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Vail Ski School

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World-Class Skiing & Snowboarding Schools Vail Resort

Ski - Snowboard School General Info

Locations: Base area locations at Golden Peak, Vail Village, LionsHead and Beaver Creek Village; on mountain at Mid-Vail and Eagle’s Nest. For more information call the Vail and Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School at 800-475-4543.

Private Instructions

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Customized instruction to take each student to the next level.

Private guide to tour the mountain and uncover the secret staches only locals knjow.

Control the class size by inviting up to 5 family members or friends to join the lesson.

Beginner Group Lesson

Introduction to the basics.

Groups matched according to ability and comfort level.

Packages that include lift tickets are available.

Intermediate Group Lesson

Focus on balance and control.

Explore new terrain.

Snowboarders learn new tricks, skiers focus on parallel skiing.

Advanced Group Lesson

Skiers receive personalized coaching

Snowboarders explore new terrain including halfpipes, terrain parks and glades.

All advanced lessons take students to the mountain?s secret stashes and focus on riding a variety of terrain.

Signature Programs

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Pepi’s Wedel Weeks

Hosted by Pepi Gramshammer, former member of the Austrian National Ski Team and Vail Pioneer.

Upbeat, high-energy ?learning vacation? concentrates individual instruction to tune up techniques and improve style for a healthy, active ski season.

Includes apres-ski activities, group meals and awards party.

Vacation packages may include lodging, lift tickets, instruction, video analysis and welcome gift.

Information: 800-610-PEPI or http://www.wedelweeks.com

Nordic Programs

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Cross-country classes teach the basics and ease skiers into the sport.

Track, hill and skate-skiing workshops available.

Telemark skiing classes teach balance and control using basic telemark moves.

Intermediate workshops and private lessons are available.

Guided snowshoe programs and backcountry tours are also available.

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Vail Spas & Health Clubs

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For many years, spas in the Vail Valley were an afterthought to the plethora of physically strenuous activities available. There’s certainly no better way to treat sore muscles than a day at the spa enjoying a massage or a relaxing skin treatment.

However, with the recent demand for resort amenities, the Vail Valley has experienced tremendous growth in its spa offerings, attracting some of the world’s best therapists to work in state-of-the-art facilities. Today, the Vail Valley is a world-class spa destination in and of itself, offering unparalleled relaxation in an unrivaled setting.

If you haven”t been on the spa scene lately, things have changed. A spa treatment no longer consists of a simple massage. Today’s spa’s specialize in a tremendous variety of personal indulgences and the Vail Valley facilities are the definition of decadence. Some of the spa treatments, classes and massages available at the Vail Valley’’s numerous spa?s include:

Swedish Massage

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Deep-tissue massages
Aromatherapy
Reflexology massages
Yoga
Pilates

Conditioning - Aerobics

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Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Moor mud baths
Salt glow and aromatic baths
Shirodhara
Canadian hydrotherapy
Acupressure treatments
Callo peel treatments
Body-firming seaweed treatments
Chiropractic care

Spas & Health Clubs

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Allegria Spa
970-748-7500

Aria Spa & Club
970-476-7400

Candi Johns Salon
970-476-5908

Clickhair.com
970-748-9000

Four Seasons Hair Design Studio
Cordillera
970-926-2117
Vail
970-476-6969

Golden Leaf Spa at Vail Marriot
970-479-5004

Heaven Massage & Spa
970-476-0444

Light Waive
970-827-9813

Pure Hair
970-926-2277

Salon Axis Complete Body Care
970-926-9529

Skin Deep Spa
970-040-9999

Sonnenalp Spa
970-479-5404

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa
970-476-7960

Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves
970-945-0667

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Vail Transportation

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Getting Here

The Vail Valley is highly accessible no matter what time of the year or mode of transportation

Flying to the Vail Valley

Vail/Eagle County Regional Airport: Located in the town of Eagle, just 30 minutes west of Vail and 20 minutes west of Beaver Creek, the Vail/Eagle County Regional Airport is the most convenient way to travel to the area. During the winter, non-stop flights on six major airlines are offered to Eagle from Denver, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Minneapolis/St.Paul, Philadelphia, and Charlotte. In the summer, spring and fall daily non-stop service is available from Denver and Dallas. For flight schedules or more information please call 970-524-9490 or log onto eagle county airport.

Denver International Airport: A scenic two-hour drive thought the Colorado Rocky Mountains connects Vail Valley to the Denver International Airport ? a major international hub offering daily flights from all over the globe. Ground transportation or car rentals from DIA to the Vail Valley can be easily and affordably arranged by a Vail Valley Chamber & Tourism Bureau reservation agent by calling 866-360-8245.

Charters: The Vail Valley Jet Center, located at the Vail/Eagle County Regional Airport, offers numerous services for your personal aircraft or assists in arranging charter flights. For more information please call the Vail Valley Jet Center at 970-524-7700 or 970-524-7235. Or simply log on to Vail Valley Jet Center Info

Driving to the Vail Valley

From any direction, the road trip to Vail Valley brings drivers through some of the country’s most majestic scenery, be it snowcapped mountains in the winter or rugged, rocky peaks in the summer. Located along Interstate-70, the Vail Valley is nestled in the center of the state, with easy access to Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs to the east and Grand Junction to the west.

Parking & Transportation in the Vail Valley

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The Vail Valley’s ECO Transit System is a convenient and affordable public transit system serving all the local communities year-round. In addition, the Town of Vail Transit Department offers the country?s largest free, year-round bus service and Beaver Creek runs a free shuttle service between Beaver Creek Village and the surrounding community.

Shuttle Companies

All Mountain Transportation: 970-949-9255

Avanti Limousine: 970-477-1132

Colorado Mountain Express: 970-926-9800

ECO Transit System: 970-328-3520

Elite Limousine Service: 970-328-3609

Hummers of Vail: 970-977-0028

JR & J Transportation, LLC: 970-445-8222

Vail Transit: 970-479-2178

Vail Valley Taxi: 970-476-8294

Ground Transportation

Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.:

Eagle County: 970-524-7571

Enterprise Rent-A-Car DIA: 303-342-7350

Hertz Corporation DIA: 303-342-3800

Eagle County: 970-524-7177

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Aspen Transportation

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Aspen - Snowmass - Ski - Golf Resort Bus - Taxi & Public Transportation

Transportation to Aspen - Snowmass

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Getting Here

Driving Directions

To Aspen from Denver and Eagle Airport: Aspen is 220 miles or four hours from Denver. Get on I-70 west to Glenwood Springs, connecting to Highway 82 at exit 116 to Aspen. Another scenic route from Denver takes approximately 3 ? hours via I-70 west to Highway 24 south then west to Highway 82 over Independence Pass (open only during the warm weather months, typically May 21 to Oct. 31) into Aspen. From Grand Junction Aspen is an easy 2 hour drive east on I-70 connecting to Highway 82, at exit 116, to Aspen.

To Snowmass Village from Denver and Eagle Airports: Take I-70 West to Glenwood Springs. Take the Hwy 82 exit 116 at Glenwood Springs toward Aspen. Follow hwy 82 for approximately 38 miles. DO NOT turn at the first sign for Snowmass: this will take you to Old Snowmass. Follow the signs for Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Turn right at the light onto Brush Creek Road toward Snowmass Ski Area. Turn right at the light onto Brush Creek Road toward Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Follow Brush Creek for approximately 5 miles.

Transportation

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Aspen/Snowmass Limo & Airport Express
970-925-5549
877-925-5549

America West Airlines

Black Diamonds Limousine
970-948-2685
877-859-5466

CLS Transportation of Aspen
800-754-5466

Colorado Mountain Express
970-926-9800
800-525-6363

High Mountain Taxi
970-925-8294
800-525-8294

Lightning Limousine
970-925-7505
888-925-7505

Northwest Airlines

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (R.F.T.A.)

Sentient Jet

Snow Limousine
970-544-6475
877-859-5466

Stay Aspen Snowmass
970-925-9000
888-290-1324

United Airlines

Air Transportation To Aspen - Snowmass

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The Aspen/Snowmass Pitkin County Airport is one of the most accessible Rocky Mountain airports, just three miles from Aspen and six miles from Snowmass Village.

Aspen/Snowmass Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Located just 3 miles from Aspen and 6 miles form Snowmass Village. Convenient, one stop connections from cities throughout North America and Europe via three airlines.

United Express: Daily connecting flights from Denver, nonstop service from Los Angeles.

Northwest Jet Airlink: New nonstop jet service from Minneapolis/St. Paul

America West Express: Nonstop service from Phoenix

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
Located 70 miles from Aspen/Snowmass with connecting service from cities throughout North America and the world:

American Airlines: Nonstop service from Dallas/Ft. Worth

United Airlines/United Express:
Daily connecting flights from Denver. Plus new daily roundtrip service from Chicago O’Hare.

Parking & Transportation in the Vail Valley

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Shuttle Companies

All Mountain Transportation: 970-949-9255

Avanti Limousine: 970-477-1132

Colorado Mountain Express: 970-926-9800

ECO Transit System: 970-328-3520

Elite Limousine Service: 970-328-3609

Hummers of Vail: 970-977-0028

JR & J Transportation, LLC: 970-445-8222

Vail Transit: 970-479-2178

Vail Valley Taxi: 970-476-8294

Ground Transportation

Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.:

Eagle County: 970-524-7571

Enterprise Rent-A-Car DIA: 303-342-7350

Hertz Corporation DIA: 303-342-3800

Eagle County: 970-524-7177

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Vail Shopping

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World-Class Shopping at Vail Resort - Vail Resort Local Businesses

Audio Visual Equipment - Audio Visual Production Services

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Davis Audio Visual,Inc
970-476-4013

Eagle Valley Events
970-328-1182

EEF Productions
970-479-6333

Spectrum Audio-Visual
970-479-6037

Concessions - Promotions

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High Country Shirtworks
970-845-1006

On Target Marketing
970-476-6538

SayNoMore! Promotions
970-328-0109

Concierge Services

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Activities Desk of Vail.
970-476-9090

Beaver Creek Resort Concierge
970-845-9090

Destination Management Companies

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The Arrangers DMC
970-476-7790

Convention Concepts
970-845-8765

Destination Services
970-476-6565

Operation Altitude
970-827-5200

PGI
970-926-5922

Rocky Mountain Connections
970-479-6146

Entertainment

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A Great Time DJ’s
970-476-3678

Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival
970-827-5700

Davidson Productions
970-845-0707

Nightengail/Wedding Service Music
970-376-0017

Prima
866-80-PRIMA

Resort Entertainment
970-926-7770

The Vail Jazz Foundation
970-479-6146

Flowers - Specialty Gifts

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A Secret Garden
970-476-2241

The Basket Providers
970-949-0543

Big Nose,Inc
970-926-4677

Cedars Flower Shop
970-926-6566

Covered Bridge Shop
970-328-9800

Boating - Canoeing - Kayaking

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Flowers are Forever
970-653-8889

Gourmet Gifts
970-926-4220

Rose Petals
970-926-3024

On Mountain Services

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Beaver Creek Group Sales & Services
970-845-5762

Vail Group Sales & Services
970-479-4501

Printing - Copy Services

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Colorado Printing Company
970-242-3312

Copy Copy
970-949-9385

Eagle Valley Printing Company
970-328-4303

Gran Farnum Printing & Publishing
970-945-9605

Kinko’s.
970-262-6121

National Printing & Packaging
303-371-3777

Old Gypsum Printer
970-524-1015

Panoramic Group
970-477-4691

Peregrine Press
970-949-6763

Ultimate Image
970-845-0449

Rental Equipment

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Alpine Party Rentals
970-963-4445

Team Building - Corporate Training

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Meet the Wilderness
970-926-9376

Unique Venues

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4 Eagle Ranch
970-926-3372

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
970-476-0103

Colorado Ski Museum
970-476-1876

Cotton Ranch Golf Club
970-524-6201

Eagle-Vail Golf Club & Pavilion
970-949-5400

Gerald R. Ford Ampitheater
970-479-2918

Larkspur Restaurant
970-479-8050

Minturn Cellars
970-827-4065

Piney River Ranch & Conference Center
866-447-4639

Vilar Center
888-920-2787

Wedding Consultants

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Artisan Events
970-926-9290

Gemini Event Planning
970-376-3315

Perfectly Planned
970-376-0071

Rocky Mountain Celebrations
888-686-9333

Veils & Vows
970-926-4531

Vail Shopping - Shopping in Vail

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Shopaholics beware! Boutiques, galleries, gift shops, sporting good stores and specialty shops abound in the Vail Valley. Stroll through the pedestrian villages of Vail and Beaver Creek, or peruse the streets of Minturn, Avon, Edwards or Eagle and you”ll find it difficult to resist the unique shopping opportunities.

Bookstores

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Verbatim
970-476-3032

Clothing - Accessories

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Avalon
970-845-9700

Beaver Creek Gear
970-845-9330

Baggage Cheque
970-569-3650

Charlies Shirts, Inc
970-476-9737

Charm School Boutique
970-476-0050

Covered Bridge Store
970-476-1312

Boating - Canoeing - Kayaking

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Golden Bear
970-476-4082

Gore Range Mountain Works
970-476-7625

J Phillips
970-476-5402

LionsHead T-shirt Company
970-476-7227

M.T. Imports, Inc. Napapijri USA, Inc.
970-827-9091

Maui Traders
970-476-9115

Mistral
970-748-9700

Mountain Tees
970-476-8170

N. Peal Cashmere
970-845-8888

Scotch in the Rockies
970-476-1957

Vail Tux Shop
970-748-1133

Valbruna
970-476-3444

Department Stores

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Colorado Mills
303-384-3000

Silverthorne & Dillon Factory Stores
970-468-5780

Super Walmart
970-949-6442

Galleries

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Cardinal Galleries
970-476-4400

Claggett/Rey Galleries
970-476-9350

The Collaborative
970-949-4278

Pismo Gallery
Beaver Creek
970-949-0908
Vail
970-476-2400

View Finder Gallery
970-476-7244

Music

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Mojo
970-949-7676

Sporting Goods

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Aalta Sports
Beaver Creek
970-845-7627
Vail
970-476-2262

All Mountain Sports
970-949-9255

American Ski Exchange
970-476-1477

The Bag & Pack Shop
Avon
970-949-4927
Vail
970-476-1027

Base Mountain Sports
970-949-4327

Beaver Creek Sports
970-845-5400

Breeze/Max Rentals
Vail Village
970-476-5777
Vista Bahn
970-477-0922

Breeze Ski Rentals
LionsHead
970-476-3660
LionsHead Demo Shop
970-476-8920

Charter Sports
The Charter at Beaver Creek
970-949-4891
Christie Lodge
970-949-5300
Vail Cascade Resort
970-476-7517

Christy Sports
Avon
970-949-0241
Beaver Creek
970-949-5576
Vail
970-476-2244

Double Diamond Ski Shop
970-476-5500

Funke Skate & Hockey Supply
970-926-8805

Highland Trading CO.,Inc
970-949-4014

Kidsport,Inc
970-476-1666

Max Snowboard Rentals
970-479-0538

Mountain Adventure Center
970-476-3332

The North Face
970-748-0408

One Track Mind
Beaver Creek
970-845-5420
LionsHead
970-476-0408
The Otherside Snowboard Outfitters
970-845-8969

Performance Sports
970-476-1718

Ptarmigan Sports
970-926-8144

Ski Base/Wheel Base
970-476-5799

Vail Ski/Wheel Base
970-476-5799

Vail Ski/Bike Tech
970-476-5995

Vail Snowboard Supply
970-479-4434

Vail Sports
Golden Peak
970-479-4912
Landmark
970-476-4875
LionsHead
970-479-4415

Vail 21
970-476-3600

Vail Village
970-479-0600

Vail Sports Kids
970-479-4475

Venture Sports, Inc
970-949-1318

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Aspen Shopping

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In the mood to splurge? Peruse the shops of Aspen’s Galena Street. An assortment of high-end boutiques located here offers items straight off the runways of Paris, New York, and Milan.

Nearby, local boutiques like Distractions and Pitkin County Dry Goods are sure bets for anything Aspen chic. In Snowmass, stroll the pedestrian friendly Mall and check out Local Color and Stein Eriksen for fabulous women’s clothing and accessories.

Aspen/Snowmass is no stranger to fine jewels. Aspen based jeweler harmony Scott specializes in hand made, affordable jewelry, exotic gemstones, freshwater Tahitian and South Seas pearls, sterling silver and 18kt gold. In Snowmass, there’s no way to ignore the glitz at Bright and Shiny Things.

Looking for authentic cowboy boots or your own very own Stetson? The Kemo Sabe is for you. Rattle you spurs at this Aspen landmark and enjoy a cold one while being personally fit for your new getup.

If you’re in the market for outdoor gear and clothing, one of the area’s many outfitters will cover you. Christy Sports in Snowmass has everything from base layers to baseball hats, and D & E Ski and Snowboard Shop’s two locations in Aspen and Snowmass provide the young and trendy with a wide range of outdoor and street clothing.

Dining In Aspen - Snowmass

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Eating and drinking is more than just a caloric requirement in Aspen/Snowmass - it’s an event. So there’s no surprise the towns host one of the greatest collections of restaurants in the world. In fact, Aspen/Snowmass is home to more than 100 bars and restaurants, and is continually named one of the best dining destinations in North America.

For a fantastic breakfast, stop into the family friendly Wienerstube where breakfast is given an Austrian twist. Or meet the Snowmass locals at the Wildcat Ca, where morning people can grab a hearty breakfast burrito.

Of the many to go lunch options in Aspen/Snowmass, Johnny McGuire’s Deli is one of the best. If you prefer to sit down and be served, patio seating at Mezzaluna is prime real estate. Or settle in at Taster’s Pizza in Snowmass where they serve up some fo the best subs around.

On the “make reservations as soon as you arrive” list, be sure to include French bistro Cache Cache in Aspen. The patio they share with Campo De Fiori is the hotspot for al fresco summer dining. Be sure to include II Poggio and Artisan Restaurant in Snowmass. Demand is high, so plan ahead.

Yes, we do have sushi in the mountains and in Aspen. Snowmass it’s nothing less than the finest. Experience the freshest and most innovative dishes at locales such as Kenishi, Takah Sushi and Matsuhisa - part of the acclaimed Nobu restaurant family. Or enjoy Szechwan/pan-Asian cuisine at Snowmass’ Mountain Dragon.

There are also a handful of area restaurants that can provide a little adventure with your dining experiencel Head out for dinner to Krabloonik, also home to massive dogsledding kennekls, or ride your bike to the exlectic Woody Creek Tavern. But remember the Tavern’s margaritas can be potent so you may want to arrange for a taxi ride back.

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