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August 27, 2010

Vail Valley Adventures

Episode V

Welcome to the weekly blog that reports my adventures throughout the general area of the Vail Valley.Ā  I am recently new to Vail and have a passion for exploring the beautiful nature while also informing anyone planning to visit the Valley, or even current locals, of the incredible activities the Valley has to offer.Ā  Every week I plan on going somewhere remote to experience the Rocky Mountains by participating in activities including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, cliff diving, and whatever else I can think of.Ā  During these activities I will be capturing the nature around me with my camera to produce breathtaking photos and informative videos if possible.

Over the last few weeks, I finally obtained a vehicle after four months without transportation.Ā  Sadly my previous vehicle, a 2004 Ford Focus was totaled by someone I do not know and will never know because they fled the scene.Ā  I thank you stranger, not that I don’t miss my Focus, but now I am a proud owner of a Jeep Cherokee!Ā  The excitement that went through my body when I purchased this beauty was off the charts.Ā  Having a jeep in the Rocky Mountains will be a blessing when the snow finally gets here, but for now it’s just extra fun!

There were a few things that needed to be fixed, such as my rusty shocks, so I brought my new friend to get a check up and get her roadworthy.Ā  The next day when Emmi (yes, I named my Jeep) was feeling healthy, I couldn’t say no to my building temptation to take her on some dirt roads.Ā  My roommate and I took her to Edwards to tackle Berry Creek Road.Ā  This road is located off the Edwards exit; take a right once off the exit then another right at Moon Ridge Road.Ā  Berry Creek Road will be an immediate left onto a dirt road, and you’re there!

This road is ideal for mountain bikes, dirt bikes, or any other motorized toys because there are a lot of smaller trails that become quite precipitous. Ā Berry Creek starts out as an easy climb with a lot of rocks gradually starting to appear on the ground. I listened to Emmi’s tires rip through the dirt was proud she climbed the rocks with no problem.

ā€œWhen should we stop?ā€ my roommate asked.

ā€œWhen we can’t go any further,ā€ I replied, joking at the time.

When we got about six miles into Berry Creek Road, the road rapidly became steeper. Ā Emmi was doing better than I thought she would, until we got to a part in the road that made all three of us very skeptical.Ā  We pulled the E-brake and stared at the road as if it was a dragon we needed to slay, but unfortunately the dragon won this round.Ā  The road was way too steep and too many gigantic rocks lay in the way and I was afraid of breaking Emmi.

We knew we lost the battle so we had to turn around.Ā  This turned out not to be an easy process, but after about twenty minutes of great driving skills and communication between my roommate and I, we finally got Emmi facing down the mountain. Ā The entire time down Berry Creek Road, I had my breaks slammed to the floor; not a fun experience for me.Ā  We made it back to the paved road before it got dark, and headed home with no injuries!

This road was tons of fun, but gets intense after the fifth mile, so only certain vehicles will be able to continue forward. If you’re planning to conquer this road in your sedan, as a friendly, knowledgeable local, I highly discourage the idea.Ā  Call 1-888-866-2305 to book your trip through Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals if you are planning on visiting the Vail area .Ā  Who knows, I might even let you borrow my jeep!

August 26, 2010

Vail Village & Lionshead Village Oktoberfest

If you’re unable to make it to Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek next weekend, fear not!Ā  Vail will be continuing the party the two following weekends, the 10th-12th and the 17th-19th.Ā  Festivities will take place in Lionshead Village the first weekend, and in Vail Village the second weekend.Ā  Both weekends are sure to be jam-packed with activities, with everything from Bavarian music, to bratwurst, to beer, beer & more beer!Ā  The party kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday both weekends, so head on over straight after work (or maybe cut out a little early!) to start your weekend off right.Ā  Saturday’s festivities last from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday’s last from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Start practicing your yodeling now, and bring your old alpine horn out of hiding, because both are sure to be prevalent throughout the Fest.Ā  Possibly the most exciting event of all is sure to be the Beck’s Keg Bowling Contest.Ā  Contestants can sign up Saturday and Sunday of each weekend.Ā  What does the contest entail, you ask?Ā  Two chances to push an empty keg strapped to a dolly into a pyramid of six more empty kegs.Ā  Participants with the highest total of fallen kegs will advance to the finals!Ā  Entry is free, and there’s a reward for the winner of the finals, so there’s no excuse not to give it a whirl!

If you’re not up for Keg Bowling, try a lighter fare, the Brat-Eating Contest.Ā  This event is also free, so join eight-ten participants and eat as many brats as you can in three minutes to achieve a full belly and a prize for the winner!Ā  Sign-ups are available on site Saturday and Sunday.

The Oktoberfest Fun Run is the perfect opportunity to stave away your guilt from eating all those brats! The race will take place on Sunday, the 19th, and includes a free commemorative t-shirt for the first 150 registered runners, a 10k, 5k run/walk/blade and kids race, an after party, and awards for the top three overall male and female finishers.Ā  Registration is $20 online and $25 on site.Ā  Participants under 18 are $10 both online and on race day!

To schedule lodging for either weekend, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.Ā  If your phone doesn’t work, just yodel as loud as you can!

August 25, 2010

Breckenridge Labor Day Activities

Breckenridge is the perfect place to finish off the wonderful 2010 summer, with great activities to enjoy, including the Water House Wine Festival, Summit Foundation’s Duck Races, sidewalk sales on Main Street, the Breck Crest Trial Marathon, a birthday celebration, the 35th Annual Great Divide Art Festival, and more!

Activities begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 4th with the 35th Annual Great Divide Art Festival, one of the top 200 nationally ranked fine art shows.Ā  This year there will be over 100 artists displaying several art forms, including photography, wood, glass, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, metal work, and many others.Ā  The event will be located on Main Street at Wellington and will be active throughout the weekend.

Wine tasting at the Water House Wine Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, along with a free birthday celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be three different opportunities to compete in a rubber duck race, with competitions starting at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.Ā  Sunday opens with the Breck Crest Marathon and Half Marathon starting at 9:50am, while the 35th Annual Great Divide Art Festival will continue from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

The Water House Wine Festival is sure to be a treat, with top Colorado wineries showcasing their premium wines, allowing all to taste more than thirty different local wines!Ā  All wines tasted will be available for sale at the event.Ā  Additionally, all entering the festival will be given a commemorative Water House Festival wine glass and will be able to enjoy live music on the lakeside venue.Ā  This year’s live performance artists have yet to be announced.Ā  Both the Wine Festival and the family fun Rubber Duck Races will be held at the Main Street Station Plaza.Ā  After the races and wine tasting, check out the great deals Main Street retailers will be offering during their sidewalk sales.

If you have some extra energy to waste during the Labor Day weekend,Ā  join the crowd participating in the Breck Crest Mountain Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile Trail Run.Ā  The marathon course consists of soft trails and service roads going above the tree line. If there is any fuel left in the tank after the marathon, head back to the Art Festival and let your muscles relax as your eyes do the running!

Come enjoy Breckenridge’s many activities throughout the Labor Day weekend, and make sure to book your stay before rentals are sold out.Ā  Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals has your perfect place to stay in Breckenridge for this event packed Labor Day weekend, so give us a call at 1-888-866-2305.Ā  If you can’t make it for Labor Day, we’ll see you this winter!

Itching to Feel Small

This morning, the Vail Valley Partnership put on a breakfast scrambler at the Vail Chophouse for local businesses to meet and greet. Being a Connecticut native and a new intern onboard with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, I enjoyed having the unique opportunity to interact with fellow business people in the Vail Valley so soon.

A common thread of the conversations I had has stuck with me throughout the day: a lot of the people that migrate to Vail have a past story, a hometown that is probably not close by, and a common interest for adventure and natural beauty. It’s easy for those of us who are new to the area to quickly feel at home; many of us are making new friends, new business contacts, and establishing a comfort level with the unparalleled setting of Vail.

Although I’m new to the Valley, I have been living in Boulder for over a year. No, I wasn’t a CU student like most 20-something-year-old people living in Boulder. I was one of the drifters that packed up my car after college, and… drove. Having a fellow Tulane friend that relocated to Boulder allowed the move to be a smoother transition, but I really had no idea what would come my way. To be honest, I had imagined that I would be moving back to where I thought my heart remained, in New Orleans. However, since the epic road trip out here, I haven’t been able to consider the thought of parting with Colorado. Not yet. It’s difficult to pinpoint why, but I think it has a lot to do with the humility that comes along with the awe-inspiring Rockies.

Relocating to the Vail/Beaver Creek area has already been an exciting last three days (I told you I’m brand new). My first few days on the job couldn’t have been more informative in a comfortable, yet enthusiastic and professional atmosphere. So far with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, it’s become apparent that I will be embarking on a journey with a talented group of young, innovative, and enthusiastic individuals. On my first lunch break, we ventured into the village to enjoy some local, casual dining at the Tap Room. Naturally, I ordered a sandwich called the ā€œhippie wrapā€ – a fine vegetarian option that other hippies coming up from Boulder might appreciate. The menu also included a wide variety of pub fare for all you meat eaters, and a decent beer selection, hence the name of the establishment. I was also pleased to attend the last Hot Summer Nights concert at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater with co-workers, followed by some quality time on the town in Vail Village.

I look forward to the next few months that await me with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals and being further immersed in the serenity of Colorado. We are a team of friendly, knowledgeable, locals, and are eager to assist those of you with that itch to venture out here too. We provide a variety of lodging and concierge services, such as lift tickets, local advice, and adventure packages. Check out our website for upcoming events and more information, or give us a call at 1-888-866-2305.

August 24, 2010

Last Hot Summer Nights Concert Tonight!!

Vail’s popular Bud Light Hot Summer Nights free summer concert series is coming to an end tonight at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.Ā  This nine-week series has been going on all summer and has brought numerous genres of music to the mountain stage for vacationers and locals alike to enjoy.Ā  Soul, jazz, funk, reggae, folk, dance, and rock ā€˜n’ roll have all been a part of the schedule and tonight Hot Summer Nights is ending with a Police tribute band. Named after the famous Police song ā€œMessage in a Bottleā€, this tribute band has been around since 1992, playing at music festivals, concert series, and private events, collecting a loyal fan base over the years.

Don’t be discouraged that tonight is the last night of the free summer concert series, because come this winter, the Vail Valley Foundation will be entertaining again with its winter concert series Street Beats. Similar to the Hot Summer Nights series Street Beats is designed for the winter enthusiast who is begging for more fun as the lifts come to a close in the afternoon. Here in Vail, there is no time to sit around, so come out and enjoy a great summer night tonight and finish off your summer right!

There is a lot more to Vail than just free concerts, so give us a call at 1-888-866-2305 with any inquiries on anything vacation-related. We at Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals do a lot more than just give you a great place to stay in beautiful Colorado: We love it here, we know you will too. Don’t miss out.

Singin’ The Blues: 17th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

The Blues & Brews Festival will be returning to Telluride this September for the 17th year in a row!Ā  The festival will be held September 17th, 18th, and 19th and is expected to be bigger than ever, with artists including B.B. King, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Derek Trucks & The Susan Tedeschi Band, and so many more! For a complete list of performers, visit the Blues & Brews Festival website here.

The gates are set to open at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 17th, with singer and guitarist Matt Schofield kicking off festivities at 12:00 p.m.Ā  The festival takes place in Telluride Town Park, right off Telluride’s eclectic Main Street, known for superb dining and vintage shopping.Ā  Telluride Town Park is a world-class music venue, and if you’re not impressed with the music, you can at least expect to be impressed by the scenery; like most Colorado venues, Telluride Town Park is surrounded by beautiful alpine views, with music reverberating through the mountains.Ā  Performances at Town Park end around 8:00 p.m. nightly, but the party continues as festival-goers poor into numerous appointed ā€œjuke jointsā€ throughout Telluride and Mountain Village for even more performances.

Photo-The Streets of Telluride

Telluride's quiet streets will soon bustle with the excitiement of the 17th Annual Blues & Brews Festival

The festival opens at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, winding down with a final performance by B.B. King Sunday night at 6:00 p.m.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is the official beer sponsor, but you can sample almost 150 different beers at the festival’s ā€œGrand Tasting.ā€ Fifty-three microbreweries will be participating in the sampling, which takes place from noon-3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Three day passes are available for $160, which includes general admission to the festival, admission to the Grand Tasting, and even a souvenir tasting glass!Ā  Juke Joint passes are $25 per night, but make sure you plan which shows you want to attend, as these venues tend to fill up quickly!

Lodging for the festival can be arranged by Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals by calling 1-888-866-2305.Ā  Book your vacation early, so you can sing the blues in a good way!

August 23, 2010

Herbie Hancock To Perform at Beaver Creek

Herbert Jeffrey a.k.a. ā€œHerbieā€ Hancock is one of the world’s most influential jazz pianists and composers of all time, and he’s making his first Beaver Creek appearance this Wednesday at the Vilar Performing Arts Center! His stop at the Vilar Center is a part of his ā€œImagine Project,ā€ a nation-wide tour in honor of Hancock’s 70th birthday.Ā  This is an experience not to be missed. A huge contributor to the ā€œpost-bopā€ era of Jazz, Herbie has performed with everyone from Miles Davis, Buster Williams, and Billy Hart, to Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, and Freddie Hubbard.

For nearly half a century, Herbie Hancock has been changing people’s lives with his progressive sound. Tickets are still on sale at vilarpac.org, and for those of you in the Denver area looking for a place to stay for the night (or for the long weekend?), Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals is offering discounted local rates. Call us to book your lodging for the event at 1-888-866-2305.

Herbie Hancock is one of many amazing artists to play at the Vilar center this summer, including country star Randy Travis, guitarist Jonny Lang, and bluesman Keb’Mo’. Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals can take care of all your vacation planning, including lodging, restaurant reservations, family & adventure packages, and transportation.Ā  We are friendly, knowledgeable, local vacation specialists who love Vail, and want YOU to love it too.Ā  Come check out Herbie Hancock’s performance this Wednesday and see for yourself why we’re proud to call our home ā€œthe best place on earth.ā€

Frontier to Continue Flights From Denver to Aspen

Great news Denverites! Contrary to what you may have heard, Frontier Airlines WILL be continuing its Denver to Aspen services.Ā  Frontier Airlines had previously announced that it would be discontinuing its Denver to Aspen flights after September 30th.Ā  However, as of August 17th, the company has decided to retain this service, and will be using three of its Bombardier Q400 aircrafts for Denver to Aspen flights, as well as Durango, Colorado Springs, and other Colorado routes.

Photo-Aspen Airport

Frontier Airlines will continue Denver to Aspen flights this ski season.

Denver to Aspen flights will include one departure per day October 1st through November 17th, two departures per day November 18th through December 15th, and just in time for ski season, four departures dailyĀ  December 16th through April 2011.

To plan your next Aspen snow-cation, or any other Rocky Mountain vacation, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.

August 20, 2010

Breckenridge Lodging Specials

Special 1: 25% off ALL Labor Day Reservations in Summit County

  • Includes Breckenridge, Keystone & Frisco
  • Must book by September 1st, 2010.
  • Offer good on anything from a studio condo to a six bedroom private home
  • Can’t miss featured event: 35th Annual Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival, Breckenridge

Photo- Scenic mountain view of Breckenridge in Winter

Don't Miss Out on This View - Schedule Your Breckenridge Vacation Today!

Special 2:Ā  Early Season Savings in Breckenridge and Keystone

  • 25% off lodging
  • Minimum of four night stay
  • Valid November 12-December 16, 2010
  • Can’t miss featured events:
    • November 12- Breckenridge Resort Opening Day
    • December 5- Lighting of Breckenridge

Special 3: Can’t make it to Breckenridge? Book 2+ nights at 30% off in Vail

  • Hurry, this promotion ends September 1st!
  • Includes many properties in Lionshead, including amenity rich properties like Landmark Towers
  • Excludes Christmas & New Years week
  • Valid for President’s Day and Spring Break weeks!

To book one of these deals or to learn more about other lodging specials, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.

August 19, 2010

Telluride’s Lasting Impression

Having grown up in Colorado, I’ve spent my whole life hearing about Telluride from the perspective of others. You can dream, read and hear about a place all you want, but until you experience something for yourself the magic’s not realized. Recently I joined Steffi and Holly from Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals to explore the depths of Southwestern Colorado on a four day road trip.

Majestic sums it up. Telluride rests in a box canyon surrounded by cliffs and the largest concentration of 13,000 & 14,000 foot mountains in the state. The San Juan Mountain range that surrounds Telluride resembles similar formations to what you’d find in the Swiss Alps; towering and beautiful in all aspects. The town is separated between Mountain Village and downtown Telluride, connected to one another via a free Gondola ride; a totally unique form of public transportation, if you will. We took a moment to get off the gondola at mid-mountain to do a little exploring. This took us up the ski run called ā€œSee Foreverā€, which literally allows you to see for miles and miles. Telluride’s ski terrain is known for being very steep and challenging and from this perspective I could see why!

Photo-A scenic shot from See Forever Trail on the top of a mountain in Telluride

View from the top of See Forever Trail, which stays true to its name

Prior to coming here, I had this preconceived notion that Telluride would be an all-around ritzy town, catering to those with money to spend. It didn’t take long to realize that I was wrong; Telluride is designed for all walks of life. The ambiance of the town was very inviting, had a lot character and was just downright beautiful. Chain restaurants and shops were few and far between, which further earned my respect for the town and the people living there. It’s not just a tourist destination by any means. This was very apparent, when right off Main Street, we came across a large donation cubby where residents leave books, clothing, gear and anything else they no longer need for the rest of the town to rummage through. Talk about easy access to hand-me-downs!

Photo-The Free Box in Telluride-Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals

Telluride residents place their unwanted items in the Free Box - One man's trash really can become another's treasure!

I’ve been fortunate to experience most of the ski destinations in the state of Colorado. I find that different aspects of each of them draw me in. My advice for anyone who gravitates towards visiting the same places in Colorado time and time again is to get out there and go somewhere different. You never know what effect a place can have on you until you experience it for yourself. I can say that my time in Telluride left one heck of a lasting impression.

To plan your next trip to Telluride or any other Rocky Mountain destination, contact Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1-888-866-2305.

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