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Come to Vail for One Track Mind's Swap & Sale in LionsHead from November 11 to 13.
November 6, 2011 By
One Track Mind's Annual Swap and Sale
It’s Back! One Track Mind is pleased to announce the return of the one-and-only Snowboard Swap & Sale to LionsHead Village November 11-13, 2011. Time for new gear? Drop off your old snowboard, boots, bindings, jackets, and pants between now and November 10th from 10am-5pm, fill out a consignment form, then leave the rest to us. You can earn up to 100% store credit. And don’t miss the amazing deals at the biggest sale of the year. Save up to 60% on snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, casual wear, footwear, accessories and more from Salomon, Nike, Rome, Ride, K2, Lib-Tec, Volcom, Bonfire, Forum, 686, Special Blend, and more. If you’ve got snowboarding on the brain, stop by One Track Mind Friday the 11th from 10-7, Saturday the 12th from 10-7, and Sunday the 13th from 10-5. For more information, call One Track Mind at 970-476-1397 or visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
Vail is home to Burton. November 11 to 13 is the store's authorized factory snowboard sale at Arrabelle in LionsHead.
November 4, 2011 By
Burton's Flagship Store is in Vail CO
It’s time to get your fix for winter. The Burton Authorized Factory Snowboard Sale returns to Burton in Arrabelle at Vail Square November 11-13, 2011. Stop by this amazing blowout sale and save up to 50% on snowboards, boots, bindings, jackets, pants, luggage, and goggles from Burton, Analog, Anon, and RED. There will be 2012 outerwear samples unbelievably priced at 25% off plus previous year’s decks up to 50% off. Don’t miss the Burton movie Premier “Standing Sideways” at 6pm on Saturday from Arrabelle Square as well as the raffle giveaway on Sunday at 3pm. So stop by the Burton flagship store from 10am-7pm on Friday & Saturday and Sunday 10-5. For more information, call Burton at 970-477-5741 or follow on Facebook and Twitter
Run, Ride, Refresh mountain biking and running event returns to Vail CO October 1st
September 14, 2011 By
Keep Active this Fall with Vail Rec District
Vail’s second annual Run, Ride, Refresh event is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 and will offer a rare opportunity to join a free guided mountain bike ride or trail run on Vail Mountain led by Lance Armstrong’s coach Chris Carmichael and coach and manager of the U.S. Women’s Mountain Running Team, Ellen Miller. Mountain bike riders and trail runners will experience the beauty of Vail Mountain in the fall while they venture out on a trail run or mountain bike ride and then celebrate their accomplishment with a little relaxation on the Vail Chophouse Slopeside deck in LionsHead Village in Vail. Refreshing beer and bubbly libations will feature Moët & Chandon Champagne specials and a free glass of Michelob Ultra for participants. The Chophouse post-ride event will also provide a unique chance to sit down with Carmichael and Miller and discuss tips and the new trends and technologies breaking out in each sport. Additionally, participants will receive a Run, Ride, Refresh branded goodie bag from Runner’s World and Bicycling magazines that will include the latest issues of the magazines, plus a copy of The Athlete’s Palate Cookbook, over a $30 value.
Run, Ride, Refresh is part of Vail Restaurant Month’s Health and Outdoors Week, taking place Sept. 26 through Oct. 2. According to Miller, who will lead the trail run, the event is a great opportunity for participants to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather, experience great dining all the while gaining insights from the pros. “Chris and I are excited to take part in this free event and are looking forward to sharing our insights into our respective sports,” said Miller. “The run and rides are a perfect opportunity for folks to gather and share their love of the outdoors. We’re encouraging all ability levels to join us for a great afternoon and free beverages to follow.”
The group run and ride, co-sponsored by Runner’s World, Bicycling, Vail Restaurant Month, Vail Chophouse and the Vail Recreation District, will meet at 1 p.m. in front of the Vail Chophouse, at the base of the Gondola in LionsHead. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those not able to join the run or ride, are welcome to gather at the Vail Chophouse for the post-ride event and enjoy après specials taking place as part of the event. To sign up for the free event, contact Ruthie Carlson at ruthie@group970.com or (970) 845-7673.
Lodging packages are available for the Run, Ride, Refresh event as part of Vail Restaurant Month and are available the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort and Spa by clicking here. Packages include a $100 credit at the Golden Leaf Spa and a Vail pass bike tour for two. Vail Restaurant Month, which will take place from Sept. 16 to Oct. 16, features a month full of star chefs, singular dining experiences, wine and beer tastings, health/wellness/spa packages, romantic getaways, family fun, seminars, chef demos, recipes, family cooking experiences, celebrity author readings and book signings, outdoor adventures and more.
The run and ride will take place on the same loop on Vail Mountain with mountain bikers heading out first. Each loop is 4.7 miles with a vertical gain of 1,200 feet. After the first loop, runners and riders may choose to do an additional loop prior to the post-race party at the Vail Chophouse. For more information about the Run, Ride, Refresh, contact Ruthie Carlson at ruthie@group970.com, or visit www.VailRestaurantMonth.com.
Activities in Vail CO as summer changes to fall
September 9, 2011 By
The Vail Recreation District (VRD) is gearing up to offer fall programs and activities for all ages. In addition to Vail’s natural fall foliage, visitors and residents alike can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities like skating at Dobson Ice Arena, leaf peeping with the Vail Nature Center, ski and snowboard conditioning at the Vail Gymnastics Center, martial arts, tennis, golf and more.
Vail Golf Club
Keep Active this Fall with Vail Rec District
Open to the public, the Vail Golf Club will continue to offer great play at great prices through late October, weather permitting. Beginning Sept. 9, golf patrons will enjoy off-season deals featuring 18 holes of play for $64 and nine holes of play for only $42, including cart. Twilight play will cost $42 after 3:30 p.m. Private and group workshops and clinics will continue throughout September. Click here or call 970-479-2260 to book tee times or for additional information.
Dobson Ice Arena
Any time of year is the perfect time to check out Dobson Ice Arena and all its offerings including leagues, lessons and public skating. Adult women and men’s fall ice hockey leagues are currently underway, while youth classes begin Sept. 12 and include instruction for both figure skating and ice hockey. Dobson also partners with the Vail Library for Story Time Skating, which takes place at 10 and 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Public skating hours vary, click here or call 970-479-2271 for details.
Vail Tennis Center
The Vail Tennis Center will continue to offer a full-range of tennis activities on its eight clay courts until Oct. 1, weather permitting. Programs include men’s and women’s tennis clubs, weekly matches and private instruction. The courts are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Pricing and additional information are available by clicking here or by calling 970-479-2294.
Vail Gymnastics Center
With ski and snowboard season just around the corner, the Vail Gymnastics Center is offering trampoline classes and open gym as an opportunity to prepare for the winter. Trampoline class hours vary and include instruction for ages six and older on basic trampoline safety to perfecting ski and snowboard tricks. Open gym takes place from 8 to 9 p.m. on Mondays providing an alternative method to get into shape.
On Thursdays, beginning Sept. 22, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. dance enthusiasts ages four and five can enjoy Dancin’ Fun, a class of creative movement, ballet and tap dance for preschoolers. Dancers ages six to ten can have fun in Stepin’ Out a 60-minute class that includes basic ballet, tap and jazz dancing. The Never Too Late class, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., is a traditional ballet practice with bar, stretching and floorwork that welcomes any ballet-lover ages pre-teen to adult.
Additionally, the Gymnastics Center offers a variety of traditional gymnastics programs for those preschool-age and older. Call 970-479-2287 for information.
KidZone After School Program
The KidZone after school program is underway at Red Sandstone Elementary School for the 2011-12 school year. Children ages five to 12, or in grades kindergarten through fifth, enjoy sports, gym games, arts, crafts and other activities after school and on designated no-school days. The program allows children to make choices, work and play cooperatively, develop a sense of responsibility and provides an experience full of imagination and activity. For more information on youth programs and activities, click here or call 970-479-2292.
Vail Nature Center
The Vail Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through September and will continue to offer its adult full-day hikes through late September. Full-day hikes meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Nature Center, which is located across from the Ford Park athletic fields. For details, click here or call 970-479-2291.
La Sportiva Trail Running Series
The final race of the La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running series will take place Sunday, Sept. 11 featuring the La Sportiva EverGold 10k and a new 5k. The EverGold will begin and end at the Vail Golf Club and feature an end-of-season brunch at the Happy Valley Grill at the Vail Golf Club. Participants also will enjoy free massages on a first-come, first-served basis from the Minturn-based The Relaxation Station. Course maps, start times and registration are available by clicking here or call 970-479-2280 for information.
Adult Sports Leagues/Open Gym
Registration for the VRD’s flag football league is underway with league play beginning Sept. 11. Open gym indoor volleyball, soccer and basketball will begin in mid-October. Information is available by clicking here or calling 970-479-2280.
High Country Hoops
Join the Vail Recreation District for its annual High Country Hoops program for boys and girls in grades first through fifth. The program will take place at the Homestake Peak School beginning Nov. 1. Children in grades first and second will practice from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and grades third through fifth will practices from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $45 and registration ends Oct. 21. Stay tuned for more information on youth volleyball and Futsal, which will also take place at Homestake Peak this fall/winter. Information is available by clicking here or calling 970-479-2280.
Martial Arts at the Vail Gymnastics Center
Children and adults alike have an opportunity to develop their martial arts skills while building confidence and self-discipline via instruction from Master Mathew Bayley at the Vail Gymnastics Center.
Young Warriors: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Beginning Sept. 12
For ages 7 to 12 with a 14 children maximum per class. Costs are $125 per month.
Micro-Warriors Two Day Per Week Program: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Beginning Sept. 12. For ages 4.5 to 6 with a 14 children maximum per class. Cost is $125 per month.
Micro-Warriors One Day Per Week Program: 4 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, Beginning Sept. 12. For ages 4.5 to 6 with a 14 children maximum per class. Cost is $80 per month.
Adult Program Winter/fall Schedule: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost: $125 per month
Vail CO Vail Rec District Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Offer Opportunities for Dancers of All Ages and Styles
September 8, 2011 By
Fall Dance Classes in Vail CO
The Vail Gymnastics Center is offering a fun lineup of dance classes that will provide children ages three and older plenty of activities indoors. On Thursdays, beginning Sept. 22, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. dance enthusiasts ages four and five can enjoy Dancin’ Fun, a class of creative movement, ballet and tap dance for preschoolers. Dancers ages six to ten can have fun from 5 to 6 p.m. in Stepin’ Out, a 60-minute class that includes basic ballet, tap and jazz dancing. The Never Too Late class, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., is a traditional ballet practice with bar, stretching and floorwork that welcomes any ballet-lover ages pre-teen to adult. The pre-teen to adult Never Too Late ballet class cost $50. The 45-minute classes cost $45 and one-hour classes cost $50.
In addition to the Thursday night lineup, the Vail Gymnastics Center offers a full menu of classes for dancers of all ages on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Children and their parents or caregivers can enjoy classes like Tippy Toes or Mommy and Me Ballet, while seniors can take advantage of Movement Therapy that incorporates dance. Those looking to increase their heart rate while learning new moves can enjoy Irish Folk dancing, Hip Hop or Tap Dance. The schedule is as follows:
Tippy Toes - 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Ages 2-3 with Parent/Caregiver
Designed for little ones, their little feet and their parents. Spend quality time with your child while learning creative ballet movements and dance fundamentals in a fun environment. The class requires a minimum of three students, and each student must be accompanied by one parent or caregiver. Cost is $40 per month for both child and parent or caregiver.
Mommy and Me Ballet – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays Ages 2-4 with Parent/Caregiver
Creative class designed for parent/child interaction and an introduction of ballet movements for both. Spend quality time with your child while learning creative ballet movements and dance fundamentals in a fun environment. The class requires a minimum of three students, and each student must be accompanied by one parent or caregiver. Cost is $40 per month for both child and parent or caregiver.
Movement Therapy - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturdays Seniors
Enjoy a strengthening and toning workout to various genres of music. Students will express themselves using music,, dance and movement while interacting with other students. Based on the Laban Movement Analysis Principal. Cost is $45 per month.
Hip Hop - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Ages 16 and Older
Have fun and learn popular hip hop moves while burning calories and working up a sweat. No experience necessary. Cost is $55 per month.
Irish Folk Dance - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Ages 16 and Older
Have fun and learn the popular Irish step dance, which burns calories and increases your cardio workout. Perfect for the non-dancer to the dance enthusiast. Enjoy a unique, fun and effective workout. Cost is $55 per month.
Tap Dance - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Ages 16 and Older
Learn a variety of tap steps, techniques and develop rhythmic skills, precision and musicality. Unique combinations, as well as traditional steps will create a variety of fun dances. Perfect for the non-dancer seeking a fun, fast workout. Cost is $55 per month.
Vail CO Final Running Race of the Summer – EverGold 5k and 10k
September 8, 2011 By
TrailRunning Series September 11
The final race in the Vail Recreation District’s (VRD) La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series, the EverGold 11k and 5k presented by Happy Valley Grill, will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. For the third year, the race will begin and end at the Vail Golf Club and runners will traverse along the Vail Trail to Golden Peak, up the popular Berry Picker trail, to Lion Down, back to Golden Peak and finish the run on the Vail Trail for a distance just over seven miles. Runners will experience an average grade of 10 percent and gain nearly 1,700 feet in elevation throughout the race. Those participating in the new 5k will also run on the Vail Trail to Golden Peak and then return back on the Vail Trail to the Vail Golf Club.
Individual race costs are $28 for pre-registration or $38 on race-day. Registration and additional information are available online by clicking here. Day-of registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the race start area located at the Vail Golf Club parking lot. Parking is limited and race participants and spectators are encouraged to carpool to the Vail Golf Club for the race.
Following the race, an end-of-season brunch for running participants will take place compliments of Happy Valley Grill at the Vail Golf Club. During the brunch, prizes from La Sportiva and the VRD will be presented to overall and age group winners of the race, as well Suunto M5 watches to series winners. Also, Minturn-based The Relaxation Station will be available and offering free post-event sports massages for participants following the run. The Relaxation Station, which is currently offering $40 one hour massages through September and will offer all race participants $40 one hour massages through October.
According to VRD race coordinator Marc Thomas, the EverGold rounds out the race season, which, when completed, will have taken participants on a total of 54 miles of trails and an elevation gain of 16,708 feet throughout the summer. “Once again we’ve offered runners from Colorado and beyond a great trail running series,” said Thomas. “We’re already looking forward to organizing the 15th year of the series in 2012 with our partners La Sportiva and Suunto.”
Vail CO Tips from the Vail Golf Club Professionals
September 7, 2011 By
This week’s tip is from Vail Golf Club Professional Chris Johnson ~ The Grip
Learning the game of golf
The number one aspect that I adjust when people come for a lesson is their grip. The grip is the only way we are connected to the golf club, and, if the grip is incorrect it will be difficult to play with any power or consistency. If you pick up a club with your hands you will notice as you move them, the club face moves in the exact same manner as your hands. The way in which you hold the club directly affects the club face, which is the main factor in the direction your golf ball travels.
A common mistake when taking your grip is to have the club rest too far in the palms of your hands. This restricts the amount the wrists can hinge during the swing, which will make it difficult to get sufficient club head speed when swinging. The club should rest down where the palm and the fingers meet on both hands. This will increase the leverage you can create giving you increased power and distance.
The other main factor for a successful grip is the orientation of the hands on the grip. For a right-hand golfer, the left-hand should be rotated toward the topside of the grip or to your right side and looking down in your address posture you should see two or three knuckles on your left hand. The thumb and forefinger create a “V” which should be pointed at your right shoulder. The right hand should follow the left, which will make this hand go a little bit underneath the grip. The “V” on the right hand should also point at the right shoulder. Having these hands work together and setting them in a way that allows them to work naturally is essential to a consistent and powerful golf swing.
We hope these ideas help you to understand a bit more about grip. For a better understanding of all aspects of the game, we suggest a lesson with one of our PGA Professionals at the Vail Golf Club. For details, click here or book a lesson by calling 970-479-2260.
Vail Restaurant Month is just around the corner!
September 2, 2011 By
It’s soon to be Fall – and Vail Restaurant Month is nearly here:
Experience Vail in all its fall glory, as we present more than 50 events and activities. The calendar on VailRestaurantMonth.com is loading up fast with major events, celebrity appearances, wonderful lodging packages, and enticing experiences showcasing Vail’s most acclaimed chefs and representing the top hotels and resorts and more than 20 premier restaurants in Vail Village and LionsHead.
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