Friday, January 06, 2006
HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Today’s Wall Street Journal has as its Friday feature “House of the Week” a five bedroom, five bathroom, home on 14.8 acres in Castle Creek owned by Doug Rivers, which is offered for $14.5 million. The property has 10 small units, the owner calls the “pavilions”, connected by enclosed glass links or walkways.
-Wall Street Journal, 01.07.06

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Sunday, January 8, 2006 is the first day of the 2006 Rail Jam Series at Sunlight Mountain! (more…)

Planning a last minute trip to Vail? Save 60%!
Manor Vail Resort is offering a sweet deal for last minute travelers. Stay January 2-12 and save up to 60% on their regular rates. The deal includes a hot buffet breakfast.

Located between Vail Mountain and Gore Creek, the resort is just steps away from the lifts and the Golden Peak Lodge. The resort offers luxury hotel rooms, and one, two, or three bedroom condominiums. Amenities include a recreation area with workout equipment, saunas, a heated pool, and hot tubs. Take a break from the slopes and visit our full-service spa, Spa Struck. Enjoy a mud mask, facial, manicure or a massage. Relax, eat, and drink at Lord Gore Restaurant and Fitzwilliam’s Piano Lounge.

Contact Manor Vail Resort for more details:
Email: res@manorvail.com
Phone: 866-259-3578
Website: www.manorvail.com

Ski at Sunlight for $10!

Friday, January 6, 2006 is Skier Appreciation Day at Sunlight! Lift tickets cost $10 and all proceeds go to the United Way of Garfield County. (more…)

Take a break from the crowded ski slopes and learn about wildlife in the Rocky Mountains. Ski a run at Snowmass with a naturalist from the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) and learn about birds, animals, and trees that you might not notice on an every day ski run. You will explore the habitat of Rocky Mountain animals, learn about tracking animals in winter, and learn facts about avalanches. You may even spot a rabbit, deer, or hawk!

The nature ski tour is free (lift ticket and ski equipment required)! Take advantage of this educational activity with the kids. The tours begin at the Wapiti Wildlife Center, located at the top of the Elk Camp lift. After your run, check out the Wildlife Center and get toasty at the public warming hut!

Tours are offered every day throughout the ski season from 11 AM to 1 PM, and last about 45 minutes. Children need to be 7 years or older. Participants are required to be intermediate skiers. No reservations are necessary. Call (970) 925-5756 for more information.

Want to try some turns at Whistle or Jackson Hole Wyoming and need help finding accommodation and a flight then a local Glenwood Springs company, Rocky Mountain Ski Vacations can give you a hand. They offer some of the best deals for snowboarding or skiing with customized packages for the size of your group and where you want to ski.

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There is no finer destination than Aspen/Snowmass for the holidays. With more than 4,000 acres of the finest skiing and riding on the planet and more than 13 feet of snow this season, it can’t be beat. Right now, there are many last minute ski specials in Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado.

Aspen, CO (PRWEB) December 24, 2005 — Recently released airline seats have opened the opportunity to book a last minute holiday vacation to Aspen/Snowmass and take advantage of great deals at a selection of properties. There are a few room nights still available throughout the resort.

Aspen/Snowmass offers vacation specials for every type of winter enthusiast and with a variety of options available, packages can be customized to the individual needs of the guests. Visitors can choose from full service, five star resort hotels to ski-in/ski-out condominiums to classic ski lodges.

“Aspen/Snowmass is in prime condition this holiday season with excellent lodging options, incredible snow and fun events,” said Eric Fullerton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Stay Aspen Snowmass. “Everyone should treat themselves to the gift of the holidays in Aspen/Snowmass.”

For more information on all winter packages please visit www.stayaspensnowmass.com or call 877/682-7736. For information on all the four mountains, purchasing lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals, and ski or snowboard lessons please visit www.aspensnowmass.com or call 877/282-7736. Pricing may vary depending on your preference of lodging. Some restrictions may apply depending on availability and double occupancy. When booking a vacation please reference the particular package of choice.

Aspen Skiing Company operates the four mountains in the Aspen/Snowmass area - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk - as well as the award-winning Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen. The area offers unparalleled nightlife and off-slope activities as well. Aspen/Snowmass is accessible by two of the most convenient airports in the mountains – Aspen Sardy Field (3 miles from Aspen) and Eagle County Airport (70 miles from Aspen). For more information on Aspen Skiing Company, please call 800/525-6200 or 970/925-1220, or visit the company’s website at www.aspensnowmass.com.

We went for the first time to snowboard at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs this last Saturday. What a great place, I loved the local flavour! We arrived earlier in the day, about 9:30ish and were amazed that there were so few people on the slopes. The resort has a number of great runs, a few which were more challenging than others. For most of the day we ended up finding a sweet run where no one else seemed to be, lots of powder that gave us a few face shots!

The lifts are not at fast as other resorts, but according to a guy in the bar they have the oldest lift in Colorado, purchased from Aspen. The place was full of young people and the restaurant was hopping with families it is a great resort really close to Glenwood Springs, about 8 or 9 miles out it seems.

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Thursday, December 08, 2005
GARCO: RECORD DRILLING
The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission reported Wednesday that 40% of natural gas development and production occurred in Garfield County, an all-time high, with 1,800 drilling permits to be issued this year. Garfield County now has 2,905 active wells, second in the state only to Weld County’s 11,314.
-GS Post-Independent, 12.08.05

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Monday, December 05, 2005
OCT. SALES UP IN ASPEN
Retail sales in October in Aspen were up 8.4% over October 2004, led by the tourist accommodations sector, which had a 13.4% increase over a year earlier. For the first 10 months of the year, retail sales in Aspen were 10.3% higher than the same period in 2004, with a total of $361.4 million in sales.
-Aspen Times, 12.03.05

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