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Vail Dec 2024

TRIP SUMMARY - THIS TRIP IS FULL, CONTACT TC TO BE PUT ON THE WAIT LIST

Trip date	December 14, 2024	Trip Cord (TC)	Kate Clinton
End date	December 21, 2024	TC email	Vail@spacecity.org
Full Package	n/a	ATC	n/a
Land package	$ 1,190	ATC email	n/a
Deposit	15%	Final payment date	10/20/24
Total participants	24	Resort Affiliation	EPIC

Note – package prices reflect 2.99% credit card fee.

Transportation to and from resort on Land Packages
Transfers between airports and hotels are arranged for the main group and are coordinated with the main group’s flight itineraries. It is incumbent upon the participants to adhere to this recommendation, cost for off schedule transportation will be the responsibility of the participant.
Roommate requirement
It is the responsibility of the participant to identify a qualified roommate. The Trip Coordinator will aid, however, if a roommate is not identified prior to trip cancellation date, the participant has the option to pay for a single supplement if available or cancel less club cancellation fee before final payment.
Forms of Payment
Space City will no longer accept cash as payment for trips. Credit Card, Check and Money Orders are acceptable forms of payment.

Join Us in VAIL December 14-21, 2024

WHY CHOOSE THIS TRIP?

Start the ski season off right with your skier and boarder friends. We are going to Vail; don’t be the one left out of this trip! Yes, there is plenty of groomed terrain, but some fun gnarly stuff too. The fun doesn’t stop on the mountain as there will be lots of parties, après ski and general camaraderie with existing and new winter ski buddies. Vail is full of things to entertain you: shopping, dining, bars and other après nightlife options. Vail is an extraordinary winter vacation destination.

LODGING:
We are staying at the upscale, convenient Landmark Hotel condos in Lionshead Village which are a short walk to the Eagle Bahn Gondola.  The Landmark Hotels - Vail

TRANSPORTATION:
This is a land only trip. You will book your own airfare.

There will be a luxury bus to pick us up at Denver airport on 12/14 and from the Landmark on 12/21 around the following flights, subject to change by Southwest Airlines:

12/14/24: Southwest flight 3798 departs Houston Hobby at 10:05 am and arrives in Denver International Airport at 11:35 am.
12/21/24: Southwest flight 1350 from Denver International Airport at 11:45 am and arrives in Houston Hobby at 3:10 PM

There are also United Airlines flights around the same time as the Southwest Airlines flights.

The bus will be stopping for 1 hour at King Sooper Supermarket and a Liquor store in Denver en route to the Landmark.

Mountain Stats:

Vail Mountain Info & Stats

Total Skiable Terrain: 5,317 Acres (2,141 H)
• Front Side: 1,655 Acres
• Back Bowls: 3,017 Acres
• Blue Sky Basin: 645 Acres
Beginner Terrain: 18%
Intermediate Terrain: 29%
Advanced/Expert Terrain: 53%

Trails: 278
Lifts: 32
Longest Run: Riva Ridge - 4 miles (6.4 KM)
Average Annual Snowfall: 354 inches (899 CM)

Elevation
• Base Elevation: 8,120 Feet (2,454 M)
• Mid-Elevation: 10,250 Feet (3,125 M)
• Peak Elevation: 11,570 Feet (3,527 M)
• Vertical Rise: 3,450 Feet (1,052 M)

More than just skiing: The beautiful and friendly Lionshead village is completely closed off to cars and buses offering a short walk the Arrabelle Square outdoor ice rink (with skate rental), and numerous shops and restaurants. Originally built in the late 60s, Lionshead was recently renovated in Austrian-inspired style.

Long-time favorite restaurants Bart & Yetis and Garfinkels (Garf's to locals) anchor the diverse culinary scene. The Vail Chop House and Tavern at Vail Square offer more upscale dining options as well as a great place for slope-side cocktails.

There is a mix of shopping, from luxury goods to much-loved outdoor lifestyle brands like Burton, Patagonia, Salomon and The North Face.

Also, the walk between Lionshead and Vail Village only takes 10-15 minutes, or there is a complimentary In-Town bus that runs regularly, all day long and well into the evening.

There will be a welcome Pizza party, lunch rendezvous set up on the mountain, daily après ski locations established, a delivered meal in the condos as well at a potluck the last night where everyone brings their leftovers.

SKI & SNOWBOARD RENTALS:
There are many places to rent equipment in Vail Lionshead. One place is Ski Base Ski & Snowboard Shop at https://vailskibase.com/.

LIFT TICKETS:
SportsAmerica offers the Epic Pass to purchase.
Go to https://www.sportsamerica.com/epic-spacecity

We strongly encourage members to buy Epic Pass products. Lift tickets are expected to be 2-3 times higher than the Epic Day Pass prices. It is cheaper to purchase EPIC day tickets in advance.

Remember, for the Day Pass products, buy the 'holidays restricted' version NOT the 'limited' version if you expect to ski at Beaver Creek. The limited version is not valid at Beaver Creek.

Guests going on more than 1 trip to an Epic Destination should buy the Epic Local Pass.