Rafting the Shoshone on the Colorado - daily at 10am.

Jeep Tours though the high country - daily at 10am.

Wade Fishing - daily at 10am.

Float Fishing - daily at 10am.

Paintball course is open - by appointment.

ATV Tours to 12,500 feet - coming at the end of May.

Find full details below:

Shoshone Rapids - Colorado River Rafting
Class II-III
Tickets $70.00. Special for May!!
A winding stretch of the Colorado River, Shoshone Rapids are one of the most scenic canyon rafting trips offered in Colorado. Carving their way through Glenwood Canyon, Shoshone (shoh-shoh-nee) Rapids offers a great blend of excitement and relaxation for the whole family. Children 7 and under can skip the initial rapids portion and rendezvous with the group halfway down.
$70/Adult $60/Child (8-12 yrs) $50/Children (2-7 yrs)
Trip Time: Morning Full Day with lunch 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Restrictions: Ages 2 and older can ride the class II portion, Ages 8 and older can join the entire ride.
Minimum of 6 People required
Call to book your reservation (719) 486-2656

Paintball
Open 10am-3pm Daily
Come and play a game of paintball during your Colorado vacation in a natural aspen and pine tree setting in the Rocky Mountains of Camp Hale. Historic Camp Hale offers terrain with tree bunkers, foxholes, and natural rock barriers.
Per Person $80.00
Includes 2 Hours of play and 600 rounds of paint,
face mask, endless CO2, and coveralls.
Minimum of 6 People required
Call to book your reservation (719) 486-2656

Jeep Tours
10am-2pm Tours Daily
Experience the magnificent Rocky Mountains in varied locations within the White River National Forest on a scenic Jeep tour. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to elevation heights of 12,000 feet in open air Jeeps. With over 15 different trails to choose from, our access to remote and scenic areas is unsurpassed by any other outfitter.
MAY JEEP TOUR WITH SNACK: 10:00am - 2:00pm
$80/Adult $70/Child (8-12 years) $40/7 years & younger

ATV Tours Coming SOON!
Nova Guides will soon have the newest environmentally friendy ATVs in the Vail Valley. The Sportsman® 500 H.O. is the best-selling automatic 4×4 ATV of all time. Its smooth ride and handling are legendary. Send your guests on the highest tour in the Vail Valley, to 12,500 feet, on the best enviromentally friendly 4 stroke ATVs available.
Wade Fishing in April
Fish Gold Medal Water or Wild Water designated areas that include local rivers and lakes within the White River national Forest. You may choose to fly fish or use a spin rod. We provide all necessary equipment, fishing rods, flies or lures, waders, and transportation.
½ Day Wade with Lunch: 10:00 – 3:00
$250/1 Guest | $320/2 Guests | $390/3 Guests
Full Day Wade - call us to discuss conditions.

Float Fishing in April
Access miles of Colorado’s best trout fishing rivers on one of our float fishing trips. We provide access to remote sections of river via boat, and our experienced guides provide not only an educational experience, but a fishing trip to remember.
½ Day Float with Lunch: 10:00 – 2:00
$350/boat (2Guests) | $400/boat (3 Guests)
Full Day Float with Lunch - call us to discuss conditions.

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1. Shoshone Rapids - Colorado River Rafting Class II-III: A winding stretch of the Colorado River, Shoshone Rapids are one of the most scenic canyon rafting trips offered in Colorado. Carving their way through Glenwood Canyon, Shoshone (shoh-shoh-nee) Rapids offers a great blend of excitement and relaxation for the whole family. Children 7 and under can skip the initial rapids portion and rendezvous with the group halfway down.

Price: $100/Adult $90/Child (8-12 yrs) $70/Children (2-7 yrs)
Trip Time: Morning Full Day with lunch 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Restrictions: Ages 2 and older can ride the class II portion, Ages 8 and older can join the entire ride.
Minimum of 6 People required
Call to book your reservation (719) 486-2656

2. Jeep Tours: Experience the magnificent Rocky Mountains in varied locations within the White River National Forest on a scenic Jeep tour. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to elevation heights of 12,000 feet in open air Jeeps. With over 15 different trails to choose from, our access to remote and scenic areas is unsurpassed by any other outfitter.

April Jeep Tour with Snacks: 10:00am - 1:00pm (Daily)
Price: $80/Adult $70/Child (8-12 years) $40/7 years & younger

3. Fishing Trips:
Wade Fishing in April
Fish Gold Medal Water or Wild Water designated areas that include local rivers and lakes within the White River national Forest. You may choose to fly fish or use a spin rod. We provide all necessary equipment, fishing rods, flies or lures, waders, and transportation.

½ Day Wade with Lunch: 10:00 – 3:00
Price: $250/1 Guest | $320/2 Guests | $390/3 Guests
Full Day Wade - call to discuss conditions.

Float Fishing in April
Access miles of Colorado’s best trout fishing rivers on one of our float fishing trips. We provide access to remote sections of river via boat, and our experienced guides provide not only an educational experience, but a fishing trip to remember.

½ Day Float with Lunch: 9:00 – 2:00
Price: $350/boat (2Guests) | $400/boat (3 Guests)
Full Day Float with Lunch - call to discuss conditions.
Also offered for groups.

For more information visit: www.novaguides.com

Planning a vacation during this Summer Season at the Vail Mountains? Then experience the magnificent Rocky Mountains in varied locations within the White River National Forest on a scenic Jeep tour. Time: 10am-1pm Tours Daily. Tickets: $80/Adult, $70/Child (8-12 years) and $40/7 years & younger. Just let Nova Guides know what you’re looking for: smooth vs. rugged, photogenic, wildlife, specific viewpoints, etc. and they’ll do their best to accommodate!

You can enjoy Wade Fishing in April on local rivers and lakes within the White River national Forest. You may choose to fly fish or use a spin rod.
½ Day Wade with Lunch: 8:00 – 1:00
$250/1 Guest | $320/2 Guests | $390/3 Guests

½ Day Wade with Snack: 2:00 – 7:00
$240/1 Guest | $300/2 Guests | $360/3 Guests

Full Day Wade with Lunch: 8:00 – 4:00
$320/1 Guest | $370/2 Guests | $420/3 Guests

Also, you will be thrilled to join for Float Fishing in April. This is a guided tour and the details are given below:

½ Day Float with Lunch: 8:00 – 1:00
$350/boat (2Guests)
$400/boat (3 Guests)

½ Day Float with Snack: 2:00 – 7:00
$330/boat (2Guests)
$370/boat (3 Guests)

Full Day Float with Lunch: 8:00 – 4:00
$450/boat (2Guests)
$535/boat (3 Guests)

For more information call JoAnn PettusSales & Marketing, Nova Guides at (719) 486-2656. You can also fax them at Fax (719) 486-9656 or visit their website at www.novaguides.com. To know more on other events and activities for this summer season please do visit Golden Key’s Calendar of Events for Vail Valley, Colorado.

Vilar Performing Arts Center located in Beaver Creek, Colorado is going to host “ZORRO” presented by Visible Fictions & Traverse Theatre Company on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10am & 12:30pm. Tickets are $11c/14a.

ABOUT ZORRO:

Don Diego de la Vega, a young and enthusiastic boy. But unknown to all around him, the young Don Diego surreptitiously pursues justice for terrorized peasants at every opportunity, leaving behind nothing but a carved “Z” in defiance of those who tread a wicked path through life.

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Composer and bandleader Bela Fleck with pianist and harmonica player Howard Levy and Fleck, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist Roy “Futureman” Wooten will perform live at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beacer Creek, Colorado on Friday, April 6, 2012 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $68/78 based on seating.

To know more on other musical events happening in and around the Vail Valley, Colorado visit: Golden Key’s Calendar of Events

For the ultimate snowmobile experience, Nova Guides is now offering Snowmobile and Snow Coach Tours through April. Tigiwon 8:30am. Early Bird Specials are still available. Driver $110.00 / Passenger $40.00. For more information visit: www.novaguides.com. To know more on other Winter Activities happening in and around Vail Valley, Colorado visit Golden Key’s Recreational Guide

Enjoy a full day snowmobile rental for four and an overnight stay in one of the Pando cabins at Nova Guides, Camp Hale in Vail, Colorado. Just fill out the registration form. You will get a confirmation e-mail and from there, just click the link to “like us” on Facebook and be entered to win.

The winner will be announced on March 11 and the cabin stay and snowmobile rentals can be redeemed anytime this season. For online booking and registration details CLICK HERE! or Call (719) 486-2656 for reservations. Download Nova Guides 2012 Sweepstakes Flyer.pdf

To know more on other recreational activities happening in and around Vail, Colorado visit: Golden Key’s Calendar of Events Guide for Vail Valley.

Vilar Performing Arts Center located in Beaver Creek, Colorado is going to host the 1st Live Piano Concert of St. Petersburg State Orchestra on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 6:30pm. Roman Leontiev, Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State Orchestra widely regarded as one of the preeminent Russian conductors of his generation will lead this group of musicians on an evening of masterpieces including Rimsky-Korsakov’s most popular work Scheherazade. Tickets are $65.

For more information visit: St. Petersburg State Orchestra at VPAC, Mar 9. To know more on other musical events happening in and around Vail Valley, Colorado visit: Golden Key’s Calendar of Events Guide for Vail.

Welcome to the 2012 Vail Film Festival to be held from March 29 - April 1 in Vail, Colorado and enjoy the screenings and events at The Sebastian, CineBistro, Four Seasons, and Vail Mountain School.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday – March 29
12:00PM – 4:00PM Cadillac Short Series @ Solaris Plaza
12:00PM – 4:00PM Vail Market @ Meadow Drive
6:30PM Street Beat Concert Presented by Vail Valley Foundation @ Solaris Plaza
7:30PM Opening Night Film @ Vail Mountain School
9:30PM Opening Night Party Presented by Chipotle @ Donovan Pavilion

Friday – March 30
*11:00AM – 12:00AM Film Screenings @ The Sebastian, Cinebistro, The Four Seasons
11:00AM – 5:00PM Cadillac Short Series @ Solaris Plaza
12:00PM – 4:00PM Vail Market @ Meadow Drive
12:00PM – 4:00PM Hospitality Lounge @ The Sebastian
12:00PM Screenplay Readings at Hospitality Lounge
4:30PM – 6:00PM Stella Artois Filmmaker Reception @ The Sebastian
8:30PM Friday Night Concert (Featuring acclaimed musicians from L.A’s Hotel Cafe)

Saturday – March 31
11:00AM – 12:00AM Film Screenings @ The Sebastian, Cinebistro, The Four Seasons
11:00AM – 5:00PM Cadillac Short Series @ Solaris Plaza
12:00PM – 4:00PM Vail Market @ Meadow Drive
12:00PM – 5:00PM Hospitality Lounge @ The Sebastian
4:30 PM – 5:30PM Cadillac VIP Reception
6:30PM – 7:15PM Awards Ceremony @ Vail Mountain School
We recommend eating dinner before the Awards Ceremony. There is no food or drink allowed at the Vail Mountain School, only bottled water.
8:00PM Closing Night Film @ Vail Mountain School
10:00PM Closing Night Party @ The Sebastian

Sunday – April 1
12:00PM – 3:00PM Hospitality Lounge @ The Sebastian
12:00PM – 4:00PM Cadillac Short Series @ Solaris Plaza
12:00PM – 4:00PM Vail Market @ Meadow Drive
3:00PM – 4:00PM “Locals Take Back Vail” Party @ The Sebastian
11:00AM – 9:00PM Film Screenings @ The Sebastian, Cinebistro, The Four Seasons

To purchase passes and for more information call at (970) 476-1092 or visit: www.vailfilmfestival.com/. To know more on other events and activities happening in and around Vail Valley, Colorado visit: Golden Key’s Calendar of Events for Vail.

Experience a great snowmobile ride without necessarily dedicating a day away from the slopes with Tigiwon (2 Hour) Snowmobile Tours at Nova Guides beginning on February 20th. The Tigiwon snowmobile location is just outside of Minturn and is a great option for all levels. This two-hour tour picks up from the hotel at 3:00 pm with an expected return time between 6:30 - 7:00.

Enjoy a hot beverage along the way as you take a pit-stop, soak in some spectacular views of Vail’s Back Bowls, Notch Mountain, and four surrounding mountain ranges.

Drivers: $140 Passengers: $50
Times (door-to-door): 8:30 – 12:30, 11:00 – 3:00, 1:30 – 5:30, and now 3:00 - 7:00
For more information visit: http://novaguides.com/snowmobile-tours.php. To know more on other recreational activities visit: Golden Key’s Recreational Activities Guide for Vail Valley, Colorado.