Vail Resorts Kicks Off the New Year with January Ski Deals

Ring in the New Year by treating yourself or someone else to one of Vail Resorts' January ski deals at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone or Heavenly. There couldn't be a better time to plan a winter vacation with all of the resorts reporting between one and three feet of snow since January 1, 2004.

Vail
January is a great time to get away for a ski or snowboard vacation and the mid-season deals at Vail make it hard to resist. Visit Vail during the week, Monday through Thursday, and take advantage of some of the season's biggest lodging deals while also exploring the mountain's 5,289 acres of terrain. The Mid-Week Break offers three nights of lodging and two days of lift tickets for as low as $94 per person per night (or $280 for the three nights) based upon quad occupancy in a two-bedroom condo. Additional days and rates are available. This offer is valid at select properties Jan. 5 - Feb. 13, 2004. For more information or to purchase the Mid-Week Break visit www.vail.com or call (800) 404-3535.

Haven't been on the slopes before? Vail's award-winning Ski & Snowboard School makes it easier for beginners to take to the slopes with the First Time Series. This program offers three consecutive days of adult lessons and beginner lift tickets for $120 per person from Jan. 5-Feb. 12, 2004. Lesson, beginner lift and rental package are $147. Visit www.vail.com or call (800) 475-4543 to learn more.

Beaver Creek
The Talons Challenge at Beaver Creek makes for a great New Year's resolution for those who are ready to test their limits. The Talons Challenge, offered through Beaver Creek's Ski & Snowboard School, is an opportunity for students to ski some of Beaver Creek's most difficult terrain, known as the Talons.

Guests can reserve The Talons Challenge Package, which starts at $501 per person. The package offers four nights of lodging, four days of skiing and three consecutive adult group ski or snowboard lessons that can be used toward completing The Talons Challenge. Offer is based on quad occupancy in a two-bedroom condo at participating properties. A four-night minimum stay is required. Offer is available Jan. 5-Feb. 12, 2004. Taxes are not included and other restrictions may apply. Other rates and room types are available. Call (800) 404-3535 or visit www.beavercreek.com for more information and reservations.

Enjoy a top-notch experience without the over-the-top prices at The Charter, one of Beaver Creek's most family-friendly properties, for $249 per night from Jan. 15-19, 2004. Rate is $179 per night from Jan. 5-14 and Jan. 20-Feb. 4, 2004. Offers are based on double occupancy in a lodge room. Taxes are not included and other restrictions may apply. Other room types and rates are available. Call (800) 525-6660 for reservations or visit www.thecharter.com for more information.

Breckenridge
Start off the New Year with a winter vacation in Breckenridge. Walk to the lift from The Great Divide Lodge, located across the street from the Beaver Run SuperChair on Peak 9. The Great Divide Lodge is offering a deluxe hotel room for $99 per night from Jan. 5-Feb. 12, 2004. Previously booked reservations are not eligible for special pricing, and some date restrictions apply. For information or reservations visit www.breckenridge.com or call (800) 404-3535.

Learn to drop into the half-pipe without fear or slide across a rail in the park with Park & Pipe Sundays at Breckenridge. Experienced park and pipe instructors will teach the clinics every Sunday from January 5, 2004 - April 11, 2004. The cost is $60 for a half-day lesson; $70 for a full-day lesson (lift tickets not included). For reservations or more information go to www.breckenridge.com or call (970) 496-7534.

Keystone
Keystone's Big Deal ensures skiers and snowboarders won't break the bank this winter with rooms at the Inn at Keystone and Studio Condos starting at $69 on weekdays and $89 on weekends. Guests can also stay in a two-bedroom condo for $109 per night during the week and $129 on weekends.

Or come experience the magic of a two-bedroom condo in the heart of Keystone's River Run Village for $149 Sunday-Thursday nights, and $169 Friday and Saturday nights.

While these deals are subject to availability, they do not have any minimum night stay or per person restrictions. For more information go to www.keystoneresort.com or call (800) 404-3535.

Ski free when you stay at Keystone this January. Prices start at $64 per person per night and guests also receive free activities with the Adventure Passport such as ice-skating, yoga, wine tasting, scenic sleigh rides and much more. Featured rate valid in a two-bedroom Soda Ridge Condominium based on quad adult occupancy. Other rates, dates, and unit sizes available. Restrictions do apply. To learn more go to www.keystoneresort.com or call (800) 404-3535.

Heavenly
Ski and stay at Heavenly for less than $55 per day with the Buy Three, Get One Free Package. Purchase three nights of lodging and three days skiing or riding at Heavenly, and get the fourth night and day free. Skiers and snowboarders will even get a free logo item from Heavenly. The entire package starts at $219 per person based on double occupancy. Price applies to three mid-week nights, three days of skiing or riding and varies depending on property, room type and dates of stay. Package is subject to availability. For more information go to www.skiheavenly.com or call (877) 243-0014.

Treat the family to a Heavenly winter vacation starting as low as $1,212 for a family of four. The package includes five nights at Lakeland Village and five days of skiing or boarding, plus free tubing for the kids, starting at just $1,212 for a family of four. If that isn't enough, the resort will throw in a free Heavenly hat for each person. Pricing is based on two adults with two children 12 years of age or younger. Lowest price based on mid-week stay in January. Available Jan. 5-Mar. 27, 2004. Holidays are excluded. To make reservations or to learn more go to www.skiheavenly.com or call (877) 243-0014.

The Vail Resorts consumer website is www.snow.com.