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Winter 2009/2010

Winter Park Resort Rentals Introduces New Equipment and Programs

• NEW! Custom Delivery Service offers in-room equipment fitting
• NEW! HEAD rental program speeds up rental time at an affordable price

Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Colo., Winter 2009/10 – Winter Park Resort Rentals is your premiere source for ski and snowboard rental equipment.  With three resort locations including the base of Mary Jane, The Village at Winter Park, and at West Portal Station at Winter Park, Winter Park Resort Rentals is the most convenient and efficient way to rent.  Their commitment to enhancing guest experience by reducing rental time and maximizing slope time is evident with the introduction of their new custom delivery service and HEAD equipment fleet. 

CUSTOM DELIVERY SERVICE
Beyond the convenience of three "ski-in, ski-out" locations, Winter Park Resort Rental's new custom rental delivery service means they bring the mountain to the guest. Start the vacation out the right way by allowing Winter Park Resort Rentals to deliver lift tickets, boots, helmets, and even rental clothing, to the guest's door. Their highly-trained staff works with the guest to help them choose the perfect set of skis or board and will hold their equipment right at the base, ready to go.  Additionally, their staff can register children for lessons, saving guests the morning registration hassle. 

HEAD RENTAL PROGRAM
This year Winter Park Resort Rentals has partnered with ski manufacturer, HEAD, and purchased over $440,000 worth of new ski gear.  An additional 1,600 new adult and junior rental skis and 2,300 new adult and junior boots have been purchased as part of HEAD's BYS rental system, synonymous with lightning fast fitting for a faster, more efficient rental process.  There is no longer a need to deal with the hassle of traveling with gear when guests have access to top-quality rentals that are new, modern, and lightweight and now available at Winter Park Resort. 

Everyone that rents with Winter Park Resort Rentals is entitled to a number of benefits including:
•  Convenient and free equipment storage at the base
•  One-stop shopping for rentals, lift tickets and Ski & Ride School
•  Open late to rent the night before
•  Switch out your gear, try snowboarding or demo the hottest gear
•  Quality guarantee   

DEMO SKIS AND BOARDS
Seasoned skiers looking to take the newest equipment for a test ride will find plenty of options available every day at the Mountain Adventure Center and Showcase Snowboards.  Located in the Zephyr Mountain Lodge Plaza, these stores allow guests to try the latest equipment before buying.  Each winter, the Mountain Adventure Center features over 150 high-performance demo skis from well known brands like Volkl, K2, Smith, and Salomon.  Showcase Snowboards offers demos from popular brands like Burton, Salomon, and Ride.  Once the guest finds a ski or board they like, two days of demo cost will be applied to the purchase of their new skis or snowboard.

HOW TO SAVE
Book at least 48 hours in advance either online at www.winterparkresort.com or by phone at (800) 979-0328 and save 20% or more on gear.  Plus, kids rent free when booked at least 48 hours in advance with an adult performance or demo rental.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For all media inquiries, including digital images, b-roll film, and press passes, contact Jennifer deBerge at (970) 726-1573.  Sign up for RSS feeds for more news about Winter Park Resort at www.winterparkmediacenter.com.