HOTEL: By popular demand, in conjunction with The Best of Times Ski Club, we’ll return to the Marriott at Lionshead, an easy walk to the gondola.  There’s a breakfast room, a new (as of last year) restaurant, bar, ski shop, swimming pool, indoor/outdoor hot tubs, full service spa, ski and boot storage, and transportation of skis to and from the base of the mountain.  Two types of rooms are available, each with granite bathroom with seamless glass shower and soaking tub:

       Lodge room with two double beds;

       Studio King Suite with king-sized bed, kitchenette (microwave, sink), fireplace and sitting area.

All rooms have TV, coffee maker, complimentary tea and coffee, hair dryer, humidifier, safe, small refrigerator, iron and robes.  Valet parking is $28/night and the free local bus stops in front of the hotel.

Breakfast buffet is $15 per person (excluding gratuity), and we have a 20% discount for dinners at the Marriott’s 7One5 restaurant, excluding alcohol.  Complimentary après ski snacks and beverages are offered in the lobby every afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. The hotel will accept and store luggage/skis shipped ahead at no charge but requests that they arrive no earlier than three days before your arrival.        

COST:  Lodge Room            $780, double occupancy; single, $1480

                   Studio King Suite     $910 double; single, $1725  

Price includes all taxes, bellman tips arriving and departing, three happy hours, and four-course farewell dinner at the Left Bank Restaurant in Vail Village.

Trip Leaders:  Ed Shiffer (planning); Evelyn Lang (reservations; room arrangements); Paul Levy (CGS coordinator); Joan Ostroff (hospitality); Mary Fowler (farewell dinner).

RESERVATIONS:  Indication of interest must be received by Evelyn Lang by August 1.  Be sure to note on the ski trip form if you prefer the Lodge Room or the Studio King Suite.  If you plan pre- or post-trip days in Vail, arrange with the hotel (our group rate will apply), but be sure to advise Evelyn.  Payment in full is due by September 15.  Send your check, payable to BEST OF TIMES SKI CLUB, along with the ski trip and waiver forms and dinner selection form (available from Paul Levy) to Evelyn Lang, 1040 Park Avenue, New York NY 10028.  Questions?  Contact Evelyn Lang at eslangtrips@webtv.net.

TRANSPORTATION:  Colorado Mt. Express (CME) can provide transportation from either the Vail/Eagle or Denver airport.   We will receive a 20 percent discount; details will be in our September/October newsletter.   Call CME at 800-525-6363 if you need more information now.

LIFT TICKETS: Group lift ticket prices will be e-mailed to all confirmed attendees.     

TRIP, WAIVER and DINNER SELECTION FORMS: Forms may be obtained by contacting Paul Levy at 301-881-4081 or  PaulsL1817@aol.com.