We have as a nation survived the Presedential Election of 2008! We won’t make any comments as to one opponent or the other; our comment is only to the effect of “phew!” it’s over and we can move forward!

It is a perfect day today with the collective sigh of relief also comes a welcome change of the weather with about 3″ of snow at Winter Park Ski Resort and more on the way over the weekend. Looking forward, every historic data statistic and report encourages us that “Joe the Skier” (which might be you!) is still planning a ski trip sometime this winter. In the gallery of needs vs wants, to the average ski guest, ski vacations fall into the need catagory! So, with that in mind, we look forward to a cautiously optimistic busy ski season! Bring it on!

Thought you would like to know; Winter Park is welcoming several new restaurants to town like the Sushi King (now our 2nd Sushi restaurant), the Star of India and Tabernash Tavern! New ski rental and retail businesses include Grand Sports, Epic Mountain Sports and Ski Broker. New at Winter Park Resort, will be the Cabriolet skier shuttle lift and the long awaited Village at the base. Despite economic upheaval we are gearing up for a terrific year and want you to be a part of it.

Beaver Village Condos is offering specials ranging from discounts to free nights. We value our loyal visitors and will combine promotions if you have stayed with us in the past. Our team wants you to know we will help make this the best vacation ever as it has certainly been a year we all deserve a vacation. Give us a call to talk shop at 1-800-824-8438; we are open from 8am-6pm until Nov 19, Ski Resort Opening Day, then we are open 8am-10pm through the winter.

As always, thank you for your support!

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life was introduced to Grand County last year and is back this year. Our reservations manager’s family has been touched terribly by cancer and when she found out that the American Cancer Society was trying to start up the Relay for Life in Grand County she couldn’t help but get involved. The inaugural year of the event went well and its second year is shaping up to be much bigger as more and more people get involved. We are also proud to say that the General Manager of Beaver Village Condos, Kristy Meyer, is a team captain and the reservations manager is on her team AND many employees are donating to their fundraising efforts. Beaver Village Condos is also an event Sponsor!

Relay participants help raise money through donations and sponsored “laps” to create awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer. After fundraising, teams then gather at the local High School for a fun-filled event. One person from each team is on the track at all times for 24 hours in a row; all night-because cancer never sleeps. There is a carnival-type setting with activities and games throughout the event; however, the Relay isn’t just about games and walking around the track. It is mostly about remembering those that we have lost and honoring those that battle the disease and are fighting for their lives. There is a lap to honor survivors and a Luminaria ceremony where bags that bear the names of those that we walk for are placed around the track and candles lit to light our way and remind us of why we are there.

If you would like to learn more, particpate or make a donation of ANY size, please visit Relay for Life, American Cancer Society or call Sandy Clem at 970-531-2654.

The event is at the High School in Granby on August 2nd at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to come out and see what it is all about. It is sure to be a memorable and beautiful night in the mountains!

A couple years ago, Winter Park Town committed to enhancing a park in downtown that all visitors and locals can enjoy. The park is still under construction as of July 18; but, is due to be finished soon. There is a fun skateboard park with dips, rolls and bowls-plus bench areas to hang out and watch. There is a stage for music and entertainment at the base of a grassy ampitheatre. There is a picnic pavilion and winding walkway around the park. And best for the kids, there is a playground with swings, slides, and climbing nooks. It’s a big deal to the local community to have such a nice area as the anchor to our downtown. From the park, you can walk to all the shops and dining establishments as well as stop by our Visitor Center. Many of Winter Park’s special events and music festivals are held here creating a bustling and fun Main Street that invites everyone to join in. The town’s gardening crew has enhanced the downtown with beautiful hanging baskets, landscaped medians and mini sidewalk gardens. We have come a long way from a dusty little 2 lane highway on your way to somewhere else! Come visit Winter Park and see for yourself! We are only 67 miles from Denver area, a roundtrip you can make on “Less than a tank of gas!”