On behalf of the Staff and Management of The Lift House Lodge Vail, let us take this opportunity to welcome you and to sincerely thank you for choosing us to serve your lodging needs. We value your patronage and it is very important to us that your stay be a comfortable and enjoyable one. We take great pride in providing our guests with the utmost in professional and personalized service.
This directory is provided to familiarize you with the many services we offer as well as acquaint you with the Vail area.
If there is anything we can do to make your visit with us more enjoyable, please reach out to our staff.
We hope you have a great stay and we look forward to your next visit.
Sincerely,
The Staff and Management,
The
Lift House Lodge Managed by Vail Management Company
LIFT HOUSE LODGE
The Lift House Lodge offers standard and premium condominium vacation rentals just steps away from Vail, Colorado’s world-class ski mountain and the many restaurants and shops in Lionshead Village.
All our condominiums have the comforts of home you should expect from your stay in the beautiful Vail Valley, including a kitchenette, living room, fireplace, and balcony.
All Lift House guests enjoy:
• Walk to the Lionshead Gondola and the many Shops and Restaurants of the Vail Lionshead Pedestrian Mall
• Complementary Coffee & Hot Chocolate in Lobby
• Front Desk with Concierge Service
• On-site Coin-operated Laundry
• Snacks available for purchase in 3rd floor vending machine
• Daily Housekeeping Service available
• Midweek Clean - Requires a 7-Night Stay
• Four Floors Serviced by an Elevator
• Free Wi-Fi
Please visit our website at www.lifthousevail.com to view our many accommodations available for your next visit to Vail!
GUEST SERVICES
If you need after hours assistance during non-business hours, please call the front desk and select option 1 for our answering service. We have staff on property 24 hours a day.
Wi-Fi Access
Select Network: Lifthouse Guest
Password: LHVAIL2022
Chamber of Commerce
For maps and area information contact the Vail Valley Chamber and Tourism Bureau at 970-479-1046 or the Vail Visitors Center at 970-476-4790.
GUEST SERVICES
Check-In / Check-Out
Check-in time ...............................................................................................................4:00 p.m.
Check-out time ......................................................................................................... 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Service
Coffee service is available in the Lobby area during regular office hours.
Credit Information
We accept American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.
Cribs and Rollaways
Cribs and Rollaways are available for a daily charge on a limited basis. Please contact the Front Desk at 970-476-2430 for further information
Engineering and Maintenance
Please call the Front Desk at 970-476-2340 to report any maintenance issues. If you are calling after hours with an emergency, please select option 1 for the answering service.
Front Desk Operations ............................................................................. Dial 970-476-2340
Guest Information
For additional information on any of the following, please contact the Front Desk.
• Airport Transportation
• Babysitting
• Banking Services
• Billing
• Business Services
• Car Rentals
Housekeeping
• Copies/Faxes
• Credit Cards
• Pack and Plays
• Souvenir Shopping
• Housekeeping
• Linens/Towels
• Lost and Found
• Newspapers
• Postage Stamps
• Rollaway Beds
• Taxi
7+ nights rental shall receive a mid-week Full Service clean. If you would like additional housekeeping services please contact the front desk to set up and inquire on various pricing.
Available for an additional fee
Light Clean – remove trash and replace used towels; replace all bath room and kitchen amenities, paper towels and tissue
Standard Clean – includes everything in light clean + vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, remake beds with existing linens
Full Service Clean – includes everything in Standard Clean + change sheets and make beds, thorough cleaning of entire property
GUEST SERVICES
Ice and Vending Machines
Ice and vending machines are located on the 3rd floor by the elevator.
Lost and Found ........................................................................................... Dial 970-476-2340
Mail and Messages..................................................................................... Dial 970-476-2340
Mail and messages received at the hotel may be collected by either calling or stopping by the Front Desk.
Parking
Limited parking is available first-come, first-served at $50 per night in the winter, and $25 per night non-winter. If our lot is full, the public Lionshead garage is $60/day in the winter, and $30/day in the summer. Please see the Front Desk to purchase a pass. *Subject to change without notice.
Pet Policy
Pets can be authorized at Lift House Lodge for $30 per night. Maximum of 2 pets per room.
Reservations
Reservations may be made by calling 970-476-2340. Please contact the Front Desk if you need further assistance.
Road and Weather Conditions Local and I-70 .................................................................................................... 970-479-2226
Please use DirecTv remote “Guide” button for channel directory.
(Eagle) Eagle County Regional Airport ...................................................................... 970-328-2680
GUEST SERVICES
FIRE SAFETY MESSAGE
When You Check In …
• Find the fire exits in your corridor. Make sure that they are not locked or blocked. Count the doorways and other features between your room and the exits so that you can find you way out in an emergency.
• Learn the layout of your room and know how to unlock your door in the dark.
• Put your suite key close to where you sleep so you can find them easily. You will need the key to get back into your room if smoke or fire blocks your exits.
When Your Door Is Not Hot or There Is Not Smoke In The Hallway …
• Check if the hall is clear of smoke. If it’s clear, it’s probably safe to leave your room. Take your key, close the door securely behind you, and walk to the exit.
• Walk down to the ground level. If you encounter smoke or fire at lower levels, turn around and walk up to clearer air, or use another exit.
When Your Door Is Hot or There Is Smoke In The Hallway …
• Stay calm. You can stay in your room and still survive a fire.
• Fill the tub with water for wetting towels, sheets, etc. The tub water might also be needed for cooling down the walls. An ice bucket or wastebasket can be used for bailing water.
• Seal the door from smoke with wet paper towels, cloth towels, tissues, sheets, etc.
• If the phone works, call for help.
• If, in spite of your efforts, smoke still enters your room, make a tent over your head with a blanket or sheet at a slightly opened window and breathe air that is free of smoke. If the windows do not open, you may have to break one out with a chair or drawer, but only do this as a last resort.
When A Fire Starts In Your Room …
• Evacuate your room immediately. Take your key and close the door securely behind you.
• Notify your neighbors.
• Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station located at both ends of the hall.
• Use the nearest phone to call the Front Desk or hotel operator right away.
• Walk to safety via the fire exit.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Check with the Vail Chamber of Commerce for specific dates and times for Vail at www.vailchamber.org.
Check with the Beaver Creek Chamber of Commerce for specific dates and times for Beaver Creek at www.beavercreekchamber.org.
HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS
The mountains of Colorado are among the most beautiful parts of America and we hope you will enjoy every minute of your visit. But some of the very features that make the high country so attractive may cause problems unless you recognize and know how to prevent them.
Here’s why:
As you go higher, barometric pressure decreases, the air becomes thinner, and less oxygen is available. It’s also colder and drier, and the ultraviolet rays from the sun are stronger. Each of these changes may have an unpleasant effect on your body.
This can cause Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which can affect anyone.
Altitude
Many popular resorts are 8,000 to 9,500 feet above sea level; Breckenridge sits at 9600 feet above sea level, home to the highest lift in North America, Imperial Express at 12,480 feet.
You will probably notice that your breathing is faster or more profound, and you may feel short of breath, especially when you exercise. This is the body’s first and most effective response to altitude. Your heart is likely to beat faster also; this is a helpful normal reaction.
However, you may also develop a headache, nausea, or unusual tiredness; some people even have trouble sleeping. Depending on the altitude, 20 to 40% of all visitors from near sea level have one or several of these symptoms, which we call Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS. Many sufferers describe AMS as similar to a severe hangover.
HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS
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In high-altitude environments, you may experience:
• Dizziness Vomiting Confusion
• Headache Loss of Fun Shortness of Breath
• Nausea Fatigue Difficulty Breathing
Take it easy for the first day or two. Reduce alcohol, caffeine, and salty foods. Drink more water than usual. Salt causes your body to retain fluid (edema), which increases the severity of altitude illness.
Above all – listen to your body! Don’t push. If you feel worse and worse, get help!
Minor altitude symptoms occasionally become life-threatening.
Temperature
The sun has more power in the thin air, and a bad sunburn can spoil your stay. No matter how tanned you may be, use a protective cream. “Cold sores” are aggravated at high altitudes but might be prevented by a medication (Acyclovir) that your doctor can prescribe. Snow blindness –sunburn of the eyes – is a real danger, especially on new snow, and even on foggy or cloudy days. Wear sunglasses or goggles with ultraviolet protection.
Temperature falls about three degrees Fahrenheit for every 1,000 feet of altitude and can get cold very fast. Take extra clothes. Hypothermia (low body temperature) can occur even in the summer if you are wet, wind-chilled, hungry, tired, or poorly dressed. The warning signs are clumsiness, trouble thinking or talking clearly, irritability, and confusion.
Watch for these signs in each other. If in doubt, stop, warm up, eat, and drink – and if necessary, send for help.
Most people dress appropriately in winter, but be sure boots and gloves are not wet or too tight. If you lose sensation in your face, fingers, or toes, stop, look for frostbite (numb, cold, white areas), and take time to warm up.
Water
The crisp mountain air is exhilarating, but it’s also very dry. You lose much more water than you realize in exhaled air and from sweating. Maintaining body water is essential, so drink two or three times more than usual. Fill your canteen in the hotel. Don’t drink from streams. Juices and water are better than tea, coffee, or alcohol. Remember that at high altitudes, one alcoholic drink does the work of two.
HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS
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Injuries
Accidents can happen at any time to anyone, but they are more common when you are cold, tired, or hungry. Remember that lack of oxygen can impair your judgement, leading you to do foolish things. Whether hiking, skiing, playing golf, or tennis, give your body plenty of food and water to function efficiently. Don’t keep going when you’re very tired; quit while you’re ahead.
Illness
Of course, you are as likely to get a cold, flu, or upset stomach in the mountains as you are at home. But altitude illness feels very much like flu, or a hangover, and it can be a lot more serious. If you have any doubts, get medical help. Don’t let ignorance or carelessness spoil your stay.
There is great personal joy, beauty, and spiritual peace in the mountains. Treat yourself with respect and enjoy your stay.
High Altitude Tips and Tricks
• Drink plenty of water. Dehydration is more likely to occur at higher elevations.
• Alcohol may worsen the likelihood of dehydration.
• Some medications, like Diamox, can help with AMS, but they must be started before reaching high altitude.
• Check with your doctor ahead of time.
Rent an oxygen concentrator from Bluebird Oxygen, which can be ready upon arrival. It serves 2 guests and helps during sleep.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Vail – The largest single-mountain resort in the U.S. with 5,289 acres of skiable terrain, including Vail’s Front Side, famous Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin.
Beaver Creek – Located just 10 miles west of Vail. Offers great skiing with virtually no lift lines. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll find everything you want at Beaver Creek plus a genuinely friendly atmosphere.
Adventure Ridge – Located on Vail mountain at Eagle’s Nest. Among the winter activities offered are: ice skating, tubing, ski biking, kid’s snowmobile tours, and snowshoeing. In the summer: climbing wall, rebound trampoline, pony rides, disc golf, and more. Adventure Ridge offers a variety of restaurants and operates during the day as well as most evenings. Contact the Mountain Information Center at 970-754-8245 for more information.
Walking Mountains Science Center – Located in Avon, this five-acre site provides the community with a place for hands-on learning and discovery. The campus boasts a wetland area, Buck Creek, aspen forests, and an indoor discovery center. For class schedule or hours of operation, call 970-827-9725.
Nature Discovery Center – Discover the wild side of Vail at this high mountain yurt next to the Eagle’s Nest gondola. Summer nature hikes and winter snowshoe tours available. Open seasonally. Call 970-7544675 x 10 for schedule.
Vail Nature Center – Located across Gore Creek from the Ford Amphitheater. This five-acre preserve features trails and a visitor center that hosts daily programs on topics such as wildflowers, birds, and beavers. Call 970-479-2291 for hours of operation.
Mountain Statistics Vail
Skiable Terrain
Elevation at Base
acres
feet
acres
feet
Snowmaking
Hours of Operation
Snowsports School
skiers/hour
acres
9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Back Bowls close at 3:00 P.M.
Blue Sky Basin closes at 2:30 P.M.
970-754-8245
Resort Information Center 970-754-8245
Children’s Programs
skiers/hour
8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
970-754-5300
970-754-4636
Vail: Children have their own special mountain areas such as Coyote Crossing at Lionshead, and Animal Kingdom at Golden Peak in Vail. Three to six-year-olds can join the Mogul Mice beginner’s class or the Super Stars class for those who are more advanced. Six to 13-year-olds can join an all-day class including lunch. Non-skiing children from two months to six years can spend the day at the Small World Day Care at Golden Peak (970-754-3200 x 1).
Beaver Creek: Beaver Creek offers lessons with grouping by age and ability so everyone has a great time (970-754-5462). There are specially designed areas for children only with magical mountain adventures featuring fun ski-through attractions and NASTAR races. Non-skiing children from two months to six years receive excellent professional care and enjoy plenty of indoor and outdoor exercise at the Small World Play School. Call 970-754-5325.
