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Welcome to Vail Valley, Colorado during 2012 Winter Teva Mountain Games for a great season of adventure sports, music, art and much more. The first Annual Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer features competitions in mixed climbing, mountain, Big Air, and dual slalom biking, Nordic and telemark skiing, ski mountaineering and snowshoe racing with $60,000 in prize money on the line, along with a one-day vertical challenge in Vail’s legendary Back Bowls. The winter festival in Vail comes to life with free concerts, films, photo comp and more.
Nova Guides is offering Top of the Rockies Half-Day (3 Hour) Snowmobile Tours and Scenic Snowcat Tours during this Holiday Season. Check out the schedule for the different tours below:
Top of the Rockies Half-Day (3 Hour) Snowmobile Tours:
Morning Half-Day – Our most popular ‘Top of the Rockies’ tours begin with transportation from the hotel, or guests can drive out to us. We’ll explore the famed Camp Hale area, home to the former 10th Mtn. Division, and climb up to elevations of 12,500 feet! All morning tours include a hot lunch from our restaurant. Guests can relax by the fire and enjoy a hot chocolate before returning back to the hotel.
Our Tigiwon snowmobile location just outside of Minturn is a great option for all levels. Because the tours are a little shorter than our Top of the Rockies tours, this tour is ideal for anyone looking to experience a great snowmobile ride without necessarily dedicating a day away from the slopes.
We’ll take a pit stop midway for hot chocolate at our backcountry yurt. Great views of the Back Bowls! Times (door-to-door): 8:30 – 12:30 11:00 – 3:00 or 1:30 – 5:30
Drivers: $140 Passengers: $50
Scenic Snowcat Tours:
Travel in warmth and comfort in our 13 passenger, fully enclosed and heated four-track vehicle that maneuvers over the snow. You’ll enjoy breath-taking views of the White River National Forest at historic Camp Hale. Climb to elevations as high as 12,500 feet with panoramic 360 degree vistas and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Colorado Rockies and the Continental Divide. 4 person minimum
Times (door-to-door): 8:30 – 1:30 and 11:00 – 4:00 with lunch
Adults: $100 Children (12 and under): $90 Afternoon Tour (no lunch): 1:30 – 5:30
Adults: $95 Children (12 and under): $80
Planning a vacation to Vail, Colorado during this winter holiday season with your family and friends? Then do visit “Vail Family Holidaze” - the perfect place for family celebration of the season starting Dec. 17 - 25 and 31, 2011. From holiday concerts, world-class ice skating shows with world champion and Olympic skaters like Patrick Chan, Kids Zone activities and New Year’s Eve entertainment, you won’t find a more festive atmosphere in which to spend quality time with the family than Vail.
Event Schedule:
Saturday, December 17 Tree Lighting Ceremony at Slifer Plaza in Vail Village from 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 18 Jingle Bellz at Snowshoe, Lionshead from 8 a.m.
Monday, December 19 Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m. Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m. Santa’s Workshop at The Four Seasons Vail from 3-6 p.m. Wonder Voice – Free holiday concert at Solaris Plaza from 5 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 20 Candy Cane Patrol, Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m. Kids Zone, Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m. Santa’s Workshop, Vail Marriott from 3-6 p.m. Colorado Children’s Chorale – Free concert at Solaris Plaza from 5 p.m. Menorah Lighting, Slifer Plaza in Vail Village from 5 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead 7-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 21 Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m. Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m. Santa’s Workshop at The Antlers from 3-6 p.m. Skate with the Stars at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink from 3:15-4 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink from 5 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 22 Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m. Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m. Santa’s Workshop at Manor Vail from 3-6 p.m. Skate with the Stars at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink from 3:15-4 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink from 5 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.
Friday, December 23 Candy Cane Patrol at Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m. Kids Zone at Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m. Santa’s Workshop at Arrabelle at Vail Square from 3-6 p.m. Skate with the Stars at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink and Arrabelle Square Ice Rink from 3:15-4 p.m. Winter Solstice on Ice at the Solaris Plaza Ice Rink from 5 p.m. Carolers roaming through Vail Village and Lionshead from 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 24 Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas from 9-10 a.m. Candy Cane Patrol at the Golden Peak, Vista Bahn and Lionshead base areas from 2-5 p.m. Kids Zone at the Vail Village and Lionshead from 3-5 p.m. Kids After Dark Party at Lionshead at the base of the gondola from 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, December 25 Carolers at the Vista Bahn, Lionshead and Golden Peak base areas from 9-10 a.m.
Saturday, December 31 Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at Golden Peak from 6:15 p.m. First Night Family Activities at the Adventure Ridge from 7-10 p.m. Vail New Year’s Eve 2012 at the Dobson Arena from 8 p.m–1:30 a.m.
Watch the video from last year’s Vail Family Holidaze below!
Nova Guides offers an array of exciting activities during this Winter Holiday Season with Guided Snowmobile Tours in the beautiful Vail Valley. With brand new Ski-Doo and Polaris snowmobiles, enjoy the latest 2012 features such as heated handle grips for both the drivers and passengers and more. All early season tours will take place at the Camp Hale location and include transportation from the Vail and Beaver Creek area. Download and print the early season flyer or visit: http://novaguides.com/snowmobile-tours.php.
Schedule: Trip: Morning 2-Hour Tour
Pickup in Vail/BC: 8:30 am
Expected Dropoff: 12:30 pm
$140/driver $50/passenger
Kids 8 and under ride free!
Trip: Afternoon 2-Hour Tour
Pickup in Vail/BC: 12:30 pm
Expected Dropoff: 4:30 pm
$140/driver $50/passenger
Kids 8 and under ride free!
There is no better place to visit and spend the winter holidays than in Vail Valley, Colorado. Beginning Thanksgiving Week, the whole valley will be lit up and a number of events and activities will be held at the beautiful Vail Valley. Hotels and Restaurants will showcase their specially made menus for Thanksgiving Week which would include delicious Thanksgiving specials from casual to elegant and romantic.
Restaurants
1. Alpine Tavern: Check out this restaurant for traditional Thanksgiving meal. For more information visit: http://www.alpinetavernvail.net/
2. Blue River Bistro: Serving traditional Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 10:30 pm. Also serving Italian-American menu. Visit website: http://www.blueriverbistro.com/ for more information
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