East West Resorts Beaver Creek

Want at to take a break from skiing?  There are plenty of other activites going on this week at  Beaver Creek.  Give snowshoeing a try, put on those ice skates or head to the Vilar Center for a show. 

FEBRUARY 20

Teen Twilight Snowshoe& Pizza Party

BC Nordic Center

Guided snowshoe trek after sundown followed by a pizza party in the BC Nordic Center. Visit www.beavercreek.com/teens

to sign up.

Ski with a Ranger

Top of Cinch Express Lift 1:30pm

Complimentary 45-minute ski tour with a Forest Service Ranger as your guide.

Disco Skate Night

Ice Rink 6:00-8:00pm

Enjoy the music as you and your family dance and skate around the ice.

Masters of Motown

Vilar Center 7:30pm

A celebration of 60’s Motor City artists, their music and their style. A high-energy show perfect for all ages. $55/person

FEBRUARY 21

On-Hill Story Time

The Ranch 2:30pm

Join the Wild West characters of the Buckaroo Bonanza Bunch for story time on the hill. The Ranch is located at the top of the Buckaroo Express Gondola. Ages 3-6. FREE

Complimentary Snowshoe Tour

Nordic Center 4:00-5:30pm

Complimentary 1-1/2 hour guided tour in Beaver Creek. Snowshoes and headlamps proved. Ages 6+.

FEBRUARY 22

Fit Snowshoe Tour

Nordic Center 9:30am-12pm

Leave the nature behind, a tour geared toward the fitness focused snowshoer.

Call (970) 754-5313 to book.

Rail Jam Playground

In front of McCoy’s 4:00pm

Rail session supervised by BC Ski & Snowboard School. For Level 5+. Parent or guardian signed waiver required.

 FEBRUARY 23

Family Nature Tour

McCoy Park 12:30-3:00pm

Enjoy a guided interpretive nature tour led by the BC Nordic Center.

Call (970) 754-5313 to book.

Thursday Night Lights

Beaver Creek Village 5:00-6:30pm

Glow stick ski-down set to music with a grand fireworks finale. For Level 5 and above. Call Children’s Ski & Snowboard School at (970) 754-5464 for details.

Teen Ski & Snowboard Trick Class

The Anti-Gravity Center – Edwards 6:15 – 9:00pm

Details at www.beavercreek.com/teen

 

The Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series

 

The first of 3 snowshoe races in the Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series begins this Sunday January 8^th. The 5k race is sponsored by East West Resorts.  There is also a 1k for the kids and a 10k if your feeling extra energetic.  The race begins at 11 am with on-site registration beginning at 9 a.m.  The race finishes with a party at the Dusty Boot with food and giveaways.  The other 2 races are on Sunday February 5^th, and Sunday, March 11^th.  If you would like to register for all 3 races it is $85 or you can just do an individual race for $30 pre registration/ $35 the day of.  To register go to bcsnowshoe.com. 

 See you on Sunday!

Beaver Creek has an array of dinning options ranging from 5 stars to more casual family -friendly options.  Beanos Cabin is one restaurant that provides a unique dining experience that is enjoyed by all ages.  The dining experience commences with a modern-day, open air sleigh ride.  The sleigh, pulled by a snow cat makes for a fun ride up for the kids.  Since you are out in the open be sure to dress warm, hats and gloves are recommended.  They do provide you with a fleece lined poncho that helps to keep you warm.

  On the ride up the sleigh master enlightened us with interesting history about the area. The beautiful snow-covered cabin welcomes guests with a roaring fireplace and live music.  Beano’s Cabin is known for its extraordinary food coupled with a robust wine list.  The 5 course meal makes for a culinary adventure.  Last night we started with a cup of truffle potato leek soup.  Everyone grabbed the bread to wipe the bowl clean!  The second course was the Beanos “house” salad.  This included organic mixed greens, locally made goat cheese, and candied walnuts.  The next course was a tough one as there were about 6 incredible choices.  I went with the beef tenderloin carpaccio and enjoyed a bite of the pheasant crepe, both were delectable.  For the main course there was also a great variety of choices.   The favorites at our table included the ginger bread crusted lamb and the miso black cod.  Skip the elk chop, it was a little chewy.  Last but not least the dessert, my personal favorite part of any meal.  I had the chocolate molten cake which was divine.  They also had an assortment of homemade sorbet and ice creams that were a great way to cap off the meal. 

I would highly recommend Beanos for it’s one of a kind experience whether with family or a romantic dinner, you won’t be disappointed.  East West Resorts has an exceptional concierge staff that can help make dinner reservations. Contact our concierge.  Also there are a variety of other dinning options  Click here for more information on Beaver Creek dining options. 

Who doesn’t enjoy a good scavenger hunt?  This events apeals to both kids and adults with an array of prizes followed by an Après Party.  If you haven’t tried out Epic Mix make sure you sign up at www.epicmix.com.  Once you sign up your pass will be scanned at each chair lift so you can track your vertical feet and can get photos taken by professional Epic Mix photographers.  You can post the photos to Facebook, send to friends or purchase a higher quality version.  Please post photos to our Facebook Page as well, we love to see our guests enjoying our backyard  http://www.facebook.com/EastWestResortsOfBeaverCreek.

Epic Mix Scavenger Hunt

Date: Saturday, January 7th, 2012 
Time(s): Main Event from 9am until 2pm; Après Party from 3pm until 5pm. 
Price: $10/solo registry; $30/group registry (up to 5)
Registration: Register Online Here  
Participant Cap: None 
Requirements: An activated EpicMix account; for more info visit www.epicmix.com.
Beaver Creek’s EpicMix Scavenger Hunt is a one-of-a-kind mountain event that combines elements of a traditional scavenger hunt with the power of EpicMix and EpicMix Photo for a fun, interactive experience!

For more info visit: http://www.beavercreek.com/events-and-activities/scavengerhunt.aspx

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Thrills and Skills Offered for February’s Adventure Month at Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek, Colo., Feb. 5, 2011— February is Adventure Month at Beaver Creek with plenty of on and off hill action. The month is focused on thrills and skills with specialized afternoon alpine skiing workshops in the trees, bumps and powder, and preparation for the highly anticipated 8th annual Talon’s Challenge event on Feb. 26, 2011. Additional grooming on some black and double black trails is being offered for advanced levels and book your Fairytale in February package now to take advantage of great mid-winter conditions. Throughout the month, Beaver Creek is sure to leave guests’ hearts racing with excitement and eager to return for more.

New this year, Beaver Creek’s Ski and Snowboard School is offering alpine skiing lessons in on-mountain adventure this month with Specialty Skill Improvement Clinics geared towards skiers who wish to take their skills up a notch.  Whether wanting to learn how to carve through fresh powder, pound over bumps or twist through the trees qualified pro instructors will help skiers confidently navigate any and all kinds of mountain terrain. All month long the afternoon Skill Improvement Clinics are available to alpine skiers’ level 6 and up, with a maximum of four people per group in order to provide a more personalized learning experience. Lessons are offered daily from 12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. on a walk-in basis day of and the cost is $125 per person. Powder workshops are dependent on conditions. Interested skiers can call the Beaver Creek Ski School for more information at 970-754-5300. Advance registration is not required and participants may drop into any adult ski school location to sign up the day they wish to participate.

First-time snowboarders and first-time skiers and beginner skiers also can join the action and participate in beginner afternoon lessons from 12:45-3:45 p.m. It’s a great time to learn a new sport and lessons are $125 per person.

Feb. 12 and 13 is Talon’s Tune-up Weekend for alpine skiers. Competitors participating in Talon’s Challenge can take advantage of a special weekend of afternoon alpine skiing lessons geared specifically towards preparation for the more than 24,000 vertical feet of the resorts’ steepest and bumpiest terrain that make up the arduous contest.  Instruction will focus on skills for skiing bumps and steeps, tactics for approaching all 13 of the black and double black diamond trails, and energy conservation for maintaining stamina throughout the Challenge. The Talon’s Tune-up clinics are designed for advanced skiers level 7 and up and will take place on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Feb. 12-13 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sign up for the Talons Tune-Up Clinics day of at the adult Beaver Creek Ski School locations.

Adventurous skiers and snowboarders who prefer to explore the mountain on their own accord will find additional grooming on some expert terrain around the resort. Every Friday evening our groomers will be out smoothing the surface of Golden Eagle for Saturday morning. It’s one of the resort’s weekly signature groomed runs. Additionally, advanced levels will enjoy more grooming on trails such as Ripsaw, Raven’s Ridge, Shooting Star and Ptarmigan. Daily grooming reports can be picked up in resort and also Twitter users can find details @BCGrooming.

Spend more time enjoying the fantastic terrain and snow conditions that Beaver Creek has to offer this month by taking advantage of the Fairytale in February package. Get two nights of lodging and two days of skiing with rates starting at just $138 per person per night based on double occupancy at the Season’s in Avon and the third night of lodging and day of skiing are complimentary. A minimum two night stay is required.  For more information, or to book a Fairytale in February, visit www.beavercreek.com or call (800) 404-3535.  

But the fairytale doesn’t need to end there. With Valentine’s Day around the corner if you’re contemplating a proposal, Beaver Creek’s new Wedding Deck located among stunning natural surroundings high in the mountains is the perfect place to make any couples’ dream wedding come true. The breathtaking outdoor venue is located in the hillside east of Spruce Saddle Lodge and overlooks the Gore Range and the backside of Vail Mountain.  Created from natural stone and materials, the site is perfect for an unforgettable mountaintop celebration for wedding parties up to 200 people and is available for ceremonies beginning summer 2011. For more information, or to book, visit www.beavercreek.com or call (866) 395-3185. 

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COLORADO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORUS TO PERFORM MOZARTS SWAN SONG REQUIEM AT THE VILAR CENTER IN BEAVER CREEK ON JANUARY 31

January 29, 2011 (Beaver Creek, CO) – Conductor Bernard Labadie and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) make a triumphant return to the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on Monday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. The evening’s all-Mozart program includes three masterpieces by the renowned composer: Overture to The Magic Flute; Oboe Concerto with Principal Oboe Peter Cooper; and Requiem featuring the CSO Chorus.

As the Rocky Mountain regions only full-time professional orchestra, the CSO embraces a tradition of musical excellence by presenting a wide variety of symphonic performances and music education programs for both the young and the young at heart. The CSO has gained recognition as one of the finest performing orchestras in the country.

100 vocalists from the Colorado Symphony Chorus will join the orchestra on the Vilar Center stage, in the second half of the program, to perform Mozart’s Requiem. Founded in 1984 by Duain Wolfe, the Colorado Symphony Chorus has grown into a nationally respected ensemble and performs with the CSO for more than 25 performances this year. Monday’s performance of Requiem, will mark the first time in VPAC history that an orchestra and chorus have appeared together on its stage.

Mozart’s Requiem is often described as the most heart-wrenching piece of music in the world. The piece begins with a haunting melody, followed by a dramatic crescendo of minor chords with the chorus singing in Latin.

Mozart began creating the Requiem in July  of 1791 but did not finish it before his death in December.  Mozart became obsessed with the Requiem, referring to it as his swan-song, convinced that he was writing the music for his own funeral.  In his words, “I am on the point of death; I have finished before I could enjoy my talent…. I thus must finish my funeral song, which I must not leave incomplete”. There have been many stories and myths surrounding the commissioning of this work.

Tickets for Colorado Symphony Orchestra & Chorus are $75/90, based on seating and are available online at vilarpac.org, by phone at 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Vilar Center box office in Beaver Creek.

The Vilar Performing Arts Center is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. For more information on the Vail Valley Foundation, visit vvf.org.

Evening Repertoire:
MOZART              Overture to The Magic Flute, K. 620
MOZART              Oboe Concerto in C major, K. 314

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 MOZART              Requiem, K. 626 (completion by Robert Levin)                                                         

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APPLAUDED VIOLINIST CHEE-YUN APPEARS AT THE VILAR CENTER ON WEDNESDAY IN BEAVER CREEK

January 17, 2011 (Beaver Creek, CO) – The second annual June S. Kang Love of the Arts Scholarship benefit concert will be held on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.          

The evening will include performances by renowned violinist Chee-Yun and is a benefit for the June S. Kang Love of the Arts Scholarship fund. Additional musicians performing with Chee-Yun are Charles Wadsworth and Jeewon Park on piano, Jeremy Turner on cello and soprano and vocalist, Courtenay Budd.|

Highlight’s from the evening’s musical program include: Dvořák’s Slavonic Dance in E minor for Piano, Four Hands op.46, Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance in F-sharp minor for Piano, Ástor Piazzolla’s Autumn & Spring from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Le Bonheur Est Chose Légère.”  

Local Edwards resident Han Kang established the benefit concert in 2010 in memory of his late wife, June. Chee-Yun, a personal friend of the Kang family for many years, will again include Beaver Creek on her tour to honor the Kang family. All proceeds from the concert directly benefit the June S. Kang Love of Arts Scholarship fund with monies to be awarded to an Eagle County high school senior, with plans to pursue a degree in the performing arts.

Melissa Gilbert, a Battle Mountain graduate was the 2010 scholarship recipient and was awarded $5,000 toward two years of college at Denver University. To learn more about this scholarship fund please visit www.vvf.org.

Individuals making a contribution to the June S. Kang Love of the Arts Scholarship Fund beyond the ticket price are invited to an on-stage post-concert champagne reception with the artists.

Tickets for Chee-Yun & Friends are $50 and are available online at vilarpac.org, by phone at 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Vilar Center box office in Beaver Creek.

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IF YOU GO:

What: Chee-Yun & Friends
When: Saturday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Vilar Performing Arts Center
Cost: $50
More information: 888-920-2787 or www.vilarpac.org

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Beaver Creek Ski Patrol Offers Community Backcountry Avalanche Awareness Classes in January and February

Beaver Creek, Colo.- Jan. 10, 2011- Members of the Beaver Creek Ski Patrol will be hosting three complimentary community Backcountry Avalanche Awareness Classes in January and February for novice to experienced backcountry enthusiasts. Patrollers will focus on snow physics, route selection, evaluating snow stability, beacons and avalanche phenomenon and rescue techniques. The classes will take place Jan. 13, Jan. 20 and Feb. 2 at the Eagle County Edwards Ambulance District Classroom from 6- 8 p.m.

The classes are being offered by the Beaver Creek Ski Patrol to raise awareness for back country enthusiasts and provide information that allows for more informed decision making when considering venturing into the backcountry. Space is limited to 35 participants for each session and reservations should be made in advance by calling Beaver Creek Patrol Headquarters at 754-6610.

New this year, patrollers also will have an Apex Mountain School guide in attendance at each of the community classes. Apex is offering AIARE Level 1 certification courses in the area Jan. 21-23; Jan. 28-30 and Feb. 11-13. For more information about Apex AIARE courses call 949-9111.

The annual Beaver Creek Ski Patrol community outreach program also coincides with the kickoff of the ski industry’s National Safety Awareness Week campaign which starts Jan. 15 and includes a week of events and activities designed to educate skiers and riders about the importance of safety on the slopes.

For complete details about the Avalanche Awareness Class, Safety Week activities or for general safety questions call Beaver Creek Ski Patrol at 754-6610.

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The Beaver Creek Tubing Hill opens on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010!  It sits just below the Ranch and is accessed by riding the Buckaroo Express Gondola.  For more information, make sure to visit our Tubing page under Winter Activites on our website. You can find all the details about this thrilling ride down 4 lanes of fun or call The Ranch at 970-754-5368.

Also, please note that The Beaver Creek Market is open for business in its brand new location in the St. James, next to the Beaver Creek Children’s Fountain.  Formally the BC General Store,   The Beaver  Creek Market is open daily 8am – 10pm.  Drop by to see the new location or call them at 970-949-0742.

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Media Contact:     Julie Tomlinson
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MUSIC SUPERSTAR WYNONNA ADDED TO THE VILAR CENTER WINTER LINE-UP; TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY

December 8, 2010 (BEAVER CREEK, Colorado) —On a first name basis with the world for 25 years, award-winning country music superstar Wynonna will make her first-ever appearance at the Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in Beaver Creek on Thursday, February 17 at 7:30pm.

“It’s beyond exciting to present an iconic act like Wynonna in our intimate, 530-seat venue,” said VPAC Executive Director Kris Sabel. “This is a momentous live music occasion for the entire Vail Valley.”

Wynonna’s musical breakthrough came in the early-1980s with the mother/daughter team The Judds, featuring Wynonna and her mother Naomi, (whose humble Kentucky family life – Naomi was a working/single mom – reflected the everyday struggles of many Americans) found the pair emerging as one of the most popular singing duos of all time.  Their kitchen table harmonies and home-spun rapport reignited the country music scene, with the pair going on to sell more than 20 million albums, winning five Grammys and over 60 industry awards, and achieving gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications from the RIAA.      

Wynonna will appear solo in Beaver Creek, performing songs from her seventh studio album, Sing: Chapter 1. Her first studio album in six years, Sing pays homage to 11 country, rock, blues and soul-baring standards originated by legendary artists that have formed the unique soundtrack to her own life.

The album not only sheds new light on the incomparable Judd legend, but provides country fans and rock aficionados a rare opportunity to envision the way a teenage Wynonna, raised by a single mom and growing up in rural Kentucky, first experienced the songs in her own musical imagination.

“I’m sort of lifting the veil on all these songs for the first time,” Wynonna says.  “Listening to them these past few months has made me remember all these incredible snapshots of my life with these songs as the soundtrack.  These are the songs I listened to when no one was watching.  The songs I held dear to my heart all the way through my career.”

Wynonna’s passion for rock and gutsy R&B has long been a hallmark of her charismatic live shows.  She’s been a welcome guest of rock icons like U2 and the Rolling Stones, and Sing’s beckoning version of “I Hear You Knocking,” (originally recorded by Smiley Lewis and made popular by Dave Edmunds), reminded her of her early love for bands like the Stones and Foreigner.

It’s been an incredible ride that has seen Wynonna bridge the chasm between country music’s awesome heritage and a rousing quest for musical innovation.  Rolling Stone Magazine referred to her early on as ‘the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,’ but Wynonna has always followed her own hi-octane musical passions, proving that a female country singer can attract fans from all across the musical landscape.

Along the way, Wynonna has sold more than 10 million albums, released 6 platinum-plus/gold-plus albums, scored 16 Top Ten hits, and a Top Female Vocalist Of  The Year award from the Academy of Country Music. She’s also revered as one of music’s seminal live icons, delivering many acclaimed sold-out tours; performing one day backed by her 7-piece band and the next along with a full symphony orchestra.

“I am grateful,” says Wynonna.  “I’m blessed with the greatest fans in the world.  At the end of the day music is here to create a memory for people.  I always want my music to make people feel.  To make them celebrate.  To move them in a way they may have otherwise been too busy to notice.”

Tickets for Wynonna are $98/123/148 based on seating and will be available online at vilarpac.org, by phone at 888.920.ARTS(2787) or in person at the Vilar Center box office in Beaver Creek, beginning December 9 at 11am. Tickets are available online 24 hours a day.

The Vilar Performing Arts Center is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. For more information on the Vail Valley Foundation, visit www.vvf.org.

IF YOU GO:

What: Wynonna
When: Thursday, February 17 at 7:30pm
Where: Vilar Performing Arts Center
Cost: $98/123/148; based on seating

More information: 888-920-2787 or www.vilarpac.org

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