Posts Tagged ‘vail mountain’

Vail Mountain expands its terrain for Closing Week

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Can you believe it?! Vail Resorts sent out a press release yesterday reporting that portions of China Bowl, Tea Cup Bowl and Blue Sky Basin will remain open through closing day, Sunday, April 18th. The additional lifts open: Sun Up Lift (#17), Tea Cup Express Lift (#36) and Skyline Express Lift (#37). More than 3,600 acres of skiable terrain will be available beginning Monday, April 12th so what are you waiting for? Call the Antlers at Vail and book your stay with our “Snowball Special“.

Vail Mountain Powder (Photo courtesy of Vail Resorts)

~Aisha

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Ask an Antler!

Friday, March 5th, 2010

That’s right, I have unofficially decided that the singular title for an employee at the Antlers at Vail Condos is “Antler.” This is largely because I really like the alliteration it gives the title. But enough digression. I’m looking to bring you loyal readers a new regular column here on the blog. Not to compete with, but to supplement Ratz’s regular snow updates. I endeavor here to bring you a local’s insight into anything and everything Vail through interviews with our loyal and dedicated staff. First up is Amy Scherm, a 2 season veteran of the Antlers front desk and even longer Vail local.

Favorite Chair or Run on Vail: Chair 2.
Ed’s Note: She’s not exactly lying, but to really find out you’ll need to go skiing with her (and try to keep up).

Best Pizza: Old Forge Pizza. The garlic knots are the best.

Best Apres Ski: Garf’s. It’s got a good scene and plenty of TV’s to watch the game.
Ed’s Note: On a sunny day they have a killer deck too. And I suppose its there on a not sunny day. But its best enjoyed on a sunny day.

Best Fine Dining Restaurant: Lancelot. Great steaks, and great portions for the price.

Best Non-Skiing Activity: Ski Biking. Its fast, and its dark out.

Best Gear/Rental Shop: Ski Base.

Best Nightlife: Is it cheesy to say The Club?

Best Reason to Look Forward to the Snow Going Away: The activities: mountain biking, hiking, whitewater rafting… and the weather.

Best Reason to Go Downvalley: The movie theater (the only one within 20 miles of Vail) and Loaded Joe’s. Loaded Joe’s is great for morning coffee and drinks at night.

Anything Else? Best Lodging: Antlers at Vail

So there we have it, straight from the local’s mouth. Tune in again sometime soon when I will interview whoever else happens to be working with me the next time I remember to write one of these. In the meantime, if there’s anything you’d like someone’s take on next week, leave me a comment or drop me a line at rgray@antlersvail.com.

Amy dropping some cliffs.  Again…

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Greg’s Delayed Ski Report

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

It’s Sunday, February 14th, Valentines Day.

Myself, Randi, Rob, Danny, and Lisa along with 4 friends from Ohio, 4 friends from Denver, Rob’s brother-in-law and nephew, and a couple thousand strangers went out to see what all the buzz was about on Vail Mountain.

Snow, and lots of it. The superlatives can not adequately describe how much fun this place can be after 3 days of dumping. Suffice to say, one of the best ski days of the year.

A few quotes from the gang:

Randi, with a huge smile and a gleam in her eyes said “The Forever run was the best of the season. I could have made it top to bottom, but I stopped to wait for all the other old people”.

Tim (Ohio buddy) said “I’m a lousy skier and Blue Ox was easy. I’m re-naming it Little Calf”.

Dave (Denver buddy) said “If it wasn’t for Vail, I’d be at home shopping for an inappropriate Valentines card. I love this place”.

As we stared down knee deep powder, Lisa said to me (for the 4the time) “Just let it go”. (This time I was determined to fall on purpose and make her wait).

Rob remarked “Has anyone seen my brother-in-law”?

The 2 o’clock picnic beside chair 5 was the ideal ending to a glorious day. The back-packs came out from under the trees and were undressed on the table. The typical ingredients were laid out for a mountain top picnic. Something to eat; hot dogs, chips, grapes, cheese. Something to drink; wine, sambuca, champagne, beer, brandy, and melted snow for hydration. Then Rob opened his pack and started grilling a couple of racks of lamb, garnished with goat cheese (I could make this stuff up but I’m not).

One more Forever run before the Bowls close and then in for the day. What a Happy Valentines Day. I hope everyone’s night was just as exhilarating. Personally, I called everyone I knew and left messages begging for a return call. I didn’t want to fall asleep on the couch at 7:15. I made it to 7:45.

That’s your Hallmark Holiday Ski Report.

Greg Z

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Vail snow and ski conditions February 15

Monday, February 15th, 2010

22 inches of snow in Vail Colorado over the last 7 days.  O.k., maybe that might not seem like much if you live in Washington D.C., but things are really soft around here and we have “hills” to play on.  Vail mountain reported 3 inches new today, but most of that came yesterday (Sunday) morning.  This is what the ski slopes (see the pictures) look like on a holiday weekend when you go up early.  They are empty.  I was up to Mid-Vail down Look Ma, then a run in Northwoods, back down the frontside and off the hill by 9:25.  Hardly anyone around.   But I’m sure there were some people out there around 10:45!  More snow predicted (and already on the radar) for tonight.  Even though it is a holiday week, if you are looking for a vail rental, the Antlers at Vail has a few One Bedroom condos still available.  Chris R.

Vail groomer
Quick pics up towards Kangaroo cornice

Vail snow

Looks like the groomers were busy last night

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