Military Winterfest 2023

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Military Winterfest

2023 NEWS!

Winterfest 2023 dates have been set for January 26-29, 2023. Stay tuned for more details!

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, nordic & more!
  • Meet-n-greet event, yoga classes, and ice skating
  • Kids snowman building and activities
  • Inter-service ski and snowboard races
  • Inter-service family Winter Olympics
  • Raffles and prizes
  • Daily Twilight Colors Retirement Parade
  • Ski & snowboard lessons for vets, by vets
  • Adaptive athlete sessions for vets with disabilities

2023 Sponsors to be listed soon!
To become a Winterfest Sponsor, please contact Janice Podell at 575-377-5236

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 Military Winterfest page.

Only parties registered, as a Winterfest participant, will get special Military Winterfest discounted rates on lessons, lift tickets, accommodations or rentals.

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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!

Lodging

Here is the information for your group when booking rooms at the Lodge/ condos.

Group #230118
Leader #358270
Dates: 1/23-2/1/2023
Code: WF2023

INDIVIDUAL PAY ONLY

HOTEL
Standard Room $159 per night plus taxes – USE GRRK rate plan
Upgrades are available

CONDOS/HOMES
5% off 1 bedroom condo (sleeps 4) totaling $150 per night Angel Fire Chalets plus cleaning fee, $49 damage waiver and taxes

DEPOSIT
First night’s total is due at time of booking.  Balance is taken 48 hours prior to arrival.

CANCELLATIONS
Must be made at least 48 hours prior to arrival. No shows and cancellations within 48 hours will forfeit one night’s lodging.

ACTIVITIES
Information to be provided by group 14 days prior to event

Lift Tickets
Adults $60 per day or $150 for 3 days; Juniors and Teens $50 per day or $125 for 3 days; Children 6 or Under $20 per day

Tubing & Sledding
$25 for tubing and 50% discount on sledding and sled rentals

Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing
Complimentary Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing; Equipment will be offered at full price

Gym/Yoga
All guests who stay at the lodge are permitted to use gym space along with outside instructors

Lessons
50% discount on adult ski lessons (Deluxe and Green Packages)

Rental Equipment
50% discount on full-day rentals

Only parties registered, as a Winterfest participant, will get special Military Winterfest discounted rates on lessons, lift tickets, accommodations or rentals. To get all the special deals, make sure you register when available!

More discounts with additional lodging options coming soon!

Event Schedule

Coming Soon

Thursday 2/6

Activity Time Location
Registration, Dinner List, Inter-Service Race signup 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Resort Lodge Lobby
Skiing/Snowboarding 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
X/C Skiing 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Country Club Nordic Center
Vet-to-Vet Group Lessons (Reserve with Resort) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ski School Yard
Tubing 1 – 4 p.m. Tubing Hill

Friday 2/7

Activity Time Location
Service Flag Parade 8:30 – 8:45 a.m.. Exhibition
Registration, Dinner List, Inter-Service Race signup 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Resort Lodge Lobby
Skiing/Snowboarding 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
Winterfest Scavenger Hunt 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
X/C Skiing 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Country Club Nordic Center
Vet-to-Vet Group Lessons (Reserve with Resort) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ski School Yard
Nat’l Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Info 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Upper Middle Deck
Hot Chocolate, H2O, Snacks 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Upper Middle Deck
Guided Ski/Board Orientation (Intermediate Ability) Noon – 2 p.m. Meet at Chili Express
Interservice Children’s Tubing Race (12 &Under, Sign-Up, Tubing Ticket Required) 2 – 4 p.m. Tubing Hill
Service Flag Parade – National Anthem 4 – 4:15 p.m. Exhibition
Interservice Pick-Up Snow Volleyball (Sign-up) 4:15 – 5 p.m. Near Chili Express
Meet & Greet Social
Complimentary Adult Beverage, 10% off all menu Items, 20% off 3 special selections (with Wristband)		 5 p.m. Pub and Grub
52 North Angel Fire Rd

Saturday 2/8

Activity Time Location
Service Flag Parade 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Exhibition
Registration, Dinner List, Inter-Service Race signup 8:30 – 4 p.m. Resort Lodge Lobby
Skiing/Snowboarding 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
Winterfest Scavenger Hunt 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
X/C Skiing 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Country Club Nordic Center
Guided Ski/Board Orientation (Intermediate ability) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet at Chili Express
Vet-to-Vet Group Lessons (Reserve with Resort) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ski School Yard
Nat’l Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Info 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Upper Middle Deck
Hot Chocolate, H2O, Snacks 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Upper Middle Deck
Snow Castle Building 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Near Chili Express
Inter-Service Fun Race (sign-up first) Noon – 2 p.m. Exhibition Race Course
Inter-Service Fun Race Awards–Sponsored by PAE 3 p.m. Top Deck
Tubing 1 – 4 p.m. Tubing Hill
Service Flag Parade – National Anthem 4 – 4:15 p.m. Exhibition
Celebratory Dinner 4:30 – 8 p.m. Garden Court
Family Movie Night (Chaperone Provided, must sign in Children) 5 – 9 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B

Sunday 2/9

Activity Time Location
Service Flag Parade 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Exhibition
Registration 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Resort Lodge Lobby
Skiing/Snowboarding 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
Snowshoeing (signup first) 9:30 a.m. Meet in Resort Lobby
X/C Skiing 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Country Club Nordic Center
Vet-to-Vet Group Lessons (Reserve with Resort) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ski School Yard
Nat’l Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Info 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Upper Middle Deck
Hot Chocolate, H2O, Snacks 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Upper Middle Deck
Tubing 1 – 5 p.m. Tubing Hill
Movie–Return to Paradice–A Skiers Journey 3 – 5 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B
Service Flag Parade – National Anthem 4 – 4:15 p.m. Exhibition

Monday 2/10

Activity Time Location
Registration Desk CLOSED
Skiing/Snowboarding 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ski Mountain
Tubing 1 – 4 p.m. Tubing Hill

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.

Don’t forget the Interservice Olympics!

Compete for the Silver Snowshoe in tubing 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

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.

2023 Sponsors to be listed soon!

To become a Winterfest Sponsor, please contact Janice Podell at 575-377-5236

Granite Concepts • Natural Accents Gallery • Enchanted Circle pottery Stokers • Buffalo Thunder Resort

All Seasons Resort / Fort Marcy Suites • Taos Lifestyle • Village Ski Shop • Tree of Life • Jane Aubol

Venture Pure & Simple Photography • Tubac Territory • Taos Dental Group • Black Mesa Winery

Carol Rose • Elle Burnett Stain Glass Wind Chimes • Shuter Library

Local Business Discounts

2023 discounts coming soon!

Photo Gallery

Photos on Military Winterfest Website by Michael Gilcrease & Angel Fire Resort’s Chris Schell

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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