The 6th Annual
Military Winterfest
Feb. 6 – 10, 2020
A Rocky Mountain celebration
for veterans, working military & their families.
5 days of fun, live entertainment, savory food & exclusive military discounts in Angel Fire, NM.
Military Winterfest 2020
HIGHLIGHTS
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, nordic & more!
- Kids snowman building and activities
- Inter-service ski and snowboard races
- Inter-service family Winter Olympics
- Raffles and prizes
- Celebratory Dinner
- Family Exposition Hall
- Daily Twilight Colors Retirement Parade
- Meet & Greet Social
- Ski & snowboard lessons for vets, by vets
- Adaptive athlete sessions for vets with disabilities
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Winterfest showcases Angel Fire Resort’s mountain with 80 runs, 3 terrain parks, gladed tree runs & nighttime skiing. The festival offers deep discounts for accommodations, rental equipment, lift tickets and ski & snowboard lessons. Visit their site at Angel Fire Resort Winterfest page.
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RAISING AWARENESS
Military Winterfest is honored to raise awareness & funds for the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire. The Center provides treatment for military individuals & families that suffer with Post Traumatic Stress. For more, see National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Angel Fire.
Military Winterfest offers regular group lessons and features a unique Vet2Vet program that offers lessons for vets, by vets. When possible, veterans taking any lessons will be paired with a veteran instructor!
“We have highly skilled ski and snowboard instructors who also have served in the Army, Air Force and Marines,” said Robin May, director of the Angel Fire Ski & Snowboard School. “Our veteran instructor team is ready to teach their fellow vets on a peer-to-peer basis. They have a unique perspective having served our country and teaching a sport that they love.”
Military Winterfest registrants will get exclusive discounts for group lessons, lift tickets & equipment. Lesson reservations for every age & ability level are highly recommended! Book lessons no later than 48 hours before arriving. After booking lessons, meet in front of the Ski & Snowboard School sign NLT 9:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. READY TO GO.
SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS, EQUIPMENT & LIFT TICKETS
Snowshoeing
Join Angel Fire’s locals as they take you on a snowshoeing adventure through the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains!
You can rent snowshoes for 50% off at Angel Fire Resort. But DO get them well in advance of the hike!
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive skiing & snowboarding uses specialized equipment and/or training to allow people (with injuries or disabilities) to experience these awesome snow sports. Skiing & snowboarding provide a sense of freedom many vets don’t find in other activities. Both sports are great for vets with physical disabilities or visual impairments to help to develop balance, fitness, confidence, motivation & social skills.
If you are a vet with special needs, Veteran Adaptive sessions require 2 weeks advanced registration so that the Angel Fire Ski & Snowboard School may secure appropriate adaptive sports equipment & certified instructors. After you’ve booked an Adaptive Session, be at the Ski & Snowboard Schools sign NLT 15 minutes before your lesson READY TO GO!
Interservices Races and Olympics
Sponsored by PAE
What’s a little good-humored competition among our services? Well, find out if its Army, Air Force, USMC, Navy or the Coast Guard that has what it takes to earn the coveted “Golden Ski!”
Skiers & boarders will follow NASTAR Rules for a fun afternoon atop Exhibition racecourse. An award ceremony follows.
In 2017, Air Force rocked the course earning the coveted “Golden Ski!” In 2016, Army & Air Force TIED for 1st Place. While USMC came in last earning The Boot!
Skiers & shredders – at ALL experience levels – sign up & then join us atop Exhibition racecourse. Maneuver a course marked by closely spaced gates. Winners are determined by the lowest combined time in 2 runs. An award ceremony follows at 12:30 p.m. on Top Deck.
New this year, Interservice Olympics!
Compete for the Silver Snowshoe in sled races, snowman building, snowshoe volleyball, selfie scavenger hunt and more!
The ski and snowboard race is open to military members only, not family members at this time.
The Interservice Olympics is open to ALL registrants, participants will represent the Service of their military member
Winterfest Family Expo
Take a break from the mountain & warm up inside. We’ll have fantastic vendors showcasing recreation, relaxation & health, information & helping services, education, fun stuff for the kids, and local artisans selling their crafts! Pick up a Winterfest bag there & fill it with bling!
Community Contributors & Sponsors
To enhance the experience that this festival will have in Angel Fire, we invite Angel Fire area businesses & organizations to participate in Military Winterfest’s success story! There are a number of sponsorship opportunities AT EVERY LEVEL that will offer a return on your sponsor investment via advertising, signage, customer interaction, social media, sponsorship access to activities, exclusivity, goodwill & venues for media attention. Click here for all the details!
2018 Gallery - Photos by Chris Schell
2018 Gallery - Photos by Michael Gilcrease
Photo Gallery 2017
Photos on Military Winterfest Website by Michael Gilcrease & Angel Fire Resort’s Chris Schell
Now On Twitter!!
Keep up to date with all the Winterfest news via our Twitter Feed @AFWinterfest
Winterfest directly supports the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center. The Center provides treatment for military individuals & families that suffer with Post Traumatic Stress –the “Invisible Wounds of War.” Click Here to Donate
Partners in Military Winterfest 2018: National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire, event host & organizer; and the Angel Fire Resort, 5-Star Corporate Sponsor.
Photos: Michael Gilcrease & Angel Fire Resort’s Chris Schell