fishing trips, and snowmobiling in the winter!

Vail Mountain - Coveted as North America’s top ski resort, Vail is an extraordinary winter vacation destination. Spanning seven miles are seven legendary Back Bowls, blanketed last year with thirty-eight feet of powder snow. Under blue sky three hundred days a year and with more groomed terrain than anywhere on the planet, families reconnect and celebrate here from year to year and generation to generation. Vail’s Back Bowls feature seven wide-open bowls of powder paradise–and that’s just one-third of the total terrain. The Front Side boasts more than 128 individual trails, while Blue Sky Basin features 645 acres of adventure terrain.

Vail Snowsports School - Let Vail’s top Snowsports School instructors show you how to have the best day on the slopes right from the start as you explore the sprawling 5,289 acres.

Our Children’s Snowsports School is designed to introduce your little ones to a lifetime of skiing or snowboarding with on-snow programs for 3 year olds and up. Our mini-jibber lesson program introduces 5-6 year olds to snowboarding on gently sloped terrain, specifically designed for beginners.

Enlist the help of one of our experienced instructors to help you take your skiing to the next level, or simply help you and your friends or family to navigate the mountain with a private lesson.

After Hours at Eagle’s Nest - Skiing and snowboarding aren’t the only fun to be had on the mountain. In the afternoon, head up to Adventure Ridge at the top of the gondola for ski-biking, tubing, snowshoe tours, bungee trampoline and more.

Join us on select evenings for a Western Family Dinner Theater. You and your family will enjoy a buffet style dinner and the entertaining stories and shenanigans of the Buckaroo Bonanza Bunch.

If you are looking for a truly unique dining experience, visit our mountain-top European chalet-Game Creek Restaurant. Enjoy distinctive American cuisine, an extensive wine list, and superior service complimented by a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Off The Mountain - Be sure to explore Vail Village and Lionshead where you can shop, dine, dance and relax just steps from your accommodations. Or visit one of our many spas to rejuvenate your body and soul.

Pepi's Sport
231 Bride Street    970-476-5206  www.pepisports.com
Pepi Sports is located in the heart of Vail Village. We offer skiwear, ski accessories, ski boots, custom orthotics, women's boutique and ski rentals as well as a full service tune shop. Summer time we offer hiking shoes and apparell, back packs as well as bike rentals.

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Buzz's Ski Shop
302 Gore Creek Dr.      970.476.3320

From Matt in San Francisco:

Buzz's is a solid ski shop.  If you are looking for high-priced corporate Vail and want to be pampered, etc...Buzz's is not your place.  What you will get at Buzz's is:
1. Knowledgeable techs: Pretty important if you are looking to have questions answered about your equipment
2. Good equipment: demo's and rentals were all top notch.  Everything I wanted to demo they had and they also made suggestions to hel with comparisons
3. Location is excellent for anyone staying in Vail Village or on the Golden Peak side.  A quick 2 minute walk to the Vista Bahn and they will let you leave your gear there overnight (major advantage)
4. Pricing is definitely the cheapest in Vail. I would highly recommend Buzz's Ski Shop.