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 Contact: Blaze Your Own Trail with a Snow-themed Escapade at The Lodge at Vail, A RockResortAlternative Winter Leisure Activities With The Off The Slopes In Vail Package Vail, CO – September 27, 2005 – Explore the other side of Vail this winter with adventures in dog sledding, snowcat tours, snowmobiling, snow tubing or ice skating with the Lodge at Vail’s “Off the Slopes in Vail” package. Guests at the Lodge can learn a new skill, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and relax at the intimate and elegant RockResort, located in the heart of Vail Village. The Off the Slopes in Vail package is available November 17, 2005 through April 16, 2006 and starts at $449 per night, a savings of 22 percent. Package is based on double occupancy and includes three nights accommodations, daily breakfast for two and five great winter activities per person: snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowcat tours, snow tubing and ice skating. This offer is subject to availability and blackout dates apply. A three-night minimum stay is required, and gratuity and taxes are not included. For snowmobiling enthusiasts, a tour of Rocky Mountain backcountry in the White River National Forest will get the adrenaline rushing. Guests can also experience the thrill of mushing their own team of huskies during a dog sledding session, while snowcat tours in the unique, heated four-track vehicles are an ideal way to enjoy the spectacular scenery. For the young and young at heart, a day of snow tubing and ice skating at Adventure Ridge on the top of Vail Mountain is an exciting winter opportunity. The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort renowned for relaxed luxury and impeccable personal service, is situated in Vail Village where guests enjoy shopping by day and renowned nightlife after dusk. Featuring mountain and village views, The Lodge’s 165 rooms and suites are reminiscent of a fine European chalet with accents of mahogany and marble. The intimate alpine resort offers two exceptional restaurants including The Wildflower, which is rated the number one restaurant in Vail by ZAGATSurvey, as well as a live entertainment bar. For the ultimate secluded hideaway, The Lodge’s Game Creek Chalet is a four-bedroom, four-bath, European-style retreat situated 10,500 feet atop Vail Mountain. The Lodge at Vail was named one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 Greatest Hotels in the World. For reservations and more information about Lodge at Vail visit WWW.ROCKRESORTS.COM or call 877-LAV-ROCK. The RockResorts collection features casually elegant resorts in seven U.S. states. The RockResorts portfolio includes: The Lodge at Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs, Calif.; The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colo.; Keystone Lodge in Keystone, Colo.; The Lodge at Vail in Vail, Colo.; La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, N.M.; Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Fla.; The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, Edwards, CO; The Equinox Resort & Spa in Manchester Village, Vt.; Rosario Resort & Spa on Orcas Island, Wash.; and Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort in Vail Colorado, is also currently under development. RockResorts, based in Denver, CO, is a subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc., a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:MTN). Visit the new online pressroom, including downloadable image archive, at http://media.rockresorts.com. |
