To: Ilaine who wrote (79605 ) 10/21/2004 10:33:24 PM From: unclewest Respond to of 794283 Nice gift from Vail to the troops. I checked the rates and they are very heavily discounted in first class accommodations. Vail also supports Armed Forces Relief Orgs that provide emergency services to the members and their families. Vail is also sponsoring a week for their own local Colorado troops...Special Event for 3rd Cavalry Regiment December 12th - 17th, 2004. uw Here is the main event... "Supporting our Troops and their Families" A fun filled and affordable Ski Week for all, who have served or contracted for the military or law enforcement, past or present, plus family members and friends at Vail and Beavers Creek Ski Resorts, ranked #1 and #3 respectively by Ski Magazines annual readers poll. We invite you to come and experience Vail and Beaver Creek for yourself. Event: Vail Valley Armed Forces Week Date: January 9th - 14th, 2005 Location: Vail / Beaver Creek, Colorado Discounted lodging and ski packages are available for all, past or present, who have served in the military, active duty troops, reserves, national guard, retirees, veterans, defense department / contractor personnel, law enforcement, family members and friends, while at the same time supporting our troops and their families. A wide variety of discounted lodging and ski packages have been developed specifically for this event throughout Vail and Beaver Creek, to address the financial needs of all participants. Discounted ski school lessons, ski/snowboard equipment rental, lift tickets, mountain food coupons and ground transportation to and from Eagle County or Denver International Airports, are available. We invite you to come and experience Vail and Beaver Creek for yourself Reservations are now available online or you can call the Vail / Beaver Creek Reservations staff for your specific needs or for groups of 20 or more @ 800.730.4827 #2