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.