February 8th, 2010
Some of us locals can get pretty lazy mid-season and we can go a week without skiing. Yeah, I know……… But it was good to get out there again. Still no super huge dumps, but every three days or so we get another 3 inches or something. Just enough to keep things soft and keep the skiing good. The sun came out today and we had a trace of new snow. Multiple runs in China Bowl. If you stuck to the west facing slopes in China, the powder was still pretty soft. Some misc. pictures using the camera phone below. They groomed Headwall and Emperor’s choice in the back, which is where we spent most of the day. I went skiing with Marilyn Levey from New York. She took one of those Her Turn workshops through Vail this past weekend and raved about how great it was. Check it out the link for more information. Until next time… Chris R.
Riding up Chair 17 after doing headwall
Buffalo’s, the best place to meet up with people and adjust your ski boots
I thought I had more pictures, sorry………
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February 4th, 2010
There comes a time when you admit to yourself that you can’t win at anything. Sure I can compete, but improving my golf game and beating my 26 year old son is a thing of the past. I know I will never catch up to the friends I ski with. I play tennis occasionally and can’t beat a girl. Rather than cry about it, I simply tell everyone that what I do is for fun and then I go home and kick the dog.
That being said, every once in awhile you can be teased by your own accomplishments and I am in the “there’s still hope I will join the world rankings once again” mode.
It started three weeks ago. Team Antlers arrived as we always do for the Wednesday night league at the bowling alley. Yes, I said Bowling. The Antlers has an organized team that has been involved in the league play for 5 years. We have uniforms and everything. We have always been in the lower third of the standings and struggle to win just like the Chicago Cubbies used to be or the Cleveland Indians are now.We’re a likable team though. The other guys really seem to enjoy playing against us. It must be our magnetic personalities combined with a killer attitude to compete and ultimately lose.
Three Wednesdays ago we busted out of the gate and started to show all the young, finely tuned athletes in Eagle County what kind of grit and fiber we’re made of. Entrenched firmly in last place and arriving as we do (non-threatening), we took the unsuspecting opponents for all they had. Cowering like small children, they left that night with a bit more respect for us than when they arrived. Yours truly bowled a career high 218 and was hoisted upon David LeVine’s shoulders and carried off to the parking lot.
Not to be outdone, Rob LeVine quickly blew out my candle in order to make his shine brighter. The following week he recaptured the spotlight and bowled a career high 226. I attempted to hoist him onto my shoulders but dropped him on the table into a half finished pizza and a pitcher of beer. Another win for Team Antlers. On this night, we crawled out of the cellar in the standings. The rest of the league was taking notice of the new kids in town.
Week 3 would be pivotable. We could sense the fear in our opponents eyes and felt our new found confidence. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are on a “roll”. The cellar is for rats and we now believe we belong upstairs like the cozy, little, huggable kittens we are.
I will spare you the details of last nights competition. I will only say that there were no 200 games. Speaking only for myself, I still feel like I can compete, I just don’t think I want to win. It’s too much pressure.
Rob said it best as we packed our bags to leave. “We took a peak out of the cellar, didn’t like it, so we crawled back in”.
Greg Z
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February 3rd, 2010
A while ago, I asked my co workers to answer that question, and for us it’s not an easy answer. Why would we lodge in the place where we work IF we would ever consider doing it? I got very good answers. Here are 10 good reasons why we would stay at the Antlers at Vail:
1. Feeling a part of the village yet away from it; being close to restaurants and shops then coming back and seeing the mountain around me,
2. Being able to sometimes have a choice of units; each unit conveys a different character,
3. All units have a balcony and fireplace,
4. Units have fully equipped kitchens,
5. It is located 150 yards from the “gondy”,
6. Marshmallows for hot chocolate in the lobby,
7. Maid service EVERYDAY,
8. Awesome Catering Company
9. Free rides around town (when staff is available),
My answer? I would stay at the Antlers simply because this place has a heart and a soul, and I can truly feel both every time I need help from anybody in our staff.
You can also tell us some of the reasons why you stay at the Antlers, thanks for being a part of our family! (If you have never stayed with us, I invite you to… it will be an awesome experience!)
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February 3rd, 2010
Since I had been feeling better I took to the slopes February 2nd Tuesday morning. Wow, was I reminded of how great it is to be on Vail Mountain when there are no crowds! The Gondola, Game Creek, Chair 5, Chair 11 and Chair 4; no lines! It was heaven for those who have only hours before they have to work. My runs were in the glistening sun and as though I was all alone; it was one of my favorite days on the mountain. I hope your upcoming days here in Vail mirror my Tuesday morning and if you haven’t booked your accommodations here at the Antlers at Vail, well we’re here waiting 
Going up Game Creek Express
Taking in the sights on Lion's Way
Happy, happy, happy
~ Aisha
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February 1st, 2010
Vail ski conditions February 1st: Vail ski area reported 3 inches of new snow today. It was sort of a surprise as down here at the base there was just a dusting of snow. When this happens we figure there is only 3 inches up at the very top. Well…. even at the base of the Avanti lift there was 3 inches and at the top there was 4-5 inches in places. It was a very dry snow so it won’t last very long, but for at least the next two days things have softened up for us. This was our chance today to get into the Back Bowls again and to get over to Blue Sky Basin.
Walter from Florida, Herbert and Krizsta Kafka from Vienna and Sarah from Italy, skiing Northwoods
Skiing down West Poppy Fields heading for Blue Sky Basin
It was actually a bit cold out there today. But warm weather is coming this Tuesday – Thursday
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January 31st, 2010
Sorry about the lack of vail skiing condition updates, but when the snow gets good (as it has been this past week) we don’t have a lot of time for pictures and posting blog updates. We have to hit the slopes, right now. That is just the way it goes. So anyhow…..the skiing has been fantastic this week but we had some warm and sunny weather this past Friday and Saturday. What that means is that Friday and Saturday skiing was GREAT but by Sunday it got pretty icy. We either need more sun or new snow. The bumps are staying soft on the northern facing slopes such as Vail front side and Blue Sky Basin, but the south facing Back Bowls were no good by this Sunday. But don’t despair, it started snowing this Sunday afternoon as we were up on the mountain. We expect 2-4 inches between now and Monday night. Chris R.
Mark Ulmschneider, Vail condo owner at the Antlers at Vail Hotel, with the snow coming in
Storm clouds coming in over the Gore Range
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January 31st, 2010
Virtually every Monday during the winter the Antlers at Vail has a complimentary wine & cheese party for our guests. It starts at 5:30pm and lasts for around an hour. We want everyone to feel free to stop on by for some wine & appetizers. It is a great chance to mingle with other guests and Antlers staff and to exchange stories from the day’s adventures out on Vail Mountain.
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January 23rd, 2010
Update: January 25, 10 more inches of snow reported at 6am. They say we’ve received 30 inches of snow over the last 7 days. Check out the Vail Cam for a look.
Update: January 24, 9 more inches of snow reported at 6am. It has been snowing hard all morning. Finally some serious powder !
Update: January 23, 4 more inches of snow reported, snowing pretty good outside.
January 22, Vail ski conditions are certainly getting freshened up this week . We had 5 inches a few days ago and then a few inches each of the last couple of days. We are still looking and hoping for that big dump this weekend and we’ll certainly keep you up to speed. Here are some pictures from Wednesday when they reported 5 inches. It was 5 inches up on the upper 1/2 of the mountain but more like 2-3 inches from Chair 2 on down. Here we are on Northwoods. It was lightly snowing Friday mid-day when this was posted.
Chris R.
Top of Chair 2 on Wednesday. The Groomers were GOOD
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January 22nd, 2010
If you are here for a week and want to try something different, head on over to Beaver Creek’s McCoy Park for some cross country skiing. Once you arrive at the Beaver Creek Resort (15 minutes from Vail), you pay for your nordic trails pass at the Beaver Creek nordic center (base of the Strawberry Park ski lift), then catch a ride up the Strawberry Park lift to access the nordic trails. These nordic trails are way up high at the Beaver Creek Resort so the air is thin, but the solitude is worth it. Chris R.
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January 22nd, 2010
If you are staying at the Antlers at Vail this coming week (or even if you aren’t), take advantage of complimentary apre’s ski yoga at the Antlers at Vail condominiums. Next Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-5:30, join Tracy Long for an hour long session of yoga. This class is designed for a wide range of ability levels and is appropriate for everyone including beginners. It is a great opportunity for a post stretch and cool down after a day on the Vail mountain. There is a maximum of 20 per class, so sign up early. Just contact the front desk or send an e-mail to info@antlersvail.com
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