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Dear Vail Mountain Club Members,Our second winter season delivered many more memorable events including our first Chili Cook-off, Last Tracks and Luau, and a ski trip to Jackson Hole to name a few. As we look forward to summer and the many wonderful days that the Vail Valley summer has to offer, we are excited about the numerous activities and events that fill our calendar for the warmer months. From hiking to biking to rafting, there will be an activity for everyone. On behalf of myself and the entire Vail Mountain Club team, thank you for another fantastic winter!
Jane IvyClub DirectorVail Mountain Club970-754-4774 (Direct) www.vailmountainclub.com
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Summer ActivitieS
Beaver Creek DanceJune 27th ($)Dance the night away to the British Invasion.
Red Sky Golf DemoJune 28th (Complimentary)Try out the latest and greatest golf equipment.
Mixology September 9th (Complimentary)This interclub event with the Diageo Ambassadors will educate you on their specialty spirits.
The Vail Mountain Club is a Vail Resorts Signature Club. As a member of a Vail Resorts Signature Club, you have opportunities for exclusive offers and access to club events. Please visit the Signature Clubs website for more information on these opportunities at www.vailresortssignatureclubs.com.
SiGNAture ALL cLuB eveNtS
SAve tHe DAte eveNtS & ActivitieSSummer CelebrationJuly 3rd (Complimentary)4:00pm – 7:00pm, Mountain PlazaJoin your fellow Club members at the Mountain Plaza for an afternoon of fun for all ages during our summer party. The celebration will include food, live music and fun activities for the kids.
4th of July FireworksJuly 4th (Complimentary)Have the best seat in the house for the Fireworks this Fourth of July. The Vail Mountain Club will stay open late for the festivities.
Rockies GameJuly 10th ($)4:00pm – 10:00pm, Coors FieldRoot, root, root for the home team! Join us as we cheer on the Colorado Rockies at the Coors Stadium in Denver. Before the game starts, we’ll tailgate in the parking lot and enjoy delicious BBQ.
Aspen-Crested Butte HikeJuly 22nd – July 24th ($)The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte offers tremendous mountain vistas, flowers, wildlife sightings and an aerobic challenge. This hike is for experienced backpackers.
Bike to Glenwood Springs/Denver Train RideJuly 30th – 31st ($)This 61 mile bike ride will leave Vail at 7:00am and venture on a train to Denver by 12:50pm. After spending 2 nights in Denver at a select hotel, we will take the train back to Glenwood Springs and shuttle back to Vail.
Putt-Putt & Dinn-DinnAugust 7th ($) Play a round of Putt-Putt in Lionshead followed by a delicious dinner at Centre V.
Aspen Bike RideAugust 19th – 20th ($)Join the Clubs of the Vail Valley as we ride to Aspen. We will offer two starting points. Members will spend one night in Aspen and enjoy shopping, hiking, and sightseeing. A shuttle will take your overnight bags to the hotel.
Scavenger HuntAugust 28thBe the first to race around Vail Village and find the Vail Mountain Club prize in our first scavenger hunt.
Palisade WinerySeptember 11th ($)The Palisade area hosts 75% of the state’s premium wine vineyards. Join us as we take a day trip to Grand Junction and experience Colorado’s finest wines.
Colorado GrandSeptember 17th ($)The Colorado Grand is a vintage car rally covering over 1,000 miles through some of the most spectacular roads and scenery. Join us on the Arrabelle deck to view these amazing cars fol-lowed by lunch.
Fall Train TourSeptember 26th ($)11:00am – 4:00pm, LeadvilleJoin us for a 2 ½ train tour of the fall colors outside of Leadville. Enjoy “breath-taking panoramas across the Arkansas River Valley and humorous narratives about Leadville’s colorful past.”
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Summer ActivitieS
FeAtureD ActivitieSFourteener HikesJuly 2nd, August 6th & September 3rd ($)7:00am – 5:00pmDiscover some of Colorado’s beautiful 14ers. Hikes will range from moderate to expert and will be led by the Beaver Creek Hiking Center.
Wildlife BiologyJuly 5th ($)During this 2 – 3 hour hike, led by the Gore Range Natural Science School, we’ll explore prime wildlife habitats and look for signs of the many animals that live in this community.
Bike Tune ClinicJuly 7th & August 4th (Complimentary)4:00pm – 5:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubJoin Vail Sports for a basic bicycle maintenance clinic. The workshop will include identifying bike parts, checking for common problems, and changing a flat tire. You can bring your own bike or a demo bike will be provided.
Bike & BrunchJuly 11th ($)9:00am – 12:00pm, Vail - AvonJoin other Members at the Club as we bike to Avon and back. Brunch will follow at Centre V Restaurant.
Casting ClinicJuly 14th & August 11th (Complimentary)4:00pm – 5:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubGeared to the inexperienced fly fisherman; guides from Gore Creek Fisherman will teach a one hour clinic about basic casting techniques.
White Water RaftingJuly 9th, July 16th, August 12th, August 19thClass II-III, Spend a day on the river enjoying family friendly rapids and breathtaking scenery.
Mushroom HikeAugust 8th ($)During this 2 – 3 hour hike, led by Gore Range Natural Science School, we’ll learn the basics of fungi in our ecosystem and then spend time hunting for and identifying local mushrooms.
Ski Boot ClinicSeptember 15th (Complimentary)4:30pm – 5:30pm, Vail Mountain ClubVail Sports is proud to sponsor a boot clinic for the 2010/2011 ski season. Learn about proper boot fitting and the latest boot styles for the upcoming ski season.
Wine & Cheese/Wine EducationJune 20th, July 18th & August 15th (Complimentary)4:00pm – 6:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubOn the third Sunday of every month we will be adding an additional Wine & Cheese mixer which will include Wine Education.
Cooking DemonstrationsJune 25th, July 17th, August 14th, September 4th ($)Advance your culinary skills with the staff at the Colorado Mountain College Culinary School.
6/25: Perfect Picnics: 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Learn how to pack and plan the perfect picnic meal.
7/17: Farmer’s Market: 10:00am – 2:00pm. Meet us at the Edwards Farmer’s Market and learn how to select and cook local foods. After we shop, we will proceed to the CMC kitchen and prepare a delicious meal with our items.
8/14: Hot off the Grill: BBQ, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Enjoy your own classic-style ribs, chicken and more.
9/04: Hot off the Grill: Burgers, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. The quintessential grilled food. We will make burgers from lamb, turkey, lobster, and beef.
Thursday Country Dance NightJuly 1st, August 5th ($) 6:00pm – 11:00pm, 4 Eagle RanchDance Instruction from 6:00pm – 7:00pm; Dancing to a live band from 7:00pm – 11:00pm.
Pot Luck & GrillJuly 9th, August 13th & September 10th (Complimentary)6:00pm – 8:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubBring your favorite side dish to the VMC Pot Luck. The VMC grill will be open for members to bring in their own food to grill during the Pot Luck.
Pizza PartyJuly 24th, August 21st ($)6:00pm – 8:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubGather with friends at the Vail Mountain Club Pizza Party!
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Summer ActivitieS
MONDAYSMonday Mixers Hike ($)7:30am – 5:00pm, Location VariesExplore some of the best hiking in the Vail Valley such as Bald Mountain, Deluge Lake, and Galena Mountain led by the Beaver Creek Hiking Center. Hikes will range from intermediate to advanced and vary in length from 4-9 hours.
TUESDAYSPoker Night (Complimentary)4:00pm – 6:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubJoin other members for our weekly Poker Night.
Knitting Club (Complimentary)12:00pm – 2:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubMeet new members at the Club and join us every week for knitting.
WEDNESDAYSAdvanced Road Rides (Complimentary)9:00am – 12:00pm, Location VariesFor cyclists in training and for those who like to ride, join the VMC and other Clubs as we experience longer rides and sustained climbs. Locations will be available each week on the Vail Mountain Club website, weekly newsletter and in the activities sign up book.
Wildflower Hikes ($)11:30am – 12:30pm, Vail MountainJoin the Gore Range Natural Science School for a leisurely walk to learn about the flowers that carpet our mountain floors and about the places and conditions they need to thrive.
Wine & Cheese (Complimentary)4:00pm – 6:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubJoin us for our weekly mixer. Enjoy complimentary wine, cheese and socializing.
THURSDAYSBike Tour ($)10:00am – 12:00pm, Location VariesJoin the staff of Vail Sports on a guided tour. The Bike Tour is for beginner to intermediate riders. Locations can be found each week on the Vail Mountain Club website, weekly newsletter and activity sign up book.
SATURDAYSVail Mountain Hike (Complimentary)9:00am – 12:00pm, Vail Mountain Hikes will start at the bottom of the Vista Bahn and continue up the mountain to Eagle’s Nest on Berry Picker Trail.
Yoga Class (Complimentary)9:00am – 10:00am, Lodge at Vail Movement StudioRelax and unwind with our weekly Yoga Class. This class is open to all levels.
SUNDAYSPilates Mat Class (Complimentary)9:30am – 10:30am, Lodge at Vail Movement StudioThe weekly Pilates class will focus on balance, strength and flexibility.
Bridge Club (Complimentary)2:00pm – 4:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubMeet new members at the Club and form a bridge game every week. Bridge type depends on the group.
WeeKLY ActivitieS
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KiD’S WeeKLY ActivitieS
Glenwood ParkJuly 2nd ($)8:00am – 4:00pmThe Day Pass includes a ride on the Iron Mountain Tramway and entrance to the Park, plus unlimited access to the Alpine Coaster, Giant Swing, 4D Ride Theater, Laser Tag, Bungee Trampoline, Fort WhereAmI Maze, Doc’s Rock climbing wall, Wild West Wagon simulated Conestoga wagon ride and Demon the Mechanical Bull. Recommended for ages 7 and older.
Red Sky Junior Golf & Adventure CampJuly 6th – 9th ($)Kids will enjoy daily golf clinics followed by fun adventure activities in the afternoon.
Horseback RidingJuly 6th, July 23rd, August 20th ($)9:30am – 11:00am, 4 Eagle RanchExperience the Colorado High Country by horseback where we will ride through green meadows, sagebrush, and mountain juniper.
WEDNESDAYSKid’s Garden Hike ($)10:00am – 12:00pm, Betty Ford GardensJoin the Betty Ford Alpine Garden’s staff for an educational tour of the Alpine Gardens. Programs are intended for kid’s ages 5 to 10 years with a focus on hands-on activities. We will meet at the VMC and travel to the Children’s Garden amphitheater together.
Kid’s Wii Night (Complimentary)4:00pm – 6:00pm, Vail Mountain Club
THURSDAYSKid’s Imagination Station and Ice Cream ($)9:00am – 1:00pm, LionsheadLet your creativity run wild as you learn at the Imagination Station in Lionshead! After, we will stop by Marble Slab for an ice cream treat.
FRIDAYSKid’s Adventure Ridge Day ($)10:00am – 2:00pm, Eagle’s NestPlay under the sun at Adventure Ridge! Dig for dinosaur bones at the dino-dig, jump on the trampoline or climb the rock wall. Kids will also have a picnic lunch packed from the club.
SATURDAYSKid’s Bike Ride (Complimentary)9:00am – 12:00pm, Vail VillageLet’s bike to the coolest playgrounds in Vail on our kid’s bike day! Don’t forget to wear your helmet; bike rentals are available through Vail Sports for a rental fee.
Kid’s Games (Complimentary)2:00pm – 4:00pm, Vail Mountain ClubAfter a fun morning of bike riding come back for some more fun at Kid’s Games and Crafts. We will sit on the back deck and enjoy some sunshine while we play board games and get creative with crafts.
SUNDAYSKid’s Hike (Complimentary)9:00am – 12:00pm, Vail MountainJoin the Gore Range Natural Science School for a fun and educational hike from the Yurt at the top of Eagle’s Nest. This one-hour hike will inform us about the beautiful mountains and the wildlife in the area. Don’t forget to bring a donation for the Science School!
SAve tHe DAte: FAmiLY ActivitieS
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Appointments & Reservations: To ensure availability of services and appointment times, we recommend scheduling your appointments well in advance. Treatments and services may be made up to three weeks in advance. When making a reservation, please let the concierge know if you prefer a male or female therapist. Unless you state a preference, your booking will be scheduled with the first available therapist of either gender. Members receive a 15% discount on treatments.
Cancellations & “No Shows”: If you need to cancel or reschedule an
appointment, please provide the spa with at least 24 hours notice. If you fail to cancel your appointment, your credit card will be charged the full value of the treatment.
Gratuities: For your convenience, a 20% service charge will be added and may be adjusted at your
discretion. For reservations call the Spa Concierge at (970) 754-7828.
Parking of Additional Vehicle (NEW!)We have developed a new program to allow each parking member the ability to park two vehicles daily with certain black out periods. This program is designed to provide additional convenience for a member and his/her spouse who may have different schedules throughout the day. Black out periods will include Christmas week, President’s week, Spring Break, and Summer Independence Holiday. Please visit the Vail Mountain Club website for guidelines for parking a second vehicle.
Club AccessEach member has an individual access code for entry into the Club. This code will only work during operating hours. This code is for member use only and should not be shared with non-members.
Cell PhonesCell phone usage is not permitted in any public area of the Club. We recommend that cell phones be switched to a silent mode at the Club.
Swimming Poolpool and Hot tub Hours: (10:00am – 8:00pm) daily. There is no lifeguard on duty. Members and guests under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Member Workstation (NEW!) The new Member Work Station, located in the Member Lounge, is fully equipped with a computer, telephone and office supplies for your convenience.
Vail Mountain Club RetailPurchase your Vail Mountain Club logo items. We carry many logo’d items for Summer and Winter. Stop by the Member Lounge to see what new items are available.
Summer Guest Policy • NounaccompaniedguestsareallowedintheClubatanytime.• MembersmustsigninallguestsdailywiththeFrontDesk.•Memberswillbeallowedamaximumoffour(4)accompanied guests per member per day.
• Ifamemberexceedsthemaximumguestspermittedonadaily basis, a $15 per person fee will be charged to the member account.• Anindividualguestisallowedamaximumoffour(4)visits annually to the Club, regardless of which Member(s) they accompany. Exceptions include extended family and current house guests of the Member.
Slippers & Robes Slippers and robes are provided for your comfort and enjoyment while using Club facilities.
ADDitiONAL iNFOrmAtiON
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1
Poker NightKnitting Club
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3 4 5Yoga
6Pilates
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7 8 Poker Night
Knitting Club
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10 11 12Yoga
13Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
14Monday Mixers
Hike
15Poker Night
Knitting Club
16Wine & Cheese
Kids Wii
17 18 19Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
20Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
Wine & Cheese
21Monday Mixers
Hike
22Poker Night
Knitting Club
23Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
24Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
25Kid’s Adventure Ridge
26Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
27Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
28Monday Mixers
Hike
29Poker Night
Knitting Club
30Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
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Bike TourKids Imagination
Station & Ice Cream
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5Monday Mixers
Hike
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Knitting Club
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Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
8Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
9Kid’s Adventure Ridge
10Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
11Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
12Monday Mixers
Hike
13Poker Night
Knitting Club
14Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
15 Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
16Kid’s Adventure Ridge
17 YogaVail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
18Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
Wine & Cheese
19Monday Mixers
Hike
20Poker Night
Knitting Club
21Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
22Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
23Kid’s Adventure Ridge
24 Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
25Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
26Monday Mixers
Hike
27Poker Night
Knitting Club
28Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
29Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
30Kid’s Adventure Ridge
31Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
All Club Golf Day
Wine Education Cooking Demo
Beaver Creek Dance Red Sky Golf Demo Day
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Glenwood Park
Fourteener Hike Summer CelebrationCountry Dance Night
4th of July Fireworks
Bike & Brunch Casting Clinic White Water Rafting
Aspen-Crested Butte Hike
Horseback Riding
Bike to Glenwood/Denver Train Ride
Cooking Demo
Pizza PartyWine Education
Wildlife Biology
Horseback Riding Bike Tune Clinic White Water Rafting
Pot Luck & Grill
Red Sky Junior Golf & Adventure Camp Rockies Game
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1
PilatesKids Hike
Bridge Club
2Monday Mixers
Hike
3Poker Night
Knitting Club
4Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
5Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
6Kid’s Adventure Ridge
7Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
8Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
9Monday Mixers
Hike
10 Poker Night
Knitting Club
11Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
12Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
13Kid’s Adventure Ridge
14Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
15Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
Wine & Cheese
16Monday Mixers
Hike
17Poker Night
Knitting Club
18Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
19 Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
20Kid’s Adventure Ridge
21Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
22Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
23Monday Mixers
Hike
24Poker Night
Knitting Club
25Kids Garden Tour
Advanced Road RidesWildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
26Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
27Kid’s Adventure Ridge
28 Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
29Pilates
Kids HikeBridge Club
30Monday Mixers
Hike
31Poker Night
Knitting Club
Bike Tune Clinic
Casting ClinicMushroom Hike
Wine Education White Water Rafting
Aspen Bike Ride
Horseback Riding Pizza Party
Scavenger Hunt
Country Dance Night
White Water Rafting
Fourteener Hike
Pot Luck & Grill
Putt Putt & Dinn Dinn
Cooking Demo
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Kids Garden TourAdvanced Road Rides
Wildflower HikeWine & Cheese
Kids Wii
2Bike Tour
Kids ImaginationStation & Ice Cream
3Kid’s Adventure Ridge
4Yoga
Vail Mtn HikeKids Bike Ride
Kids Games & Crafts
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Kids HikeBridge Club
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Knitting Club
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Boot Clinic
Fall Train Tour
Mixology Pot Luck & Grill
Colorado Grand
Palisade Winery
Fourteener Hike Cooking Demo