Winter sports clubs can experience some of North America’s finest ski resorts with lodging and lift ticket packages.
Planning a winter sports trip for your club is full of tough choices. You need to consider location, amenities and especially cost, not to mention how you’re going to transport your members and gear half-way across the country. With over 2,300 vacation rentals in North America’s premier ski resorts, the Mountain Collection by Wyndham Vacation Rentals can accommodate your lodging and group travel needs in one package. Simply provide your group information, preferred destination and budget parameters, and Wyndham’s professional coordinators will be able to find the properties and units perfect for your group. Wyndham can assist with lodging, lift tickets, transportation and equipment rental, so your group has more time to coordinate the rest of the trip (and schedule those Après-ski parties and group dinners). From cozy one-bedroom units to expansive suites, here are some of the many rental properties Wyndham Vacation Rentals can provide for your group.
Aspen
The Inn at Aspen
Host of the Winter X-Games and some of the best snow in North America, Aspen is also home to Wyndham’s newly renovated properties. The Inn at Aspen is a stunning ski-in/ski-out hotel that rests at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, with convenient access to all the recreation and amenities Aspen has to offer. Après-ski is the specialty here, with fireplaces and bar specials welcoming skiers in from a day on the slopes. Aspen’s nightlife and dining options are minutes away, and frequent complimentary shuttles can transport your group to downtown Aspen and the airport day and night. Of course, with a renovated lobby, pool and hot tubs, health club and McKenney’s at the Inn restaurant on-site, you may never want to leave the property. The Inn offers generous discounts for clubs that rent over 10 units, providing stunning views and spacious meeting areas for continental breakfast and evening gatherings.
Beaver Creek
Located next to the Elkhorn Lift and on the village shuttle route, the Borders Lodge is ideal for ski clubs. Condos come fully furnished with private balconies, daily maid service and washers and driers perfect for large groups. The property also includes a meeting room and adjacent kitchen that can service up to 50 guests, ensuring nightly meetings and morning breakfasts can be private.
Designed like the Alpine hotels of Austria and Italy, the elegant Charter at Beaver Creek will give your club a taste of European luxury along with convenient access to Beaver Creek’s base area. The property features a full-service spa, two on-site restaurants and a lap pool to ensure your fun doesn’t end after the lifts close, and wood-burning fireplaces in every room make for cozy evenings with friends. Six meeting rooms are designed with ski clubs in mind and are perfect for large groups looking to meet up before or after a day on the mountain.
Charter at Beaver Creek
Breckenridge
Groups looking for a massage or relaxing evening should look no further than BlueSky Breckenridge. A world-class spa is on property, with soaks and manicures steps away from elegantly appointed guest rooms. Located in the heart of the coveted Tyra Snowflake neighborhood, BlueSky is an ideal boutique lodge for your group. Spacious condos are decorated in a rugged Western style and can sleep up to 10 guests, with on-site equipment rental and shuttle service making check-in convenient and personalized.
Main Street Station lies right on Breckenridge’s main thoroughfare, with boutiques, galleries and restaurants in every price range a short walk from this modern complex. With a location just steps away from the Peak 9 base area, keeping track of your club in the mornings will be simple and convenient. On-site amenities include an indulgent eucalyptus steam room, the cozy Pioneer Club for an afternoon warm-up and even a 16-seat movie theater available for rent. With panoramic views of the Ten Mile Mountain Range and 24-hour concierge service, Main Street combines the atmosphere of a Western lodge with all the modern amenities aimed towards pleasing ski clubs and families.
Deer Valley
Within walking distance to the Silver Lake lifts and offering upscale condos ideal for larger groups, Black Bear Lodge is a mid-mountain hotel with all the amenities of luxury resorts and a location to rival the hotels at Deer Valley’s base. The condominiums feature hot tubs, slate tile floors and views of Flagstaff Mountain from private decks, while the spacious units can accommodate large groups with up to four bedrooms and expansive kitchens. A poolside grill and al fresco dining is perfect for parties who want a relaxing night in, while complimentary guest shuttles can whisk your group away to Deer Valley’s base area or nearby Park City, with its gourmet restaurants and gallery scene. Spacious meeting rooms on-site are ideal for morning meetings or evening gatherings, and a friendly concierge provides Deer Valley’s famous personalized service.
Black Bear Lodge
Steamboat
A strong ranching and cowboy heritage give Steamboat a strong Western sensibility and a friendliness that extends to the services at Wyndham’s many lodging options here. With more than 750 units spread over 40 different properties, your group can find lodging from on-slope luxury accommodations to economy lodging a short shuttle ride away. For convenient location, walking distance from the base lifts, The Lodge at Steamboat is a popular option. With on-site ski storage and fully equipped kitchens, your group will spend less time with logistics and more time skiing on Steamboat’s famous Champagne Powder. For a ski-in/ski-out option, Chateau Chamonix offers easy access to the mountain and a ski valet for efficient morning transportation. The slope-side Mt. Blanc room is available for gatherings and group receptions throughout your stay. For easy access to Steamboat’s nightlife and restaurants, Torian Plum is located in Ski Time Square, steps away from specialty stores and gourmet mountain dining, all with stunning views of the Yampa Valley.
Vail
Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola
The largest ski resort in Colorado is home to two Wyndham complexes ideal for group lodging. Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola is conveniently situated next to the Eagle Bahn Gondola, with deluxe condominiums designed for large parties. Close proximity to Lionshead Village and Vail Square ensures nightlife and fine dining are minutes away, while ski rental and lockers on property makes for easy maintenance and storage. Apres-ski popcorn and hot cocoa greet skiers as they come in from the slopes at the Montaneros in Vail, which features first-class service and competitive rates for winter sports clubs. Guests can enjoy the conveniences of the Charter Sports rental shop and meeting spaces all on property, and group planning assistants are available to coordinate lift ticket sales, catering and transportation.
Whistler Blackcomb
Challenge yourself on Olympic mogul runs and explore the expansive Whistler Village in the largest ski resort in North America. Wyndham’s lodging options here include the Coast Blackcomb Suites, a property with ski-in/ski-out access and rooms that come fully equipped with modern kitchens and fireplaces. Your group will want to try the famous made-to-order waffles at the Suite’s complimentary continental breakfast and the après-ski options provided for large groups. For more intimate accommodations, the Whistler Peak Lodge offers convenience and luxury. The lodge is 350 steps from the mountain’s gondolas, and it’s prime location in Whistler Village puts your group minutes away from the base area’s trendy restaurants and galleries. On-site amenities include updated jetted hot tubs, full kitchenettes and a fitness center.
