Avondale Friday Afternoon Club
Friday, June 19 –  through – Friday, September 4
4:45pm – 8:45pm

Come to Avondale every Friday this summer to for the best  end of teh week party around. Live music, drink specials, great crowd, no worries.

With its central Vail Valley location and large deck, Friday Afternoon Club will be taken to a new level at Avondale. The theme is Friday Afternoon Sunset Deck Party.

•    Live Music – 30th Street Production has created a music program with a different band each week, backed up by local DJs. This company is well known through the area for their outstanding productions. Music will build up till about 7pm and then begin to quiet down.

•    Parents Night Off – 50% off price at Westin Riverfront Kids Club
•    3 bars will be available on the deck with Cocktail specials
•    ‘It’s Pizza Time’ specials and additional menu specials
•    Drawings / Giveaways – To be announced

**Planning is in the works for a special FAC on Friday, July 3 which is the Salute to America celebration in Avon.  Check back for details!

Friday is not the only day to visit Avondale; they offer some of the best dining in the Vail Valley go in and try one of their great entrees

visit the Restaurant Avondale Website for more information about this great restaurant!

Beaver Creek Resort Summer Activities -Mountain Biking and Hiking

Trail Map:

Trail Conditions:

– Summer season mountain biking and hiking trails are expected to open at the end of May 2010

Lift Ticket Pricing:

– Hours: 9:30am – 4:30pm (weather permitting)

-Adult 1 Day/ Unlimted Rides  = $22

-Child 1 Day/Unlimted Rides (5-12yrs)
*Child must be accompanied by an adult (max 3 children) =   Free

-Adult 1 Day/Unlimited Rides w/ Bike Haul    $27

-Child 1 Day/Unlimited Rides w/ Bike Haul (5-12yrs)
*Child must be accompanied by an adult (max 2 children)  =  Free

-Adult 1 Day/Unlimited Rides w/ lunch at Spruce Saddle
Includes a $15 lunch voucher  =  $27

-Adult 1 Day/Unlimited Rides w/ lunch at Spruce Saddle and
bike haul  =  $32

For more information, please call the Beaver Creek Ticket Office at (970) 476-9090 or (800) 842-8062.

Vail Summer Activities – Hiking and Mountain Biking

Trail Map:

Trail Status:

June 4 – 20
Weekends only: Friday through Sunday, from 10am – 4pm

June 24 – September 6
Monday through Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Thursday through Saturday, 4pm – 9pm
*Bikes are not allowed up the gondola after 4pm

September 10 – 19
Weekends only: Friday through Sunday, from 10am – 4pm

Special Hours for Oktoberfest:
September 10-12 and September 17-19
Adventure Ridge will be open along with Talon’s Deck for dining
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information on Vail Summer Mountain Activities, please call the Resort Information & Activities Center at (970) SKI-VAIL.

Lift Ticket Pricing:

-ADULT 1 Day Scenic Ride (13 – 64 yrs old)     $             22.00
Unlimited Rides
-CHILD 1 Day Scenic Ride (5-12 yrs old)     Free* or $15
Unlimited Rides. *Free with Paid Adult (max 3 children per adult)
Children 4 and Under are Free (ticket required)

-SENIOR 1 Day Scenic Ride (65 yrs old +)     $             15.00
Unlimited Rides

-Vail Twilight Scenic Ride (13+)    $15 with $10 Credit
4PM – 9PM Thursday – Saturday. Vail Gondola Only. $10 Credit is valid at Adventure Ridge or Talon’s Deck. No cash value. No change given, Valid night of purchase only.

-Vail Twilight Scenic Ride (5-12 yrs old)    Free* or $15 with $10 Credit
4PM – 9PM Thursday – Saturday. Vail Gondola Only. $10 Credit is valid at Adventure Ridge or Talon’s Deck. No cash value. No change given, Valid night of purchase only.* Free with Paid Adult
Children 4 and Under are Free (ticket required)

-ADULT 1 Day Scenic Ride with Bike Haul     $             27.00
Unlimited Rides

-CHILD 1 Day Scenic Ride With Bike Haul (5-12 yrs old)     Free* or $20
Unlimited Rides. *Free with Paid Adult (max 3 children per adult)

-SENIOR 1 Day Scenic Ride With Bike Haul (65 yrs old)     $             20.00
Unlimited Rides

-ADULT 1 Day Scenic Ride & Lunch     $             27.00
Includes $15 Lunch Voucher at Eagle’s Nest or Spruce Saddle

-ADULT 1 Day Scenic Ride, Lunch & Bike Haul     $             32.00
Includes $15 Lunch Voucher at Eagle’s Nest or Spruce Saddle

-ADULT 1 Day Full Suspension Ride & Bike Rental     $            57.00

-CHILD 1 Day Ride & Bike Rental with adult     $            16.00

-Adult 1 Day Full Suspension Ride & Bike Rental With Lunch     $            67.00

Beaver Creek resort founded in 1980 has evolved into what could be compared to places such as Telluride and Whistler. There are three mountains accessible from any of the three villages: Beaver Creek Village, Arrowhead Village, and Bachelor Gulch Village; this helps the crowds at Beaver Creek still seem small when the parking lots are packed. There is no simple way to explain the Beaver Creek experience. There are three towns, Beaver Creek, Avon, and Edwards, within 5 miles of the mountain making the area attractive for travelers with all sorts of different needs, but its all High Class. A family that chooses Beaver Creek for their vacation destination has a huge variety of lodging and dining options. At the high end, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch offers one bedroom accommodations starting at $575.00 per night, this provides access to the amazing infinity pool and spas at the base of the Bachelor Gulch Express. The Ritz-Carlton is a full-service platinum and diamond rated property that meets the needs of Beaver Creek’s high end guests. In the middle range, the Beaver Creek Lodge offers hotel style accommodations starting at $399.00 per night. This includes access to their health club, pool, room service, and restaurant, Rocks Modern Grill. The lower end of the accommodations in the Beaver Creek area are located in Avon, CO at the base of Beaver Creek, and are connected to the resort by bus and gondola. The hotels and condominiums in Avon are located close to Beaver Creek’s free parking lots and make mountain access a breeze. Located in Avon, Beaver Creek West is located adjacent to Nottingham Park and Lake, offers Gold-Rated one to four bedroom fully furnished condominiums that meet the natural living needs of their guests. Beaver Creek West is not a full service hotel, but does have the best summer and winter amenities around; with a pool, 3 hot tubs, sauna, tennis courts, and meeting facilities, Beaver Creek West is fully equipped to satisfy all your needs at a fraction of the price of the lodging options in Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch.

Dining in Beaver Creek can be one or a mixture of two things, expensive and satisfying. As with the lodging options there are many many dining options around the Beaver Creek area. At the high end, Beano’s and Zach’s cabins offer a unique dining experience with a variety of food styles and beverage selections for the big spender. These restaurants are located on Beaver Creek mountain and are serviced by snow-cats that take the guests on a spectacular scenic venture on the way to the best meal around. In the middle, we find a variety of great dining locations including Sato’s Sushi House in Edwards, Agave Mexican Cuisine in Avon, The Coyote Cafe in Beaver Creek, and The Dusty Boot Stake house and Saloon in Beaver Creek. These restaurants offer great service, great food, and affordable prices for a family or group to go out and have a great night without spending a fortune. At the low end, there are many many places that offer rations for the avid saver. Avon Bakery and Deli offers bagels, bread, fish, sandwiches, breakfast and a friendly atmosphere for around 10 dollars a person. Others include Marko’s Pizza, Fiestas Mexican Grill, Burger King, Outback Steak house, Finnegans Wake, and Bob’s Place.

The skiing experience at Beaver Creek varies greatly from that of Vail and other surrounding areas.  Beaver Creek is a private resort which makes for a much more intimate feeling than one gets at Copper Mountain or Vail Resort. The lifties are friendly and the lines are short. Something to notice about Beaver Creek is that even if a line is out the gate it will still be less than 15 minutes before you take your seat on one of Beaver Creek’s 10 high speed quads or 2 new gondolas.  Beaver Creek is separated into 4 areas that all offer different variations of terrain and scenery. If a group starts their day at the Beaver Creek Landing, they will be skiing Bachelor Gulch in less than 15 minutes, and be centrally located to any run on the mountain. If a group wants to start their day at the Beaver Creek Village they can head in two directions up the Strawberry Park Express Lift, or up the Centennial Express Lift. Beaver Creek offers skiing for riders of all ages and abilities, and is set in an environment that ensures any nature and winter fanatic a great time.

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!!!!!