The 3rd Annual
Military Winterfest
Feb. 9 – 13, 2017
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
REGISTER NOW
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Skiing, snowboarding, tubing & snowshoeing
- Inter-service Fun Races
- KidFest
- Ski & snowboard lessons for vets, by vets
- Adaptive athlete sessions for vets with disabilities
- Meet & Greet Social (new)
- Donor Reception (new)
- Military Family Expo (new)
- Wellness Center Retreat Reunion (new)
- Twilight Colors Retirement Mountain Parades
THE MAIN EVENT
Retired U.S. Army Golden Knight & double amputee, Dana Bowman, will dazzle audiences with his American Flag Jump In Saturday, Feb. 11.
Skydiving from an airplane, he’ll make a precision landing onto the base of Angel Fire Resort’s ski mountain while an enormous American flag soars above him. Bowman lost both legs in a parachuting accident & has custom-made prosthetic limbs.
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RAISING AWARENESS
Winterfest is honored to raise awareness & funds for the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire. The Center is nationally known for using creative therapies in its weeklong Retreat Programs to help veterans with Post Traumatic Stress.
Local Business Discounts
LODGING
- NORTH COUNTRY PROPERTY
30% Military Winterfest discount on vacation rentals of 2+ bedrooms. Some units have elevators. See aboutnorthcountry.com (Go to Listings, click on Vacation Rentals from the drop down menu. PROMO CODE: Military Winterfest) Reservations are subject to availability. Specific units may change without notice. If such a change is necessary, an equivalent unit will be provided. Call for more info 575-377-6651 or 800-284-0378 or visit 15 Halo Pines Terrace, Angel Fire.
- RESORT PROPERTIES OF ANGEL FIRE
25% off lodging*. We have 1st floor units with easy access! See Rentals at www.resortpropertiesofangelfire.com; or call 575-377-6441; or visit us at 52 North Angel Fire Rd., Suite 7. Use Promo Code: 2017MILITARY. *Based on availability. Some restrictions may apply.
- MONTE VERDE RV PARK & CAMPGROUND
We’re offering a 20% Military Winterfest discount on any of our conveniently-located RV sites or a lovely vacation rental home that’s located on our property. Options to get in touch:
- Make your reservation on-line at www.MonteVerdeRv.com/reservation/
- E-mail us at email hidden; JavaScript is required
- Give us a call at 575-377-3404
- Visit us at 3521 Highway 434, Angel Fire
- www.MonteVerdeRV.com
- Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/MonteVerdeRVPark
OTHER
- ROAD RUNNER TOURS
Military Winterfest participants are invited to a sleigh ride with a 50% discount Feb. 9 – 13! Tours are 40 – 50 minutes long & you’ll shush along Deer Run Trail & through the forest. Bring your cameras maybe you’ll see deer, elk & wild turkeys! Dress warmly.
Kids $20 (1/2 off usual full fare $40); Adults (13 & up) $25 (1/2 off usual full fare $50).
Find us at the trailhead behind Lowe’s Market. Reservations are required! Call Nancy Burch’s ROADRUNNER TOURS for a memorable time 575-377-6416! (P.S. Please show your participating wristband when picking up your tickets.)
DINING
- PIZZA STOP
Come get your hot pizza, spaghetti & sandwiches at 52 N Angel Fire Rd. Beer & wines too! Or call us to take out 575-377-6340. We’re kid friendly! Check your Winterfest Welcome Bags for 10% off coupons.
- OM ASIAN KITCHEN – 15% off food for all Military Winterfest participants!!
Om Asian Kitchen is an Asian Fusion restaurant using original & authentic ingredients and recipes to create delicious meals. Many of our dishes are Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese & Korean in origin. Om is owned by Texas natives, Rachel Ayers & Bryan Burns. Check out our menu online OmAsianKitchen.com. Visit us at 3453 Mountain View Blvd. or call 575-322-2015.
- The Candy Store
Stop by SWEET DEALS! Military Winterfest attendees get 25% off Candy, Chocolates, Cupcakes, Gifts, Toys, Hot Chocolate & Soft Serve Ice cream! Visit 52 N Angel Fire Rd. Call (330) 770-4423
- THE BUMP
Angel Fire’s newest coffee & goodie shop is offering our Winterfest guests a HOT DEAL – 15% off any of their delicious selections! Visit them at 3375 Mountain View Blvd, Suite D. Or, call ‘em at (505) 603-0525! But don’t miss out on some of the best coffee in town!
OTHER
- HODGE PODGE
Is giving Winterfest participants 15% off!! This is a MUST SEE consignment boutique with a diverse range of furniture, household items, art works & such. Their stock changes almost daily online & in-store. Visit them at Centro Plaza & see some wonderfully crafted local products! Take home a special memento for your visit to Angel Fire. Call them 505-507-9436 or drop a note email hidden; JavaScript is required.
SKI SHOPS
- THE TRAILHEAD BIKE & SKI SHOP
15% Military Winterfest discount on ski equipment rentals, outdoor clothing & accessories. Skis may rented online at AFTrailHead.com. Call for more info 575-377-1010. Or, visit them at 3420 Mt. View Blvd. (Hwy 434).
- Cottoms Ski Shop of Angel Fire
Offering 25% off to Military Winterfest participants. New Mexico’s favorite family-owned ski shop since 1976. Known for its exceptional customer service, convenient locations, wide selection of retail goods and equipment, and unbeatable prices. FREE overnight ski storage. Online reservations. Visit 40 N Angel Fire Rd. or call 575-377-3700.
- Ski Tech
Ski Tech ski & snowboard rentals is giving Winterfest participants a coool 25% off!!! They’ve been serving Angel Fire skiers for over 27 years! Stop in & check out their equipment rentals or buy yourself some new accessories – gloves, hats, souvenirs & more! Located on N. Angel Fire Rd. next to “The Pizza Stop,” just 1 block from the lifts. Or reserve online http://skitechrentals.com/reserve-online/.
- Village Ski Shop
Ski & Snowboard Rental Specialists are giving Military Winterfest attendees 25% off! $2/person/day DISCOUNT from regular rates for all equipment reserved online. FREE Rental Breakage Insurance with every rental. FREE overnight storage. FREE parking next to our shop with FREE shuttle to the slopes. FREE equipment exchange. NO CLEANING FEES upon return. Call 575-377-2475, visit 26 Aspen Street, Angel Fire or see them online VillageSkiShop.com.
- MOUNTAIN SPORTS OF ANGEL FIRE
Military Winterfest participants receive a 10% discount on merchandise. They are a full retail store offering Clothing, Footwear, Sporting Goods, Skis, Snowboards & Winter Outerwear. They are also a full rental shop with: Skis, Snowboards & snowshoes. They are a family owned & operated store focusing on giving excellent customer service. Stop by at 3375 Highway 434, Suite A/B, Angel Fire. Call 575 377-3490.
Vet2Vet
Military Winterfest features a unique Vet2Vet program that offers ski & snowboard lessons for vets, by vets. “We have several 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.” (See profiles of our veteran instructors below!)
Military Winterfest registrants will get exclusive discounts for lessons & equipment.
Vet2Vet lesson reservations for every age & ability level are highly recommended! They should be made 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.
To book a Vet2Vet lesson (a group lesson FOR vets, BY vets), please CLICK THIS LINK. Fill out name, previous experience, phone # & email. Skip down to the bottom, under Lesson Goals fill in Vet2Vet lesson.
Vet2Vet Group Instruction Schedule:
- Fri. Feb. 10, 2 – 3:45 p.m
- Sat. Feb. 11, 10 – 11:45 a.m.
- Sat. Feb. 11, 2 – 3:45 p.m.
Veteran Instructors
Lessons FOR vets, BY vets.
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.
There are several sessions slated for vets with special needs. Please see the schedule for dates & times. Veteran Adaptive sessions are only by previous arrangement. The Angel Fire Ski & Snowboard School requires at least 2 weeks to secure appropriate adaptive sports equipment & certified instructors. To schedule a Veteran Adaptive session completely fill out the online request HERE.
Interservice Racing
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 race course Sunday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. – noon. An award ceremony follows at 12:30 p.m.
Last year, Army & Air Force TIED for 1st Place earning the coveted “Golden Ski.” USMC came in last earning The Boot! Johnnie Freeman, Army, took top honors for fastest time. Army bronze prizes – Barbara Thorne, Denise Driskill, Richard Sides & Johnnie Freeman; Air Force bronze prizes – Lysa Hopson, Bill Hughes & Jay Mitchell; USMC bronze prizes – Craig Huddleston & Mike Lund.
Sign up for the Inter-service Fun Races!
Look for the sign-up sheet when you check in.
The races are open to veterans & active duty military only.
Kidsfest
Recognizing the family nature of the festival, organizers will again feature a KidFest on Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 – 4 p.m. with several new activities, including: a Snow Dog Show, photo ops with a “Snow Bear,” Skijoring, a Snow Ball Corn Hole Toss, a Snowman Contest, an attempt to establish a Snow Angel Record, and a s’mores & cocoa party. We’ll also have some non-snow activities!
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!
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Our Partners & Sponsors
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.”
Partners in Military Winterfest 2017: National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire, event host & organizer; and the Angel Fire Resort, 5-Star Corporate Sponsor.