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Vail’s Oktoberfest party and beer celebration

Chris Ratzlaff — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:31:33 +0000

It is just that time ! Vail’s Oktoberfest is the yearly festival of beer, music and fall. It is a time to dust off the lederhosen, throw on the dirndl, and toast your steins to the most popular party in the world.

The Town of Vail is hosting two full weekends of oom pah parties, lively demonstrations and traditional German fare in Lionshead and Vail Village. Festivities include brat-eating and Beck’s Keg Bowling contests, yodeling and alpenhorn blowing, and Bavarian dancing. Oktoberfest is two full weekends the whole family will enjoy. It is in Lionshead near the Antlers at Vail condominiums on September 9 – 11 and then down in Vail Village September 16 – 18. Both Schedules can be printed here. The Antlers at Vail will have Vail room rates from $156 per night during this weekends, but these mountain view, Studio suite units will book up early, so call soon.

Party in Lionshead

Sage Adventures Vail Razor buggy tour

Chris Ratzlaff — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:17:59 +0000

A couple of us went on a Polaris Razor off road adventure tour with Vail’s Sage Adventures whose Vail adventure office is over in Lionshead, just 100 yards from the Antlers at Vail condominiums. The site of the jeep riding was about 30 minutes west of Vail near Castle Peak. Our tour guide “Cole” set us up with our machines and off we went. We climbed quite a bit of vertical to get to altitude and it was a nice pretty area with specatuclar views. We were searching for some moose that Cole said were up there but we just ran into a few deer (well, maybe we didn’t RUN into them). The Panageas family staying at the Antlers at Vail during this week, was also on the tour. Dad and all three kids all rode in one buggy. Mom was at the conference at the Marriott (too bad for mom.) $330 gets you the buggy for a 2.5 hour tour + snack, etc. Nice package when you can get 4 people for the ride. Beats a jeep tour in my book. Chris R.

Driving some Razorbacks near Wolcott Colorado, just 25 minutes from Vail and the Antlers at Vail

Dad the driver and three kids along for the ride !

Experienced Rednecks

Helmets on and ready to go

Cole from Sage Adventures is pointing out the view to the New York mountain range and the Beaver Creek resort.

The Panageas family out in front

A horseman watching his sheep up near Castle Peak

Lionshead Rock hike, Minturn Colorado

Chris Ratzlaff — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:29:38 +0000

An often forgotten about hike is the Lionshead Rock hike out of Minturn Colorado. It is a short 15 minute drive from the Antlers at Vail condominiums. Drive west on Interstate 70 to Exit 171 at Dowd Junction and then head south on Highway 24 for a few miles until you arrive in the town of Minturn. Take a left right away upon arriving into town and go across the bridge by the Saloon. As you pass the Saloon, hang a right swinging around the building and go across the railraod tracks to Taylor Street. Head north on Taylor street passing a number of homes (and junky cars, fridges, old snowmobiles, sinks, dishwashers, chairs, dogs, etc) until you arrive at the far end (dead end). Find a parking spot and head to the Game Creek trail (to the East) and start going up the trail. As you go up and past the river for about a 1/2 mile you’ll hang a RIGHT onto the trail which will take you to the Lionshead Rock. It is about a 2 mile climb one way from the trail head.

View Lionshead Rock hike Minturn in a larger map

View from Lionshead rock looking down towards the town of Minturn

Crazy squirrel

5 Reasons to Enjoy Vail’s Early Season Snow

bacongirl — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:07:13 +0000

Antlers at Vail’s Early Tracks Package offers excellent value on lodging, lift tickets

: Photo by Jack Affleck

Vail, Colorado — June 30, 2011— The Antlers at Vail hotel’s new Early Tracks Package (November 18 – December 15, 2011) offers a four-night, four-day stay-and-ski deal with the fourth night free. The Antlers offers a variety of room sizes/prices starting at $599 per person for 4 people in a 2-bedroom condo – and the price includes four-day lift tickets for each person! Colorado skiers and boarders know that the early season brings great snow deals without the crowds. Need more convincing?

Top 5 Reasons Why Vail’s Early Snow Season Rocks

1. Be among the first to lay tracks on the pristine new snow (like in this video).

2. Enjoy early season deals on lift tickets, equipment rental and lodging.

3. Fewer crowds = shorter lift lines = more runs.

4. Preview the season’s latest ski equipment when it’s brand spankin’ new.

5. Enjoy the bragging rights that come with being one of the first to experience Vail Mountain!

Since 1972, the Antlers has offered a unique Vail lodging experience in a relaxed mountain setting. The Antlers Vail condominiums – named the ‘Green Business of the Year’ by the Vail Valley Partnership Success Awards – 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, Antlers at Vail, RLeVine@antlersvail.com, 970.476.2471; or Darla Worden, WordenGroup Strategic Public Relations, darla@wordenpr.com, 307.734.5335

The Antlers at Vail walk to the ski lifts and gondola, with the world’s best polka song!

Chris Ratzlaff — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:48:30 +0000

So many guests and possible guests at the Antlers at Vail condominiums ask us “how far are you to the Vail ski lifts?”, ”are you ski in and ski out? ”, or ”how long does it take to walk to the Vail gondola?”. Well check out the video below of a head cam perspective (and the best polka song in the history of the world) of our short 150 yards walk to the ski lifts and Vail ski school. It’s easy and maybe even fun!

Vail snow report and ski conditions from the Antlers at Vail condominiums

Chris Ratzlaff — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:52:13 +0000

Here is today’s Vail ski conditions from the Antlers at Vail condominiums. 4 more inches. 27 inches in the last week. It isn’t letting up so everyone is are making up for lost powder time. People around here are getting tired from skiing day after day in the powder. Lots of moaning going on around the building about “my legs”….”my legs”. Check out the Vail cam for a live shot of the weather.

Eagle Bahn gondola

Pride Ski run

Mountain top express, Vail Colorado

Après ski Vail yoga at the Antlers at Vail condominiums

Chris Ratzlaff — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:26:27 +0000

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