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...longest-serving member in the renowned symphony's 167-year history. Named principal clarinet by conductor Leonard Bernstein in 1960, Drucker holds the Guinness world record for the longest career of any clarinetist. On July 31, Drucker, now 80, will make his final appearance with the philharmonic in Vail, Colo. He spoke with TIME about his career, the future of classical music and the performances he'll always remember. (See the top 10 plays and musicals...
...Needs Snow... Colorado's Vail Resorts isn't just a skiing destination. To convince you, the resort has devised all-inclusive family friendly three- and six-night vacations jam-packed with Western activities. The Epic Summer package takes you panning for gold, whitewater rafting, horseback riding on Beaver Creek Mountain, and on gondolas rides to summits and historical walking tours through the old Victorian mining town of Breckenridge. There's even a Wild West cowboy campfire dinner, complete with wagon rides and storytelling. The six-night package costs $1,195 for adults, or $895 for children ages 12 and under...
...When There's a Spa? If you prefer a mellower visit, Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa is offering a Wellness Week special June 21 to 26. The five-night program, which, as its name suggests, is designed to renew your sense of well-being, includes daily hikes, yoga, meditation, nutritional tips and three complimentary spa treatments, as well as personal consultations with the spa director. Rates start at $1,500 per person including all meals. 352 East Meadow Drive, Vail...
...have been bopped with a series of big storms. "East of the Mississippi, we're seeing [snow] levels at or above record levels," says Berry. New York and New England resorts have several advantages during a recession. First, they're cheaper than the higher-end destinations like Aspen and Vail in Colorado. Second, they're within driving distance of huge metropolitan areas such as New York City and Boston. Mount Snow in Vermont, for example, is a four-hour trip from New York City and a two-hour trek from Boston. Its "skier days" (number of people visiting the resort...
...East's gain is the West's loss. According to the Mountain Travel Research Program, through Jan. 31, occupancy was down 18% at the Western ski areas, while lodging rates dropped 8%. Vail Resorts, a public company that runs four ski areas in Colorado and one in California, reported a 5.8% drop in skier visits through early January and a 7.5% decline in lift-ticket revenue. The Aspen Skiing Company, which operates the Ajax Mountain, Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass ski areas, predicts skier visits will drop between 5% and 15% this year. (See the top 10 sports moments...