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Happy VAIL-entine’s Day: More Record Snow at Vail, Beaver Creek and Heavenly Today Sweetens the Pot for Spring Ski Season - 15 February, 2008

Record snowfall at Heavenly is allowing the South Lake Tahoe resort to extend its ski season into May
Since Dec. 1, Vail has received more snow than any other year in its history and Beaver Creek has experienced its snowiest December and January since 1996
Breckenridge and Keystone have also experienced above-average snowfall with Keystone reporting its snowiest January in seven years

BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Feb. 14, 2008 – It’s official. Mother Nature has showered the ski slopes of Vail, Beaver Creek and Heavenly with love – up to 25 feet of her love in the form of snowfall this season which has given skiers a truly sweet “VAIL”-entine’s Day present ever, the best powder skiing conditions in recent memory.

Skiers and snowboarders at Breckenridge and Keystone are celebrating, as well, with season-to-date snowfall that’s up to 33 percent above average.

It’s not just the quantity of snowfall - it’s also the frequency and timing of the storms. The snowfall at Heavenly, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone hit at the perfect time of the season, just before the December holidays and has continued to fall ever since. At Vail, it snowed 24 of the 31 days in January, the highest number of January snow days in seven years.

Vail has received 245 inches since Dec. 1, which is more snow than any other year in its history. Beaver Creek recorded its snowiest December and January since 1996 and has tallied more than 23 feet so far this season.

With the deepest snow that’s fallen at Heavenly Mountain Resort in 30-plus years, resort officials decided to extend their season 14 extra days to Sunday, May 4. Heavenly reported its snowiest January on record with more than 13 feet in just 31 days.

With some of the best snow conditions on record, now is the time to book a March or April vacation to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly to enjoy the snow, sunshine and spring-loaded events in the Colorado Rockies and Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Spring-loaded events at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly

From pond skimming at Vail to salsa dancing at Breckenridge to the legendary bump marathon with the mogul master Glen Plake at Heavenly, spring is the time to bask in the sun in the mountains with some of the country’s most zany and festive events above 8,000 feet. Here’s just a sampling. Visit www.snow.com for more events like outdoor spring concerts, culinary events like Keystone’s Barbecue fest and more.

Spring values at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly

Vail’s Spring Fling: Buy 3 get the 4^th FREE
Enjoy the best spring conditions at Vail with a spring fling deal - buy 3 nights lodging and 3-day lift tickets and get an additional night and day free, all starting at $417 per person. Don't miss out on the end-of-season bash Spring Back to Vail which includes national headliner bands and the World Pond Skimming Championships. Featured rate is valid March 30-April 13 and is based on quad occupancy in a 2 bedroom condo at the Vail Racquet club. Additional restrictions may apply. Book online at www.vail.com or call 800-404-3535.

Learn to Ski or Ride Package at Beaver Creek

First-time skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of steeply discounted rates with three consecutive days of group lessons and lift tickets offered for $200. Three days of rental equipment is available to participants for an additional $65. The First Time Series welcomes ages 15 and up and is available all winter. Participants will find an improved beginner experience with the new Buckaroo Express Gondola serving a new learning area and customized slopes. Call the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School at 970-754-5300.

‘Free’ Leap Year day of skiing at Keystone

To celebrate Leap Year, Keystone’s giving a ‘free day’ of skiing and lodging. Packages start at just $482 per person for four nights in a two-bedroom condo and four days of skiing at Keystone. Get four total nights of lodging at the Evergreen Condominiums and four days of lift tickets Feb. 29 – March 15 and also get another bonus – free activities like yoga classes, an intro snow biking lesson, free ice skating and more. Other rates, dates and room units available and restrictions may apply. Taxes, surcharges are additional. Visit www.keystoneresort.com or call 800-468-5004 for more information.

$96 at 9,600 feet spring ski deal for Breckenridge

Skiing and snowboarding, blue skies, live music and events – that’s what spring in Breckenridge is all about. Book Breckenridge’s $96 @ 9600 ft. deal. Some restrictions apply and availability is limited. Prices will vary by dates. Properties reserve the right to offer the $96 dollar rate on limited dates. Valid April 1 to June 12. Call 877-593-5260 or visit www.gobreck.com to book your trip.

Spring Loaded 08 @ Heavenly

Take a spring ski trip you won't forget, without emptying your bank account. Spend three nights at the Horizon Hotel & Casino and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, starting as low as $279 per person. Visit www.skiheavenly.com for more information.

About Vail Resorts, Inc.

Vail Resorts, Inc. is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, Heavenly in California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of VailResorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.

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