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Military Winterfest

“Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions and state mandates, Military Winterfest 2021 has been canceled.

Each year, Winterfest allows the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center to raise awareness and funds the support our mission of helping veterans and their spouses/partners suffering from the effects of PTSD. Without Winterfest 2021, your support is needed even more. Will you consider donating in place of attending?

Winterfest 2022 dates are set for February 24-28, so mark your calendars now!

Registration

Register for Military Winterfest 2021 Online

To Be Determined!

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!

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. Click here for all the details!

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

LODGING

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR EVENT PRIOR TO RECEIVING LODGING DISCOUNTS

ANGEL FIRE RESORT: OFFICIAL LODGING SPONSOR – Renee Kuharski (575) 377-4258
(Note: Per the contract, “Official Lodging Sponsor” must be acknowledged in all promotion/advertising/print, etc)

Hotel Room Rates (1 Night) (2 Nights) (3 Nights)

Standard Queen (sleeps 4) and King (sleeps 2) $100 $94 $91
Deluxe Queen (sleeps 4) and King (sleeps 2) $120 $114 $111
Executive Suite (sleeps 4) $140 $134 $131
Family Suite (sleeps 6) $140 $134 $131

Condo Units: 25% off current rate in select condos

Angel Fire RV Resort Spaces: 25% off current rate

Discounted rates are subject to New Mexico Lodging Tax (currently 15.6708%).

RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be made and paid for individually. Participants of the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Military Winterfest will be making individual reservations through the reservations department at Angel Fire Resort. Please use the 1-855-318-1081 number and ask for the “VETS2020” rates. Reservations will be made based on availability at the time of booking.

ANGEL FIRE RESORT AND PROPERTY SEFRVICES: (Part of Resort) Renee Kuharski (575) 377-4258

25% discount on condos and homes

RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be made and paid for individually. Participants of the National Veterans Wellness & Healing Center Military Winterfest will be making individual reservations through the reservations department at Angel Fire Resort. Please use the 1-855-318-1081 number and ask for the “VETS2020” rates. Reservations will be made based on availability at the time of booking.

RESORT PROPERTIES OF ANGEL FIRE: Maria Curry (575) 377-6441
www.resortpropertiesofangelfire.com

25% discount on rental properties

LISA SUTTON (505) 603-0525

Condo – 20% discount for military and their families
(15 Starlight, Angel Fire)

MONTE VERDE RV PARK AND CAMPGROUNDS: Melody and Joe (575) 377-3404
3521 Hwy 434, Angel Fire
www.monteverderv.com
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25% off RV sites
10% off RV rentals (Two 5th Wheels available)

North Country Property: Pat Forey (575) 377-6651
www.aboutnorthcountry.com

30% discount on condos and homes offered to veterans and their families

LODGING

WHEELER PEAK LODGE: Maria Curry (575) 376-9373
30 South Angel Fire Road, Angel Fire

Offering bunks in the hostel for $40/night, includes use of game room, kitchen & 2 hot tubs. Also offering 3 condos at $229 per night: 1 condo sleeps 8 & the other sleeps 2 .

SIERRA BONITA RENTALS, CABINS & RV PARK: Don & Sharon Duke (575) 387-5508
NM Hwy 434, Mile Maker 17.5

Cabins: 10% discount
Rainbow House – Sleeps 10 (10% Discount) (Above Vietnam Memorial)

THE RETREAT AT ANGEL FIRE: Kimberly Talbert (575) 377-6741
3080 Mountain View Blvd., Angel Fire
www.theretreatatangelfire.com

Private cabins available, minutes from the Resort – 10% discount

DISCOVER ANGEL FIRE VACATION RENTALS: Brenda Johnson (575) 377-6062
www.angelfireresortlodging.com

BRENDA’S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Brenda Johnson (575) 377-5917
www.angelfirelodging.com

20% discount on 2 units: Lift E2 and Lift E4

ELK HORN LODGE: Nancy Burch (575) 377-2811
www.rtours.com

10% discount on Lodge rates

WILDFLOWER B&B: (575) 377-6869
40 Halo Pines Terrace, Angel Fire
www.wildflowernm.com
10% Discount

FOOD & RETAIL

THE BUMP COFFEE SHOP – LISA SUTTON (505) 603-0525
3375 Mountain View Blvd.
15% off coffee for Veterans and their families

ROADRUNNER TOURS: Nanch Burch (575) 377-6416
www.rtours.com

15% discount on all horseback riding, horse wagon/sleigh rides: scenic or steak dinner rides

MAKUNA GRILL: Jazmin McKee (505) 819-1663
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10% Discount

ICE CREAM CANDY AND GIFT SHOP: Pat Forey (575) 377-6651

15% Discount on all retail

PIZZA STOP: Trini (575) 377-6340
10% Discount on meals

ANGEL FIRED PIZZA: (575) 377-2774
10% Discount

EQUIPMENT

NOTE: MUST REGISTER FOR EVENT PRIOR TO RECEIVING RENTAL DISCOUNTS

ANGEL FIRE RESORT: Renee Kuharski (575) 377-4258

Full Day Lift Tickets: $35/day or $80 for 3+ Days
50% off Full Day Rentals
50% off Group Adult Ski and Ride Lessons*
$15 Tubing Hill Tickets
$10 Nordic Center tickets providing full day access to sledding hill, cross country trails, and snowshoeing trails*
*Does not include equipment rentals

WINTER SPORTS – ANGEL FIRE RESORT: Renee Kuharski (575) 377-4258

Full Day Lift Tickets: $35/day or $80 for 3+ Days
50% off Full Day Rentals
50% off Group Adult Ski and Ride Lessons*
$15 Tubing Hill Tickets
$10 Nordic Center tickets providing full day access to sledding hill, cross country trails, and snowshoeing trails*
*Does not include equipment rentals.

SLOPESIDE SPORTS: Mark Stewart (575) 377-4290
On the ski area deck, downstairs from the shuttle drop off, on mid-deck level

50% off Full Day Rentals

THE TRAILHEAD BIKE AND SKI SHOP: Ms. Pat Sorey
3420 Mt. View Blvd. (Hwy 434)
www.aftrailhead.com

15% discount on ski equipment rentals, outdoor clothing and accessories for military families
FOR INFORMATION, CALL (575) 377-1010

COTTAM’S OF ANGEL FIRE: Lorie Andrew (575) 377-3700
40 N. Angel Fire Rd.
www.cottamsofangelfire.com

20% discount on all rentals and retail

MOUNTAIN SPORTS OF ANGEL FIRE: Brent Dunn (575) 377-3490
3375 Mountain View Blvd., Ste. A/B
www.mountainsportsofangelfire.com

20% discount on all rentals
10% discount on all retail

SKI TECH: Mary Harms (575) 377-3213
52 N. Angel Fire Road
www.skitechrentals.com

20 discount on all rentals and retail

HIGH COUNTRY SKI RENTAL: Bibi & Chris Cordova (575) 377-6424
www.highcountryskirental.com
10% Discount on retail Discounted prices on all rentals

SNOW BLAZE: John Rutherford (575) 377-2377
14 Five Springs Road

www.snowblazeskishop.com

20% Discount on all rentals

Newsroom

Keeping Social

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

Military Winterfest 2021

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Registration

Register for Military Winterfest 2021 Online

To Be Determined!

SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS, EQUIPMENT & LIFT TICKETS

Snowshoeing

Adaptive Sports

Lodging

Event Schedule

Thursday 2/6

Friday 2/7

Saturday 2/8

Sunday 2/9

Monday 2/10

Interservices Races and Olympics

Community Contributors & Sponsors

Local Business Discounts

LODGING

LODGING

FOOD & RETAIL

EQUIPMENT

2018 Gallery - Photos by Chris Schell

2018 Gallery - Photos by Michael Gilcrease

Photo Gallery 2017

Newsroom

2018 Press Releases

2017 Press Releases

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