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Dar Williams, Jan 9, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Jonas Kaufmann, Jan 13, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Marc Cohn, Jan 16, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Ana Sia & Kraddy, Feb. 7, Checkpoint Charlie, Vail Village

Flobots, Feb. 8, Checkpoint Charlie, Vail Village

John Brown’s Body, Feb. 9, Golden Peak, Vail

Victor Wooten, Feb. 10, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Winter Mountain Games, February 8-10, 2013. A celebration of adventure sports, music and the mountain lifestyle, the second annual Winter Mountain Games,

Air Supply, Feb. 12, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

The 5 Browns, Feb. 13, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Cyrille Aimée and the Guitar Heroes, Feb. 20, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Paramount’s Original Laser Spectacular Featuring the Music of Pink Floyd, Feb. 23, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

A German Requiem, With the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra & Boulder Chorale, Feb. 24, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Burton U.S. Open, February 25- March 2, 2013. The Burton U.S. Open, which first took place in 1982, is now the longest-running snowboarding competition in the world, attracting the world's top competitors.

Vail Global Energy Forum, March 2, 2013, Beaver Creek - Vilar Performing Arts Center

Haydn C Major Cello Concerto, and Mozart Symphony No. 40 “The Great” with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, March 5, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Steep Canyon Rangers, March 8, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Smokey Robinson – Upclose & Personal, March 9, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Pink Vail, March 9, 2013, Vail turns pink for the second year in a row, in support of Shaw Regional Cancer Center.  Pink Vail is the world's largest ski and ride event, apres party, and concert to benefit cancer survivorshop.  More details at http://www.pinkvail.com.

Chamber Orchestra with Richard Goode, piano Copland, Schumann, and Mendelssohn, March 20, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Korbel American Ski Classic, March 22-24, 2013
The Korbel American Ski Classic celebrates its 31st anniversary in 2013 and for all who have been part of that special group of friends, we salute the unparalleled spirit that is the Korbel American Ski Classic. Throughout the years, America’s longest running annual celebration of skiing has brought together celebrities from all walks of life, along with some of the greatest names in ski racing history for five fun-filled days of Vail spring sun and snow for the Volvo Legends Giant Slalom and Korbel Ford Cup competitions. A full slate of social events paints a festive backdrop for the racecourse action, honoring the sport’s superstars, while also helping to raise funds for worthy community causes. The Korbel American Ski Classic is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.

SFJAZZ Collective, March 24, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Anna Netrebko, March 25, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Dark Star Orchestra, March 28, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Los Lonely Boys, April 3, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Taste of Vail, April 3-6, Taste of Vail showcases more than 30 of Vail's finest chefs and restaurateurs alongside the owners and winemakers from nearly 50 of the countries' top wineries.

Elephant Revival, April 4, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

The Music of ABBA, April 5, With Arrival from Sweden, Vilar Performing Arts, Beaver Creek

Spring Back to Vail, April 8-14, 2013, The biggest end-of-season bash in the Rocky Mountains, Spring Back to Vail is a week of fun in the sun. Don't miss a week of concerts, the World Pond Skimming Championships and so much more!

Skiing Heritage Week, April 8-14, 2013, Celebrate 50 years of mountain fun and memories as Vail caps off it's 50th Birthday season with Skiing History Week.

La Sportiva Trail Running Series - Boneyard Boogie Trail Run, May 18, 2013

La Sportiva Trail Running Series - Summer Solstice Trail Run, June 22, 2013

La Sportiva Trail Running Series - 36th Annual La Sportiva Vail Hill Climb, July 6, 2013

La Sportiva Trail Running Series - Vail Half Marathon, July 21, 2013

La Sportiva Trail Running Series - Berry Picker Trail Run, August 4, 2013

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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.