Ski Butlers Steamboat Wins John Rust Award
Steamboat Springs, CO…Ski Butlers Steamboat wins its second consecutive John Rust Award for exceptional customer service, scoring a 98.63% on its NPS Score*, the highest of any Ski Butlers location.
Spring in Whistler

It's hard to believe Whistler Mountain closes in one week - especially since it's snowing on the mountain again and still.  With a March record snowfall of 160 inches spring skiing is at it's best!

Lots of sunny days, the Telus festival in full swing with tons of free music, free swag, the ever sold-out film-makers and photographers showdowns, and many happy people.  After a tough week when hundreds gathered in the village to honour the fantastic yet tragically brief life of of Sarah Burke, the town is certainly ready for a fete.

With Whistler Mountain shut down, Blackcomb Mountain will continue to draw the diehard skiers until May 28th.  Whislter's renowned Bike Park opens on May 18th and summer sightseeing begins again.  Ski Butlers in Whistler also shuts down on April 22nd after another fun and successful season #5.  Thanks to all who helped make it such a great season!

Goggle Tans, Goggle Tans, and Goggle Tans!
It’s been an action pack season here at Telluride but Spring is coming in fast.  Since we last spoke Telluride has gotten its fare share of powder days where skiers and riders were able to enjoy all 4,425 vertical feet the resort has to offer.  The Ski Butlers Team has also been actively donating its time around the community.  We’ve had members volunteer at places from the Ah Haa School for Arts to helping out at the Annual Adaptive Center’s Scavenger Hunt that took place on St. Patrick’s Day.  
Closing Weekend at Vail

Vail certainly knows how to end the season on a high note.   They are throwing quite the party - bidding farewell to the 2011/2012 ski season.

The final two weekends have been highly anticipated and will certainly soften the blow from a mediocre winter. Although the snowfall wasn’t anything special this year, Vail still has a lot to offer.  Taste of Vail and Spring Back to Vail are the two signature Spring events.  

 Taste of Vail – April 5-7, 2012

In its 22nd year, the Taste of Vail is one of the nation's premier spring food and wine festivals. During the annual three-day event, upwards of 5,000 people will enjoy all that Vail has to offer. Participants at the Taste of Vail will experience Vail Valley's world-class restaurants, fine wines from top wineries around the globe - poured by winemakers and winery owners, along with interactive seminars, auction and dance, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, apres ski tasting and the popular mountain top picnic sensory extravaganza at the top of Vail Mountain. 

For more info visit: www.tasteofvail.com.

 Spring Back to Vail – April 9-15, 2012

Closing Weekend at Vail takes a different approach.  Rather than fine wines and eloquent dining, Spring Back to Vail is more of a party. It is the epitome of Spring Skiing at its finest. Board shorts, bikinis and the World Pond Skimming Championships are just some of the fun that goes on.  This year Vail has outdone itself by offering 4 consecutive days of unbelievable music – and it’s all free!


Lineup:

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Thursday, April 12 
Ford Park
Venue opens at 7:00 pm  - Music starts at 8:00pm

Thievery Corporation 
 Friday, April 13 
Ford Park
Venue opens at 6:00pm -  Music starts at 6:30pm 

JJ Grey & Mofro 
Saturday, April 14 
Solaris
Venue opens at 6:00pm  -  Music starts at 6:30pm

Iration  
Sunday, April 15 
Solaris
Venue opens and music begins at 4:00pm


Thank you from all of us at Ski Butlers Vail.  See you next season!
Make a Difference in the Community: Core Value #7

It’s one of those ideas that most companies initially use to help propel their name out into their local communities and to network while starting up.  The basic idea usually starts out with merely trying to get your companies name out there.  And there are companies that start here and end here.  But the successful ones are the ones who dabble at first in an idea of networking and “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine”, but end up addicted to the chain of support and love that is created from local involvement.  Like Ski Butlers has.

U.S. Chamber Names Ski Butlers of Park City, UT Finalist for 2012 Small Business of the Year Award
U.S. Chamber Names Ski Butlers of Park City, UT Finalist for 2012 Small Business of the Year Award

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Ski Butlers, of Park City, UT, one of seven finalists for the 2012 DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®. Ski Butlers will be honored during America’s Small Business Summit, May 21–23, in Washington, D.C., where a national winner will be announced and will receive a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of the U.S. Chamber.
Ski Butlers win U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Award!


Park City, UT…Ski Butlers is one of 75 small businesses across the country to win the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  This award honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

Vail Celebrates 50 Years
Having grown up in Colorado, Vail has always been such premier destination.  People from all over the world visit Vail while locals and front rangers alike agree that skiing is unmatched.  I would bet that we can all remember our first time dropping into the back bowls with nothing but open powder fields in front of us!   It is so much more than a ski area…it is VAIL!  It is hard to believe that the town is only 50 years old.  I can’t even imagine what the Vail Valley looked like before the legendary back bowls, before Vail Village, Lionshead, Beaver Creek, etc.  
Ski Butlers Wins U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Award
Park City, UT…Ski Butlers is one of 75 small businesses across the country to win the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  This award honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.
Check Out North Lake Tahoe's SnowFest!!
If you are in Tahoe this week or if you are thinking about making a visit be sure to check out North Lake Tahoe's SnowFest.

Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe comes alive with ten fun-filled days and nights, jam packed with events and activities for all ages. This year, the annual favorites will be back, along with a host of great new ones! On and off the mountain, at North Tahoe's numerous resorts and vibrant lakeside neighborhoods, there's something for everyone. Enjoy on-snow events at resorts like Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Diamond Peak, and Northstar-at-Tahoe; Participate in special events, parades, races, parties, concerts, theater; and of course, there's plenty of wining and dining to be had at North Lake Tahoe's fine restaurants and lively establishments.

Join in and celebrate the fun and frolic of winter! There's no better time to be in North Lake Tahoe. Snow conditions in early March are some of the best of the season.

Check out the list of awesome events here: http://www.tahoesnowfestival.com/#!vstc1=events