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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Just as the summer winds down, children start going back to school, and the Aspen trees show a golden leaf or two, one of my favorite events in Vail comes to town: Vail’s Gourmet on the Gore. Hosted in classic Vail Village, with Gore Creek  meandering through, Gourmet on the Gore is an open-air tasting of food, wine, beer and spirits. This year they’re also pairing food, wine, beer and spirits with live Jazz music.
This year Gourmet on the Gore will be Labor Day weekend, with events happening on Saturday, September 4th and Sunday September 5th. Vail Valley restaurants will offer specialty dishes in portions that allow you to taste and sample as you stroll through the Village. Tents offering pairings of wine, beer and spirits will also be mixed in with the food tents.
Both Saturday, September 4th  and Sunday, September 5th, the tastings are open to the public from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is free and includes the live Jazz music.
Grab a friend and come join me in celebrating the winding down of another wonderful summer in Vail at Vail’s Gourmet on the Gore.
Brought to you by Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. To make plan your next trip to the Vail Valley, please contact us at 1-888-866-2305.
Tags: colorado, Events, Gore Creek, gourmet, gourmet on the gore, Labor Day Weekend, lodging deals, vail village
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
The Vail International Dance Festival continues tonight with a performance by the Paul Taylor Dance Company. This will be the company’s second appearance in Vail showcasing the unmatched talent of famed choreographer Paul Taylor. For the past 60 years, Taylor has been revolutionizing the world of modern dance with his genius and bold choreography. His company has performed in more than 520 cities in 62 countries and earned numerous prestigious awards in the United States and France. Paul Taylor is undoubtedly one of the best modern dance choreographers in the country and his company’s performances are breathtaking.
Tonight’s performance at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will be “Promethean Fire,” “Company B” and “Piazzolla Caldera.” “Promethean Fire” includes dramatic choreography and vivid imagery. The piece, set to the music of Bach, is about people recovering from a disaster. Taylor’s inspiration for “Company B” comes from WWII. The piece is about men going off to fight in the war. “Piazzolla Caldera” is an explosion of Argentine tango and Taylor’s signature style. With the music of Argentinean tango master Astor Piazzolla playing in the background, this dance is sure to be seductive and sultry.
If you are a lover of modern dance and appreciate raw talent, tonight’s show will be an inspiration. Don’t miss your chance to witness the legendary skills of Paul Taylor and his dancers. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tags: dance, family, ford amphitheatre, paul taylor dance company, performance, show, tango, The Vail International Dance Festival
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
When tennis junkies come to the Vail Valley, they flock to the Bill Wright Tennis Center, and for good reason. With eight Har-Tru clay courts and four hard courts in the heart of the Rockies, playing tennis never looked so good. Stunning views of the Gore Range surround the courts and the beautiful Vail weather can usually be counted on to create memorable moments on the court. The Center’s full-service pro shop provides guests with rentals, private lessons and clinics for all ages and levels.
Below is a schedule of the Leagues offered, as posted on vailrec.com:
• Doubles 4.0 or Better, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays for those with a 4.0 or above ($8)
• Men’s 60 and Over, 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays for all skill levels ($8)
• Ladies Day, 9 to noon on Wednesdays for all skill levels ($8)
• Men’s Night, 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays for all skill levels ($8)
• Men’s Single Ladder, 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays for all skill levels ($8)
• Ladies Double Play, 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays
• Men’s Doubles, 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays for all skill levels ($8)
• Sunday AM Play, 9 a.m. to noon on Sundays for all skill levels ($8)
• Mixed Doubles, 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays for all skill levels ($8)
• Cardio Tennis, times and dates to be determined
The rates are $15 for one hour or $20 for 90 minutes. Season passes are $140 for outside guests, $115 for Vail Recreation District residents and $75 for youth ages 17 and under.
The Tennis Center closes for the season on September 30, so if you’re itching for some time out on the courts, better get moving. Summer will be over before you know it. Contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals for more information or to book your stay in the Rocky Mountains, 1-888-866-2305.
Tags: adult, athlete, club, court, kids, rates, rentals, rocky mountains, sport, tennis, Vail
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Tonight is the first performance of the 2010 Vail International Dance Festival, debuting with world-renowned performer Savion Glover along with legendary jazz musician Eddie Palmieri. This will be Glover’s second consecutive trip to the Vail International Dance Festival, as he performed back-to-back last year. He is a well decorated tap dancer that can please a crowd regardless of age. His influences date back to the Vaudeville tap era and range to recent hip-hop.
He has starred on the big screen as well as on Broadway, alongside legends such as Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. In fact, Gregory Hines coined Savion Glover to be “the greatest tap dancer that ever lived.” Many may know his work in the Oscar award-winning animated film “Happy Feet”, where he was co-choreographer for the character Mumble. Last year he managed to sell out both shows; and certainly it will happen again.
Tickets are $17 for lawn seating, $55-$75 for reserved seats, and $10 for children. This is a great substitute for the usual Tuesday Hot Summer Nights Series. For more information about upcoming events and lodging in the Vail Valley, please visit our website at rockymountainvacationrentals.com, or by phone at (970)477-1777.
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
The time has come to drink and be merry! Steamboat’s annual Martini Fest is weeks away. On August 13, Thunderhead Reds bar, located on top of the Steamboat gondola, will set up 4 martini stations with appetizers, live music and prizes. Guests will be sipping drinks at the top of the mountain with front row seats to a spectacular sunset. The festivities begin at 6 p.m.
Tickets cost $25 and include the gondola ride, tax and gratuity, one full size martini and a wide selection of tapas. The food will be great, the drinks strong and the company fun. So if you’re a fan of martinis, be sure to make it to Steamboat for this once-a-year festival. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals can take care of your booking and give great advice on other things to do in the area. There’s only one question left to ask yourself: would you like it shaken or stirred?
Tags: adults, alcohol, colorado, drinks, event, festival, martini, shaken, steamboat, top of gondola
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
Christmas comes early this year. The Beaver Creek Golf Club is giving guests discounts, demos, snacks and a chance to experience one of Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America.”  Discounts include 75 percent off of apparel from the Beaver Creek Golf Shop, among GolfWorld’s “100 Best Golf Shops for 2010,” and 30 percent off of green fees. There will also be free range demo instruction from noon to 4 p.m., and free demos of new golf clubs will be held all day.
The 6,784-yard par-70 golf course has been offering visitors beautiful scenery and great golfing since 1984. This is your chance to come experience the sport the Rocky Mountain way. Merry Christmas in July!
Tags: beaver creek golf club, christmas in july, discount, golf, rocky mountains, special
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Much of Colorado was built around boom towns. People came in search of fortune, they found gold and next thing you knew the once solitary site turned into a bustling town. Though some towns are now a distant memory, others have survived the test of time. Gold panning shaped Colorado’s history, and it is still practiced and celebrated to this day.
In 1859, a base camp was set up after gold was discovered along the Blue River. This base camp later evolved into the town of Breckenridge. The base camp is long gone, but the more than 350 historic structures still standing make Breckenridge the largest historic district in the state of Colorado. One of these structures is the Gold Pan Saloon, the oldest continuously operated bar west of the Mississippi dating back to 1859.
Breckenridge’s rich history makes it the ideal place for the Colorado Gold Panning Championship, coming July 30. Presented by the Gold Prospectors of Colorado, a 36-year-old organization for Colorado’s recreational gold prospectors, the state gold panning championships and the world dry-panning championships will take place during the two-day event. There will also be experts doing public demonstrations and giving pointers to those interested in learning about gold panning.
Although gold panning seems like a thing of the past for the now modern ski town, the championship will bring out those passionate about gold panning and those simply curious and fascinated by the activity that shaped so many towns. This will surely be an event like no other!
For more information or to book your stay in Breckenridge, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.
Tags: boom town, breckenridge, educational, family, gold panning, history, informational, Summer
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
View From The Cliff Photo by Derek Lichtfuss
It was a tough day at the office for the Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals crew as we stepped out of the Venture Sports van at the top of Vail Pass and prepared to bike 14 milesthrough the Aspen and Evergreen glades. We sat down at the edge of a cliff to eat our sandwiches which had been graciously prepared for us by Columbine Bakery. The only thing more delicious than our food was the sight that awaited us just past the cliff: a palette of the most exuberant greens and blues stretched out in front of us as vibrant as a painter’s wet canvas. Feathery white clouds streaked the sky, all rolling towards the immense, snow-capped mountains (yes, in July!) in the distance as if magnetized by their grand significance. We finished our sandwiches and soon found ourselves following the clouds.
We mounted our comfort cruisers and full suspension mountain bikes which had been tweaked for each of us personally according to our gender and height, general protocol for all Venture Sports guided tours, in order to ensure the safest, most enjoyable ride.  After a quick (but detailed!) speech on safety and how to control the bike gears, we headed off with our guide Tracy and her two-year old son Hayden leading the way. Bringing up the rear was another Venture Sports guide, Drew, who dazzled us more than once with bike tricks, even performing a wheelie while going uphill.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Crew in Vail Village
The trail, which is considered “95% downhill and 5% uphill,” wound in and out of lush forests, with the hum of Gore Creek always in our ears. At some points the trail was mere feet away from I-70, and cars rushing past reminded each of us to obtain the utmost control of our bikes, especially yours truly, as my face was still in the process of healing from a previous bike spill (Not with Venture Sports!). We sped along the trail with the wind rushing through our hair (and in my case, Band-Aids), stopping every so often to ensure that the entire group was still intact and for bathroom breaks.
Just before we entered Vail Village, we realized we were short a few people, and it turned out that one of our posse had a flat tire. The situation was quickly and efficiently fixed as every bike is equipped with a repair kit and pump as a precaution and because Drew was there to help. We remounted and wove through one of Vail’s most prestigious neighborhoods, gawking at the size of the houses, before entering the Village. Luckily it was a Tuesday, so The Village wasn’t as packed with pedestrians and other bikers as usual. We rounded the roundabout and before we knew it, we were back at the office way sooner than we could have predicted. We are all so thankful for such a wonderful day with Venture Sports and I personally can’t imagine remounting a bike for the first time (and so soon) with anybody else!
For more information regarding Venture Sports, the Vail Valley or on finding lodging in Colorado, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.
Tags: biking, biking in avon, biking in colorado, biking in vail, mountain biking, road biking, vail pass, venture sports
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Special 1: Stay 3 nights get the 4th night free
From hotel rooms to 3 bedroom condos, this amenity-rich property is just steps from the lifts. You will also receive a $75 F&B credit. Valid on stays Nov 20-Dec 17. Based on availability.
Special 2: 30% off lodging in Beaver Creek.
Come to Beaver Creek and stay in an amenity-rich property. 1 to 3 bedroom condos are available and they are perfectly located on the slopes of Beaver Creek, just a short walk from the Beaver Creek Village. Valid on stays July- December 16th. Minimum night stay requirements. Based on availability.
Package 1: Golf for less, save $15 per person per round
Golf like the locals with local savings. Each round of golf will be discounted to match the locals’ rates when your lodging is booked with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals. Rounds are at the Eagle Vail Golf course. 2 night minimum stay. Valid with all reservations through Sept 15th. Golf must be booked with lodging reservations.
Package 2: Romantic Getaway Weekend save $100
Escape to Vail for a romantic getaway weekend. Stay in a new 1bed/1bath condo featuring great views of Vail Mountain and receive 2 massages. Save $100 when you book your lodging and massage package together! Massage includes two 60-minute couples massages. 2 night minimum stay required, weekday rates available also, based on availability.
Last Minute Deal: $109/night for the rest of July
One bedroom suites in the Beaver Creek/Avon area for $109/night during the rest of July. This is the weekend rate. Weekday rates are even lower! Relax poolside and enjoy the great views of Beaver Creek Mountain. Free on site parking and a $20 gift card to Westside Café. Based on availability. 2 night minimum stay. Rates do not include taxes or fees.
For more information or to book your Colorado vacation, call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305
Tags: early booking, lodging deals, specials, Summer, winter
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Next Tuesday, the Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals staff is partnering with Venture Sports to do a scenic bike ride down Vail Pass. The guys at Venture Sports will drive us to the top of Vail Pass, and from there it’s about an hour-and-a-half trip downhill, passing through Vail Village and Lionshead.  Like it does for all its tours, Venture Sports will provide us with bikes, helmets and a repair kit and pump as a precaution. Everyone at the office is stoked to escape the office and spend the afternoon in the Colorado sunshine.
Venture Sports is a full-service ski and snowboard shop located in Avon, Colorado. It provides the entire Vail Valley with everything needed for a fun winter vacation on the slopes, and during summer, Venture Sports switches gears and focuses on bike rentals and bike tours. Rentals include comfort cruisers, full/front suspension mountain bikes, road bikes, kids’ bikes, tandem’s, child trailers and much more. For tours, Venture Sports offers three options: unguided Vail Pass, guided Vail Pass and guided Glenwood Canyon. The cost for the tours is $45, $75 and $110, respectively. Below is Venture Sports’ description of its tours, as posted on avonventuresports.com.
Vail Pass
This trips departs at 10 am & 12 pm Daily, and includes transportation to the top of Vail Pass, bike rental, repair kit and pump, and helmet. This trip can be as long or short as you would like, the paved path takes you from the top of Vail Pass through Vail and Lionshead Villages all the way back to our shop. All along the way riding through Aspen and Evergreen glades while listening to Gore Creek water rush by you.
Guided Vail Pass
We will pick you and your family or friends up at your hotel or home and take you to the top of Vail Pass. While providing everything you get with our Vail Pass Scenic Ride you will also get a Guide who has vast knowledge of the surrounding area. A souvenir water bottle and gourmet snack will be provided for everyone as well. This tour departs at 10 am and is a half day tour.
Guided Glenwood Canyon
We will provide transportation to and from Glenwood Canyon for this breath taking full day ride. As with all of our tours you will have a comfort cruiser with a repair kit and pump and helmet. A gourmet lunch will be provided as well as a souvenir water bottle. You will also have the company of a CPR and First Aid certified guide with the history and knowledge of the canyon. Be sure to bring your camera on this ride, you will enjoy riding next to the Colorado River and the sky scrapers of rock the climb to the sky.
This trip departs at 9 am with a prior reservation.
For more information regarding Venture Sports, the Vail Valley or on finding lodging in Colorado, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305. And stay tuned for details on how our bike trip was!
Tags: bike rentals, biking, colorado summer, family, group, kids bikes, mountain, road, Things to do, tour, vail valley tour, venture sports
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