Showing posts with label colorado ski vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label colorado ski vacation. Show all posts

Ski News: Vail Resorts Overcomes Recession with Season-Pass Sales


Good news fellow skiers! According to Bloomberg.com the economy will not effect this coming ski season as Vail Resorts season-pass sales hiked 13% this last September.

And why not? Moving fast in a slippery slope is A-OK when talking about skiing (unlike economy) and it seems that skiers are getting ready to make this ski season unforgettable.

Vail employees are also noticing a boost in booking after last year skiers decided to stay at home and ski on their Nintendo Wii.

The resorts are also throwing in incentives and discounts on early reservations. And you can stop making sandwiches and enjoy special Vail Value Meals. Yup, you heard right. For 9 bucks you’ll get an entrée, side dish and a beverage of your choice.

Now it’s always smart to act fast and book a Colorado ski vacation early and if you do it before December 1, 2009 you’ll get 20% off coaching. Remember that when booking your adventure with us, you’re getting VIP treatment and a complete package including Airfare, Lodging, Guiding, Coaching and Limitless Adventures the exciting Colorado Rockies.

It's Ski Season in Colorado!

Ski season is starting up here in Colorado and vacation season is starting up in your head. So let’s play a game! Okay, close your eyes. No peeking! Now imagine this:

Four days and five nights in the heart of the Winter Park Resort. You wake up in a cozy Vail condo and smell the morning coffee that’s brewing in the private kitchen downstairs. After having a hearty breakfast you meet your private coach and start an exciting day of skiing and snowboarding.

Well, how does it sound? A beautiful, three-bedroom cabin with two baths and a night by the fire.

Now it’s always smart to act fast and book a vacation early and if you do it before December 1, 2009 you’ll get 20% off coaching. Remember that when booking your adventure with us, you’re getting VIP treatment and a complete package including Airfare, Lodging, Guiding, Coaching and Limitless Adventures the exciting Colorado Rockies.

2010 Ski Magazine's Top Resort Guide is out. Where do you ski?

Utah’s Deer Valley was ranked No.1 by readers of Ski Magazine in their 2010 Resort Survey. Second runner up was Whistler B.C. followed by Colorado’s own Vail in the 3rd spot.


“Deer Valley offers an easy going ski vacation for families” responded the readers in love with the friendly staff that always seems to know exactly what they need and when they need it. Deer Valley isn’t your budget ski vacation, but if you guys can afford your stay, you will enjoy great food and luxurious lodging.


Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb was ranked 2nd and “the most dynamic resort village in North America.” Indeed, in Whistler you can find anything from adventure and extreme ski to backcountry ski or just an old fashioned evening of Canadian table dancing.


Vail held the first two spots for a very long time but plunged to 3rd this year. Still a much respected resort, Vail Colorado dreams of being a resort for the everyman, even for men who don’t ski, which seems to be the trouble here. Some skiers don’t like the fact that Vail is everything, a luxury lodging, dining, alcohol, designer boutiques, art galleries, fancy condos and then there’s also some skiing.

What is your favorite ski resort? Are you planing to get there this winter? Visit Limitless Adventures and book your Colorado ski adventure today!

All aboard! The Colorado Ski Train returns


Good news fellow skiers! Remember the good old Colorado Ski Train? Well, the train might be getting back on track for the next ski season.

The latest news tell us that Union Pacific Railroad agreed to let a new owner use the same tracks that take skiers down from Colorado up to the Winter Park resort.

The Ski Train introduced many people to ski during the 50’s and 60’s and flourished during the late 80’s and early 90’s and up until its final run to Winter Park on March 29, 2009.

According to USA Today “Chicago-based Iowa Pacific Holdings, which operates freight and excursion trains in six states including Colorado, wants to take over the service. Iowa Pacific President Ed Ellis says the train would use his company's equipment and Amtrak would provide the crews.”

So if you’re thinking about Colorado Ski vacation this winter and you wanna get there with the Colorado Ski train, Limitless Adventures can make it happen!

Once in a lifetime Colorado Ski vacation - Ski with the Pros

We know you. We know that as soon as that ol’ wind’s a-blowin’ you start to think about one thing and one thing only – your next Colorado ski vacation.

And we can’t blame you. Winter is just around the corner and this is a perfect time to plan the upcoming ski getaway. But this time, instead of just skiing, how about skiing with the pros?

We’d like to make an offer you can’t refuse, a once in a lifetime opportunity, we’d like to stop with the clichés and give you skiing lessons from former U.S. & Olympic coaching staff. How’s that sound for a start?

You don’t have to be a pro in order to ski with the pros. Different programs are available for all levels of experience and to fit most budgets. We’ve got level one coaches to former U.S. ski team members and former Olympic coaches and you will be getting the star treatment you’ve been looking for!



For our most serious clients we implement the use of video, which is a great tool used by professional skiers and snowboarders alike!! Your video makes a great keepsake or gift for family and friends

So whether you want to ride the deep powder of the back-country or take a relaxing guided tour of a resort Limitless Adventures can make it happen!

"Get yourself into an Adventure" A letter from a happy Adventurer


“The Vail trip is what I look forward to every winter. The trip is planned out perfectly. The whole atmosphere screams excitement and our adventures are sensational. I would like to share with you the awesome times I have had with these guys, whether it’s skiing at Vail, skydiving in Longmont, partying on Lake Minnetonka, or jumping Berthoud Pass.

If you're looking for the best time of your life, you’ve come to the right place. You'll ski with current and former U.S. Ski Team members (!) Yeah Sweet! I have always had great times with this crew and Matt is the perfect guide who knows every nook and cranny of Vail Mountain.


They have taught me to be a much better skier and as a result I have found myself jumping off cliffs into deep powder... and surviving! I have also jumped out of a perfectly good airplane and had such a good time doing so, that I decided to get my sky diving license this spring.

If you have ever wanted to do something that you were a little scared to do, or just get yourself into an adventure - you can be sure that it’ll happen on a trip here.”

We're waiting for you to send us a similar letter with your adventure all over it. Visit us at www.limitlessadventures.com and design your dream vacation, anywhere around the world. Whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

So you think you can Raft?

Rafting is fun, exciting, challenging and mostly a wet experience. Although it involves sitting, rafting is not your regular theme-park thrill-ride as it requires you to be active both in your body and mind.

There are several techniques you need to know before going on a rafting experience. There’s highsiding which basically means that in some dangerous cases you have to move to the high side of the raft so it will not turn over. There’s also keeping the boat in a straight line which requires team work and focus.



Rafting divides into difficulty levels – class I through VI where I is a backyard stream created by a hose and VI is practically impossible. But don’t worry, rafting isn’t that dangerous. There are more accidents in bowling than in rafting and most rafting accidents occur when getting on and off the boat.

Just pick a nice day, put on some comfy clothes, bring lots of water and think about class 5 rapids in the Royal George, located just outside of Canyon City, Colorado.

This is only a part of an action-packed Colorado Adventure Includes Skiing, Climbing, Rafting and Hiking, all with the adventure driven guides of Limitless Adventures. For more information on this or any other custom adventure, please visit www.limitlessadventures.com or call 1(800)785-4240. These trips will book fast, so act now!

Five Days of Following the Snow in Summit County, CO

How about forgetting that indoor ski slope in Jersey and going for a real ski vacation for a change? Here’s one for you - Summit County, Colorado. Known as Colorado’s playground and located high up in the Colorado Rockies – it’s the best place for you to ski. Real ski.

What's missing in the photo? YOU ARE!

Think about you and your friends, in a loft located just outside Winter Park. Think of five days of skiing at the best snow conditions possible and two days of back-country glory! Think about having a guide that will lead you to the best sites according to daily ski reports.

There are so many options, skiing Colorado, and there is an adventure that waits for anybody. If you are not comfortable with skiing back-country, you can ski the resorts. If you don’t like skiing all week long - check out some other optional activities for a scheduled day off.

Don't like skiing? Take a Bike!

And visit Limitless Adventures - they can fix you a great Colorado ski vacation. The
base cost for your Summit County adventure starts at $1,500.00 per person and includes lodging, tickets, guiding, and transport from Winter Park house to resort. Additional options are available such as coaching, video and much more. Visit us online at www.limitlessadventures.com or call us at (800)785-4240 for more details.

Climbing the Kilimanjaro

During the last month you’ve managed to climb on top of your boss’ expectations. How about climbing to the top of the Kilimanjaro in the next month? Let’s heat things up and head on to Tanzania, Africa. The Republic of Tanzania rests in central East Africa, to the shore of the Indian Ocean. Beautiful parks, white sandy beaches, and luxury accommodations – all make Tanzania the hottest place to be in for an adventure traveler. Elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, you name it – they’ve got it. We know that the Bronx Zoo is lovely, but did you ever dreamed of witnessing a high speed chase between a lion and gazelle?

If extreme is in your blood, you should defiantly try climbing the Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. There is nothing quite like standing atop of what is affectionately known as The Roof of Africa. Climbing the Kilimanjaro usually takes about a week. You should hook up with a local guide and head through lush forests straight into the mountain. Get ready to climb up to 15,000 feet per day, a climb which will lead you through the infamous Lava Towers and other magnificent views. You will pass through seven different ecosystems, ranging from rain forest to wide open scree fields, before reaching the icy snow-capped glacier at the summit. But beware! No sunrise will ever move you as the sunrise you will experience from the summit of the Kilimanjaro.


After so much work you sure deserve a good rest. Head on to Zanzibar, a magnificent town which will offer you secluded beaches and amazing scuba diving experience. The crystal clear water and amazing sea life makes Zanzibar a favorite destination for incredible scuba diving. The coral reefs are amazing; the colors and beauty of this underwater paradise is indescribable and going back to work will be almost impossible.

Limitless Adventures now offers three unforgettable weeks in Tanzania. We got a couple of slots still available for this summer. Call us now to (800)785-4240book your Kilimanjaro climbing tours & Scuba Diving Zanzibar or visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/

Ski - You’re going to fall. A lot.

I never skied in my life. I never had the chance you see, when you grow up in hot, desert climate, you only ski with your Play Station. I was quite good actually, but I never broke a leg while sitting in my living room, holding a controller in my hand. I hurt my thumb once. But I was reckless; I tried to reach my coke while playing cross country skiing 02’. So I was scared of skiing. I thought to myself that it’s not a big deal – so I won’t ski, who cares. Well, I was wrong about that. My friend, who is a professional skier, dragged me down to Colorado to an experience of a lifetime. If you think “he is a professional! He probably took good care of you” then you are very wrong. The first thing he said to me was “You’re going to fall. It will to hurt and you won’t be able to get up with all the equipment, so get ready to be embarrassed.” Then he pushed me down the hill. He is a great friend. You have no idea how frustrating it was, trying to get myself off the ground a minute after I decided to become a tree hugger and get a close, unfriendly introduction with a pine tree. The bright side was that after a couple of days I actually got the hang of it and even started to enjoy myself.


Next time I’ll throw in some tips I’ve learned the hard way, so maybe you guys will have an easier start. Until then you can check out Limitless Adventures at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/. They can fix you a great Colorado ski vacation or any other activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and remember to come back soon for more posts!

No Fear Adventure Travel Vacations


Fear is probably the number one reason why people keep putting aside an adventure travel vacation that deep down they really want to do. Usually, because of fear their lives are boring, they are stuck inside and afraid to try new things. We definitely don't think we are psychologists, however we do know that fear can hold a lot of people back from trying things they know would be fun.

However, if fear is an issue we strongly suggest you bring someone along. That way you'll have someone familiar close by that can help you get out of your comfort zone. Plus bringing someone along can make the trip more memorable and you can share memories even after your trip is over. Also, if you bring a close friend or significant other, adventure travel can be therapy. The experience will allow you and your partner to bond together.

There are many advantages to grabbing your closets "other" and getting over your fear. Stop watching television and try it yourself. If you are afraid to go out of the country, try adventure travel right here. For adventure travel right next door visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

Packing for a Colorado Ski Vacation



It's about that time of year again! In Arizona the temperatures were 107 yesterday and the summer commuters are getting ready to head out for either a ski vacation or tropical relaxation. With trips out of state, especially Colorado ski vacations, it's time to think about what's next when it comes to taking a vacation.

Last week we discussed a few tips on how to take a boring ski vacation and turn it to an adventure travel experience. But once yo've made the decision to take your Colorado ski vacation to the next level, what should you pack? The first thing to pack is definitely your ski gear. When hitting the slopes its important to layer so that as you warm up your can slowly shed pieces of clothing. When layering consider a turtlenecks, socks, sweater, water repellent pant, and wool.

Next thing is your accessories our outer must-haves. These little accessories can go along way especially if participating in adventure travel. Outer must-haves include hats, gloves, sunglasses, google, ski parkas, boots, poles, etc. Lastly, after all the excitement its good to relax a little. Definitely pack jeans, sweaters, shirts and coats so you can relax after an exciting day by the fire with friends, your ski coaches and some hot chocolate.

For adventure travel right next door visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/.Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

What To Expect on an Adventure Travel Ski Vacation



When most of us go on an Adventure Travel we are looking for excitement, something new and lots of fun. However, many of us love to combine all the above with doing something we love. Skiing has been an American vacation past time for a long time, so how about you spice up your normal ski vacation with a little adventure?

Here are a few things you can expect if you decide to take your ski vacation up a notch:

  • Eight days of adventure travel fun in a top resort
  • 3 bedroom luxurious house with loft
  • Riding at Winter Part, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone, Berthoud Pass, and loveland Pass
  • No worrying about snow reports and the best places, your guides will handle that for you
  • Adventure based on your ability
  • Ability to take it from the resorts to the back country
  • One on One Coaching with certified professionals

Not your regular Colorado ski vacation? No worries, by the time you experience a Summit County Ski Adventure with Limitless Adventures, you'll never vacation the same again.

Stop getting all your excitement from ESPN radio. Visit us at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

From a Couch Potato to an Adventure Traveler



Instead of waiting to find out who won I Love Money 2, get off the couch and bring some substance to your life. Adventure travel is a great way for a lifestyle redo that can get you out of your rut and into living the life you always wanted. Here are three reasons why you should start adventure traveling:

1. Adventure travel can help you clear you mind for a new career change.

With the economy in the tank, sometimes a new career change is a necessity. But going into another career without exploring what you really love to do and what will increase your income is not a small matter. Many people have said that adventure travel gave them the courage and the clear mind to come back home and attack their biggest goals.

2. Adventure travel can help you take a break from the stress of society.


Sometimes the pressures of everyday life can put you in a state of depression. The best prescription for depression is to remove yourself out of the stress causing environment and focus on yourself. A great Colorado ski vacation or a hike through some amazing mountains can help you get away from it all and return rejuvenated.

3. Adventure travel can revive a failing relationship.


Problems at home, separation, or other issues can leave your relationship at a place beyond repair. Taking your significant other on an adventure travel vacation can bring both of you closer together in a way that will save you thousands in counseling services.

To get a way from it all visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

Don't Leave Home To Adventure Travel



With the outbreak of the swine flu, adventure travel doesn't have to be an out of the country expedition. You can stay right here in the United States and go on some amazing adventure travel trips. Staying within the country has many benefits including:

1. You can learn more about home by exploring neighboring states. Been putting off that Colorado ski vacation or that hike through the grand canyon? Now you can use your adventure travel plans to do those things.

2. You avoid the risk of contracting foreign virus and other diseases by traveling overseas.

3. You can save lots of money on airfare and travel but still enjoy an adventure.

At limitless adventures, we have USA and overseas adventure travel trips that can fit your every need.

At limitless adventures, we have USA and overseas adventure travel trips that can fit your every need. This includes the popular Ultimate Colorado Adventure where skiing, climbing, rafting, hiking, and much more can be experienced right in your own country.

For adventure travel right next door visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

The Ultimate Colorado Ski Vacation



When you think a Colorado ski vacation you think of skiing, marshmallows, hot tubs, fire places, shopping... you get the picture. Well, tear that picture up because with adventure travel the next time you think of a Colorado vacation you will think of skiing, climbing, rafting, hiking and much more.

Get out of your vacation rut and experience an action packed Colorado ski vacation which can include sport climbing in Clear Creek Canyon:


...or skiing in back country at Saint Mary's Glacier:


...or mountaineer up one of Colorado's 52 14,000 feet peaks:


...or rafting on class 5 rapids in Royal Gorge:


....or skiing and wakeboarding on Grand Lake:


....or mountain biking at Winter Park Resort:

... or taking it down a notch with skydiving, camping, and spa trips. So…what if we told you that you could do it all in one trip? Check out The Ultimate Colorado Adventure from Limitless Adventures and you can... but hurry, we only offer that package between May and July.

Visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

How To Pick The Perfect Adventure Travel Trip Part II



Last week we went over the first part of how you can pick the perfect adventure travel trip. Today we'll be going through part of II of helping you pick out the perfect adventure travel trip.


4. Talk to people

Sometimes the best way to make that final decision is to talk to people that have already taken the trip. For example, if you are interested in taking a ski vacation with Limitless Adventure, check out our testimonials page and see how much fun it can actually be:


"The Vail trip is what I look forward to every winter. The trip is planned out perfectly. The gondola is within walking distance, the people are terrific...


The whole atmosphere screams excitement and our adventures are sensational. Matt is the perfect guide who knows every nook and cranny of Vail Mountain. If you're looking for the best time of your life, you’ve come to the right place.


Sincerely,


Robert Domagata"


5. Who's taking me where?

The most important factor of an amazing adventure travel trip is the trip leader who is considered to be your teacher, mother, psychologist, interpreter, and all out friend. This person should live up to these expectations before you put your vacation in their hands.


At Limitless Adventures, each of our trip leaders have some amazing backgrounds. Matt and Jason Saunders are both certified ski coaches, Wilderness First Responders, professional skiiers, plus more.


6. Be Responsible

Lastly, make sure you are prepared to be a responsible visitor no matter where you go. Research to make sure you are comfortable dressing a certain way, being eco-friendly during tours, and prepared to respect local customs and eating regimens.


Now that you have the tips needed to pick out your perfect trip, get started today. Visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

How To Pick The Perfect Adventure Travel Trip Part I


Adventure travel trips can be for everyone if everyone takes the time and picks a trip that is perfect for them. Whether it's a Colorado Ski Vacation or and African Safari, here are some tips to help you pick the right trip for you.


1. What is adventure travel anyway?

Don't do something without being fully educated on what it is. In a past post entitled "What is Adventure Travel" we discussed exactly what adventure travel is and expelled some common myths.

2. Where Should I go?

It's definitely a hard choice to decide exactly where to go on your first or next adventure travel. The first step is to decide what part of the world you want to go to? If you are uncertain pick a trip that is popular among other adventure travelers like an African Safari or a Himalayan treck.


3. Am I in shape?

Decide whether or not your body will be able to handle the trip. Everyone assumes that you have to be an Olympian to adventure travel. There are many adventure travel trips that require low to moderate physical activities such as Class II and II river rafting (just hang on!), sea kayaking, skiing, etc...


Next week we'll cover trip leaders, travel practices, and past adventure travelers. And remember, visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/ Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

Preparing For Adventure Travel



Image by Flickr User burnt out Impurities


So you wanna adventure travel but you want to make sure you are prepared before you take on skiing in Colorado or climbing Mt. Kilmanjaro? No problem! At Limitless Adventure not only do we have some amazing adventure travel options, like a Colorado Ski Vacation or our upcoming Tanzania Adventure, we are a also experts, so we know exactly what's need to get you ready to take the adventure travel challenge.


First, book your adventure travel early and get moving early. Of course follow any pre-trip guidelines but we suggest that you should be doing a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise 3 to 4 times a week for at least 3 months prior to your trip.


Second, your boots were made for walking so get to walking. Walk in your hiking boots way before you get ready to leave. The result of a great worn in hiking shoe is less blisters and a great fit.


Third, go to your doctor. Just to be safe let your family physician know exactly where you headed. Because he or she knows your medical history so well, she'll be able to give you any prescription drugs that you may need just in case.


Ready to roll? Check out our Tanzania Adventure scheduled for August 2009 or visit our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/. Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.

What Is Adventure Travel?



We get a lot of people that think adventure travel is certain death. Whether is a Colorado ski vacation or an African Safari, adventure travel with Limitless Adventures is not certain death, it's not crazy stunts and psycho instructors who free fall from buildings! With the right company and the right adventure it can be an experience that you and your friends will never forget.

Adventure travel is defined as a type of tourism involving like-minded individuals who explore or travel to remote and exotic areas with professional and full-time leaders. This can include a cultural exchange, time spent with nature, a physical activity or all three.

The truth is you should "expect the unexpected" because you'll not only be out of your comfort zone, but you'll experience people and places like never before. You may travel by ski, foot, safari jeep, canoe, or snowboard.

Another myth of adventure travel is that exceptional physical fitness is a requirement, however that’s not true. You don't have to be an Olympic skier to enjoy the Colorado slopes, however do expect to get sweaty and tired!

Now that we've expelled the myths, for more information, check out our website at http://www.limitlessadventures.com/. Limitless Adventures designs, customizes, and promotes safe and fun adventures all over the world! In addition to skiing we provide other winter activities like skydiving, snowmobiling, hiking/snow shoeing, and much more. Let us customize your dream winter vacation, whether it’s a long weekend or a 15-day cruise, Limitless Adventures takes care of everything.
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