For the Week of September 27 – October 3 Antlers will be feature some activites to help you and your family get back to “nature” first is a Yoga class lead by instructor Tracy Long, this class will be for beginner and and experienced a like followed by a lunch presented by Antlers in house caterer Chef Barry Robinson. Over lunch participants will learn about some healthy cooking techniques and Chef Barry will share some of his favorite healthy recipes.
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Health and Wellness Yoga Class and Lunch
Saturday, September 25th, 2010Vail Restaurant Month Yoga Sweepstakes Winner
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Congratulations to April Ramker, winner of Vail Restaurant Month’s “Great Yoga Sweepstakes” sponsored by all of us here at the Antlers at Vail (http://www.antlersvail.com/)! Our karmic winner receives a transcendentally blissful fall package for two, including lodging and tickets for a complete day of nirvana at the Antlers at Vail hotel on Saturday, October 2: Hatha Yoga Class, Healthy Recipe Seminar and an Organic Live Food Luncheon & Tea! For more information on all of the activites happening around Vail during this event please visit the Vail Restaurant Month web site, www.vailrestaurantmonth.com
Free Vail Colorado activities
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010There are lots of “free” things to take advantage of this summer in Vail Colorado.
Ride the Gondola up Vail Mountain for Free:
Kids ride the Eagle Bahn Gondola for FREE all summer with one paying adult
Also free for 09-10 and 10-11 ski pass holders
FREE activities at Adventure Ridge:
Head to the top of the mountain for free volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf (bring your own discs). Open weekends June 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and daily Jun 24 – September 6
Hiking around Vail and atop Vail Mountain is always FREE
Visit the FREE Discovery Center:
Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola, the Discovery Center introduces you to the environment through fun, interactive displays and guided nature hikes. Call 970-754-4675
FREE Lionshead Friday Family Fun Fair July 9 – August 6:
Activities for the kids
FREE Hot Summer Nights Concerts over at the Ford Amphitheater:
Every Tueday from June 15 – August 24
Visit the Colorado Ski Museum for FREE:
Located in the upper level of the Vail Village parking structure, learn about the history of Vail, skiing and the 10th Mountain Division with interactive exhibits and more!
Take advantage of FREE festivals:
Teva Mountain Games, Vail America Days, VAil Arts Festival, Vail’s Farmer’s Market, Vail Antique Show, and the Colorado Grand Tour
Vail’s FREE Skate park:
Head to the Lionshead parking structure and check out Vail’s FREE skatepark. Open dawn to dusk daily, featuring half-pipe, pyramid, mutliple ramps, transitions, rails and banks.
FREE tennis match:
Enjoy a FREE tennis match at the Golden Peak Tennis Courts. Tennis can be played at the courts on a first-come, first-served basis for FREE.
FREE Art Walks:
Wednesdays walking tours of Vail’s public art collection continue this summer. The hour long tour meets at 11:00am at the Vail Village Visitor Center at the top level of the parking structure. Tours begin June 30th. Visit www.arinvail.com or call 970-479-2344
FREE Kayak Demo’s:
May 18 – June 22nd every Tuesday 5-7pm at Vail’s Whitewater Park located at the International Bridge.
FREE Jazz Music All Summer!
Jazz at the Vail Farmer’s Market Sundays June 27 – August 29 Noon-3pm
Stop by the FREE Vail Nature Center:
Nestled along the banks of Gore Creek this 7 acres forest, meado and stream are a delight and peaceful place known to many locals and visitors as their favorite place in Vail.
There is more FREE stuff than this, but it gives you an idea!
Greg Ziccardi named Sustainability Coordinator
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
May 16, 2010 – Vail, CO – The Antlers at Vail, a condominium hotel and conference center, has named Greg Ziccardi to the newly-created position of Sustainability Coordinator. Ziccardi is responsible for researching, maintaining and improving the resource conservation, energy efficiency, recycling and sustainability practices at the Antlers at Vail hotel.
“This is new era in the Antlers’ longstanding commitment to sustainability,” says General Manager Rob LeVine. “I’m confident that Greg will do a great job. He’s excited and passionate about the growth opportunity – both for himself and the Antlers.” Ziccardi has been with the hotel since 2000, and also lives on site as a property manager.
The Antlers is a 90-room condominium hotel with 2600 square feet of meeting space, conveniently located in the redeveloped Lionshead area near the Vail Gondola. Named the ‘Green Business of the Year’ in 2009 by the Vail Valley Partnership Success Awards, the Antlers Vail condominiums is also proud to be a Green Star-rated business. With condominiums ranging from studio suites up to four bedrooms and plenty of space to spread out, each room at the Antlers includes fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor balconies, free Internet access and free parking in a heated indoor garage. There are numerous restaurants, galleries and shops within walking distance, and the free Vail town shuttle stops just footsteps away. For more information, call 1-800-843-8245 or visit the Antlers web site at www.antlersvail.com.
Media Contacts: Rob LeVine, General Manager, The Antlers at Vail, (970) 476-2471, RLeVine@antlersvail.com or Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, (307) 734-5335, darla@wordenpr.com.
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Tails and Trails: Dog-Friendly Vail Autumn Hikes and Lodging
Monday, May 10th, 2010
Antlers at Vail Offers Value, Autumn Adventures for Canines & Companions
Vail, Colorado – May 10, 2010 – Kenneling the family dog during a vacation can be ruff — er, rough on everyone. That’s why the Antlers at Vail hotel has licked the dilemma by welcoming four-legged guests and stocking a bottomless bowl of dog biscuits in the front lobby to help canines feel at home the minute they arrive. “We recognize that many people consider their dogs to be full-fledged members of the family,” says general manager Rob LeVine, owner of Magpie, a 15-year-old dog of ‘mixed’ descent. ”We offer dedicated rooms just for pet owners, and our staff is always happy to recommend canine-friendly activities in the area.”
Many families travel to Vail in the autumn, when the Rocky Mountains are blanketed in gold as the region’s famous aspen trees change color. There are a number of spectacular areas in and around the Vail Valley to view the glorious foliage, including plenty of pet-friendly hiking trails. Ania Savage, author of “Best Hikes with Dogs: Colorado” recommends a trek to nearby Wheeler Lakes as a scenic half-day hike for families and canines. “The meadow and the lakes offer a lovely spot for some dog frolicking and a picnic lunch,” she says. For a day hike, Savage suggests Pitkin Lake as a “strenuous-yet-satisfying hike because of the continuous presence of clear, gurgling Pitkin Creek, the shaded trail, and meadows where there is plenty of room to romp and roll among the summer grasses and wildflowers.” The Antlers at Vail staff can provide guests with additional information and directions to both trailheads.
The Antlers offers special savings of 25% off on autumn lodging from September 7 through November 17, 2010, with rates for a one-bedroom pet-friendly suite starting at just $210 per night. Autumn is a wonderful time to experience the Vail Valley; summer crowds are gone, the days are sunny, the evenings are cool — and the values can’t be beat. Along with the stunning scenery, Vail has numerous autumn festivals and events including the always-popular Oktoberfest (Sept.10-12 and 17-19, 2010) and new this year, Vail Restaurant Month (Sept. 20 – Oct. 17, 2010).
Since 1972, the Antlers has offered a unique Vail lodging experience in a relaxed mountain setting. Recently named the ‘Green Business of the Year’ by the Vail Valley Partnership Success Awards, the Antlers Vail condominiums is also proud to be a Green Star-rated business. With condominiums ranging from studio suites up to four bedrooms and plenty of space to spread out, each room at the Antlers offers all the comforts of home including fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor balconies, free Internet access and free parking in a heated indoor garage. The Antlers Vail is conveniently located in the Lionshead area of Vail with numerous restaurants, galleries and shops within walking distance, and the free Vail town shuttle stops just footsteps away. For more information, call 1-800-843-8245 or visit the Antlers web site at www.antlersvail.com.
Media Contacts: Rob LeVine, General Manager, The Antlers at Vail, (970) 476-2471, RLeVine@antlersvail.com or Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, (307) 734-5335, darla@wordenpr.com.
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Just as I Predicted….
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010It has been sort of a strange ski season as far as the weather man is concerned. A little bit of snow in November. Enough to open the mountain and that’s pretty typical. December was brutally cold. January was unusually warm. February started out as January and that’s when I made my prediction. Late season snow will be here at the end of the month and it will snow until the Mountain closes.
I would be exaggerating if that is what has happened, but not by much. We are definitely getting our share of spits and dumps and along with it, some beautiful sunny days. I have’nt talked to anyone that is complaining about the conditions because there is nothing to complain about.
I went out yesterday for a couple of hours and road the chair with a nice couple from New York. She asked me “Aren’t you the guy that predicted perfect conditions for March and April?” “Yes, that’s me” I replied as humbly as I’m capable.
“It doesn’t get any better than this” he said. “I don’t think we ever have been disappointed coming here”.
His wife asked if I had any thoughts about a good place to eat in town. I told her I was not in the habit of suggesting culinary delights. I am after all, “only a simple weatherman who predicts the future”. (Although I did mention the bowling alley for some great tuna spears).
Come join us for the best conditions of the year. I predict you will not be disappointed. Greg
Big, Bigger and Biggest Savings
Monday, March 8th, 2010Antlers at Vail’s spring ski deal offers excellent value, up to 50% off
Photo by Jack Affleck
Vail, Colorado —March 8, 2010—Cherry blossoms may be budding in some parts of the country, but Colorado gardeners know that April is typically the state’s second-snowiest month. The biggest April snowfall on record was in 1933, when the state received a whopping 33.8 inches of snow. This April, the Antlers at Vail – just footsteps from the ski resort and gondola – offers its ‘Spring Snowball Savings’ deal with lodging discounts that increase incrementally for longer stays. Coupled with Vail’s abundant snow and springtime sunshine, skiers can enjoy Vail’s best at amazing prices.
Offered April 11 – 18, 2010, Antlers Vail lodging discounts range from 10% to 50% off depending on the length of stay:
Stay 1 night – save 10%
Stay 2 nights – save 20%
Stay 3 nights – save 30%
Stay 4 nights – save 40%
Stay 5 nights or more – save 50%
More good news for skiers and boarders: Vail Resorts is offering deeply discounted multi-day lift tickets from April 12 through closing day (tentatively scheduled for April 18) for just $199, good for up to 7 days of skiing. Vail’s closing day party is a longstanding tradition; each year, hundreds of revelers – many in costume – gather at the top of Vail Mountain to celebrate another great season. “It might be snowing sideways or bright and sunny, but one thing is a constant: the party will go on,” says Antlers GM Rob LeVine, a Vail local for more than 30 years.
Since 1972, the Antlers has offered a unique Vail lodging experience in a relaxed mountain setting. The Antlers Vail condominiums – With condominiums ranging from studio suites up to four bedrooms and plenty of space to spread out, each room at the Antlers offers all the comforts of home: fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces, outdoor balconies, free Internet access, complimentary parking in a heated indoor garage, a heated pool and hot tubs with million-dollar views. The Antlers Vail is conveniently located in the Lionshead area of Vail with numerous restaurants, galleries and shops within walking distance, and the free Vail town shuttle stops just footsteps away. For more information, call 1-800-843-8245 or visit the Antlers web site at www.antlersvail.com.
Media Contacts: Rob LeVine, General Manager, Antlers at Vail, RLeVine@antlersvail.com, 970.476.2471; or Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, darla@wordenpr.com, 307.734.5335
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Rock slide in Glenwood Canyon
Saturday, March 6th, 2010Wow, quite the rock slide over in Glenwood Canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Thank goodness it won’t affect us around here. It looks like Interstate 70 will be closed for a few days. This area is about 1 hour west of Vail or 30 minutes west of the Eagle Airport. Click here for the news report from 9News in Colorado. Here in Vail we have light snow with 3 inches new reported this morning. We should be getting snow on and off throughout the week.
I think they’ll need more than that tool bag to fix this problem. Chris R.
Three Weeks Brings New Life?
Thursday, February 4th, 2010There 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
10 Reasons why I would stay at the Antlers at Vail
Wednesday, 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!)
Vail ski area reported 11 inches of new snow this morning at 5:30am and we probably received another 3-4 inches on Vail mountain throughout the day. Vail's ski conditions are fantastic. It has been a bit of a wait. Most of the Back Bowls op...
Finally, we are getting a bit of a turn on the snow. 9+inches today and it snowed pretty good throughout the day so maybe another 3 inches or so will be reported on tomorrow's Vail snow report. I did a few runs with Antlers at Vail condomin...
