The 4th Annual
Military Winterfest
Feb. 22 – 26, 2018
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.
Register at mwf2018.eventbrite.com
HIGHLIGHTS
THE MAIN EVENT |
| Retired U.S. Army Golden Knight & double amputee, Dana Bowman, will dazzle audiences with his American Flag Jump In Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10:15 am..
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. |
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 2018 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.
Exclusive military discounts & access to all Winterfest activities are offered to all registered participants, including:
Advanced Registration:
Advanced registration includes a FREE Military Winterfest T-shirt. Prices good through January 15.
Online Registration after January 15 & Onsite:
Free T-shirt no longer included, but can be purchased.
Celebration Dinner, Saturday night, February 24: $10 (100% Disabled Veteran (not including family members) and Children 6 & under, free)
Advanced Online Registration: Click the button to the left.
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.
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!
Call Angel Fire Resort Central Reservations to schedule an Adaptive Session (575) 377-4320.
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!
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.
Check out Winterfest Family Expo Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 am – 3 pm, Angel Fire Resort Conference Rooms.
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!
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!
Photos on Military Winterfest Website by Michael Gilcrease & Angel Fire Resort’s Chris Schell
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
