(DENVER, CO) Across the West and the majestic Rocky Mountains, some of the big trends for the 2014/2014 ski season include:  

• Gastronomy On-The-Move. With the explosion of experiential travel in recent years, travelers are loading up their schedules with anything from backcountry excursions to helicopter rides – and little time to eat. This season, the hotel/resort industry is meeting guests half-way by offering “on-the-go” options and slopeside treats that allow guests to re-fuel and stay in the action. 
• Expert Experiences. After a successful 2014 Winter Olympics and with snow sports gaining more celebrity status, professional athletes are in demand this season. Playing off this trend, hotels and resorts are creating new experiences that allow guests to rub elbows with the actual pros and learn from the masters of the craft.
• Comes With Gear. Hotels are adding on to experiential adventures this season with custom gear guests get to keep. Resorts are joining forces with some of the snow industry's top gear companies, providing guests with “swag bags” that not only keep guests protected and stylish, but also serve as keepsake reminders of the experience.
• Beyond the Slopes. The mountains are full of winter activity, and hotels are offering plenty of experiences that go beyond the standard ski vacation. As the West continues to attract a wide variety of visors, the hospitality industry is offering experiences that cater to all types of winter travelers from helicopter safaris to luxury ladies packages.

Viceroy Snowmass: The award-winning luxury resort hotel and residence is located only minutes from downtown Aspen in the heart of Snowmass Base Village. For couples, families and friends, Viceroy Snowmass offers ski-in/ski-out residences complemented by imaginative dining and lounging, a Ute-inspired wellness spa, and a year-round pool terrace and café — an ideal setting for an Aspen Snowmass vacation during any season.

• Burritos-To-Go: Viceroy Snowmass will offer fresh and ready breakfast burritos available on demand right from the ski concierge. This power packed breakfast is the perfect meal to take on the gondola, saving valuable time for skiing and providing fuel to keep guests going.
• You Catch, We Cook: In conjunction with Aspen Outfitting Company, Viceroy Snowmass will offer guests a chance to go out and hunt their next meal - taking “farm-to-table” to the next level. Following a successful hunt in the local countryside, Viceroy Snowmass' Executive Chef Will Nolan will teach guests everything there is to know about breaking down the animal and preparing it for a meal.
• New Culinary Openings at Viceroy Snowmass:
  • Nest Public House – In its first full season, slope-side and poolside Nest Public House's gastro pub inspired menu bursts with refreshing and hearty dining options.  To complete the gastro pub experience is a Colorado tradition of craft style beers, ales and stouts, as hand crafted as the food and just as delicious in their own right.
  • RICARD – Viceroy Snowmass' latest culinary venture is located a few minutes away from the resort in Base Village. With a nod to Parisian street-side café culture, RICARD offers inspired cuisine and beverages at a fair price and is ideal for a gathering of bons amis. Dine inside or on the sun-drenched patio. Helmed by Executive Chef Will Nolan, the restaurant's menu will feature salads, sandwiches, entrées, desserts created by pastry chef Ashley Jenkin and a section just for mussels.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek: Located in the heart of Beaver Creek, at one of Colorado's most celebrated mountain resorts, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is a 190-room resort offering Beaver Creek's only true ski-in, ski-out access. Beaver Creek Resort provides access to 146 runs on 1,805 acres of skiable terrain and lift tickets interchangeable at nearby Vail Ski Resort.

• Experience the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships with Ski Legends: In celebration of the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships taking place February 2015 in Vail and Beaver Creek, the recently renovated Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is launching an exclusive offer for guests to spend the weekend with ski legends Phil (Gold Medalist) and Steve (Silver Medalist) Mahre. Travelers can spend the day with the twins on the mountain skiing, sharing a meal and taking in the epic races.
• Belgian Waffle Sticks:  New this season, the resort will be offering fresh, house-made Belgian waffle sticks slopeside for skiers/boarders to fuel up throughout the day. These delectable bites will be offered daily and come with a variety of toppings including strawberries, chocolate dipping sauce, sprinkles and whipped cream.

Four Seasons Mountain Collection: In addition to world-class skiing, each award-winning Four Seasons Mountain Collection Resort offers the ultimate winter getaway in an enviable location, as well as fine dining, luxurious spa retreats, après ski offerings, and new, one-of-a-kind experiences such as the “Jet Set” Experience. With the Resorts' signature amenities and renowned, personalized service, Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, Four Seasons Resort Whistler and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail are in a class of their own among winter destinations.

• Jet Set Experience (Collection Wide Offering): Building on last winter's “Chasing the Storm” package, where guests received discounts, and a custom pair of skis after staying at multiple Four Seasons Mountain Collection resorts, the Jet Set experience takes last season's offering to an entirely different level. It offers guests the option to book a private jet to take them to all three Four Seasons Mountain Collection resorts (Vail, Jackson Hole and Whistler) in one circuit – to literally “chase the storm.” Elements of the new experience include a stay in a luxury private residence at each resort, pre-arrival experience in-flight (including cocktails, champagne, snacks, etc.), custom welcome-amenities unique to each destination, lift tickets, backcountry expeditions, demo equipment and more.

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Vail: Nestled at the base of one of North America's most acclaimed ski destinations, Four Seasons Resort & Residences Vail offers 121 guestrooms outfitted in a contemporary alpine lodge style. The resort provides a complementary Ski Concierge providing Four Seasons service all the way to the slopes.

• “Off-The-Slopes” Winter Backcountry Adventure Package: This winter, the resort is partnering with local outfitters to offer a number of customized backcountry adventures far away from the crowded lift lines of the mountain. Guests will be led by expert guides into the beautiful backcountry surrounding the Vail Valley to enjoy a choice of one of 4 adventures including cat skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and snowmobiling. The experience is followed by “après adventure” in the resort's Fireside Lounge.
  • Package Includes:

• 3-night stay at the resort
• $600 adventure credit to be used for the activity of your choice (for two adults)
• “Apres Adventure” experience in Fireside Lounge (including appetizer and drinks)
• The following adventures are available to choose from:
  • Snowmobiling with Nova Guides (http://novaguides.com/winter-activities/snowmobile-tours/)
  • Snowshoeing with Paragon Guides (http://paragonguides.com/winter-adventures/day-snowshoe-tours.html)
  • Cat Skiing with Vail Powder Guides (http://www.vailpowderguides.com/)       
  • Dog sledding with Mountain Mushers (http://mountainmusher.com/)

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole: Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole features 124 luxurious guestrooms and true ski-in/ski-out access, three slope-side restaurants with panoramic mountain views, a base camp concierge, ski valet and a full service Spa. The Resort offers endless outdoor adventure possibilities, unique wildlife viewing opportunities, and most importantly, a location steps from Grand Teton National Park and a short drive from Yellowstone National Park.

• FANTASY SKI CAMP: This winter, Four Seasons Jackson Hole (FSJH) is offering the ultimate backcountry ski adventure, in partnership with Exum Mountain Guides, Teton Gravity Research & Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, to include 4 days of off-piste skiing with some of the top mountain guides & best pro athletes in the industry. For storm chasers and powder hounds, The Fantasy Camp is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the backcountry like never before. With the Tetons as your private playground, you will spend four epic days skiing vast open slopes, spacious glades and powder-laden gullies. With 7,000 vertical feet of eminently accessible terrain, the Tetons are one of the most sought after areas for off-piste skiing and ski mountaineering.

The 6 day, 6-night Camp includes skiing in the backcountry; skiing off the back of the tram as well as skiing in Grand Teton National Park with plenty of perks and services incorporated into the week. There will be a hosted welcome reception at Four Seasons upon arrival as well as a personalized boot and gear fitting, followed by dinner at Four Seasons' restaurant, The Handle Bar. Guests will also receive a welcome “swag bag” complete with a backcountry backpack and down jacket.

• The Fantasy Camp Package Includes:
  • Custom boot and gear fitting
  • Welcome Reception at Four Seasons
  • Welcome Dinner in The Handle Bar
  • 4 Days of Guided Backcountry skiing
  • One on one time with Teton Gravity Research Athlete and Exum Mountain guides
  • Backcountry backpack
  • Marmot ROM jacket
  • Private viewing in TGR Media Room
  • Catered offer property dinner
  • Transportation to and from Skiing locations
  • Daily lunch

*Dates: January 6th – 12th, 2014. Price: Camp Cost $3,500/per person (*Does not include lodging)

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler: As Canada's only AAA 5-Diamond resort, Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler is a year-round destination that complements the pleasures of a winter wonderland with summer's warm-weather outdoor adventures, providing easy access to Whistler Blackcomb, site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Encompassing 273 guest rooms, suites and townhouses – along with a selection of private residences – the Resort includes a superb Spa and mountain dining, and welcomes with wood interiors and the atmosphere of a contemporary lodge.

• FSW's 10th Anniversary- FSW is celebrating its 10thanniversary and is offering new experiences & adventures that combine the best of Whistler with the ultimate Four Seasons vacation.
  • “10 Best” at Sidecut's New Chef's Table: Sidecut, Four Seasons Whistler's signature restaurant, is offering a special sampling of executive chef Tory's ten best dishes accompanied by a pairing of British Columbia's renowned wines, at its new, intimate Chef's Table. The experience begins with Sidecut's Signature Rub Class, followed by an interactive mixology demonstration of the resort's 10th Anniversary Cocktail before sitting down to enjoy Chef's special 10 course meal.
  • 10th Anniversary Winter “Glamping” Package – A Custom Snow Hotel Experience: To celebrate its anniversary, FSW is offering the ultimate winter backcountry glamping experience (in partnership with Headline Mountain Holidays):
    • Fly via helicopter to the Pemberton Ice Cap and travel with a guide by Snowmobile to explore the ice caves before arriving at your own private glamping enclave, for a stay in a luxury “Snow Hotel.” The encampment is custom designed and built with comfort in mind, complete with pre-warmed down duvets, gourmet meals and hot tubs in a remote wilderness setting. This experience incorporates an array of bespoke Four Seasons services (e.g. a natural thermal spa experience with a Four Seasons spa professional) and culinary offerings prepared by the Four Seasons Chef-de-Cuisine.

*Experience is customizable and can include additional adventures such as glacier skiing, backcountry yoga, star gazing, etc.

• FSW Heli Glacier/Backcountry Adventures: In collaboration with Headline Mountain Holidays, Four Seasons Whistler is pairing luxury with adventure, culinary and wellness to offer a series of one-of-a-kind backcountry experiences. Each adventure is customizable & begins with a helicopter flight over the Pemberton Ice Cap, British Columbia's largest Ice field, and includes the expertise of local guides along with Four Seasons culinary experiences. For example:
  • Heli Yoga & Hot Springs – A Backcountry Wellness Experience: The journey includes a helicopter ride over the Ice Cap, before arriving at a remote natural hot spring. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a Master Yoga Instructor and a Four Seasons Spa therapist to enjoy a private yoga session followed by a signature hot springs spa treatment. The experience includes pool-side cuisine and cocktails prepared by Four Seasons' Chef-De-Cuisine.
  • Four Seasons Heli Ice Cap Adventure: Transportation begins via helicopter over expansive ice fields, after which guests will jump into specialty vehicles to explore the vast Ice Caves. Headline will customize the experience by offering a range of mountain sports on the glacier including speed flying, sled-skiing, skeet-shooting, heli-glacier rafting and more. The adventure ends with a Four Seasons gourmet meal at the natural hot springs.

Estes Park: Sitting next to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is a stunning Colorado mountain village. The town is an outdoor-lover's paradise, offering year-round activities for outdoor enthusiasts including world class hiking, horseback riding, flies fishing, wildlife and bird watching, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and camping. Estes Park is an affordable alternative to higher-priced ski and resort towns and is ideal for families, couples and road-trippers.

• Dancing Pines Distillery Opens Tasting Room: The renowned distillery is set to open a tasting room in Estes Park in the beginning of September, 2014. The distillery is setting up shop in the freshly refurbished Old Prospect Inn, just in time for the destination's annual Whiskey Warm Up on January 3rd.

Utah: Home to five national parks, The Mighty 5®, 43 state parks, seven national monuments, two national recreation areas and "The Greatest Snow on Earth®," Utah represents the best of both the Rocky Mountains and the Desert Southwest. Whether it's heart-thumping downhill skiing, picturesque fly fishing, gravity-defying rock climbing, serene bird watching, thrill-seeking white water rafting or just communing with nature, Utah has it all - holding true to the state's "Life Elevated®" brand. We're happy to customize story angles for all of Utah's winter resorts.

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