Vail Resorts announced this morning that they will be bringing back the Epic Pass for next ski season 2010 – 2011.  The price for the Epic Pass next year will be $599 which gives you unlimited and unrestricted ski and snowboarding access to all five Vail Resorts in Colorado.  The five Vail Resorts in Colorado include: Vail,  Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, and A-Basin.  The Epic Seven Pack is a new product for next year which gives 7 days of unrestricted  skiing for $449.  The Summit Pass with be back with unrestricted access to Keystone, Breckenridge and A-Basin for $409 and a new pass for Keystone and A-Basin only, will sell for $359. The 2010-2011 Ski Passes go on sale March 15, 2010.  For more information on season ski passes please visit:  www.snow.com

If you are looking for some screaming deals in East Vail the time has finally come….Here is one of the best priced properties East Vail, Colorado has seen in several years.  As you will see, this two bedroom two bathroom town home has very high finishes and wonderful views.  Also, you have a fenced-in yard so your children or pets can be left to play without worry…..And just as good, you can leave your car under the carport with out worry of scraping ice or removing snow.  For more information on this or any other Vail Valley real estate please call or email me…..Cell 970 390 0705 or email RobFromVail@Earthlink.net

There are only FOUR days left to purchase Vail’s Epic Pass!

6 Resorts, VAIL, BEAVER CREEK, HEAVENLY, BRECKENRIDGE, KEYSTONE, ARAPAHOE BASIN only $599! This is the price of a typical 6 day ticket!

No restrictions, no black out dates!

www.snow.com/epicpass

For the second year in a row, Vail Resorts is again offering the Epic Pass to not only locals but for anyone who wants to ski the five best mountains in the West. For only $579.00 Vail offers unlimited days of skiing with no blackouts at the five mountains they own(Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Heavenly Valley). Most people, when hearing about this incredible deal, will find it hard to believe, but this is the second year and word does get around. Most ski areas sell their unlimited season passes for anywhere from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 per year, and with daily tickets costing close to $100.00 per day, it only takes 6 days to break even with an Epic Pass.

In today’s paper, the CEO announced that, although lift ticket revenue was down by 8.4%, the revenue from season pass sales was up by 14% over last year, due entirely from sales of the Epic Pass. The overall earnings for the publicly traded company were down by 52% from 2008, which was not unexpected due to the economy. The biggest hit came in the lodging side of the business and Vail has announced it plans to offer a lot of new lodging deals for the coming season.

In addition to the Epic Pass, there are some other signs of optimism in the real estate area. In downtown Vail, the Solaris, the Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton all are seeing a lot more interest over last years slow season. Here in Edwards, Gateway has experienced a lot of new clients coming back into the market. Revenue for the second half of the year has already exceeded the first half, and a lot of new clients are coming out to find some very attractive deals in the area.

Please call me, Judd Babcock, for more information on the opportunities popping up on a regular basis these days. The recovery in real estate starts as people begin to realize how many properties are still out there at aggresively reduced prices.

Vail mountain opens for the 08-09 winter season at 9 a.m. tommorrow morning.  Many excited skiiers and boarders will be present in Lionshead.  The buzz is in the air.  Last year we had a similar scenario,  pretty dry until the first week in December and then we just got pounded.

It is a great time to book those last minute trips to the mountains.  There are so many great deals out there.  Epic pass sales were extended until the 1st of December.  Vail Snow Daze event tickets are on sale now.  December 8-14  will consist of many great venues including Big Head Todd and The Monsters/Leftover Salomon.  All of those events are always magical, outdoor venues especially while it is snowing. 

For more information on any Vail fun activities from a locals view  feel free to contact me:

Jill Hopkins  970.376.8692 or jill@gatewayland.com

THINK SNOW!!!!!!

Parking an issue with Epic Pass

Where will all the skiers park?

Epic Pass is the best deal for a long time, so where is everyone going to park?  Having a valet parking space, now valued at $275,000 is looking better.  After skiing the last day with amazing snow, I drove home past three miles of frontage road parking.  How is is the Epic Pass going to make this issue better?   Wait until next season and the frontage road will extend 5 miles out to East and West Vail.  The skiers will come, but where will they park?  Lionshead, East Vail, West Vail, Minturn?

We have a great mountain, but we need to make it a great experience.  When skiers drive in traffic from Denver for 2 to 4 hours and have to park 5 miles out, is it really going to work?

Perhaps, finding that space to call home with a parking spot is the answer. You can actually find a place to park and sleep in Vail for under $375,00.  If you would like to find that space, and take the free bus, call Teri Lester 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

The Epic Season Pass in Vail is Unrestricted on 5 Mountains

New for the ’08-’09 season, The Epic Season Pass.
With this pass, you will have unrestricted and unlimited access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly.

Unrestricted (no blackout dates)

Unlimited (where you want, when you want)

Only $579 (adults) Yes, it is true! You can buy an Epic Season Pass for children aged 5-12 for only $279

All season passes are non-transferable – tell your friends to get their own.
Passes are also non-refundable – you won’t want to give up this pass.
The Epic Season Pass requires a current photo of the passholder.
If you do not have one on file, you will be able to upload a photo this summer.

The Epic Season Pass is only on sale until November 15, 2008 – Don’t Miss out!
Price is subject to change.PAY $49 TODAY AND THE REMAINING $530 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED TO THE SAME CREDIT CARD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008.

When you buy an Epic Season Pass, you are automatically enrolled in the Epic Pass Club (EPC). You’ll get the inside track to exclusive deals and offers, only for pass holders! Look for your first EPC newsletter later this Spring.

You may want to sign up for this before there are any price changes, and don’t forget to tell your friends and family – Vail will continue to be the Number 1 Ski Resort in North America.  Skiing is not getting too expensive.  Vail’s Epic Season Pass is an unbelievable deal!!! 

http://snow.com/epicpass/

http://www.ski.com/specials/special_deal.aspx?id=8623

To learn more about the Epic Pass or what is going on in the Vail Valley real estate market or summer events, contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker  970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com