Archive for the 'Beaver Creek' Category
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
“Your 2008-2009 season pass is getting a high-tech makeover. All passes for next season — The Epic, Colorado, and Summit season passes — will utilize a new state-of-the-art radio frequency technology that’ll offer an “easy scan” process, where we can scan the pass through your clothing, giving you the option to keep your pass zipped inside your jacket in the lift lines at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly in Lake Tahoe.”
Posted in Aside, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Tickets, Vail | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Announcement: For the go-getters among us: The Colorado Pass spring renewal period has begun. Renewal before May 4th requires only $49 down (balance due in September) and, as a bonus for the non-procrastinators includes four $50 tickets and unlimited riding in April 2009. If you’re feeling indecisive, take your time — you have until at least November 15, 2008.
If you’re not familiar with the Colorado Pass it is a season pass to the following resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and will be sold for $439. This season the passes will use RF technology so you never have to take it out of your jacket. See also: the Epic Pass.
Posted in Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Keystone, Tickets, Vail | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
From Sam: Vail Resorts came out with a press release yesterday about their new ‘Epic Pass‘. It is an unrestricted (no blackout dates), and unlimited (go as many times as you want) to Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and Heavenly for $579 for adults and $279 for kids. It is available until November 15th. This is probably going to be the best ski deal of the year. Click here for details on the Epic Pass. Also, as a bonus, all of the passes will be using RFID (radio frequency) technology this year so you won’t have to take the pass out of your clothing.
Posted in Aside, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Heavenly, Keystone, Resorts, Tickets, Vail | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Q: Is there any chance that the usual Summit County mtn’s will stay open through the end of April, besides A-Basin and Loveland? My kids have Easter break from 4/21-25. What about Breck? Vail? B-Creek?
Posted in Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Eldora, Keystone, Recommendations, Snow, Steamboat, Vail, Winter Park | No Comments »
Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Q: When is the best (read: cheapest) time to renew my CO Pass? I’m a first time Season Pass holder, and I’d like to renew for 2008-2009, but I don’t know the game. Thanks!
A: Easy answer: the fine folks at Vail Resorts will definitely let you know when to renew your pass. If you signed up with an email yyou will get a half-dozen emails over the summer. Don't worry, it will be very explicit as to when you need to renew.
I can't recall the exact time frame but I'm thinking July or August are when the renewals are due by (to get the best deal). As soon as I start hearing exact details I will be sure to post them here
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Posted in Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Recommendations, Tickets, Vail | No Comments »
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Nirav just noted that the latest pricing for ski-with-a-friend pass (Colorado Pass) pricing is as follows: $75 for Vail/Beaver Creek, $59 for Keystone/Breckenridge, $49 for Arapahoe Basin. March 9 - March 22 will become even more expensive so now would be a good weekend to use those tickets. Thanks, Nirav.
Posted in Arapahoe Basin, Aside, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Tickets, Vail | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
I spoke with a customer service representative at Vail Resorts today and was able to gather the following discounted ticket pricing (they’re called “Ski-With-A-Friend”, and each Colorado Pass holder can purchase up to 6 of these tickets).
Prices through February 15, 2008
The prices will go up slightly after 2/15 but the resorts won’t say how much yet. For more details call 888-215-3867.
Bonus: Found on the Colorado Pass bonus page, a little known fact: if you renewed your pass before May 31, 2007 (never known to me!) you are entitled to FOUR UNRESTRICTED $45 TICKETS valid all season at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.
Posted in Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Keystone, Tickets, Vail | 5 Comments »
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Ski.com recently announced a new ski special — if it snows 12 inches in 24 hours at a Vail resort, they’ll offer $12 lift ticket ski packages if you book within 12 hours. Naturally, there are a couple caveats. There are quite a few blackout dates, only 4-night travel packages are eligible for $12 tickets, and you get only one discounted ticket per person. But, with Vail tickets at $92 the last time I checked, it’s may not be such a bad deal if you’re getting a trip together with a bunch of friends that don’t have passes.
Posted in Aside, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Keystone, Vail | 1 Comment »
Thursday, December 27th, 2007
I just finished up watching my first documentary in high definition: Heli-skiing: living the dream. Produced by Discovery HD Theater this was an awe-inspiring look at Mike Wiegele’s “Wiegele World” in BC, Canada.
An expensive trip that is worth every penny as Wiegele has cited numerous clients walking away telling him it was “best day of their life” every day of their trip. With snowcat and helicopter skiing you’re welcome to ski unlimited vertical feet on mountains that few have ever touched. You become part of a tour group (with highly skilled guides) and packages include three square meals, lodging and terrain you’ve never dreamed of. Things you won’t get at Wiegele World: crowds or lines.
If you’re a Comcast HD subscriber check out the documentary ON Demand. Oh, and the local tie: the documentary was produced by a team from Beaver Creek.
Click here to visit Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing.
Posted in Beaver Creek, Entertainment, Terrain, Travel | No Comments »
Thursday, December 20th, 2007
Update: After contacting customer service I’ve posted the discounted prices that apply through February 15, 2008.
As an owner of the Colorado Pass I’m entitled to “six Ski With A Friend, discounted lift tickets that are loaded onto [my] pass” (link). The Colorado Pass website states “Passholder must be present with friend to receive discount. Discounts and prices vary throughout the season. Visit coloradopass.com during the season for details and pricing.” I don’t see any pricing! For such an expensive pass there is very little information available online. Heck, when I renewed my pass online there was no confirmation that my pass was activated. I had to show up at the slopes on blind faith to know, for sure, it was ready for the season.
Posted in Arapahoe Basin, Aside, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Keystone, Tickets, Vail | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
From Snowboard Magazine:
After a major snowstorm blanketed the central Rockies with up to two feet of snow this past weekend, Vail Resorts has decided to give Colorado skiers and snowboarders an early holiday gift this season. During this coming weekend only, Dec. 7-9, the popular Colorado Pass, Colorado Pass Plus, Summit Pass and Four Pack will go back on sale at the fall prices.
Read the full story at Snowboard Magazine.
As a pass-holder this is frustrating. This is the second time they’ve extended their “deadline”. Where is my incentive to buy the pass early then, jerks?
Posted in Arapahoe Basin, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Deals, Keystone, Tickets, Vail | 4 Comments »
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
This should come as no surprise but this season Vail’s lift tickets are going to be a bit expensive:
Vail Resorts increased the daily price of its high-season, ski lift tickets to the Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas to a whopping $89 a day for a multi-day purchase – a new high for Colorado lift ticket prices. To date the highest ski lift ticket in the state was Aspen, at $82. (link)
Read the entire article at Snow News is Good News
Vail is pushing it’s PEAKS program hard this year which encourages buyers to purchase tickets online ahead of time in exchange for savings and rewards. As of today the only pricing available online are the PEAKS prices.
Click here for Vail ticket pricing. Call 1-800-503-8748 for the latest ticket information.
Posted in Beaver Creek, Tickets, Vail | 2 Comments »
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
The Denver Post is giving away a weekend in luxurious Beaver Creek:
Details
- 2 nights
- 2 days skiing
- 2 people
- December 2 - December 20
The contest runs through December 3rd and is open to all U.S. residents 21+ years old. The best part is that you may enter once every 24 hours. That means you can have 13 entries starting today.
Click here For full contest rules and to enter the Denver Post giveaway.
Posted in Beaver Creek, Deals | No Comments »
Friday, November 9th, 2007
Pictures are worth 1,000 words over at SKINET, SKI magazine’s website where they listed their reader’s top 10 resorts for 2007:
- Deer Valley, UT
- Vail, CO
- Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C.
- Aspen, CO
- Snowmass, CO
- Park City, UT
- Breckenridge, CO
- Beaver Creek, CO
- Steamboat, CO
- Sun Valley, ID
Let’s not act surprised, though. Sure, our slopes are some of the best around… but keep in mind that every Colorado Pass holder receives a subscription to SKI Magazine (and they’re the 7,000 people that voted).
Posted in Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Snowmass, Steamboat, Vail | No Comments »
