WAITING FOR YOUR SKI HOLIDAYS IN THE USA?

COLORADO IS READY. ARE YOU?

 

December 14, 2009. Update new terrain in Colorado resorts:

Vail, Colorado, USA.

New terrain opening up all the time and lots more to report than before: On Golden Peak the River Bahn Express is now open with blue run such as Ranger Racoon, Ruder's Run, plus the Northwoods Express now running with access to black runs North & South Rim, First Step,, Prima, Gandy Dance & North Star. Also open off the top are Snag Park & Northwoods. Cascade Village lift is now operational for those who need access from Cascade Village and the Aria Club and Spa. On the Lionshead side lots more runs open including Simba, Bwana, Pride, Safari and Minnie's. From the Game Creek Express lift you can access The Woods, baccarat, Dealers's Choice blues and Lost Boy green run. From Wildwood Express  try Kangaroo Cornice, Challenge or S. Look Ma black runs or blue Hunky Dory. With the Mountain Top Express open you can whizz down Whistle Pig, Expresso, Cappucino, Swingsville and Christmas. Wildwood express. Now a total of 78 trails and 14 lifts open.

Breckenridge, Colorado, USA

For the advanced skier the T-bar has opened with black runs Pika, Ptarmigan and Forget-me-not and White Crown. Contest Bowl is also now ready for action. For intermediate skiers Breck has now opened Peak 7 with blue runs Pioneer, Monte Cristo, Angels Rest and Fort Mary B now open. On Peak 8 and 9 most of the blue and green runs are now open including Briar Rose blue run on Peak 9. Peak 8 also has most of its blue black runs ready for skiers. Overall 14 lifts are running with access to 46 trails, covered in new snow over the last few days.

Beaver Creek, Colorado, USA

In Beaver Creek a total of 14 lifts and 45 runs are now operational. Bachelor Gulch has Grubstake and Gunder's blue runs open plus green runs Sawbuck, Intertwine and Cabin Fever. 27 runs are open on the main Beaver Creek mountain giving green, blue or black run options for skiers. Open black runs include Fool's Gold, Addy's, Half Hitch, Double Diamond and Centennial Spruce and Willey's Face. Drink of water lift is open with green run Booth Gardens, Powell and Mystic Garden open in the Family Ski Zone. From the Rose Bowl lift black runs Cataract, Spider and Ripsaw are open along with blue runs C-prime and Stone Creek Meadows. The Nastar course is ready for those who want some race action!

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA

Steamboat has opened more lifts with the Thunderhead Express, 4 points and Storm Peak Express and now has 8 lifts running. From Thunderhead lift have a go at Vagabond or Betwixt blue runs. Bashor is open giving skiers and riders access to the Terrain Park, but not the Superpipe or Nastar course just yet. From the top of Storm Peak Express whizz down Buddy's Run, Calf Roper and Meadow Lane blue runs or try your hand at Storm Peak South black run. Try Cyclone or Hurrican blacks off 4 points.

Winter Park, Colorado, USA

Winter Park has now opened some runs on Mary Jane Mountain including Mary Jane trail and Lower Arrowhead. Winter Park mountain has most of its blue and green trails open including Lonesome Whistle, Whistlestop, Switchyard and Mock Turtle, which have just opened in the last couple of days, plus Tweedle Dee, Butch's Breezeway, Jack Kendrick and Jabberwocky. Overall 30 trails open and 12 lifts with the Olympia and High Lonesome lift now open on the Winter Park side and the Pony Express and main Super Gauge lift now open on the Mary Jane side.

Resorts opening new terrain - update December 2, 2009

Vail has now opened the Vista Bahn lift from Vail Village as well as the Avanti Express lift to access Avanti trail, mid Vail express trail and Over Easy. From Lionshead practice parkway is open to get to Ledges, Lodgepole and Columbine. The beginner area at Vail Village Gopher Hill is also now open for business. In total that's 9 trails and 7 lifts...

Beaver Creek opened for the 2009/10 season on November 25 and now has 12 lifts and 18 runs open including Centennial, Latigo & Red Tail.

Breckenridge now has 14 trails and 12 lifts running. Blue runs Cashire, Little Burn, Bonanza, Sundown & Columbia. plus some green runs are open off Peak 9. At Peak 8 there's a variety of green, blue and blue back runs to choose from.

Winter Park has now opened the Zephyr Express lift to access top to bottom terrain. White Rabbit, March Hare, Cheshire Cat, Jabberwocky and the ever popular Cranmer are now open, plus Norweigan black run. 14 trails, 1 terrain park and 5 lifts are now up and running.

Steamboat opened for the 2009/10 season on November 27 and now has the gondola, Christie Peak Express and Burgess Creek chairlift open. Among the 18 open runs are blue runs Vogue, Lightening, Rudi's Run and Heavenly Daze are on the go as is See Me black run.

Watch this space more on the way, every day!

 

Saturday November 21, 2009

It has been a long 7 months since the lifts closed mid April on the 2008/9 ski season, but now Summer is well & truely over and the lifts are opening.

Minor resorts in Colorado, Loveland and Arapahoe, who always fight to be the first resort to switch on their lifts, have been open since the first week of October.

This week it's the turn of the major resorts to get moving ready for the Thanksgiving crowd next week. Breckenridge opened last Saturday November 14,  2009, Winter Park opened November 18, 2009 and Vail opened yesterday Friday November 20, 2009.

Breckenridge currently has 6 lifts and 7 major trails open on Peak 8 including top to bottom runs from the Peak 8 lift. Breck doesn't just have green and blue runs open, they've also opened Dukes and Spruce blue - black runs and Callie's Alley a short fun black run, so plenty of terrain for everyone.

Winter Park has just a couple of lifts and runs on the go, but is working hard to get lower Hughes open this weekend with more terrain to follow.

In Vail the lifts from Lionshead are open - The Born Free Express (#8) is open for access to Born Free trail, and the Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19) for access to Chair 15 and the beginner area at Eagle’s Nest. The Marketplace at Eagle’s Nest will be open for lunch. There will not be skiing or snowboarding from the Gondola, only access to Eagle’s Nest and the Chair 15 area, with downloading required afterward. Guests will be able to ski or snowboard back to Vail Village from Born Free, but there will be no lift access out of Vail Village.

Each day more terrain is expected to open up and we'll be keeping track of the terrain and lift status on a regular basis.

At Chalets USA we are also gearing up for the season with many chalets and self-catered accommodation booked up, especially at peak times. With the snow falling and the resorts opening if you haven't booked your USA ski holiday yet, now's the time to do it! Look for our special ski deals at http://www.chalets-usa.co.uk/special-offers-deals-promotions-discounts-usa.htm and find gorgeous accommodation at www.chalets-usa.co.uk

It's going to be a fabulous 2009/10 ski season for ski holidays in the USA. The Colorado resorts are ready, Chalets USA is ready. Are you?

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