Texas Ski Council

TSC Traditional
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO
January 8-15, 2011
VP – Christine Augustine

Welcome to the land of heated sidewalks, escalators in place of stairs, elegant restaurants, fabulous skiing and boarding, and absolutely an easy walk to everything you could possibly want or need! Welcome to BEAVER CREEK!

Embracing the resort’s “Not Exactly Roughing It” tagline, more than 150 mountain hosts are committed to providing the highest level of guest service in the ski industry.  In fact, Beaver Creek was awarded the National Ski Areas Association “Best Overall Guest Program” every year for the past five years.  Hosts maximize your enjoyment on the mountain and in the village by greeting you, helping to carry equipment, providing grooming reports and local’s tips and leading free mountain welcome tours each day.  At the end of the day, reward yourself with a fresh chocolate chip cookie served daily by Cookie Time chefs.

Start your 2011 ski season with the Texas Ski Council Traditional trip to Beaver Creek January 8 -15, 2011. Some clubs will fly into Denver and bus up to Beaver Creek while others will fly into Eagle/Vail and take a transfer shuttle.

• On Sunday we will have a cocktail Welcome party at the Dusty Boot in Beaver Creek Village. There will be wine, beer, hot and cold appetizers and a DJ!  
• Monday we will have a Pub Crawl.
• Tuesday will be open for clubs to have their parties.
• Club and Individual races will be held Wednesday followed by an on-mountain picnic. Wednesday evening is a special outing of ice skating in the village center.
• Thursday is a free night with no TSC plans. Use this evening to treat yourself to a delightful dinner at one of the many fine dining restaurants in the Village.  
• Friday evening we will have the Final Awards Banquet at the Hyatt.
• There will also be organized Happy Hours every day featuring specialty drinks.

The Mountain
Beaver Creek is one of the most diverse mountains in the world. Every type of terrain, from designated beginner areas, to regions that will challenge even the most experienced skiers & boarders, can be found within its 1,815 acres of skiing. And with 10 high speed quads, 2 gondolas, 2 triple chairs, 3 double chairs and minimal crowds, you’ll enjoy more time on the slopes of this fabulous mountain rather than standing in lines.

Lift tickets for Beaver Creek are also valid at Vail, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin,
and Keystone (including night skiing)! 

There’s more!
If the above mentioned is not enough for you, how about dog sledding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling or a sleigh ride dinner to mention a few of the optional activities available? The Nordic Sports Center offers a complete rental shop and is an official center for Fisher cross-country skis, Atlas snowshoes and The Tele Tech Center. From the Nordic Sports Center, guests are encouraged to explore McCoy Park at the top of the Strawberry Park Express lift. McCoy Park is a 32-kilometer playground for classic and skate skiers, and snowshoe enthusiasts. A warren of groomed and rustic trails crossing pine forests, aspen groves and open glades. Nestled between Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch, it has fabulous views of three mountain ranges. Explore McCoy Park and its surrounding network of groomed and rustic snowshoe trails. McCoy Park is one of North America's premier lift-accessed trail systems located at the top of Strawberry Park Express Lift (Chair 12).Snowshoe Nature Tour.  Enjoy a guided interpretive nature tour featuring the local history, flora, fauna, and natural beauty of McCoy Park.
For more information call Nordic Center (970) 754-5313.

Are you a shopper???

You have easy access to Beaver Creek’s quaint Tyrolean-style village with its convenient escalator from the base of the mountain to the slopes. The Village offers some of the finest dining and shopping on the continent along tiered outdoor walkways encompassing a large open-air ice rink.  Beaver Creek Village is nothing short of marvelous.

A short shuttle takes you to Avon, where there are more shops and dining opportunities. Click here for dining options.

This is guaranteed to be the best trip of the year! Sign up now and avoid the rush later!!!

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