Get your dancing shoes on and head over to Geral R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail for tonights FREE Hot Summer Nights 8150 Urban Dance Challenge. Yeah…you read that right, dance challenge. Tonights event is sure to get you moving with five of Colorados top hip-hop crews battling it out on stage for a chance to win $1,000! The gates open at 5:30 and the competition starts at 6:30.

The Vail Valley Foundation brings some of the best concerts right here to Vail every Tuesday night. The free concerts take place at the Geral R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO. You don’t even need a ticket! Hot Summer Nights concerts are perfect for the family, but be sure you get there early to get your favorite seat. We recommend bringing a blanket, and a basket filled with snacks.

Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Concert Series

August 14-Chali 2Na & the House of Vibe

August 21-Kyle Hollingsworth Band

 For more information about Vail’s Bud Light Hot Summer Nights Concert Series visit www.vvf.org

The cold weather has finally hit the Vail Valley to give us a little preview of what is coming this winter!   There was little to no accumulation, but the sight of the little white flakes was enough to spark the enthusiasm of this contributor. We are expecting more cold weather, rain, and snow until Thursday September 24, 2009.  With the snow coming fast the 2009-2010 Winter Sports Season is rapidly approaching, and now is the best time to book your 2009-2010 ski and/or snowboard vacation.  Lodging complexes all over the Vail Valley are cutting winter rates, and they are creating spectacular deals for everyone from the avid extreme skier to the family of four looking for a mountain get-a-way.  The lodging options in Avon are going to  be the most economical, and the most centrally located between the 2 Resorts, Vail & Beaver Creek, Avon hotels and condominiums offer access to the Riverfront Gondola located at the Westin Riverfront Resort giving them nearly instant access to the world class skiing at Beaver Creek Resort.  Avon is located 8 minutes from the “Main Vail” exit and 5 minutes from Edwards where the Arrowhead entrance to Beaver Creek is located.  There are some amazing deals available for the 2009 – 2010 season, and one in particular is the Ski and Snowboard packages offered by Beaver Creek West Condominiums. They are offering this year 4 night 3 day packages including Lodging in a fully furnished condominium, Lift Tickets good at all 5 Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek, Vail, Keystone, Breckenridge, & Arapahoe Basin, and Equipment Rentals from Charter Sport. These 4 night 3 day packages start at 400 dollars USD per person. These packages basically save you from paying for the Lodging if you multiply the price of a lift ticket for the 09-10 season, $90, times the 3 days, then add equipment rentals at 29 dollars per day, you are at 370 dollars per person. This alone makes these packages a one of a kind promotion in the Vail Valley.  Call Beaver Creek West TODAY to book your 2009-2010 Winter Vacation Package 1-800-222-4840.

The 2009 – 2010 ski and snowboard season is approaching rapidly, and for many of us the market for Ski & Snowboard vacations is a little steep for our travel budgets.  That is why those of us here at EagleValleyBlog.com have devoted some special time to help the visitors of the Vail Valley find the “Gems” they may have overlooked in their searches for the best price and highest quality accommodations in the Vail Valley.  This season is following two things: 1. One of the best snowfall seasons in recent history & 2. One of the worst rental seasons in history.  That said, there are many deals out there to attract customers to come enjoy the great snow this year.

The People at Beaver Creek West Condominiums in Avon, Colorado are doing everything they can to help families across the United States and World find an affordable luxury vacation in Beaver Creek and Vail.  Beaver Creek West offers two to four bedroom fully-furnished condominiums with a year-round outdoor heated pool, three on-site hot tubs, sauna, tennis courts, Short Walk to Gondola!, 2 minute shuttle to gondola, elevator access, 24 hour emergency front desk support, 8am to 8pm Front Desk normal hours(During Ski Season),  and  all of their condominiums are individually owned and decorated making for a unique comfortable vacation every-time. The condos have a full kitchen, fireplace, washer/dryer, balcony or patio, BBQ, cable/HBO, wireless Internet, and voice mail. To view the all the available units at Beaver Creek West CLICK HERE

• Specials:

1.   Fall Getaway Special

Valid Through: 11/24/2009

Lodging Discount: 20% discount*

Rules:    5 night minimum, Use “Summer Getaway 20%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling.
*Not available with other offers/based on availability

2.   Early Season Stay Free & Ski Special

*Not available with other offers/based on availability.

Valid Dates: 11/25/2009 – 12/24/2009

Lodging Discount: 25% discount*

Rules:   4 night minimum, Use “Early Season 25%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. *Not available with other offers/based on availability.

3.   Powder I Stay Free & Ski Special

Valid Dates: 02/15/2010 – 03/28/2010

Lodging Discount: 20% discount*

Rules:   5 night minimum, Use “Powder I 20%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. *Not available with other offers/based on availability

4.   New Year Stay Free & Ski Special

Valid Dates: 01/03/2010 – 02/11/2010

Lodging Discount:   1 night FREE, with 5 night minimum stay !!! Ask about lift ticket discounts.

Rules:    5 night minimum, Use “New Year Stay 20%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. Purchase 4 night stay and receive 1 additional night FREE !! Ask about lift ticket discounts. *Not available with other offers/based on availability.

5.   Spring Skiing Stay Free & Ski Special

Valid Dates: 03/29/2010 – 04/10/2010

Lodging Discount:   25% discount

Rules:   4 night minimum, Use “Spring Skiing 25%” Rate Code online, Call 1-800-222-4840 for special handling. *Not available with other offers/based on availability.

Packages:

4 night 3 day ski & snowboard packages start at $100 per person per night, and include Lodging, Lift Tickets, & Ski/Snowboard Rentals.   Please call 1-800-222-4840 for more package information or to customize your own Beaver Creek West Winter Package.

Call 1-800-222-4840 for your 2009-2010 Winter Lodging needs!!!!!

The IRONKIDS Triathlon Series is coming to Nottingham Park in Avon, CO on September 6, 2009.

 MORE IRONKIDS Series 2009 INFORMATION

Lodging Specials:

Beaver Creek West Condominiums:  Buy 2 nights get 3rd FREE!         Call Jake, Lorrayne, or Cody at 1-800-222-4840

2br, 3br, & 4br condominiums available, Great affordable lodging! Book now!

The IRONKIDS Triathlon Series is coming to Nottingham Park in Avon, CO on September 6, 2009.

The IRONKIDS Triathlon Series Mission as stated from The Ironkids Website is:

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The IronKids’ mission is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle. The national event series, targeting children ages six to 15-years-old, will offer an interactive weekend experience for the entire family.

The goal of the IronKids Series will be to host approximately 300-400 participants per event between the ages of six and 15 years old. Children will compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety.

WTC acquired IronKids from the Sara Lee Corporation who had owned the event series since 1985. IronKids’ Races have seen more than 40,000 participants in its history. IronKids has introduced some of the sport’s greats with past participants including seven-time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong and U.S. Olympians, Hunter Kemper and Laura Bennett.

Michelle Payette, who joined WTC in 2008, will use her experience in event management to oversee the IronKids branded event series. Based in Phuket, Thailand, for nine years, Payette served as Race Manager for Ironman Malaysia and for the Laguna Phuket Triathlon. Most recently, Payette was managing events for Tourism Whistler (B.C. Canada) on behalf of the resort community.

The IronKids mission is to inspire and motivate youth through sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle.  IronKids provides families with a weekend event experience that is educational, interactive and fun.

To ensure IronKids leaves a footprint throughout the U.S., IronKids has developed a ‘Legacy Program’ that will focus on educating students on the importance of nutrition and physical activity, encouraging children to adopt the IronKids lifestyle.

The IronKids team consists of WTC staff, local contractors, host-city Parks and Recreation Departments, City workers (Fire, Police, Permitting, etc.), local Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Sport Commissions, ASI Photography, Prime Time Timing, Premier Sports Timing, local triathlon clubs and of course many, many volunteers.

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There are three categories in the triathlon junior, intermediate, & senior.  Competitors 6-8 years of age will compete in the junior category. Competitors 9-11 years of age will compete in the Intermediate category. The senior category will consist of competitors from 12-15 years of age. The Swim, Bike, and Run distances can be seen on the map image below

The support from the comunity and town of Avon is huge, all roads around Nottingham Park will be closed from 7am to 11 am  to keep all the competitors safe. The closure will  include the roads marked in blue on the map below.

Come out and support the IRONKIDS on September 6 at Nottingham Park in Avon  Colorado

For Lodging Specials Click Here for Beaver Creek West’s Buy 2 Nights Get 1 Night FREE!