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By the time you are reading this, you should be comfortably settled into your room. We hope your journey here was safe and enjoyable. We would like to help you become familiar with Vail Run Resort

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and the Vail Valley area.

Vail Run Resort is centrally located. We are about a mile from the closest grocery store. Inside Vail Run Resort, we currently have Attitudes, a hair salon; Resort Spa, a nail salon; and Local Joe’s, a pizza and sandwich bar. We also have many amenities, some of which are a hot tub, sauna, outdoor swimming pool and a complete Nautilus facility.

While you are staying with us at Vail Run Resort, we want your room to be very comfortable, so if you notice anything that is in need of attention, please dial “0” for the Front Desk and let us know how we can help.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS GUEST SERVICES..............................................................................3-7 VAIL WORSHIP SERVICES.................................................................8-9 TELEVISION CHANNELS..................................................................... 10 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS................................................ 11 SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES............................................. 12 SKI AND SNOWBOARD INFORMATION.............................................. 13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS...................................................................... 14 ALTITUDE SICKNESS INFORMATION................................................ 15 AREA ATTRACTIONS.......................................................................... 16

LOCAL BUSINESS INDEX LOCATED AFTER PAGE 16

. p o h S . y a l Eat.P This Directory Prepared By: Regal Publications 2023 (571) 329-4264 • www.regalpub.com

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GUEST SERVICES Front Desk Vail Run Resort Front Desk is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Should you need any additional items that you did not reserve ahead of time, such as cribs, rollaway beds, blenders, humidifiers, irons, etc....please check with the Front Desk.

Many of these items are available at a nominal fee. The Front Desk will have them at the desk for you to pick up. If you need assistance getting the item to your room, please let us know.

Check-In Check-in time at Vail Run Resort begins at 4:00 p.m. The time from noon to 3:45 p.m. is set aside for realtors to show units to prospective buyers.

Parking Parking is available for $15 outdoor parking permit per day/ $85 weekly. Premium parking permit $25 per day/ $135 weekly. Please park in your designated area.

Our parking areas are patrolled and you may be booted, ticketed or towed at your own expense.; you must register all your cars at the Front Desk upon arrival. You will need a parking pass that is to be displayed on your dash, visible and readable at all times. This pass will tell you which lot you are to park in. If you are parking outside and would like to unload or load your car in the garage, please ask the Front Desk for a 30-minute garage pass. You can unload by the luggage carts that are available in the garage. Please make sure you are parked in the correct lot. Vail Run Resort parking is monitored by an outside company and we would not want your car at risk of being booted or towed.

Ski / Snowboard Lockers At our resort, we also provide ski/snowboard lockers for your convenience. Skis, snowboards and poles are not allowed in the rooms. There is only one key for each locker, so we ask that you leave the key at the Front Desk; by doing this, everyone in your unit can get into the locker. We also have a bicycle rack located in the garage.

Shuttle Bus Vail Run Resort is serviced by: 1) our private shuttle (winter months only), and 2) the in-town bus system.

Our private shuttle operates from the beginning of the ski season in the fall to the end of the ski season in the spring. The shuttle leaves from the front door by the Front Desk. Our shuttle will take you right to the ski slopes on a set schedule. It will also take you to the grocery store in the evenings.

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GUEST SERVICES Shuttle Bus continued...

The town bus called “Sandstone” stops at the east end of the building at our own bus stop. They have a very limited service in the summer but excellent service in the winter.

NOTE: It is imperative during the winter season that everyone in your group gets a shuttle/bus schedule from the Front Desk and understands how it works.

Guest Lounge Vail Run Resort has a Guest Lounge on the first floor which is open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The lounge offers local and regional newspapers, magazines, books, etc. There is a large flat-screen TV with the local Vail Channel. The lounge also offers a play area for young children, but please don’t leave them unattended.

Valuables We have provided a safe in your unit for your valuable items. To activate the safe, follow the directions in the room. Be sure to remember your security code. Please leave the safe open upon your departure. If you would like something with more security, ask the Front Desk about our Safe Deposit Boxes.

Emergencies In case of an emergency, dial “9” then 911.

Security We have security cameras throughout the common areas. Also, for your safety, each unit has a chain latch lock. Please inform the Front Desk if you have any concerns while here.

Fire Alarms Vail Run Resort has a monitored fire alarm system. Please NEVER tamper with the fire alarm system in your room (it is connected to the main system), not even during a false alarm. If you do, it is a local violation (Article 10, section 10.104).

Anyone who tampers with this device shall pay all costs associated with the repair of the same.

Smoking Vail Run Resort is a NON-SMOKING resort. Smoking is only allowed outside on the balcony or a minimum of 25 feet from an entry door. No smoking is allowed in the garage or outside in the pool area.

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GUEST SERVICES Pets No pets are allowed in the residential units of Vail Run Resort except for service animals.

Telephones At Vail Run Resort, each unit is provided with a telephone which is also capable of taking messages. To retrieve your messages, dial “4-4-4”. For an outside line, dial “9” and then the local number. In case of an emergency, dial “9” then 911. For the Front Desk, dial “0”. To call between rooms, dial the room number.

Television TV Operation: Press the “TV” button at the top of the remote, press “POWER” button to turn on the TV. You can control the channel and volume of the TV at this point from the remote.

Housekeeping All housekeeping request must be requested through the front desk.

Housekeeping service must be requested 24 hour ahead of the time you would like to request. Additional towels or other items can be requested through the front desk.

If you have excess trash, there are receptacles for your use located in the rear stairwell (opposite end of the building from the open stairs and elevator) on each level. There are also recycling bins in the garage.

Recreational Areas Vail Run Resort has several recreational areas for your use. There are no “added Resort fees” or hidden costs to use these facilities. Please be sure to enjoy these areas with your children. For their safety, we ask that you never leave them unattended in the resort.

The Pool/Sauna/Hot Tub: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. This area is located on the Atrium Main Level. Please make sure you are always with your child, there is NO lifeguard on duty. There are towels provided for these activities at the Front Desk. Please do not use the room towels at the pool area.

The Nautilus/Gym Room: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. This area is also located on the Atrium Main Level. This is available to all owners and guests. You must sign in at the Front Desk.

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GUEST SERVICES Recreational Areas continued...

The Game Room: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Located on the lower level.

This area has a variety of arcade games. We have Wii, Playstation 3, and X-Box 360. Please see the Front Desk for rental of these games. We have ping pong and pool tables as well as an air hockey table.

The Horseshoe Pit is located outside next to our lower west parking lot. In warmer weather, this can be great fun for people of all ages.

Laundry Also for your convenience, Vail Run Resort has a coin-operated laundry on the lower level. Open 24 hours a day.

Children As a family resort, Vail Run loves to have children come and visit. We want their stay to be safe and enjoyable. We ask that all parents watch out for the safety of their children. Each child has different behavioral patterns, so knowing your child as you do, we ask that you take a few minutes to make your unit child-safe. Please don’t let them run off on their own.

Please help your child to be considerate of the other guests staying at Vail Run Resort. Keep in mind that Vail Run Resort has residential and commercial businesses in the building, so it is imperative that children do not run or scream in the hallways or play in the elevator. If they are being overly rambunctious, please take them to the game room.

Now that you are acquainted with Vail Run Resort, we hope you will enjoy some of Vail’s spectacular mountain scenery. The Vail Valley offers many great activities for winter and summer, such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowmobile tours, golf courses, climbing, jeep tours, river rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, gondola rides, hiking, biking and western cookouts provide a full range of outdoor activities and recreation for the entire family.

The old-world Alpine style Vail Village offers numerous stylish shops and boutiques, and there are more than seventy different food and beverage establishments to discover and enjoy.

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GUEST SERVICES Check-Out Check-out time at Vail Run Resort is 11:00 a.m. for all renters and exchangers. For our owners and their guests, check-out time is noon. *Please note: there will be an additional charge for all late check-outs. We ask that you leave the kitchen clean upon your departure. Please rinse all dishes and pans, put them in the dishwasher and press start. *There will be an additional cleaning charge if this is not done.

Finally, we ask that you leave all keys at the Front Desk upon departure. If you are parked in the garage, leave your access card in the card deposit box after opening the door. Any lost keys or passes will have a replacement charge.

To Purchase One or More Weeks at Vail Run Resort Vail Run Resort has been completely sold out for some time. Over the years, many of our owners have become senior citizens and do not have the ability to ski or enjoy our high altitude of the Rockies anymore. Some of them have chosen to trade their winter ski weeks for summer weeks, so this has allowed Vail Run Resort to have a few ski weeks available. We do have a few weeks in all seasons available. If you are interested, we would be happy to talk with you, “no salesman,” you would just purchase direct from our association. Please call extension 605 if you would like to became a part of Vail Run Resort Community Association!

Thank you for staying with us at Vail Run Resort!

We hope you are enjoying your stay in our resort and also the wonderful activities that Vail Valley has to offer. When it is time for you to depart, we wish you and your family safe travels!

Vail Run Resort Management & Staff

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VAIL WORSHIP SERVICES The Chapel at Beaver Creek Baptist Trinity Church............................................................................................ 970-476-1759 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Catholic St. Clare of Assisi (Beaver Creek)............................................................ 970-926-2821 4:15 p.m. Saturday Mass (seasonal) 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (M-W-F) Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration................................................ 970-476-0618 Call church office for service times.

Jewish B’nai Vail Congregation............................................................................ 970-477-2992 For service schedule, call or check www.bnaivail.org 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat – 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat – 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month Lutheran Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran.......................................................... 970-476-6610 11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church................................................................ 970-477-0383 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Mountain Top Services 12:30 p.m. Spruce Saddle Sunday Service

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VAIL WORSHIP SERVICES Vail Interfaith Chapel • www.vailchapel.com Baptist Trinity Church............................................................................................ 970-476-1759 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Catholic St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish..................................................................... 970-477-0378 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass (and 4:15 p.m. winter) 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Daily Mass (M-F) Episcopal Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration................................................ 970-476-0618 8:00 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist with Nursery Jewish B’nai Vail Congregation............................................................................ 970-477-2992 For service schedule, call or check www.bnaivail.org.

Lutheran Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran.......................................................... 970-476-6610 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Presbyterian Covenant Presbyterian Church................................................................ 970-477-0383 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service 11:00 p.m. Children’s Sunday School Mountain Top Services 12:30 p.m. Two Elk, Mid Vail (winter only) and Eagles Nest – (year-round)

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Airlines American Airlines...................................................................................... 800-433-7300 Delta Airlines............................................................................................. 800-221-1212 Frontier Airlines......................................................................................... 800-432-1359 Southwest.................................................................................................. 800-435-9792 United Airlines........................................................................................... 800-241-6522 Airport Transportation ECO Bus System (Vail-Eagle)................................................................... 970-328-3520 Car Rental Alamo......................................................................................................... 800-327-9633 Avis............................................................................................................ 800-831-2847 Budget........................................................................................................ 800-527-0700 Enterprise..................................................................... 800-736-8222 or 970-845-8393 Hertz.......................................................................................................... 970-524-7177 Greyhound Bus............................................................. 800-231-2222 or 970-476-5137 Eagle Regional Airport.............................................................................. 970-328-2680 Ski and Snowboard Rentals and Supplies Please see the “Local Business” section in the back of this directory.

Hair Salon Attitudes (Located inside the Vail Run)................................................... 970-476-1446 Spas Please see the “Local Business” section in the back of this directory.

Locksmiths Vail Lock and Key...................................................................................... 970-949-4165 West Vail Shell.......................................................................................... 970-476-3394 Medical Needs Emergency.................................................................................................................. 911 Please see the “Medical Services” tab in the back of this directory.

Movie Theatres / Performing Arts Capitol Theatre, Eagle............................................................................... 970-328-5709 Riverwalk Theatre, Edwards..................................................................... 970-926-5709 Vilar Center for the Arts............................................................................ 970-845-8497

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Childcare Needs Care 4 Kids (babysitting service)............................................................. 970-376-7228 Activities for Kids Adventure Ridge........................................................................................ 970-476-9090 Golden Peak Kids...................................................................................... 970-754-3270 Meadow Mountain Tubing Hill................................................................. 970-827-4155 Triple G Outfitters..................................................................................... 970-926-1234 Vail Recreation District............................................................................. 970-479-2292 Vail Public Library..................................................................................... 970-479-2185 Video / DVD Rentals Front Desk in the Vail Run........................................................................................... “0” Food Delivery Local Joe’s (located in the Vail Run)....................................................... 970-476-2222 Please see the “Dining” section in the back of this directory.

Taxi and Limousine Service Vail Run Resort Shuttle................................................................................................ “0” Ride Taxi.................................................................................................... 970-949-1111 Yoga Instruction Om Zone Yoga.......................................................................................... 970-926-5095 Vail Racquet Club...................................................................................... 970-476-4840 Athletic Clubs Vail Athletic Club....................................................................................... 970-476-7960 Vail Welcome Center.................................................................................. 970-477-0075

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TELEVISION CHANNELS 2 .............................................................CW – KWGN HD 3 ....................................................................IND – KCDO 4 ............................................................ CBS – KCNC HD 6 ............................................................ PBS – KRMA HD 7 ........................................................... ABC – KMGH HD 9 ............................................................ NBC – KUSA HD 12.................................................................. PBS – KBDI 14.......................................................... UMA – KTFD HD 20..........................................................MNT – KTVD HD 25..........................................................TMO – KDEN HD 27.................................................................AZA – KZCO 31...........................................................FOX – KDVR HD 33..........................................................MFX – KQCK HD 50............................................................UNI – KCEC HD 59................................................................................ ION 202...................................................................... CNN HD 204.....................................................Headline News HD 206.....................................................................ESPN HD 207..............................................................ESPNews HD 208.................................................................. ESPNU HD 209.................................................................. ESPN2 HD 212........................................................ NFL Network HD 213....................................................... MLB Network HD 215....................................................... NHL Network HD 216.................................................................NBA TV HD 217.................................................... Tennis Channel HD 218........................................................ Golf Channel HD 220.......................................................... NBC Sports HD 229.................................................................... HGTV HD 231...................................................... Food Network HD 232................................................. Cooking Channel HD 233.................................... GSN: the network for games 236........................................................................... E! HD 237.................................................................... Bravo HD 238...........................................................REELZ Channel 239............................................... Audience Network HD 241............................................................... Spike TV HD 242........................................................USA Network HD 244...................................................................... SyFy HD 245.......................................................................TNT HD 246.....................................................................truTV HD 247....................................................................... TBS HD 248..........................................................................FX HD 249................................................... Comedy Central HD 251........................................................................Oxygen 252................................................................ Lifetime HD 253......................................Lifetime Movie Network HD 254......................................................................AMC HD 257..........................................................................Chiller 258.................................................... Fox Movie Channel 260.................................... WE: Women’s Entertainment 262..................................................................... SOAPnet 265....................................................................... A&E HD 266.............................................. Biography Channel HD 269.................................................................. History HD 271......................................................................... H2 HD 272 ....................................................................... LOGO 273......................................................TV Guide Network 274..................................................................Ovation TV 276........................................... National Geographic HD 277.....................................................Travel Channel HD 278...............................................Discovery Channel HD 279.......................................Oprah Winfrey Network HD 280....................................................................... TLC HD 281...................................................... Velocity HD ONLY 282...................................................... Animal Planet HD 283................................. National Geographic WILD HD

284.................................................. Science Channel HD 285.......................................Investigation Discovery HD 286............................................Destination America HD 287......................................................... Military Channel 296...................................... Cartoon Network (East) HD 297........................................... Cartoon Network (West) 299.........................Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (East) HD 300..............................Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West) 304................................................................ TV Land HD 308.............................................................................Cloo 311...........................................................ABC Family HD 313...................................... Jewelry Television Network 327...................................................................... CMT HD 328........................................................................TV One 329....................................................................... BET HD 331...................................................................... MTV HD 333.......................................................................... MTV2 335.......................................................................VH1 HD 337................................................................VH1 Classic 338.............................................. Gospel Music Channel 339............................................................................ Fuse 340....................................................................... AXS HD 345........................................................................RFD-TV 350....................................................................... C-SPAN 351.....................................................................C-SPAN2 353................................................Bloomberg Television 355.................................................................... CNBC HD 356................................................................. MSNBC HD 358.................................................................. Current TV 359........................................ Fox Business Network HD 360...............................................Fox News Channel HD 362..........................................The Weather Channel HD 364............................................................................ INSP 366........................................................... Jewish Life TV 367.......................................... World Harvest Television 368............................................................ Hope Channel 369....................................................................... Daystar 370..........................................................................EWTN 372............................................................................. TBN 373.................................................................... The Word 374....................................................................... BYU TV 375........................................................................Link TV 376....................................Christian Television Network 377.............................................................. TCT Network 378..............................................................NRB Network 432.......................................................... ESPN Deportes 440............................................................................V-Me 447............................................................. ONCE Mexico 448......................................................................... Enlace 449......................................................................HITN TV 501...................................................................... HBO HD 502............................................................HBO2 East HD 503.............................................HBO Signature East HD 504.............................................................HBO West HD 505...........................................................HBO2 West HD 506....................................................... HBO Comedy HD 507..................................................HBO Family East HD 508.......................................................HBO Family West 509.................................................... HBO Zone East HD 511...........................................................HBO Latino HD 559.................................. Independent Film Channel HD 605................................................... Sportsman Channel 607....................................................................Speed HD 610.................................................. Big Ten Network HD 613............................................CBS Sports Network HD 614............................................................. ESPN Classic 618................................................................FUEL TV HD

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SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the utmost concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.

Safe Deposit Boxes DO NOT LEAVE MONEY OR VALUABLES IN YOUR ROOM. We provide safes for your use in your room for only a charge of $5.00. Under state law, the hotel is not responsible for the loss of articles that have been secured properly in these boxes.

Double Locks and Chains For additional security, utilize the deadbolt lock provided on your door upon entering. This will prevent the door from being opened by a regular room key. As an additional precaution, please secure the safety chain lock.

Admittance Do not admit persons to your room without first making identification. A “peep hole” is provided in your door for your convenience. If there is any doubt about the person’s true identity, please contact the ,Front Desk.

Keys Do safeguard your key. Be sure to leave it with the cashier upon departure. Do not leave it in the room or in the door. Do not give your key to others.

EMERGENCY TIPS Please Plan Ahead • In case of fire, smoke may reduce visibility, so plan ahead.

• Upon check-in, make sure you study the evacuation route.

• Determine the location of the two nearest exits, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers.

• Count the number of doors between your door and the exit door so that you will have a reference point in the event of an emergency.

• Keep your room key readily available.

• Do not use the elevator if there is a fire.

In the Event of a Fire: • Upon detection, pull the nearest fire alarm (if it can be done safely) and make sure to notify the Front Desk.

• Move quickly and calmly to the nearest exit, and once again, do not use the elevator.

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SKI AND SNOWBOARD INFORMATION VAIL RESORTS SKIER / RIDER RESPONSIBILITY CODE • Always stay in control and able to stop to avoid other people and/or objects.

• People ahead of you always have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, or where you may not be visible from above.

• Whenever starting downhill or merging onto a trail, always look uphill first, being sure to yield to others.

• Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

• Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

• Before attempting to use any ski lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride, and unload.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS DECEMBER 2024

JANUARY 2024

1 • Silent Disco 2 • Revely | Ice Skating Shows 2 • Vail Yeti Hockey 5 • Revely | Art Workshops 7 • Vail Film Festival 7 • Vail Kris Kringle Market 8 • Vail Film Festival 8 • Vail Kris Kringle Market 8 • Vail Holidays | Silent Disco 8 • Vail Yeti Hockey 9 • Vail Film Festival 9 • Vail Kris Kringle Market 9 • Vail Holidays | Ice Skating Shows 9 • Vail Yeti Hockey 10 • Vail Film Festival 10 • Vail Kris Kringle Market 10 • Vail Ugly Sweater 5k Fun Run 10 • Vail Ugly Sweater Fun Run 12 • Vail Holidays | Art Workshops 15 • Vail Holidays | Silent Disco 15 • Vail Yeti Hockey 16 • Vail Holidays | Ice Skating Shows 16 • Vail Yeti Hockey 17 • Vail Village Tree Lighting 19 • Vail Holidays | Art Workshops 22 • Vail Holidays | Silent Disco 22 • Vail Skating Festival ICE SPECTACULAR 23 • Vail Skating Festival ICE SPECTACULAR 26 • Vail Holidays | Art Workshops 29 • Vail Holidays | Silent Disco 29 • 10th Mountain Legacy Parade 29 • Vail Yeti Hockey 31 • New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks

2 • Vail Holidays | Art Workshops 5 • Vail Holidays | Silent Disco 5 • Vail Yeti Hockey 6 • Vail Yeti Hockey 12 • 10th Mountain Legacy Parade 12 • Vail Yeti Hockey 13 • Vail Yeti Hockey 3-31 • 17th Annual Vail Winterfest 26 • Vail Yeti Hockey 27 • Vail Yeti Hockey

FEBRUARY 2024 2 • Vail Yeti Hockey 3 • Vail Yeti Hockey 9 • Vail Yeti Hockey 10 • Vail Yeti Hockey 23 • Vail Yeti Hockey 24 • 10th Mountain Legacy Parade 24 • Vail Yeti Hockey 24-25 • Vail Legacy Weekend 24 • 10th Mountain Legacy Parade 24 • Vail Yeti Hockey

MARCH 2024 1 • Vail Yeti Hockey 2 • Vail Yeti Hockey 8 • Vail Yeti Hockey 9 • Vail Yeti Hockey

APRIL 2024 3-6 • Taste of Vail

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.

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ALTITUDE SICKNESS INFORMATION 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 which 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 is 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.

Altitude Many popular resorts are 8,000 to 9,500 feet above sea level, and the mountain summits rise a mile higher.

You will probably notice that your breathing is faster or deeper 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 too, is a helpful normal reaction.

However, you may also develop a headache, a touch of nausea, or unusual tiredness; some people even have trouble sleeping. Depending on the altitude, 20 to 30% of all visitors from near sea level have one or several of these symptoms, which we call acute mountain sickness or AMS. Children are slightly more susceptible; the older you are, the less likely you are to be affected.

These symptoms usually go away in a day or two. If they grow worse, or if you are worried, be sure to consult a doctor. If you develop a worsening cough, increasing shortness of breath or feel like you have fluid in your lungs, see a doctor at once! Altitude illness, though usually minor, can become serious quite rapidly, so don’t take it lightly or try to tough it out!

Before you leave home, you can do a few things to decrease the effects of altitude. Our studies show that spending two nights at a modest altitude like 5,000 feet decreases symptoms of altitude sickness at higher altitudes. Eat more foods which are high carbohydrates, drink more water and reduce your sodium intake.

Diamox1 is a prescription drug which prevents the unpleasant symptoms for many people. Ask your doctor about its use.

Once you arrive, 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) which your doctor can prescribe.

Snow blindness – which is 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 it can get cold very fast.

Take extra clothes. Hypothermia (low body temperature) can occur even in the summer if you are wet or windchilled, hungry, tired, or poorly dressed. The warning signs are clumsiness and 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. It’s very important to maintain the body water, 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.

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 upsetstomach 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 doubt, get medical help. Don’t let ignorance or carelessness spoil your stay.

There is great personal joy, beauty and spiritual peace to be discovered in the mountains. Treat yourself with respect and enjoy your stay.

1. Recent experience suggests that a small dose of Diamox suffices: 125mg the morning before you are to arrive at increased altitude, again that evening, and each morning and night for two days after arrival. SOURCE: COLORADO ALTITUDE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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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 970-754-4675 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

Beaver Creek

Skiable Terrain

5,289 acres

1,815 acres

Elevation at Base

8,120 feet

8,100 feet

Elevation at Summit

11,570 feet

11,440 feet

Vertical Rise

3,450 feet

3,340 feet

Number of Trails

193

149

Beginner Trails

18%

34%

Intermediate Trails

29%

38%

Advanced Trails

45%

28%

Average Annual Snowfall

366 inches

325 inches

Total Uphill Capacity

59,092 skiers/hour

34,220 skiers/hour

Snowmaking

461 acres

705 acres

Hours of Operation

9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Back Bowls close at 3:00 P.M. Blue Sky Basin closes at 2:30 P.M. Snowsports School

970-754-8245

970-754-5300

Resort Information Center

970-754-8245

970-754-4636

Children’s Programs 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 (970-7545462). 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.

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