Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Affordable Ski Packages for Travelers 50+: Explore Winter Park With Over the Hill Gang International

Affordable Ski Packages for Travelers 50+: Explore Winter Park With Over the Hill Gang International
Springs, Colo.—The Winter Park Resort is Colorado’s longest continuously operating ski resort featuring over 3,000 skiable acres of award-winning terrain including groomers, terrain parks, bumps, steeps, trees and most definitely deeps – average snowfall is 336 inches with 365 inches recorded in 2008. Beyond Boundaries Travel in partnership with Over the Hill Gang International is offering a ski adventure designed specifically for the 50 + crowd. Accommodation is in the AAA three diamond Vintage Hotel (newly remodeled) has been voted one of the “Best 50 Ski Resort Hotels” by Conde Nast Traveler. The Vintage offers the warm coziness of a classic alpine retreat with fine amenities including on-site ski shop and ski lockers, fine dining, microbrewery, and even a library where you can relax in front of the fire with a favorite book or board game. A highlight of the week will be an outing to Devil’s Thumb Ranch for dinner. Devil’s Thumb Ranch is 5,000 acres located at the foot of the Continental Divide. The Ranch was started as a homestead in the 1930’s and has operated as a vacation property since 1946. Many of the original buildings are still being used today. The dinner will take place in the Timber House, which features 150-year-old hand-hewn beams and an incredible 240-degree view of the scenic Ranch Creek Valley and Continental Divide. Trip includes 7 nights’ accommodations, 5 of 6 days lift tickets, free shuttle service, free gondola service, and 12 meals. Dates: March 1-8th, 2009. Cost: $1269, $1239 over 70. Single Supplement $450. Media Contact: Stephanie Moreland, Stephanie@atmstravelnews.com , (832) 755-7661. www.beyondboundariestravel.com . Photos Available. Click Here for Media Kit.