Military Winterfest

Feb. 9 – 13, 2017

The 3rd Annual Military Winterfest showcases four days of snow-filled fun, live entertainment, savory food & exclusive military discounts. Hosted and organized by the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Angel Fire, this will be a winter celebration of our military serving now and in the past.

Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, sleigh rides, tubing, snowshoeing, family and non-skier activities. Vet-to-Vet ski and snowboard lessons with Adaptive Ski Programs for vets with disabilities!

Watch this space for more information as the weekend develops and check out our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MilitaryWinterfest

HIGHLIGHTS

Skiing, snowboarding, tubing & snowshoeing!
Former U.S. Army Golden Knight & double amputee, Dana Bowman’s American Flag Jump-in!
Inter-service races!
KidFest
Meet & Greet Social
Celebratory Dinner
Lessons for vets, by vets!
Adaptive Program for vets with disabilities!
Twilight Colors Retirement Mountain Parade
Expo

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Event Schedule

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Local Business Discounts

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Buddy Hayes & one of Angel Fire's amazing adaptive instructors at 2016's Military Winterfest.

Vet2Vet

Military Winterfest features a unique Vet2Vet program that offers ski and 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 and 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.”Lessons and equipment are being offered to Military Winterfest registrants at half the regular price.

Vet2Vet lesson reservations for every age and ability level are highly recommended and should be made no later than 48 hours before arriving. After booking lessons vets should meet in front of the Ski and Snowboard School sign at 9:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. ready to go, he said.To book Vet2Vet lessons during one of the following three group sessions call (844) 218-4107.

Vet2Vet Group Instruction Schedule:

Fri. Feb. 11, 2 – 3:45 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 12, 10 – 11:45 a.m.
Sat. Feb. 12, 2 – 3:45 p.m.

Additionally, vets with special needs are urged to sign up two-weeks in advance for Angel Fire’s Adaptive Program (844) 218-4107.

Adaptive Sports

Interservice Racing

Coming Soon

Kidsfest

Recognizing the family nature of the festival, organizers have added a KidFest with several activities: a Snow Dog Show, photo ops with a “Snow Bear,” Skijoring, a Juggling Sheriff, a chance to meet a real cowgirl, a Snow Ball Corn Hole Toss, a Snowman Contest, an attempt to establish a Snow Angel Record, and a s’mores and cocoa party.

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Angel Fire Military Winterfest Feb. 9-13, 2017

A celebration & salute of our military serving now & in the past that supports the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire. The Center reaches out to service people with Post Traumatic Stress & their families. Stay tuned for the 3rd Annual Military Winterfest in Angel Fire, N.M. February 9 - 13, 2017. There will be 5 days of snow-filled fun, live entertainment, savory food & exclusive discounts. Active duty military, Guard, Reserves, retirees can all enjoy discounted outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowboarding, sleigh rides, sledding, snowshoeing & s’mores parties. Also, Dana Bowman, a former U.S. Army Golden Knight & double amputee will return to Angel Fire for the 3rd year to skydive over the ski mountain carrying an enormous American Flag. Ski & snowboard lessons will be available FOR vets, BY vets! Also, there are adaptive opportunities for vets who are certified 100% disabled. (Winterfest will need at least 2 weeks to arrange this.) Advanced ONLINE Registration will be available at bit.ly/Military_Winterfest. $20 individuals, $30 families (up to 6 Dependents) -- includes ALL activities EVERYDAY, including: the celebratory dinner with Dana Bowman & live musical entertainment ($5/person, limited seating); VIP access to ALL events; a VIP Gift Bag; a Military Challenge Coin, discounted lift tickets; half-priced equipment rentals & lessons and MORE! FREE for vets who are certified 100% disabled. LODGING - Angel Fire Resort specials - book lodging, lessons & equipment at angelfireresort.com or call (888) 371-7344. Use promo code: VETS. More Village accommodations listings will be available at veteranswellnessandhealing.org/military-winterfest/ Schedule of Events & list of local discounts - veteranswellnessandhealing.org. ‘LIKE’ us at www.facebook.com/militarywinterfest. As with Military Winterfest 2016 Military Winterfest 2017 will support the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire, reaching out to service people with Post Traumatic Stress & their families. Angel Fire Resort is the 5-star corporate sponsor. It is also funded in part by Village of Angel Fire lodgers tax. The National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center in Angel Fire, Inc. (NVW&HC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. * The registration fees you paid when you attended Military Winterfest 2016 made a difference to the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center! Registrations collected, grant funding & other donations help fund critical projects that provide tools for veterans & military families that suffer with Post Traumatic Stress. The NVW&HC uses creative therapies and processes that focus on emotional and physical healing to treat the Invisible Wounds of War. For more, see National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Angel Fire at veteranswellnessandhealing.org.

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Happy birthday, USAF!

We Are The Mighty

Happy Birthday, United States Air Force!

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You CAN do it!

Upworthy

Fixing broken spirits: This former NFL player created a specialty gym to train and rehabilitate disabled veterans. A Starbucks original series.

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Angel Fire Military Winterfest Feb. 9-13, 201709/10/2016 at 8:26am

Never forgotten.

Packed Delta flight goes silent for fallen Korean War veteran returning home

A crowded plane went virtually silent after the captain announced there was something special about to happen

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Angel Fire Military Winterfest Feb. 9-13, 201709/08/2016 at 8:44am

A Female World War II Pilot Is Finally an Equal at Arlington

The remains of Elaine D. Harmon, who died in 2015, were laid to rest, representing a triumph for the WASPs, an often forgotten part of the war effort.

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Angel Fire Military Winterfest Feb. 9-13, 201709/07/2016 at 12:34pm

SPONSORSHIP: We’re extending an invitation to you to participate in Military Winterfest’s success story! There are a number of sponsorship opportunities for the right benefactors. These opportunities will offer a return on your sponsor investment via advertising, signage, customer interaction, social media, VIP access to activities, exclusivity, goodwill & venues for media attention.
We have a comprehensive Sponsor Opportunities Package. And, we can tailor these options to best satisfy your organization's needs. For more information, call Michael Turri at email hidden; JavaScript is required or 505-350-3295.

On behalf of the all-volunteer & all veteran Military Winterfest Committee, thank you for your time, consideration & your future contribution.

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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.”

Partners in Military Winterfest 2017: National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center of Angel Fire, event host & organizer; the Angel Fire Resort, 5-Star Corporate Sponsor; and the Village of Angel Fire.