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Welcome to the Vail Summer Media Center!

Over the last seven years, more than $2 billion has been invested in the Vail community from new hotels and residences to lighting, sidewalks and streetscapes between Vail Village and Lionshead. The improvements throughout the community were designed to enhance the guest experience and travelers continue to respond in a positive way.

As Vail nears its 50th Anniversary in December 2012, the future continues to be bright for visitors to the resort as $9.4 million in funding was approved for additional enhancements in the community. The funds are earmarked for three main projects – expansion of the clubhouse at the Vail Golf Course including multi-purpose function space, field expansion and renovations at Ford Park Sports Complex and improvements to the outdoor seating and guest experience at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. The Ford Park projects could break ground in the fall of 2012 and the golf course clubhouse in the spring of 2013 once the necessary approvals are completed and project costs are assigned.

These enhancements along with opportunities to expand activity offerings on Vail Mountain, as a result of the Summer Activities Bill recently passed by Congress, continue to provide travelers with a diverse range of opportunities and experiences in Vail during the spring, summer and fall.

We’ve designed this media center to be your resource for the latest news, events, activities, packages and vacation experiences in Vail during the spring, summer and fall. We continually update the site to help you fact check stories, find new story angles and download the best images of the destination. We invite you to check out our weekly Story Ideas Blog and subscribe to our RSS feed for timely, relevant information.

We hope you’ll experience our quaint mountain community for yourself this summer! We recognize that there’s no better way to write about a destination then to explore, play and enjoy your surroundings. We encourage you to contact us directly to inquire about media hosting policies.

We hope to see you this summer so you too can experience Vail – Like Nothing on Earth!

Kristin Yantis
MYPR: Malen Yantis Public Relations
kyantis@myprco.com
(970) 949-7919

For winter press inquiries, please contact: Liz Biebl
Vail Mountain Communications Manager
ebiebl@vailresorts.com or (970) 479-3001

05/18/2012
Vail Rec District Hosts Larkburger Youth Mountain Bike Race Series Registration Kick Off Party May 22

The summer season kicks off with the youth mountain bike race series registration party at Larkburger in Edwards. The race series is open to youth ages 8-14 and recently added category for ages 15-16 and begins May 23, with a race in Eagle.

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05/18/2012
2012 La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series Kicks Off The Season May 19

The Vail Rec District offers a Trail running series every summer and the first race kicks off on May 19 with the Boneyard Boogie 10k. This seven-race series is in its 15th year and starts in May and ends in September. Runners have a summer long opportunity to race on some of Vail's great trails with this trail running series.

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05/15/2012
Vail Arts Festival, June 29 – July 1, 2012

The Vail Arts Festival is an annual event that brings talented artists from all over to Vail to share their work. This year features talented artists in many mediums for all to enjoy. There is even an opportunity for kids to flex their creative muscle and create some one-of-a-kind pieces of their own in The Creative Kingdom.

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05/14/2012
Elways's Vail Offers Three-Course Menu For $45

Vail continues to offer world class dining options. Named after former NFL Denver Bronco, John Elway, Elway's located in the Lodge At Vail, is one of three Colorado locations. A new addtion to Vail, offers a spring dining special and annouces Happy Hour special.

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05/01/2012
Summer Offerings At The Four Seasons

Vail offers summer lodging options at various hotels for travelers coming to one of North America's favorite mountain resorts. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail offer packages for families, couples, golf enthusiasts and friends looking to enjoy a stay in Vail during the summer.

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04/26/2012
VAIL REC DISTRICT KEEN VAIL KIDS ADVENTURE RACE RETURNS AUG. 11-12

The KEEN Vail Kids Adventure Race returns to the Rockies this summer with its one-of-a-kind course, activities and fun just for kids.

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04/13/2012
VAIL TENNIS CENTER OPENS MONDAY, APRIL 1

The Vail Tennis Center will open for play nearly six weeks early and offer tennis on a variety of its clay courts beginning Monday, April 16. The Tennis Center joins the Vail Golf Club, which also opened early for play on Friday, April 13.

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04/12/2012
GET TRIATHLON-READY IN FOUR WEEKS AT VAIL VITALITY CENTER

Training for a triathlon, or a season of competition, can be daunting for both first-timers and veterans, but coaching can make a big difference in the quality of the experience. Vail Vitality Center is offering a four-week training program, open to all levels, taught by Senior Carmichael Training Systems Coach Abby Ruby.

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04/05/2012
VAIL GOLF CLUB DRIVING RANGE OPENING SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH

The Vail Golf Club will kick off its 46th season offering access to the Driving Range this weekend followed by 9 holes of play next week Friday, April 13th.

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04/05/2012
Vail Jazz Festival Marks 18th Season With Expanded Programming Throughout Summer Culminating With Labor Day Weekend Jazz Party

The Vail Jazz Foundation announces its 2012 Vail Jazz Festival season with ticketed and free events taking place throughout Vail from June 24 through September 3.

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