Angel Fire Resort Will Keep Zipline Open This Winter

ANGEL FIRE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Angel Fire Resort announced today that it will keep one of the nation’s highest elevation ziplines open this winter for mountain thrill seekers. This winter, skiers and snowboarders can spend half the day in one of the best terrain parks in the country and the other half on one of the best ziplines in the country. At 20 stories above the forest floor, the New Mexico resort will offer winter visitors the high-flying, adrenaline-pumping experience to add to their roster of alpine skiing, boarding, Nordic skiing and tubing at Angel Fire Resort. Starting out at over 10,000 feet in elevation, it will offer some of the best views in the Southern Rockies this winter.

“We’ll be growing the Nordic Center gradually this season to 17 kilometers of groomed and maintained trails. It will be the perfect venue for cross-country skiers and teams to come to train at elevation”

Improvements to the Resort Continue

The Resort will continue to expand its cross-country terrain at The Nordic Center, now open for its second season. The groomed, looped trails wind skiers along rolling, scenic canyons of native spruce, pine and aspen trees, starting at 8,400’ elevation. The terrain is varying, offering as light or as challenging a workout as any cross-country skier could ask for. The Nordic trails offer both skate and classic-style cross-country skiing. For the non-skiing crowd, the Nordic Center is open to snowshoers as well.

“We’ll be growing the Nordic Center gradually this season to 17 kilometers of groomed and maintained trails. It will be the perfect venue for cross-country skiers and teams to come to train at elevation,” states Andrea Boutelle, marketing manager, Angel Fire Resort.

Popular Black Diamond Ski Run Is Back

For its second season, Angel Fire will once again open the black diamond trail C-4. Located in what was previously out-of-bounds territory north of the ski mountain, C-4 is a true challenge for the expert skier and a “bucket list” run on a bluebird powder day. From the top of the Southwest Flyer quad chairlift, skiers and snowboarders will hike 15 minutes to this isolated hike-access only trail, which will be open daily, contingent on snow conditions.

Family Friendly

Angel Fire continues to focus on being the most family friendly resort in the Rockies by offering extensive beginner runs, development terrain parks, a sledding hill, and day and night snow tubing on the Polar Coaster tubing hill complete with a 900’ moving carpet.

New this Season: Our Children’s Ski & Snowboard School has partnered with Flaik, a GPS based Alpine Guest Tracking System. Children enrolled in lessons will be equipped with a lightweight armband locator for all lift serviced lessons. Real time tracking is available for the ski school management and parents to immediately ascertain the location of individual children. Images are captured multiple times per second allowing detailed analysis of location and turn shape. This system ensures an unprecedented level of security for Resort Guests and peace of mind for parents, instructors and management at Angel Fire Resort. In addition parents and children can view their runs, vertical feet skied and other stats online.

End of Days Promotion

THIS WINTER AND NEXT WINTER SEASON PASS + SUMMER PASS = $399

In spirit of the Mayan Calendar, Angel Fire Resort is offering an End of Days Pass. If you trust we’ll all still be here past 12/21/12 then you’ll want to take a gamble on this promotion. For just $399 (if purchased by 10/31/12), you can get a pass good for this winter, this summer AND next winter. Starting 11/1, price increases to $499. The pass will only be available until the LAST day of the Mayan Calendar 12/21/2012.

Discounts on regular season passes this year:

If purchased by 10/31/12: ADULT $299

JUNIOR/TEEN/STUDENT/ACTIVE MILITARY $199

Starting 11/1/12, will go up to:

ADULT $399

JUNIOR/TEEN/STUDENT/ACTIVE MILITARY $299

Major Events: Annual Snow Shovel Races will be held February 8 - 10, 2013.

Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks held December 24 and December 31, 2012

Big Ol’ Texas Weekend - January 25 – 27, 2013

Mardi Gras – February 9-12, 2013

Spring Break – March 11-14, 2013

CONTACT INFO FOR ANGEL FIRE RESORT:
WEBSITE				www.angelfireresort.com
TWITTER				@angelfireresort
PHONE				800-633-7463
SEASON				December 14, 2012 - March 24, 2012
LIFT HOURS				9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
NIGHT SKIING				4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (weather permitting this is available on weekends and holiday peak periods).

For more details about Angel Fire winter rates, trails and reservations go to www.angelfireresort.com or call 800-633-7463.

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About Angel Fire Resort

Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. Situated at over 8,600' elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors--including skiing, snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, tennis, fishing, hiking and more. For additional information on Angel Fire Resort, resort membership, or opportunities for real estate investment in Angel Fire, please call 800-633-7463 or visit the resort's website at www.angelfireresort.com.

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