Beat the Heat- Lodging from $116 per night

July 2007

HOT DEAL OF THE WEEK Use your American Express to purchase a Stay & Play Package at participating RockResorts and get a free $20 gift card. Details below. Beat the heat with a summer getaway to the mountains! Enjoy cooler weather, great activities and fun events like arts festivals, photography seminars, concerts and more. With rooms and condos from $116 per night, create your perfect escape from the latest heat wave.

BIG UPCOMING EVENTS Photography Seminar with John Paul and Ryan Salm at Heavenly August 2-3, 2007 Come join us for the first of a limited number of elite Heavenly seminars to take place August 2 & 3, 2007. The Heavenly Photography Seminar is a rare opportunity to learn from world renowned photographers while gaining exclusive access to Heavenly Mountain. Beaver Creek Arts Festival August 4-5, 2007 An array of artwork will be on display including watercolors, oil & acrylic paintings, woodworking, glass, sculptures, furniture, mosaics, ceramics, and jewelry. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet each exhibiting artist in person. The Vail Arts Festival August 10-12, 2007 This three-day outdoor festival is free and open to the public and features 120 artists from across the United States selling gallery class arts and exquisite custom jewelry in eleven different mediums. Visual and performing arts will be featured throughout the weekend in Lionshead Village. GenuWine and Jazz Festival in Breckenridge August 17-18, 2007 Jazz’s best come together for a great mix of hot music and ideal summer weather. Indulge in daytime performances on the Maggie Pond’s floating stage and romantic nighttime performances at various nightclubs. A second location at Main Street Station will provide entertainment in between the main acts on Maggie Pond. 10th Annual Wine, Jazz & Art Festival at Keystone August 25-26, 2007 River Run Village braids hundreds of wines into a picturesque piazza of fine art, wine seminars and deluxe jazz ensembles. Learn about different regions and the delicate nuance of flavors that evolve the finest vineyard blends. Enjoy live music accompanied by unique art medleys. To view all of our upcoming events, view our Calendar of Events now! Ongoing Activities: Keystone Bike Park Peak 8 Fun Park at Breckenridge Beaver Creek Hiking Center Adventure Ridge at Vail

HOT DEAL OF THE WEEK Use your American Express and Get a Free $20 Gift Card Stay & Play at participating RockResorts on or before August 31, 2007 and receive one $20 gift card per adult guest, per night when you present your American Express Card for payment (valid while supplies last). Stay & Play packages, offering renowned golf by day and superb accommodations by night, start at just $110 per person, per night. FEATURED OFFERS From $116/night: Vail- 25% Off a 1-Bedroom Condo in East Vail From $129/night: Keystone- 1 night lodging in a 1-bedroom condo & free activities From $132/night: Breckenridge- 1 night lodging at Grand Timber Lodge From $188/night: Beaver Creek- for 2 people, 1 night luxury lodging, lift pass and lunch at Spruce Saddle From $399/person: Heavenly- 3 nights lodging, 2 tickets to the 8/30 Beyonce concert and 2 tickets for the Heavenly Gondola Not the right offer for you? Customize your own package or, view all of our Travel Deals now>>

Mutton Bustin' Fun at the Beaver Creek Rodeo- 7/5/2007   A MESSAGE REGARDING THE LAKE TAHOE WILDFIRE Vail Resorts, Inc. announced that it will donate a minimum of $75,000 to aid those impacted by the Angora Fire near South Lake Tahoe, Calif. where it operates Heavenly Mountain Resort, the region’s largest ski resort. Five dollars from every Heavenly season pass purchased between June 24, the day the fire began, and December 2007 will go to local residents affected by the fire, which has destroyed over 3,100 acres and approximately 229 homes. Vail Resorts will look to aid residents who urgently need essentials such as clothing, food and shelter and will advance funds as necessary and as requested by relief agencies. Vail Resorts and Heavenly are partnering with the South Lake Tahoe community and local businesses to manage the distribution of collective funds. Read the full message>>

TOP 5 WILDFLOWER VIEWING SPOTS 1. Beaver Creek- Take the Spruce Saddle loop trail for incredible vistas full of red Indian Paintbrushes, Purple Columbine, and Indigo Lupine. Don't forget to look up and marvel at the views of the Gore Range as well. 2. Breckenridge- Drive south out of Breckenridge on U.S. 9 about 2.4 miles from the last light. Turn right on Spruce Creek Rd. and proceed for about 1.2 miles to a well marked Crystal Lakes parking area and trailhead. This hike starts just below timberline and will take you through lush alpine meadows teaming with wildflowers from June through September. 3. Heavenly- From the top of the Gondola hiking trails, you can view an abundance of wildflowers. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for their wildflower varieties and beauty. Viewing can be done from any of our three hikes. 4. Vail-Wildflowers abound near Vail. Try the top of Eagle's Nest around the Wedding Deck, the Betty Ford Alpine Garden, the top of Shrine Pass off of Vail Pass, the Grand Traverse Mountain Bike ride on Vail Mountain or Piney Lake. 5. Keystone- Grab a Keystone Bike Map and hop on the Summit Express Chairlift for a ride to the top of Dercum Mountain. From there, follow the 11-7 trail for some gorgeous fields of wildflowers and amazing mountain views. FORWARD TO A FRIEND Feel free to pass this email along to your family and friends. To sign-up, tell them to visit www.snow.com or simply forward a copy of this email.

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