Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you accept credit cards?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Simply call the Manager with your credit card information.
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Q: I want to go fly fishing. What do you recommend?
Just
call Keith and he can help. Keith has been fly fishing for over 32
years. He is an experienced guide and owns his own 14 foot Hyside raft
outfitted for fly fishing. Keith can arrange an amazing day of fly
fishing for you.
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Q: Where is the best place to rent skis?
Go
to www.gorsuchltd.com and reserve your equipment ahead of time. Then
you can go pick-up your equipment at the location you desire...either
Vail or Beaver Creek. While their prices are a little higher, their
service is usually much better. Other shops will typically have a long
wait time in the morning.
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Q: What is the best system to get kids to ski school if the parents are also skiing?
For
Beaver Creek, go to http://beavercreek.snow.com/info/winter/ss.asp. All the
information you need is on this website, including online
reservations. The children's ski school is located very close to
Gorsuch.
For Vail, visit http://vail.snow.com/info/mtn.children.asp. Or you can call 800-475-4543 for more information.
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Q: Can you recommend some good restaurants?
Mexican: Fiesta's Café, Edwards, 970-926-2121
Pizza: Pazzo's, Avon, 970-949-9099
Steak: Russell's, Vail, 970-476-6700
Steak: Minturn Country Club, Minturn, 970-827-4114
Brew Pub: Red Lion, Vail, 970-476-7676
Brew Pub: Gore Range Brewery, Edwards, 970-926-2739
Contemporary American: Sweet Basil, Vail, 970-476-0125
Fine Dining: Juniper's, Edwards, 970-926-7001, www.juniperrestaurant.com (call ahead)
Vista: Avon, 970-949-3366, www.vistarestaurant.com
French Bistro: French Press, Edwards, (970) 926-4740
Italian: Ristorante Ti Amo, Eagle Vail, 970-845-8153
We have a complete list that will be included in your rental welcome kit.
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Q: Can you recommend a good caterer?
Matt Jones 970-470-1120. He does a great job.
Cowboy Catering 970-337-3980
A Moveable Feast 970-475-0820
Your Personal Chef 970-524-7150
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Q: Do you have any shopping centers and outlet malls in your resort area?
Take
advantage of some of the best shopping in the west. Riverwalk at
Edwards provides both locals and visitors with the essentials for
everyday life. You'll find everything from Alpinista Pizzaria to
Zino's Ristorante, with great stores of every kind, plenty of services
such as banks, attorneys, CPAs, architects, interior designers,...a
bakery, a hotel, coffee shops, a multi screen cinema, liquor store and
a full service market. Check out http://www.riverwalkonline.com. If
you leave our house and go back to the I-70 interchange, continue
straight and go under I-70. You'll cross over the Eagle River. The
movie theater, grocery store, liquor store, etc will be on your left.
The closest grocery store:
Village Market
34925 Highway 6, Edwards, CO
970-926-1113
The
Silverthorne Factory Outlets are located 40 minutes to the east of our
home. Check out http://www.silverthornefactorystores.com.
A Walmart supercenter is located just two exits east of Edwards. It is located at:
171 Yoder Avenue
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 949-6442
Exit 168 WMJ Post Boulevard
Costco: Gypsum Eagle County, Colorado
170 Cooley Mesa Rd
Gypsum, Colorado 81637
United States
(970) 328-7611
Regular Hours:
M-F 11:00am - 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am - 6:00pm
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Q: What are the temperatures going to be?
http://www.weather.com/weather/climatology/monthly/81657
This
gives you the average daily highs and lows for Vail, which is about
1,000 ft. higher than our home. So add about 5 degrees to these
averages. Edwards is warmer than Vail. In the summer expect cool
sunny mornings turning to mixed clouds and potential thunderstorms in
the PM. July is the warmest month. Beautiful!
In the winter,
expect very cold mornings. During the day, it could be snowy and
windy, or bright sunshine with comfortable winter temperatures.
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Q: How crowded is the mountain during ski season?
A:
At seven miles wide, finding fresh tracks at Vail is as easy as finding
elbow room. In fact, on an average day, there are only two skiers per
acre, and on a busy day, only four!
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Q: What are Vail Mountain's Statistics?
Season: November 17 - April
Elevation: Top: 11,570 feet; Base: 8,120 feet
Vertical Drop: 3,450 feet
Skiing Terrain: 5,289 total acres; 2966 acres in Back Bowls and 645 acres in Blue Sky Basin.
Longest run: 4.0 miles, Riva
Slope Difficulty: Beginner:28% Intermediate:32%
Advanced: 40%, plus Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin
Average Annual Snowfall: 347 inches
Snowmaking: 390 acres
Lift Capacity Per Hour: 53,381
Lifts: 34
Trails: 193
Terrain Parks: 4
Gondola:
1; High Speed Quads 14; Fixed-grip Quads 7; Triple Chairs 3; Double
Chairs 4; Surface Lifts: 10 (platters and Magic Carpets)
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m daily
Average Area Temperature: 27 to 38ºF
Sunshine: 70%+ of Season
Located: 100 Miles west of Denver
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Q: Does your area have any festivals and cultural events?
Vail and Beaver Creek's website contain the best information on local events.
Vail Resorts: www.vail.com
Beavercreek: www.beavercreek.com
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Q:
Where can I find more information and detailed trail descriptions for
hiking and backpacking in the national forest land surrounding the Vail
Valley?
A: www.ecosports.com
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Q: Is there plenty of flat lawn area for the kids to play?
I
have 3 girls and 2 nephews. There is plenty of room for them. But it's
not a huge front yard. If you take our lawn and add parts of the golf
course, there's lots of room to more around.
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Q: Is there a lake nearby for swimming and or fishing?
There
are a bunch of lakes in the area for fishing, scattered throughout the
Valley. The best ones require a hike. Others, including some
reservoirs, are easily reached by car. Swimming in lakes doesn't happen
much up at this altitude. The water can still be quite cold in July.
http://activities.wildernet.com/pages/rectype.cfm?areaID=COVAIL&rectype=Lakes%20%26%20Reservoirs&cu_id=147
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Q: Where can I rent baby equipment and supplies?
Shanlynn Myers-Prater
Baby's Away of Vail
babysawayofvail@aol.com
(800)369-9030
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In Avon there are 4 very nice free courts at the Elementary school on the West end of Nottingham Lake opposite the Rec Center. When getting off the Avon exit heading west turn right and then your first right again. This road parallels I-70 Westbound. Pull into the school on your left.
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Q: What other activities are popular in the Vail Valley besides skiing?
The Vail Valley abounds with a plethora of alternative and exciting winter activities:
Fly Fishing:
Just call Keith at 303-905-0733. I have been fly fishing for over 32 years...18 in the Vail Valley. I am an experienced guide and can arrange an amazing and memorable day of fly fishing for you.
Whitewater Rafting:
Timberline Tours (www.timberlinetours.com)
Snowmobiling:
Timberline Tours (www.timberlinetours.com)
Dog Sledding:
Mountain Musher Dog Sledding: 970-653-7877
Hot-Air Balloon Rides:
Camelot Balloons: 970-328-2290
Hot Springs:
Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool: 970-945-6571
Movie Theaters:
All: 970-467-7661
Museums:
Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum: 970-467-1876
On-Mountain Activities:
Vail Activities Desk: 970-476-9090
Beaver Creek Activities Desk: 970-845-9090
Recreation & Fitness Centers:
Avon Recreation Center: 970-748-4060
Youth Center 20 Below: 970-479-2292
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa: 970-949-1234
Dude Ranch:
4 Eagle Ranch
PO Box 70
4098 Highway 131
Wolcott, Colorado 81655 phone: 970.926.3372
fax: 970.926.3382
email: info@4eagleranch.com
http://4eagleranch.com/
Piney River Ranch: 866-447-4639
Piney Valley Ranch: 970-926-5495
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Q: Is the house on the golf course?
Yes, we are behind the 17th green, which is a par 3. If you are concerned about golf balls, don't be. We are far removed from the green. People are using 7, 8 and 9-irons on this hole. A miss-hit club like these won't go too far off track. And we are not to the right or left of the tee box, which is were the miss-hits go. We are behind the green.
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Q: Are there many nearby golf courses?
Courses are open seasonally unless otherwise noted (typically late April or May through mid to late October).
Sonnenalp Golf Club:
(970-477-5371) Singletree, Edwards, CO. This public/private course is where our house is located. It's a par 71, 7,059 yards. The cost is low season 18 holes $100.00; high season 18 holes $175.00. Tee times can be made up to one week in advance. We are not members and do not have any special privileges.
Cordillera Mountain Course:
(970-926-5100) 655 Clubhouse Drive, Edwards, CO. This is a semi-private course, located just 15 minutes west of our home. It is a par 72, 7,413 yards. Public tee times are taken one day in advance, with space available for times after 2:30 p.m. Fees are $235 including cart and caddie.
Cordillera Short Course:
(970-926-5550) 655 Clubhouse Drive, Edwards, CO. This Dave Pelz, nine-hole course is a par 27, 1,252 yards. The cost is $65, including a cart. Public tee times are taken one day in advance, with space available for times after 12:30 p.m. Open Memorial Day through mid-October.
Cotton Ranch Golf Club:
(970-524-6200) 530 Cotton Ranch Drive, Gypsum, CO, about 20 miles west of our home. This is a semi-private course, with a par 72, 7,052 yards. It's another locals' favorite with bright red, blazing sunsets. It is open year-round, weather permitting (call pro shop for weather report). The cost is $50 Monday through Friday, $65 on weekends and $40 after 1:00 p.m. and includes the cart.
Eagle Ranch Golf Course:
(970-328-2882), Eagle, CO, just 15 miles west of our home. This public course was designed by Arnold Palmer and completed in 2001. It is a par 72, 7,506 yards. Rates vary based on season and time of day but are $100 during peak summer season before noon, $80 after noon and $60 for 9 holes. Off-season rates run from $40-85. Add cart fees of $11-19 and $35 to rent clubs.
Eagle-Vail Golf Course:
(970-949-5267), Avon, CO. This is a public course located in Eagle-Vail, six miles east of our home. It is a par 72, 6,819 yards. This course is a locals' favorite. Try to navigate the neighborhood fairways. The cost is $89 and it includes the cart. Fees are lower for off-peak and off-season times. Open seasonally.
Red Sky Ranch:
(970-477-8425), Wolcott, CO. This Greg Norman course ranked #1 in Colorado and #25 in the United States in the September 2004 issues of Golf Magazine.
Vail Golf Club:
(970-479-2260), Vail, CO. This is a public course and one you must play when visiting Vail. It's located about 15 minutes east of our home, with very lush greens and a scenic setting at the base of the Gore Range. It has breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The Vail Golf Course has a par 71, 7,024 yards. The cost is $90 for 18 holes and $50 for nine holes plus $12-17 for cart fees. Rates are slightly lower off-season.
Willow Creek Par 3:
(970-845-PAR3) 646 Eagle Road, Avon, CO. This is a public course, located east of Eagle-Vail Golf Course. It is good for families or beginners. It is a par 27, 767 yards. The cost is $15 for the first round and $9 for the second round.
Lakota Canyon Ranch Golf Club:
(970-984-9700) New Castle, CO. This upscale public course is located near Glenwood Springs, about an hour from our home. Lakota has been listed as the best new public course in Colorado. The course borders BLM land and offers breathtaking views of Storm King Mountain and the Colorado River valley. Green fees are $55 before July 1 and $75 for the rest of the summer, $65 if after 2:00 p.m.
Ironbridge Golf Club:
(970-384-0630) Glenwood Springs, CO. From rolling meadows to beautiful holes that play along the Roaring Fork River, the Ironbridge Golf Course offers a number of unique environments for its players, including four signature alpine holes that follow the mountainside of the upper valley, overlooking the main course 300 feet below. Club members get priority but the course is open to public. The cost is $125 during peak season and $85 off-season.
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Please contact:
Keith Wegen
Owner/Manager
Triangle River 401, LLC
303-905-0733
Keith@TriangleRiver.com