Club Chronicle
WINTER 2017-2018
Dear Vail Mountain Club Members,
It has been another summer filled with sunshine and fun activities.
We traveled to Barolo, Italy for our first dining, wining, and cycling trip. We hiked scenic trails and even stood on the summit of Colorado’s highest peak, Mount Elbert, as well as exploring Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains. Many Signature Club members joined us for the annual Aspen bike trip. Our Independence Day celebration, weekly road bike rides around the Valley, chef demos and a wine and cheese event up at The 10th, as well as lively book club discussions kept us busy all summer long.
Fun was the name of the game for the VMC kids who attended our summer camps full of outdoor adventures including white water rafting, ziplining, and horseback riding. Welcome to our new members from the past season. We are excited to have you experience your first winter with the Club! This season will feature a powder skiing trip to Hokkaido, Japan and a cycling trip to Southern France next May. We will join with other Signature Clubs for ski camps, social ski days in nearby resorts, snowshoe and dining evenings, and other social occasions. Of course, the winter holiday
party at The 10th, First and Last Tracks are the seasonal highlights not to be missed. This Club Chronicle outlines the season’s featured events. For up-to-date information about all Club activities, please visit our online calendar at www.vailmountainclub.com. We look forward to welcoming you at the Club this winter. Sincerely, Jane Ivy Club Director
General Club Information Club Communication
Winter Club Hours
Cell Phones
Cell phone usage is not permitted in any public area of the Club.
The Club Website
Please register at www.vailmountainclub.com. The website is your up-to-date resource for the latest Club information, events calendar, Member account statements and Member directory.
Club Access
Each Member has an individual access code for entry into the Club which works only during Club operating hours. This code is for Member use only and should not be shared with non-Members.
The Weekly Newsletter
We send an email to all Members each week with information about Club and community events, and other useful tidbits.
Visit our Shutterfly and Instagram pages to see photos of VMC events and activities throughout the seasons.
Slippers and Robes
Vail Mountain Club Apparel
We invite you to ‘follow’ Vail Mountain Club on Facebook to keep up with Club and local happenings. Photo Gallery
Slippers and robes are provided for your comfort while using Club facilities. Proper attire, however, is required in the Lounge.
Locker Room
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fitness Center
24 hours, 7 days a week
Spa
Please call the Spa Concierge at (970) 754-7828 to make your reservation. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide 24 hours’ notice, otherwise the full cost of the treatment will be charged to your Member account. Members receive a 15% discount. For your convenience, a 20% gratuity will be added and may be adjusted at your discretion.
Social Media
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This winter we will feature collections by Kari Traa, Kjus, Krimson Klover, Patagonia, Smartwool, and Turtle Fur. Stop by the Lounge and see what’s new!
Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(2:00 p.m. on Wine and Cheese days)
Bar & Snacks Available during afternoon après
For your convenience, a 20% gratuity will be added to bar purchases and may be adjusted at your discretion.
Pool & Hot Tubs 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. There is no lifeguard on duty. Members and guests under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Welcome New Members Bill & Fiona Arnold Denver, CO
Luis & Cori Galdo New York, NY
Andrea & Jeff Tarr Greenwood Village, CO
Ken & Nancy DeLine Avon, CO
Roberto & Isabel Mendoza New York, NY
William & Kerry Warburton Littleton, CO
Featured Events & Activities Holiday Cookie Exchange
Vail Mountain Conqueror
December 13
March
Bake your favorite holiday cookies and go home with a wide selection to celebrate the season.
Weekend Wine & Cheese
Join us for a grand day on Vail Mountain and ski every lift. Guaranteed to make the legs sting and the heart sing!
November 19, December 17, January 21, February 18, March 18
Last Tracks
Holiday Celebration
Spring Bake Off
December 26
April 14
Stop by the Lounge for wine, appetizers and conversation on select Sundays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Join us for a festive evening of drinks, dinner and dancing at The 10th.
First Tracks Six dates throughout the season
Be among the first guests on Vail Mountain to enjoy fresh powder and pristine corduroy. You will certainly work up an appetite for the hearty breakfast at either Two Elk or The 10th afterwards!
Sunset Snowshoe Hikes and Dinner Throughout the season
Enjoy an evening hike followed by a delicious dinner at an on-mountain restaurant.
March 17
Our signature event of the winter season is your exclusive opportunity to ski Game Creek Bowl after the lifts close and party afterwards.
Celebrate closing weekend by making your favorite baked goods to enter into our bake off. Of course, we will need plenty of voters too!
Book Club Monthly
Our book selections are as diverse as our membership! Join other VMC readers in the Lounge for our book discussion on select afternoons during the winter. Please follow the event calendar at www.vailmountainclub.com for more events, registration, and further details. This is a guide only and dates are subject to change. Event fees may apply.
Day Ski Trips
Weekly Activities
Throughout the season
Explore new terrain at one of the nearby resorts of Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin, as well as cross country venues.
Wednesday . . . . . . . Pilates Barre Wine & Cheese
Introduction to the Backcountry
Thursday . . . . . . . . .
Pilates Mat
Friday . . . . . . . . . . Saturday . . . . . . . .
Winter Hike
Conditions dependent
There is so much to ski out there! Spend the day with a guide and learn how to safely navigate the backcountry terrain.
Kids’ Activity
Club Ski Day Restore & Rosé
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoga
Ski with Karen Kids Ride with Amy
Vail Signature Clubs Winter Events
Your Vail Mountain Club membership entitles you to exclusive offers and access to Signature Club events. This is a guide only and dates are subject to change. Event fees may apply. For updates and details, as well as information regarding exclusive discounts with our partners such as CME and Vail Sports, please visit www.vailmountainclub.com.
Vail Sports Ski Demo & Shopping Evening
Vilar Performing Arts
December 21
Try out a selection of this season’s skis at the demo event during the day, then enjoy a unique shopping discount at Vail Sports in the Village that same evening.
Club Ski Camps
December, January & March
Our two day ski camps led by Vail’s top instructors are designed exclusively for Club Members to build confidence and improve technique in a variety of snow conditions.
Powder Skiing in Japan - January
The island of Hokkaido is blessed with copious amounts of snow each season. We will be based in the resort of Furano and spend five powder-filled days exploring nearby ski areas while enjoying the cultural and culinary delights of Japan.
On selected evenings, Club Members are invited to a special reception and performance. The Vilar opens the exclusive May Gallery Patrons Lounge to Club Members for wine and hors d’oeuvres prior to the show. The ticket price includes the reception and performance. • January 12 Ririe Woodbury Dance Company • February 23 Anderson & Roe • March 26 One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen and the Works Please contact the Vail Mountain Club Concierge at (970) 754-4777 to reserve your tickets.
VMC Travels
Ski Jackson Hole - February
We will travel to the Tetons in Wyoming to ski the greatest continuous rise in the U.S., while spending the evenings savoring the town’s bars and restaurants.
Pyrenees, France Bike Trip - May
We are once again partnering with Cycle Ventoux to create a customized trip to this beautiful region of Southern France. A perfect blend of French and Spanish cultures with great roads for biking, food, history and scenery and the beautiful Domaine Riberachin in Bélesta will be our base with excellent dining, and extremely inviting to cyclists.
Kids & Family MINI CAMPS
Discover other activities around the valley during VMC winter mini camps!
JUST FOR TEENS
Go out and about this winter for snowmobiling, evening ski adventures at Keystone, hockey games and more!
EVENING SNOWSHOE HIKES
Explore Eagle’s Nest Ridge at sunset with the Nature Discovery Center! Learn about the animal tracks, the different wildlife, and the environment around our area!
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Kids are invited out for a night on the town while their parents have the evening to themselves.
SNOWMOBILING
Explore acres of beauty around us driving snowmobiles in the historical Camp Hale area.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Enjoy regular outings to Adventure Ridge, ice skating, movie nights, bowling, snowshoe hikes, and more!
Holiday Fun!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 23 Get in the Christmas spirit and watch Charles Dicken’s musical, ‘A Christmas Carol’ live!
KIDS’ HOLIDAY PARTY
December 26 Kids will enjoy their own fun festivities to celebrate the season while parents attend the party at The 10th.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY GIFT WRAPPING
Each year we partner with the Salvation Army to brighten the holidays for local families in need. Join the Club in giving back to our community.
Please check the event calendar at www.vailmountainclub.com for updates and more details. Please contact us if you are in town or interested in other activities. Event fees may apply.
Club Policies Reservations at The 10th
• Please call (970) 754-1010 to make your reservation. Reservations are strongly recommended. • Large parties (10 or more) are best accommodated before 11:30 a.m. and after 1:30 p.m. • During the Christmas holiday period (December 22 - January 7), Members may make a maximum of eight (8) reservations each with a maximum of eight (8) people per party. • Members must always accompany their guests when booking into the allocated Club seats. • Reservations made by a Member for unaccompanied guests will be booked into the allocated public seats as available. • Once Member reservations are full, Members may book into the public seats as available. • If reservations are not cancelled by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the reservation, a $25 charge will be assessed for each person in the party to the reservation holder’s Club account. • Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. If a party is more than 15 minutes late, the restaurant cannot guarantee that a table will be available.
Members may accompany up to four (4) complimentary guests per membership per day but no more than (8) guests per membership per day. • Members are allowed to accompany 30 complimentary guests per winter season. • If a Member exceeds either four (4) guests per day or (30) guests per season, a $25 per person per day fee will be charged to the Member account.
Up to four (4) complimentary, accompanied guests may join a Member in the Club after 3:00 p.m. • These guests will not count towards the accompanied guest total. Members must sign-in these guests at the Front Desk.
An individual guest is allowed a maximum of four (4) annual visits to the Club. • Exceptions include extended family and current houseguests of the Member. • This is regardless of which Member(s) they accompany.
Guests utilizing the locker room are required to rent a daily locker. • (See details below)
Special Event guest fees are inclusive of daily guest fees.
Winter Guest Policy
Guest Locker Rental Policy
All guests must be accompanied by a Member when in the Club.
• Guests may store four (4) pair of skis per guest locker.
Members are responsible for signing in all guests each day at the Front Desk. • No unaccompanied guests are allowed in the Club. • Members are responsible for the actions of their guests and for ensuring that guests are aware of Club rules and regulations. • All guest charges will be billed to the Member’s account.
Please sign in all guests each day at the Front Desk.
• Guests who are not signed in by a Member may be subject to an additional $15 per day per person charge. • Children under the age of six (6) will not count towards a Member’s guest total and will not be subject to guest fees but should be signed in each day.
Members may rent a locker for guests for $15 per day or $60 per week. Guests utilizing the locker room are required to rent a daily locker.
• The Club does not permit storage of items outside of lockers, under benches or on top of the lockers. Any item not stored in a locker will be removed from the locker room.
Members are encouraged to contact the Club in advance of a guest’s arrival to reserve a locker and ensure a smooth process for their guests.
Contact Information Club Staff
Jane Ivy Club Director (970) 754-4774 jivy@vailresorts.com
Candi Chuburu Member Services Manager (970) 754-4771 cchuburu@vailresorts.com
Guest Ski Transport Policy
Erika Desseauve Clubhouse Manager (970) 754-4770 edesseauve@vailresorts.com
Mark Maxon Valet Services Manager (970) 754-4788 mmaxon1@vailresorts.com
• Additional ski transports per day will be charged $15 per ski snowboard per day to the Member’s account.
Karen Höiem Activities and Front Desk Manager (970) 754-4786 khoiem@vailresorts.com
Amy Baczurik Activities Coordinator (970) 754-4787 abaczurik1@vailresorts.com
Ski valet, from the garage to the snow (round trip), transport services are complimentary for registered guests for up to two (2) sets of skis/ snowboards each day. Guest rental lockers are inclusive of ski valet transport services.
Wine & Cheese Guest Policy
• Guests are invited to attend our Wine & Cheese events with a Member for a cost of $20 per person to be applied to the Member account. • Children over the age of six (6) will be charged at a reduced rate.
Special Event Policy
• Members may place guests on a wait list for an Event. • Extended family members will be given priority for the wait list. • Members will be notified prior to the Event if guests can be accommodated for the Event. • Guests may be accommodated on a first come, first served basis depending on the popularity of the Event. • Some Special Events will have a guest maximum. • Guest fees may apply.
Ski Instructor Policy Ski Instructors:
• Are not permitted inside the Club unless they are scheduled for a lesson with a Member. • May not enter and wait for the Member(s) inside the Ski Valet entrance during holidays and other peak periods. • May enter and wait for the Member(s) at the Ski Valet entrance during non-peak periods. • Should arrive no more than 10 minutes before the scheduled lesson. • Are not permitted to have breakfast or beverages while waiting. • Are not permitted in the ski locker room or garage area unless authorized by the Club Director to assist with a Members’ special needs.
Members may invite instructors to join them in the Club any time after 11:00 a.m.
• They must, however, remove their jacket whenever inside the Club. • Instructors will not count towards the accompanied guest total.
Please refer to our Guest Policy FAQ for questions and clarification of the Guest Policy.
Front Desk/Concierge
(970) 754-4777 | (970) 754-4776 (Fax) | vailmountainclub@vailresorts.com
Sales
Shawnna Frank & Tinsley Cusworth TheSignatureClubs@vailresorts.com
970-754-4250
Vail Mountain Club Advisory Board
Vail Mountain Club Member Representatives Alan Danson John Duke Brian Haas Neal Kimmel Barb Krichbaum Fred Pack Wayne Ruting Debbie Shpall
alandan@comcast.net johnduke@gmail.com haasbrian@mac.com nealk@q.com bjkski@aol.com ffhp911@yahoo.com wruting@decentrix.net shpall@aol.com
Vail Resorts, Inc. Representatives Doug Lovell
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Vail Mountain (970) 754-3020 | dlovell@vailresorts.com
George Bigley
Senior Director, Signature Clubs (970) 754-5753 | gbigley@vailresorts.com
www.vailmountainclub.com