THERMAE BATH SPA BY RICH SILVER VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK WELCOME THE WORLD SLOPESIDE
Vail and Beaver Creek. As in the Olympics, the best skiers in the world will compete in all five disciplines: Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Sla- lom and Super Combined. All of the individual races will be held at Beaver Creek, the men’s downhill on the thrilling Birds of Prey course, and the women’s downhill on the new and challenging Raptor course. The exciting Nations Team Parallel com-
With a combined 7000+ acres of skiing and riding for all ability levels, the world-class ski resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek are poised to show the world their commitment to first class guest services. Beaver Creek’s motto is “Not Ex- actly Roughing it;” escalators whisk you up to the slopes and warm chocolate chip cookies are served on silver trays at 3 pm. The majority of the mountain will be available during the races with 98% of the ski trails open. Beaver Creek’s groomed-to-perfection trails and vastly under- rated steeps and trees will be on full display. Ten miles down the road, Vail’s legendary back bowls will provide spectacular skiing and
LINDSEY VONN
PHOTO BY JACK AFFLECK
ART BY CARRIE FELL
petition will be held at Vail, along with the opening and medal ceremonies. The Vail Valley Founda- tion, (VVF.org) a non-profit organization created in 1981
Vail village will be the center of nightlife and festivities for the entire two weeks. Beaver Creek and Vail have fantastic options for lodging, din- ing, spas, and shopping in European-style base villages. Here are a few Beaver Creek favorites: the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch and the Westin Riverfront. Restaurants: Splendido at the Cha- teau, Spago at the Ritz Carlton and Toscanini featuring new Executive Chef Paul Wade. In Vail: the Sebastian and the newly renovated Lodge at Vail with an impressive breakfast buffet. Dining spots: the outstanding sushi at Matsuhisa, Sweet Basil, Terra Bistro, Campo Di Fiori as well as the newest on-mountain spot–The 10th. The Vail Resorts Epic Pass is unquestionably the best lift pass in the world: Unlimited and un- restricted skiing and snowboarding at all 11 Vail Resorts across the US, plus 5 ski days in Niseko, Japan, Verbier Switzerland, and Les 3 Vallées in France, plus six Ski-With-A-Friend tickets. $729 for adults / $379 for children 5-12 www.epicpass.com
H ave you ever dreamt of standing on the mound in Yankee Stadium to deliver the first pitch of the 7th game of the World Series, or stepping out on the floor at Madison Square Garden to lead the Knicks to victory? Unlikely as those dreams may be, you can click into your skis and race down the same course Bode Miller and Lyndsey Vonn will be competing on February 2-15, as the ski world descends on Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado for the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. A TV audience of over half a billion people around the globe is expected to be watching as 700 athletes compete from 70 countries. This is only the fourth time in history that the U.S. has hosted the championships and the third time for
to raise money to support athletics, culture and the arts, is truly the backbone of the community and has made it possible for the event to be free of charge, with no tickets necessary. Fly into Vail/ Eagle airport, just 35 minutes away. Arrange an airport transfer; no need to rent a car, there’s free transportation between resorts. A special VIP package is available that includes access to hos- pitality areas with private viewing as well as food and drinks, mingling with ski racing’s top ath- letes, private dinner events with world renowned chefs, and custom 2015 World Championship apparel. Channel your inner Bode or Lyndsey and be a part of a very special international event: The 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Champion- ships. www.vailbeavercreek2015.com
158 WESTONMAGAZINEGROUP.COM
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter