This weekend, there are a few festive happenings taking place in celebration of ghosts, alter egos, and sugary treats. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays, and this will be my first time celebrating in the mountains. There is something that’s awesome about letting yourself become something else, exploring your creativity in getting there, and seeing what other people come up with too. I haven’t reached a definite conclusion for my costume yet, and I wouldn’t tell you if I did – check me out in Vail this weekend!
Shannon Kennedy - Graphic Designer from Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals - Wishing you a Happy Halloween
A few things are going on tonight:
In Avon, get your dance on for the dead, at Saltwater Cowboy where the Grateful Dead cover jam band Shakedown Street will be playing. The music starts at 10, and there is a $10 cover charge. Loaded Joe’s will be hosting a costume contest in addition to Karaoke tonight. The party kicks off at 9:30, there is no cover charge, and you can tap the Rockies with Coors Light pitchers, for $8!
Further up the road in Beaver Creek, the Charter Academy is hosting its annual Halloween fundraiser, “Spirit’s Haunted Night Club – Ghosts from Colorado’s Past.” Taking place at Saddle Ridge tonight, this upscale masquerade will have dinner tastings, black martinis, and plenty of rounds of pool and cards games played. Individual tickets are $75, and a reserved table for 10 is $1200.
Also tonight, the Boulder band Salem will be playing in Edwards at the Main St. Grill, at 10 p.m.
Saturday is the night I plan to go all out. At the Sandbar, Denver funk/rock band Bop Skizzum will be playing music to emulate the founding fathers of funk. With beats any persona can get down to, like the styles of James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Michael Jackson, it should be a decent Halloween bash. There will be a costume contest with cash prizes and awards, highlighting the Best Costume, Sexiest Costume, and Best Couple Costume. Cover is $5.
Semana Lounge will be also reward best costume, with a focus on the theme “Villains and Vixens,” where DJ Lito will be spinning. Also, a party at Bol will be taking place at the Solaris. The bowling alley will offer drink specials, costume contest will be based on sexiest, scariest, and best costume overall.
For a more upscale gathering in Vail, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch will be inaugurating their “Haunted Hallows Eve” party. Tickets are $35 per person, or $60 per costume-coordinated duo, and the festivities go on from 8 to 11 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, Halloween-themed drinks and entertainment will all be available for this classy monster ball. A panel of resort judges will determine who will win prizes, based on various categories.
Don’t have a place to stay this weekend to take part in a Rocky Mountain Halloween? Call 1-888-364-7596, and book your weekend stay with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals!
I have been living in Colorado over twenty years now and there is a certain system of rules I like to live by in the winter. My rules are in the list provided below:
The air you catch will be that much sweeter when you follow these tips!
- Layers- Dress in layers, especially on the slopes. I like to use at least three and undress if I am hot. It is better to be too hot than too cold. Two words: Long Underwear.
- Vitamins- Take your daily vitamins because people tend to get sick in the winter. Keep your immune system strong. I prefer the Flintstones chewables.
- Car Pooling- When driving some distance to embark on powdered-filled mountains, it is safer to have at least one more person on the trip with you, just in case. It is better to be stranded somewhere with a friend rather than by your lonesome.
- Beware of Ice- This pertains to the ground obviously and ice crystals above the front door. For the ground, make sure to shovel and apply ice melting salt to your walkway. For the ice above us, it is very simple: just slam the door before you exit and the loose ones will fall. It’s never fun to get hit by heavy ice on your way out of the house!
- Keep your feet dry- Make sure you have warm socks and plenty of them. Boots provide peace of mind during the harsh winter weather when you know you are safe and warm. It is very important to have dry feet to allow the rest of your body to keep warm, especially when on the slopes.
- Music- Music and skiing are two peas in a pod. I like to have a playlist made for my days on the slopes so I am ready to go and am not selecting music while trying to ride.
- Food- I always bring food with me when I am on the slopes to keep energy in me and to satisfy hunger pains. I like to bring spicy peanuts, 2 for $1 at any gas station. Sandwiches are always great as well; I find tuna is the easiest to travel with. It is hard to eat a square meal on the slopes and meals can get expensive at the resort, so wait until you get home. Soups and chili are always a good idea in the winter.
- Liquid- Water, Water, Water! Staying hydrated is very important when on the slopes. I tried to bring my camalbak with me a few times, but the water usually freezes, so I use it for other liquids now. If you don’t want to carry a water bottle in those big pockets, make sure to hit the water fountains!
- Getting Warm- It is always nice to know how you’re going to warm yourself, so have a plan in mind to keep yourself at ease. Some ways are having a fire ready to go, dry clothes ready, a hot shower, hot tub if lucky enough, or anything else you can think of. A roaring fire with a peppermint patty in my hands is my favorite way of warming up.
- Après-Ski- This is a must after a hard day on the slopes to enjoy a delicious drink, mingle, unwind, and relax.
So when planning on visiting the Rockies, or if it’s your backyard, you may want to follow a rule or two and have a great winter. Remember to book your trip through Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.
If there are any rules you like to live by during the winter, please add them in the comments.
The last week there has been a lot going on in this amazing state of Colorado and much planned for the winter. In Denver this weekend, there were several great concerts and the Annual Zombie Crawl. In the High Rockies, two ski resorts opened and snow has finally greeted us!
I attended two concerts this weekend, each of which were incredible; the BassNectar show at First Bank Center and the first Gorillaz World Tour at the Wells Fargo Theatre. The Gorillaz have only performed in the U.S. a very few times before their world tour, and as a huge fan, I could not miss Damon Albarn (mastermind of the Gorillaz) in Colorado. My year was made when I was able to tell Damon of my appreciation of his music and my favorite album Mali Music. BassNectar was incredible, playing a two and a half hour set, blowing the walls of the First Bank Center.
The Denver Annual Zombie Crawl Broke The Record For Most Zombies This Year!
If you found yourself on the 16th Street Mall on Saturday October 23rd you might have been petrified by the walking dead. The Annual Zombie Crawl happens in the Streets of Denver every year before Halloween to celebrate this great time. This year, the Denver Zombie Crawl broke a World Record of most registered zombies in the streets at 7,300, shattering the previous record held by Seattle. Now that’s a lot of Zombies!
Leaving Vail early Saturday morning, I was greeted with dead stopped traffic. Usually, I would be stressed, but this time, there was a wonderful reason: tons of snowfall. Thankfully, I have a Jeep and made it safely to Denver. It continued to snow all weekend to help allow Loveland and Arapahoe Basin ski resorts open. Opening weekends for other resorts are coming soon; Copper: November 5th, Keystone: November 5th, Breckenridge: November 12th, Vail: November 19th, Beaver Creek: November 24th, Ajax: November 25th, and Telluride: November 25th.
If you are planning to visit Denver or the High Rockies, plan your trip through Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, your Friendly Knowledgeable Locals.
The snow is here in Vail and that can help me (as well as everyone else in the office) get excited about riding at all the resorts we are so lucky to live amidst. However, one thing I am so excited about this year which I have always wanted to do but have never done is a ski hut trip in the Rockies. The 10th Mountain Division Hut Association in Colorado has over 29 backcountry huts all throughout the Rockies which are connected by 350 miles of suggested routes for backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, and hiking. I personally will be using them for backcountry skiing and trying to access places in the mountains not many people get to see. Lucky for you, you can do this too, and the best part is that even if we are out there in these huts at the same time, chances are we won’t see each other or track out each other’s lines because there is so much terrain to ride that there is more than enough for everyone. Huts range from 3 beds to 20 beds and come equipped with wood burning stoves for heating and cooking, photovoltaic lighting, cooking and eating utensils, toilet paper, mattresses, pillows, and decks for those warm spring days.
Hut trips are a great break from the luxury living style here in Vail, but I know we all love Vail for its amenities and services that you can’t get anywhere else. So when planning around your hut trip for your next vacation here to the Vail Valley, be sure to call us at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305 so we can help you get the most out of what Vail has to offer.
The Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine Cup is being held on Aspen Mountain November 27th and 28th. The fastest female skiers in the world will once again be hitting the slopes to participate in the Giant Slalom on Saturday and the Slalom on Sunday for a chance to claim the cup. Prime viewing from the grandstands of the finish line will be at the base of Lift 1A, and there will be television coverage on both NBC and Versus for those who are unable to attend this thrilling event.
Saturday will also mark the kick off of the Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series with the artists TBD. The US Ski Team will also be available during an hour long autograph session at the Gondola Plaza. A fireworks show will cap off Saturday night after a fun-filled and action packed day.
To make your reservations for Aspen today, call a local at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1.888.888.2305.
Starting soon in Park City, The Swaner EcoCenter and Liberty Heights Fresh will be initiating the Sustainability Farmed Food (SFF) Program. This program will support the work of small producers and local family farms, encouraging the healthier option for Earth and body to choose sustainably.
This Monday, November 1st, the event “Exploring a Bold New Adventure in Fresh Food!,” will be going on at the eco center, at 6 p.m. The event will highlight information on choosing sustainable food options, whether you are strictly Vegan, or strictly Omnivore (or somewhere in between like me). Liberty Heights professionals of Salt Lake City, Steven Rosenberg (Chief Eating Officer) and Ria Barbosa-Wilson (Produce Manager), will be present to discuss and demonstrate how to eat tasty, organic food throughout the winter.
The two organizations have paired up to offer the SFF program, a 13-week program that provides weekly bags of organic produce, cheese, eggs, AND meat. These bundles of goodness will be available for pick up every Thursday, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Swaner EcoCenter, and if pick up is missed during this time, it will be held at the Liberty Heights store through Friday. Additionally, every week will feature different food items. Details on the SFF program, including sign-up and advanced payment prices will be highlighted at the Monday night event.
Rosenberg and Barbosa-Wilson will also be performing cooking demonstrations – which will include fresh and tasty food samples! An RSVP is required for the event (savannah@swanerecocenter.org), and admission is $8 for non-members of the eco center, $4 for members, and ½ priced admission for kids. If you will be in the Park City area this winter, love to eat sustainably, or simply want to learn more about sustainable food, don’t miss out on this crucial information event! Can’t make it and want to sign up for the SFF program? Receive more information here.
And don’t forget to stay posted with more destination updates, at rockymountainvacationrentals.com.
Business of “Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals.™” sees explosive growth figures.
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Vail, CO – Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals announces a 406.7% increase in sales revenue from March 2010 to August 2010, compared to the same period in 2009. These growth figures are reflective of the expansion into new markets as well as a push of brand awareness through social networking and revamping the RMVR website and blogsite. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has made their site more user friendly by implementing a “vacation quote request” form so clients can communicate desired travel details and then receive a call from a sales agent in the specified location, making the booking process more convenient and efficient.
“It has been an exciting start to the season for us at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. With an expansion of markets into areas beyond Vail, Beaver Creek, and Breckenridge, we are reaching out to travelers with more customized needs and offering a greater inventory of lodging options,” said Tommy Z. Hoffman, owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals offers lodging and concierge services with live agents located in Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Keystone, and most recently Aspen/Snowmass, and Telluride. Online booking is also available for destinations that include Steamboat, Winter Park, Crested Butte, Park City, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth, Jackson Hole, and Whistler. In addition to expanding into new markets, the number of properties offered by RMVR has increased significantly.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals prides themselves in representing a team of “Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals.™” With the recent hire of Area Sales Managers in Telluride and Aspen, this mission is truly being realized by the agents’ expertise in their respective locations. Several new sales agents in the Vail office have been hired, and the company has recently invested in professional sales training to enrich the quality of their customer service. RMVR has also been expanding their fractional real estate services through Rocky Mountain Luxury Properties. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals will soon be looking to hire additional sales agents in Aspen and Telluride as business grows in these locations.
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About Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR):
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals was founded by owner Tommy Z. Hoffman in 1998. RMVR is a vacation rental provider, offering excellent service with Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals™. in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMVR stands out among its competitors by working only with property management companies to ensure the highest quality and cost effective vacations. In addition, RMVR utilizes a local staff whose love for the region, skiing, snowboarding, and all that summer in the mountains has to offer. The high country lifestyle allows them to share their excitement and knowledge with their customers. To learn more, please visit http://rockymountainvacationrentals.com or call 1-888-364-7596.
The season is in effect! We have decided to not only provide you with one playlist for riding, but a top ten every week! So, gear up and load your iPod with the best tunes to jam out to on the slopes! Feel free to reach out to us with YOUR favorites as well! ENJOY!
1. “19 2000” – Gorillaz
2. “Daylight” – Matt & Kim
3. “In the Waiting Line” – Zero 7
4. “Lisztomania” – Phoenix
5. “The Instrumental” – Lupe Fiasco
6. “Midnight Voyage” — Ghostland Observatory
7. “I Own America, Part 2” – Slick Rick
8. “Epic Holiday” – Angels & Airwaves
9. “Cinderella Man” – Eminem
10. “Hey Ma” – Cam’Ron
My best friend and I loving life on Copper Mountain!
The annual Lift Off festival is just one of the reasons that Copper is a great place to ride. It has immense backcountry options, amazing tree runs, and FREE parking, among many other things. Copper Mountain is definitely one of my personal favorites because it was where I first got a taste of fresh pow, back bowls and tree runs. It was so great it had me coming back to Colorado every winter until eventually I moved here! Copper Mountain will always hold a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to go back for the Lift Off festival!
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Vail, Colorado – October 6, 2010 Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR) is using the innovative marketing tool – QR codes – to draw attention to site listings that the company offers via a mobile phone. Created by the corporation Denso-Wave, a sub division of Toyota, this two-dimensional barcode holds more information than a traditional barcode, allowing for more efficient inventory control, and it directly connects consumers to information about a product or service.
“We are always looking for cutting edge and innovative ways to market our product,” said Tommy Z. Hoffman, owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. QR codes are appearing on posters, vehicles, flyers, banners, signs, and business cards. So far, RMVR has placed QR codes on Google Business listings and advertisements in print articles, such as Ski Magazine. The company plans to continue to integrate QR codes into various aspects of their business as this digital phenomenon continues to gain traction.
Today’s usage with a smart phone can connect the physical world to the online world. The smart phone –a Blackberry, iPhone, or Android – takes a picture of the QR code, interprets the information from a downloaded application, and brings the consumer to a URL from the screen on their phone. This is great for a vacation rental company, as it allows consumers to bookmark their site listings on the go, as well as represent a more eco-friendly way to narrow down travel searches.
“The placement of QR codes that we’ve incorporated into ads and web banners is an excellent way to encourage interaction with our website, pictures, and videos,” commented Sean Ragsdale, Creative Director at RMVR. “The interplay will provide our clients with the exposure to multiple property options using their mobile phones and make it convenient to share information.”
As new technology continues to provide companies with new ways of reaching out to their clients, RMVR has taken note of the fact that information is increasingly being shared via the mobile phone, particularly the smart phone. The use of QR codes will be an exciting tool to connect people on their phones to the services and property listings that Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has to offer.
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About Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR):
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals was founded by owner Tommy Z. Hoffman in 1998. RMVR is a vacation rental provider, offering excellent service with Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals.™ in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMVR stands out among its competitors by working only with property management companies to ensure the highest quality and cost effective vacations. In addition, RMVR utilizes a local staff whose love for the region, skiing, snowboarding, and all that summer in the mountains has to offer. The high country lifestyle allows them to share their excitement and knowledge with their customers. To learn more, please visit http://rockymountainvacationrentals.com or call 1-888-364-7596.
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Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Announces Booming Growth Figures of 347%
VAIL, Colorado – August 27, 2010 Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals announced today a 347% increase in sales from February 2010 to July 2010, compared to the same time frame of last year. This significant increase in vacation rental bookings is indicative of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals’ branding push as Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals. and an increase on market share. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, based out of Vail, Colorado, is comprised of a team of Colorado enthusiasts who have recently focused on creating brand awareness and extending their social media presence.
“As we thrive to provide nothing less than added value, we are thrilled to see an impressive increase in revenue compared to last year. With a strong effort in exposing our brand that represents more than just hospitality, we are hopeful to see an expansion of new and existing business relationships,” said Tommy Z. Hoffman, owner and founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. As traditional media outlets have gone more in the direction of being online and involved with social media networks, Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals is paying close attention to the benefits that these interconnected mediums can provide. By reaching out further through social networking, the company has allowed for a more interactive experience for consumers receiving travel information on the web, thus encouraging a more personal feel which is reflective of the company’s brand.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals stands true to its mission in providing travelers with a memorable experience, receiving enthusiastic service from local staff members with the inside knowledge of the Rocky Mountain Region. In addition to the company’s effort in expanding exposure online, live agents are located in Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Keystone, and now expanding to Park City.
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About Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR):
RMVR was founded by owner Tommy Z. Hoffman in 1998. RMVR is a vacation rental provider that offers local, friendly, knowledgeable service in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMVR stands out among its competitors by working only with property management companies to ensure the highest quality and cost effective vacations. In addition, RMVR utilizes a local staff whose love for the region, skiing, snowboarding, and all that summer in the mountains has to offer. The high country lifestyle allows them to share their excitement and knowledge with their customers. To learn more, please visit www.Rocky MountainVacationRentals.com or call 888-364-7596.
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Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Announces a 148% Revenue Increase from January to June
Vacation rental company soars to reach a recognizable revenue increase in a six month period
VAIL, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals proudly announced today a 148% revenue increase compared to the same period last year from January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has forged ahead by adding added value propositions to their guest services. “By having this large of an increase in such a short amount of time and in a down economy confirms how adding added value initiatives to the end user is a way to combat heavy discounting ,” commented Tommy Z. Hoffman, Owner and Founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has seen this increase in revenue due to not only adding added value propositions but by always being dedicated to provide the best customer service possible, implementing a valuable referral program, and utilizing new, creative and unique marketing channels whenever possible. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals teams up with local companies to provide added-value propositions to their clients which monumentally improve their client satisfaction.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, who prides themselves on being Friendly, Knowledgeable, and Locals, currently provides vacation rentals, concierge services and specializes in resort and fractional real estate sales within the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Aspen, Snowmass, and Denver areas. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals is in the process of hiring sales managers immediately for Aspen and Park City for the 2011 and 2012 ski seasons.
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About Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR):
Formerly Vail Ski Vacations, RMVR was founded by owner Tommy Z. Hoffman in 1998. RMVR is a vacation rental provider that offers local, friendly, knowledgeable service in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMVR stands out among its competitors by working only with property management companies to ensure the highest quality and cost effective vacations. In addition, RMVR utilizes a local staff whose love for the region, skiing, snowboarding, and all that summer in the mountains has to offer. The high country lifestyle allows them to share their excitement and knowledge with their customers. To learn more, please visit www.RockyMountainVacationRentals.com or call 888-364-7596.
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Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Wins Consistent Service Award
Vacation rental company receives one of the highest customer service rankings in the Vail Valley
VAIL, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has recently been recognized for delivering “consistent, superior service” to its customers for the 2009-2010 ski season. The Platinum Service Award was given from the Vail Valley Partnership, with 60 participating business locations. “We are very excited to win this award especially since we received one of the highest customer service rankings in the Vail Valley,” commented Tommy Z. Hoffman, Owner and Founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.
“Winning the Platinum Service Award is a testament to our hard work and dedication to customer service. All of our sales agents work tirelessly to stay true to our tagline of “Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals,” while maintaining the highest level of customer service. I am so proud that we can be honored by the Vail Valley Partnership for all of our hard work with this award,” commented sales agent Alana Hanks.
Businesses that are a part of the program sign up and pay the participation fees in order to receive mystery shops evaluations. “Most businesses are actually visited in person by mystery shoppers, but some like Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals are conducted via phone,” said Katie Barnes, manager of the program.
The Vail Valley Partnership has “secret shoppers” that pretend to be actual customers calling in for reservations but are actually rating them on their customer service. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals was graded on a scale of 0 to 100 for customer service and scored over 90% on every phone call. The average score for RMVR between all of the secret shoppers was a 95.8%, which is one of the highest in the Vail Valley.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, who prides themselves on being Friendly, Knowledgeable, and Locals, currently provides vacation rentals, concierge services and specializes in resort and fractional real estate sales within the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Aspen, Snowmass, and Denver areas, with plans to expand into 36 new markets within three to five years. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals is in the process of hiring sales managers immediately for Aspen, Park City, Telluride and Steamboat Springs for the 2011 and 2012 ski seasons.
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About Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR):
Formerly Vail Ski Vacations, RMVR was founded by owner Tommy Z. Hoffman in 1998. RMVR is a vacation rental provider that offers local, friendly, knowledgeable service in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMVR stands out among its competitors by working only with property management companies to ensure the highest quality and cost effective vacations. In addition, RMVR utilizes a local staff whose love for the region, skiing, snowboarding, and all that summer in the mountains has to offer. The high country lifestyle allows them to share their excitement and knowledge with their customers. To learn more, please visit www.RockyMountainVacationRentals.com or call 888-364-7596.
The front porch of the RMVR office is covered with fresh snow!
After waking up this morning and looking out the window, I couldn’t help but notice the snow on the ground. Could it really be the first snow of the season? I went downstairs and found my roommates already talking about when we could hit the mountain and just how excited they were that it was finally snowing. Having grown up on Long Island and gone to school in Vermont, I’m not used to having snow this early, but I couldn’t have been more stoked. This is why I came to Vail!! It’s still snowing pretty hard out and even though it’s a Monday, the spirits in the office are extremely high. It’s amazing how some snow can put a huge smile on everyone’s face.
To take advantage of the first snowfall call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1.888.866.2305
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Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Introduces Jill Eberly as the Vail and Beaver Creek Sales Manager
Vacation rental company announces the internal promotion of Jill Eberly in time for the 2010 summer season.
VAIL, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals announced today the promotion of Jill Eberly into the Vail and Beaver Creek Sales Manager. Eberly has succeeded former Vail and Beaver Creek Sales Manager Alana Hanks will be the senior sales coordinator, and has taken on additional marketing responsibilities to help Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals with the triple digit growth it is experiencing.
Eberly brings three years sales experience within the travel industry. Eberly has been a member of the staff that is responsible for the company’s triple-digit growth. “I’m delighted to continue working with other Vail locals, and have the ability to boost occupancy rates within the Vail and Beaver Creek locations,” she stated. “Eberly has had proven success after the 2010 ski season and will make an outstanding leader for our sales staff,” commented Tommy Z. Hoffman, Owner and Founder of Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.
The decision to promote Eberly is in preparation for growth says Hoffman. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals currently provide vacation rentals, concierge services and real estate referrals within the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Aspen, Snowmass, and Denver areas, with plans to expand into 36 new markets within three to five years. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals is in the process of hiring sales managers immediately for Aspen, Telluride and Steamboat Springs for the 2011 and 2012 ski seasons.
Eberly joined the Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals staff as a local Vail sales agent for the 2010 ski season and will oversee the sales aspect of the Rocky Mountain Group Travel division. An avid skier and fan of all things outdoors, Eberly expressed her excitement to share the Vail and Beaver Creek experience with customers. “The Vail Valley has potential well beyond the ski season, as one season wraps up, another promising one begins with kayaking, biking, hiking, rafting, and entertainment,” she said.
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About Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals (RMVR):
Formerly Vail Ski Vacations, RMVR was founded by owner Tommy Z. Hoffman in 1998. RMVR is a vacation rental provider that offers local, friendly, knowledgeable service in the Rocky Mountain Region. RMVR stands out among its competitors by working only with property management companies to ensure the highest quality and cost effective vacations. In addition, RMVR utilizes a local staff whose love for the region, skiing, snowboarding, and all that summer in the mountains has to offer. The high country lifestyle allows them to share their excitement and knowledge with their customers. To learn more, please visit www.RockyMountainVacationRentals.com or call 888-364-7596.
Anyone who is a fan of opera will know of Giacomo Puccini, an Italian composer famous for La boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and Turandot, each of which are among the most performed in this society. Puccini’s last opera, Turandot, was not completely finished at the time of his death, but was finished later by Franco Alfano.
Director Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Puccini’s last opera will be shown live throughout the world on November 7th, 2010. The Metropolitan repertoire in New York will be performing this classic opera. Telluride, CO is one of the lucky destinations that will be showing this work of art during the live presentation and an encore on November 10th.
The performance will begin at 11am November 7th, 2010 so don’t miss your chance to watch a timeless opera performed live in HD while being surrounded by absolute beauty. Book you Telluride lodging today through Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals by calling 1-888-866-2305.
Most ski destinations experience an “off-season” twice a year in the months of May and October. This is the time when locals choose to escape for an extended vacation, while lodging properties sit close to empty awaiting the season ahead.
As much as I love traveling, the off-season is an awesome time to live in the Rocky Mountains. There are plenty of times in life when it’s hard to find an “escape.” Vacations are thought to be that much needed escape, but rather often turn into a stressful experience that leaves you exhausted and your bank account hurting. Take a vacation to your favorite ski destination in the off-season and you will find it easier to relax and much cheaper!
In the past month I’ve been fortunate to journey to the destinations of Aspen, Breckenridge, Vail and Beaver Creek. Walk down Main Street or explore the villages of these towns right now and you’re pretty much the only person around. It’s refreshing to look around and notice that you have a place to yourself that is at other times of the year so busy with tourists you feel the need to get out. I almost question why these months are considered to be the “off season” when the weather is just as lovely and sunny as ever and you have the freedom to do just about whatever you like without fighting the crowds.
Not to mention the off season specials the restaurants and shops offer. In the off season the best restaurants around offer killer specials to get people in the door spending money. In Vail, for example, Montauk and Billy’s Island Grill, two of Vail’s finest seafood restaurants are offering 50% off all entrees. Up the road in Beaver Creek, Toscanini is offering 30% off the entire check, while the Beaver Creek Chophouse is offering a 3 course dinner special for just $33.00. Step inside the ski shops and you’ll find last season’s gear at unbeatable prices. Shopping and fine dining at half the cost – Thank you “off-season”.
This Saturday, Battle Mountain High School in Edwards, CO will be hosting the Expeditionary Learning Mountain Filmfest. The screening of four segments from Moutainfilms of Telluride will feature films including “Alone on the Wall,” “Facing the Waves,” and three other films to raise money for Expeditionary Learning Schools.
Expeditionary Learning Schools partners with schools, districts, and charter boards to enhance existing curriculums and open new schools. In the Rocky Mountain Region, Expeditionary Learning Schools partners with Red Canyon High School, Minturn Middle School, and Meadow Mountain Elementary School. Using the idea of expedition to create common themes, the organization aims to raise questions about history, society, and the environment.
This weekend, the selected films highlight the outdoors and extreme sports. Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen’s film “Alone on the Wall” tells the story of Alex Honnald, 23-year-old free solo climber who takes on the challenge of Yosemite’s 600 meter Half Dome. I saw this film last year at the climbing gym Movement in Boulder, and it’s pretty mind-blowing. Check out a preview here.
The 15-minute film “Facing the Waves” sounds interesting too. Produced by Lee Quinby, the film tells the story of Bobby Vaughn’s surfing adventures. Quinby takes Vaughn’s story of transforming from gang member to CEO of the surf clothing company, FTW (Facing the Waves). Quinby is also an intellectual historian with an emphasis on understanding alternative belief systems in American culture, and the story embraces Vaughn’s story and the waves to represent a metaphor for life.
Three other films will be part of the extreme sports segment, including stories of Hawaii wave skiing, climbing up the North Face of the Eiger, and extreme fishing in Russia. Tickets are $10 for general audience films, extreme sports films, and a technical video class. Attendees interested in the documentary/discussion segment can purchase tickets for $30, a VIP Pass for $100 includes access to all venues, all movies, and tonight’s VIP reception.
Check out the filmfest this weekend at Battle Mountain High School in Edwards, and let the adrenaline start pumping!
I love living in this state, especially when Ski Magazine’s Annual Top 50 Ski Resorts issue comes out. Colorado is looking good with many of our local resorts in the top thirty of the list.
Starting with the bottom, Crested Butte was ranked #25. I have never been to Crusted Butte, as it is tucked away behind Aspen and Snowmass near the Gunnison National Forest. Crested Butte is known for their intense double black diamonds, but also contains nice easy greens and blues on the front side of the mountain–for something for everyone.
Numbers 22, 23, and 24 are also all Colorado resorts; Winter Park, Copper Mountain, and Keystone. I have enjoyed myself on the slopes of all these resorts, and Copper Mountain is actually my favorite mountain to ski because of their immense backcountry options, beautiful powder packed tree runs, small lift lines (for the most part), and their easy free parking. Winter Park is located near Berthoud Pass, which is great for some backcountry if you’re up for it. Mary Jane at Winter Park is one of the top snowboarding mountains in the state with tons of powder, out of control tree runs, very few boundaries, and a great atmosphere. Keystone is the only ski resort in Colorado that offers night skiing, while all other resorts shut down their lifts around 5 pm.
Breaking the top twenty, Steamboat Springs is ranked #14. Steamboat reminds me of my childhood and meeting family and friends for weekly outings. The town of Steamboat is absolutely gorgeous before you even step onto the slopes and offers a great place for family functions.
At #11 sits the magical Telluride. Find yourself lost in this remote snow filled playground. There is never a line on the lifts, the snow is always fresh and the town is spectacular. Telluride is definitely worth the six and a half hour journey from Denver.
Aspen Highlands is ranked #10 on the list mostly because of the Highlands Bowl and their constant epic conditions. Aspen recently started offering sunset skiing every Friday at one of its four resorts. Don’t miss the closing day party where things can get a little bit crazy with more than 14,000 beers sold at the base.
Breckenridge, at #8, is a great mountain, but I find crowded at most times. The town of Breckenridge is very quaint with and great for Après-ski, with Main Street packed full of great bars and shops. This resort is popular for a reason: lots of terrain to tackle and great terrain parks. Breckenridge is actually ranked number two for terrain parks. This mountain has a great family atmosphere and it’s no surprise it’s a top ten ski resort.
Snowmass and Aspen sit at #6 and #7. Both of these resorts use the same pass, so you can ski two of the top ten resorts in one day, for they are only ten minutes away from each other. There is a bus service that travels between the four mountains, Snowmass, Aspen, Buttermilk, and Highlands. There are so many reasons to visit the luxurious Aspen Resorts that one will need to visit to understand how great these resorts are.
At #4 you have Beaver Creek Resort, a great local spot with so much to offer. Beaver Creek is ten minutes away from #2 Vail. Being so close together is like a dream, especially with both being a part of Vail Ski Resorts, meaning you can ski both on the same pass! I have yet to ski either of these mountains, but now that I am surrounded by Vail’s beautiful mountains, I’ll be on the slopes of one of these top ski resorts everyday!
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals offers properties in all these destinations, so come visit some of the top ski resorts in North America. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Friendly Knowledgeable Locals at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals.
On November 19, the Telluride Gondola will be reopening after closing this October for maintenance. The free 13 minute gondola ride connects the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. You can board the gondola in either Telluride or Mountain Village and ride to Station St. Sophia(the midway point) and continue on to the other side. The gondola will be running daily from 7am to midnight both summer and winter. To stay warm during your ride, there are blankets offered at each station.
To book your trip to Telluride and experience the wonderful gondola, call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1.888.866.2305
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