8 • A • FEBRUARY-SPRING 2019 SSKIKIEERR NENEWWSS • WHAT’’S EPIIC at VAIIL RESORTS OUR 111th EDITION • SINCE 1988 PARK CITY Take in the Views VBROAIOMFLIERESORTSLD, CO – Vail Resorts’ indusCONTINUE- Parlour located at the The EPICRanch, offeringMOMEN nos- The Largest ReTUMsort in the Untoited StatesHIGHLIGHT 2019 try-leading season Epic Pass is prominent talgic ice cream novelties or a quick soup and The Scenic Gondola Ride at Heavenly again this season, providing skiers and snow- sandwich lunch. An exclusive specialty kid- Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons showcases one of the greatest views of Lake boarders with not only one of the best values in designed restaurant lunch area is also provided Resort combined in the summer of 2015 to cre- Tahoe, accessible by skis, snowboard or on- the industry, but also with worldwide access. at The Ranch for kids enrolled in Ski School. ate the largest single ski and snowboard resort foot. The first stop on the 2.4-mile ride is at the The Epic Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted For more discerning palates, guests can enjoy in the United States. With 7,300 acres of ter- Observation Deck, complete with sweeping access to 19 mountain resorts plus additional gourmet, ski-in lunch service at SaddleRidge rain, over 350 trails, 41 lifts, 8 terrain parks, views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding access to 46 more, including 20 new mountains Restaurant, renowned for its gourmet Colorado one super pipe and one mini pipe, Park City Sierra Nevada. Warm up with a hot cocoa and regional cuisine. grab a snack at Cafe Blue. Pro tip: Head out- for this 2018-19 season. With an Epic Pass, Willy the Mountain Safety Dog Mountain offers endless adventures for every you can discover 65 of the world’s premier level of skier or snowboarder to enjoy. side to snack and enjoy the panoramic viewing NEW High Meadow Park Beginner Area resorts throughout the United States, Canada, Beaver Creek’s newest ambassador cannot deck, from there, the Gondola heads to the top Australia, Japan, France, Switzerland, Italy give you directions or carry your skis. where Tamarack Lodge is perched at 9,136 feet and Austria. For the 2018-19 winter season, the new elevation. However, if you stop by and shake his paw, he High Meadow Park at Canyons Village offers Signature Events Epic Pass holders enjoy unlimited, unre- will share some safety tips on the mountain. guests a dedicated learning area designed stricted access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Willy, Beaver Creek’s first-ever Mountain exclusively for beginner skiers. A new high- Heavenly’s annual Spring Loaded event, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte and Safety dog, will be accompanying Beaver speed, four-passenger lift increased uphill March 23 - April 7, brings together the best of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Creek’s Mountain Safety team to spread the capacity by 50 percent and shortened overall winter and spring with live music, loud outfits Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at word about safety on the hill. While Willy is ride time by 70 percent. Additional snowmak- and various fun-filled festivities in two weeks Lake Tahoe; Stowe and Okemo in Vermont; not a certified avalanche rescue dog, he and his ing throughout the area further ensures guests of sun and fun. Spring Loaded kicks off with Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire; Stevens handler, Mark Carll, have an equally important ideal snow surface conditions for learning. Pink Heavenly, a two-day cancer awareness Pass in Washington; Afton Alps in Minnesota; mission of educating Beaver Creek guests High Meadow Park also features three new event. It continues with a concert, the Mt. Brighton in Michigan; Wilmot Mountain about safely skiing and riding in the moun- adventure trails and a Candy Cabin that beck- Gunbarrel 25, Easter Egg and Bloody Mary in Wisconsin; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; tains. Willy, a golden retriever, joined the ons guests to savor a sweet treat and chocolates hunt on the mountain, pond skimming, March and Perisher in Australia for the 2019 season. Beaver Creek team in the summer of 2018, and during a rest break. Madness and more. New for the 2018-19 season, Epic Pass is most definitely the cutest new member of the NEW Mid-Mountain Lodge Transformation KIRKWOOD holders will also receive seven days of skiing team. Be sure to follow Willy’s travels around Expedition: Kirkwood or snowboarding with no blackout dates at both Beaver Creek this winter using the hashtag New for this season, Park City Mountain’s Telluride in Colorado and at Resorts of the #WillyBeSafe iconic Mid-Mountain Lodge will undergo a Combining Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s Canadian Rockies, which are Fernie Alpine BRECKENRIDGE transformative interior renovation. The remod- legendary terrain and secret powder pockets Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Ski-In, Ski-Out Mountain Town el will feature a new interior design and a full- with unparalleled off-piste coaching, this is an Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia; service bar while preserving the historic nature experience like no other in the region. Passion Nakiska in Alberta; and Mont-Sainte Anne and Breckenridge, affectionately known as of the 120-plus-year-old historic miners’ for skiing and riding accelerates by directly Stoneham in Quebec. “Breck,” offers a serious dose of high alpine boarding house. Mid Mountain Lodge is one of applying it to the environment in Tahoe’s back- Emma: A Digital Mountain Assistant adventure, natural beauty and ski town charm. 16 unique on-mountain restaurants located at yard. Elevating safety and avalanche education at Your Fingertips With an abundance of slopeside lodging Park City Mountain. allows skiers and riders to hone in on skills accommodations, ski-to-town trails and the NEW Winter Improvements: Beginner Ski while navigating Kirkwood’s signature chutes, Vail Resorts has also introduced Emma, the BreckConnect Gondola, the connection and Snowboard Area at the Park City Base cornices, and bowls led by a team of expert Epic Mountain Assistant and the world’s first between mountain and town is seamless. It is mountain guides. digital mountain assistant to help guide guests as if the entire town of Breck is practically ski- Park City Mountain is committed to provid- Women’s Clinics and Camps visiting participating Vail Resorts locations. in, ski-out. In town, visitors can roam one of ing an excellent experience for every level of Using artificial intelligence and natural lan- Colorado’s largest historic districts, which is skier or snowboarder. This past summer, Park With various camps and clinics offered for guage processing, Emma has the ability to dotted with hundreds of shops, a creative culi- City Mountain installed a new, enclosed sur- all ages and skill levels, these Ladies Only answer a wide range of guests’ questions in nary scene, bars offering innovative libations face lift and a new designated beginner trail to packages allow women to excel at their sport in real time about their vacation via SMS text. and venues and a new and thriving arts district. serve entry-level skiers and snowboarders at a completely new adventure. This experience is Emma demonstrates Vail Resorts’ commit- Elevation, Elevation, Elevation! the Park City Base Area. The new area pro- about escaping, having fun, developing friend- ment to providing its guests with the best pos- vides a comfortable and spacious learning area ships, seeking adventure and doing something Thanks to a base elevation of 9,600 feet for those just starting to ski or ride. just for you. Throughout the day, skiers and sible experience as on-demand information, above sea-level, including the highest chairlift NORTHSTAR such as weather and grooming conditions. riders take on a variety of terrain and snow in North America, the Imperial Express, Northstar Traditions conditions while working on the terrain selec- From the early planning stages to arrival and Breckenridge is once again this winter blessed all the way through departure, Emma offers tion, tactical approach and off-piste skiing and with plentiful snowfall and traditionally one of Every afternoon skiers and snowboarders riding technique. guests an unprecedented breadth of informa- the longest ski seasons of any major resort in gather off East Ridge Run for a complimentary WHISTLER tion tailored to each resort. Emma debuted for the country. glass of bubbly or sparkling cider and tōst to the 2018-19 winter season at Vail, Beaver Whistler’s Cloudraker Suspension Bridge Breck’s high elevation and cooler tempera- the mountains, Lake Tahoe, and friends and and Raven’s Eye Viewing Platform Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in family. Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, tures combine to provide ideal conditions and Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe; and the perfect environment to capture and hold After ski school gets out each day, S’mores Check out the highest suspension bridge in Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, onto snow well into late-April. Yet, to be on the Ambassadors descend upon the Village carry- North America at the top of Whistler Canada. As Emma evolves, she will be able to safe side, for this season more than 50 snow ing silver platters covered in ooey-gooey Mountain, some 7,160 feet above sea level. support summer at the resorts as well. 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