Where:	Vail Marriott at Lionshead. www.vailmarriott.com
When:	Wed., Nov. 25 - Mon., Nov. 30, 2009
Air:	Nov. 25: AA1103 ORD-DEN 9:00 a.m. Nov. 30: AA1280 DEN-ORD 2:30 p.m./5:55 p.m.
Cost:	$899 including air from Chicago! Balance: Due in full at time of booking.
Options:	$549 land package only (no air) Balance: Due in full at time of booking.
Open:	Open for booking
Cut-Back:	Oct. 22 - SIGN UP EARLY!
Who:	Bob & Doretta Marwin - Leaders 1218 S Ridge Ave Arlington Hts., IL 60005-3046 (847) 394-8044 heymarwin@comcast.net
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You don’t ski? How about an adventure! Take the Thanksgiving weekend off and come along to Vail, the ‘best ski resort in the U.S.’ LOTS to do, enjoying the mountain ski-less.

THANKSGIVING AT VAIL…Ski-less
Stay with the skiiers at the Vail Marriott with an indoor/outdoor pool, sauna, bar, restaurant, Spa, and nearby shopping. Just some mountain ski-less options are:

SNOWSHOEING LESSONS AND TOURS:
For all abilities. Our group leaders will take you into the surrounding wilderness as you learn about the area history, wildlife and natural surroundings. Daily Group Tours: 10am – 12.30pm Cost $85 Note: Tours include snowshoes, boots (adult sizes only), poles, water.. Shovels and beacons where appropriate.

SNOWSHOEING:
From animal tracks to the mountain pine bark beetle, the Gore Range - Nature Discovery Center is your source for all things wild - including guided snowshoe tours with an expert naturalist. See and learn about the wild side of Vail in the most pristine of settings. Sun and Mon : 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tues - Sat 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Guided Tours Daily 3 p.m. 970-754-4675 www.gorerange.org/winter/index.html#adult

MOUNTAIN MUSHER DOGSLEDDING
A really unique alpine adventure, available mornings and afternoons in the cordillera area west of Beaver Creek. The tour lasts approximately two hours, covering about seven miles, transportation to and from beaver creek is included. For more information, call 970-328-7877 www.mountainmusher.com

TUBING AT ADVENTURE RIDGE
Grab a tube, hop a lift, get a rush. Our multi-lane tubing hill whisks you downhill while the easy-access surface lift takes you back up quickly. Location: Vail Mountain 970-SKI-VAIL (754-8245)

CROSS COUNTRY
Our tours for the beginner on up utilize the spectacular wilderness areas that surround Vail. Cross-Country skiing is where it all started. Come join us! Beginner AM Tour: Mon/Wed/Sat: 10am-1.30pm Cost: $85 All Day Tours (intermediate and above): Thursday 10am-3.30pm Cost: $119 Note: Tours, (with the exception of the skin & ski), include skis, boots, poles, water. Shovels and beacons where appropriate.

SPAS…ahhhh, my kind of sport
In the hotel…Golden Leaf Spa at Marriott Mountain Lodge & Spa - 970-479-5004 Offering a variety of beauty and therapeutic regimes for ladies and gentlemen of all ages. Our licensed and educated team of professionals will expertly personalize every guest's therapeutic needs. Amenities include a 24 hours fully equipped fitness center; heated pools; whirlpools, and a steam room privately housed in each locker facility. The Arrabelle's RockResorts Spa® - 970-754-7754 Lodge at Vail RockResorts Spa® - 970-754-7828

SHOPPING
From furs to footwear, art and antiques, cashmere, jewelry to t-shirts and mountain souvenirs…Vail Village is spectacular for shops…spend an afternoon shopping and lunching with some friends in the village.

The Vail Marriott (800-648-0720) will extend the LSSC group room rate for up to three days early and up to three days late for those that want to extend their stay (book extra nights direct with Marriott).

Trip Insurance: Please consider taking travel/cancellation insurance for overnight ski or sport trips. The insurance usually covers baggage, trip delay, and cancellation due to certain outlined emergencies. Trip insurance can be purchased from www.winterskiandsports.com or through other insurance companies of your choice.

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