,V 7t, 4 4 " I 1~ .4 4 Page Eight THE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1966 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1966 THE MICHIGAN DAILY THE MICHIGAN DAILY A § YY i i ans ssmn o se esweerreete fFeeees snland's band Scorland's Finest M .akers 2a§ 'Ell §3 §§ §~ a § IA ........ ..} ... ARE§ P. B3 .....s.. ~f, Choose yor Cristtmas Gifts front one of the165 fittest assortments of sweaters ever presented. Crew necks from 15 to 40 Sleeveless styles in both pulloversan cardigans 12 t 65 I 14U) Loien $ ANN ARBOR -DETROIT 326 South State St. 41 East Adams Grand Prix Trail Built for As pen's 20th Anniversary In celebration of the 20th Anni- versary of skiing in Aspen, Colo- rado, the Aspen Highlands ski area is opening one of the finest and most challenging downhill runs ever seen on this continent. The new Grand Prix trail begins inthe 11,800 ft. Loges Peak area and continues on down below 9,- 000 ft. where it connects with other slopes going to the base of the mountain. As a younger member of the family of ski areas in Aspen, Aspen Highlands is making this unique 20th Anniversary presen- tation of a great new racing trail with the feeling that it will con- tribute to make the next 20 years of Aspen skiing as superb as the last 20 years have been. The Grand Prix is reached by regular Aspen Highlands ski lifts; but it runs west of existing trails, enabling complete isolation from recreational skiers while racers are training or having a meet. This solves one of the biggest prob- lems in race administration for the ski area,'and adds a welcome safety feature for the skiing racer. Another feature of the exciting Grand Prix is that it is approxi- mately 200 feet wide all the way down. This gives course setters a flexibility necessary to adjust tol the racers' particular ability level and to best utilize optimum snow conditions any time of the season. There are two extremely steep pitches in the rapid descent of the run; and these are already refer- red to as the "Moment of Truth." Recently Willy Shaefler, coach of the Denver University ski team and well known international rac- ing mentor, with Chuck Ferries, U. S. Women's Olympic Team Coach and former Olympic racer, made an appraisal tour of the Grand Prix. Always looking for terrain that will challenge and im- prove the top ski racers of our country, Schaefler and Ferries were thrilled with the race pros- pects of the new trail at Aspen Highlands. Both agreed that only top A racers at their peak of train- ing and conditioning should be allowed to race the full coarse. A trail such as this with 10,000 ft. HAPPY of length and a 2,800 vertical des- cent requires a racer to be at the height of his capabilities. For these reasons, the Grand Prix has been selected as the site of the Roch Cup downhill this year. Then Schaefler, Ferries and other coaches will be able to test the skill of theirrracers on truly cham- pionship terrain. "Fantastic" is the only word Fred Iselin, Aspen Highlands Ski School Director; has for the trail. Fred is justifiably pleased, since he was instrumental in the design and layout of the Grand Prix rac- ing trail. Actually, studies of the region have been made in prev- ious ski seasons to check snow depth, possible routes, etc. With, the continuing arrival of winter snows, the Grand Prix will be ready to offer a challenge to ex- pert skiers from all over the world. When not in use as a race course, advanced skiers are welcome to celebrate 20 years of skiing in As- pen with exciting runs down the Grand Prix of Aspen Highlands. East Michigan (Continued from Page 7) Snow making equipment. Ski jumping. Night skiing. Ski shop. Instruction and rental equipment. Ski lodge with meals. Dancing Saturdays. Phone 628-2450 (Area Code 313). ALPINE VALLEY: Open Daily. On M-59, 10 miles west of Pon- tiac, 13 miles east of US-23. 11 slopes; longest 1,500 ft. 2 chair lifts; 4 T-bars; 12 tows. Snow making equipment. Night skiing. Ski Jumping. Ice skating. Instruc- tion and rental equipment. Ski shop. Food service and cocktails. Phone 887-4180 (Area Code 313). SILVER BELL VILLAGE: Open Daily. On M-24, 2 mile north of I-75 Lapeer Road exit, 4 miles north of Pontiac. 3 slopes, 200- 1,300 ft. 2 T-bar lifts! 5 rope tows. Instruction and rental equipment. Night skiing. Skating. Ski shop. Dining room, cafeteria, cocktail lounge, dancing. Phone 338-9277 (Area Code 313). PINE KNOB: Open Daily. Just off Clarkston Road, 1/2 mile east of Sashabaw Rd., 3 miles east of Clarkston and 7 miles north of Pontiac. Accessible from I-75 via Sashabaw Road exit. 6 slopes; up to 2,000 ft.; several trails. 2 chair lifts; 7 rope tows. Snow making equipment. Night skiing. Ski shop. Instruction and complete, modern rental equipment. Overnight ac- commodations in lodge; cafeteria, cocktail lounge and restaurant- night c1ub. Dancing nightly. Phone 625-2641 (Area Code 313). M O U N T BRIGHTON: Open Daily. 1 mile west of Brighton off I-96. 7 ski runs including 5 be- ginner's. T-bar lift; 5 rope tows. Snow making equipment. Night skiing. Instruction and rental equipment. Chalet with cafeteria, cocktail lounge and fireplace. Phone 227-1451 (Area Code 313). TEEPLE HILL: At Highland State Recreation Area (operated for public by Pontiac Ski Club), 12 miles west of Pontiac on M-59. 4 slopes; 1 beginner's slope. Nat- ural snow only. 4 tows. Instruc- tion. Ski patrol. Warming shleter with snacks. Weekend only. Phone 334-9326 (Area Code 313). KENSINGTON METROPOLI- TAN PARK: 35 miles northwest of Detroit on I-96 southwest of Brighton. No skiing, but tobog- ganing and sledding on moderate slopes. Warming shelter at sports area. Skating and ice fishing on Kent Lake. Natural snow only. Heated buildings at skating area. Phone 685-1561 (Area Code 313). IRISH HILLS SPORTS PARK: Open Daily. On US-12, just west west of Clinton. 14 slopes; longest of entrance to Hayes State Park 1,800 ft. 3 T-bar lifts; 6 tows. Snow making equipment. Sleigh and bobsled rides. Tobogganing. Ski instruction and equipment rental. Lighted. Ice skating. Lodge with restaurant and cocktail lounge. Overnight lodging (dormitory for groups to 100). Trailer park and permanent homesides. Phone- 467- 2137 (Area Code 313). LIKE A FOREIGN VILLAGE: Travel to Colorado Ski Vail Mountain There are many faces of Vail,' one of the most unique areas in1 America. Vail is a village design-I ed by skiiers, for skiers, as pic- turesque as a town in the Tyrol. Vail is a mountain; vast and broad shouldered, wide open slopes or steep, forest bordered trails. Vail is silky powder snow and golden Colorado sun; there is more snow and warmer sun than skiers dare to dream of. Vail is a special kind of people; colorful, fun-loving, friendly. Vail is a spirit, young, vibrant, exciting, yet imbued with the old traditions of the Alps. Vail is winter magic, translated into a big new ski resort, a totally new dimension in American skiing. Vail lies in the heart of Colo- rado, ski country U.S.A., just over 100 miles from Denver. Arriving at the foot of the mountain in the little village one is swept by its beauty and its quaintness-it's like being in a foreign village. From the main ski lodge at the foot of the mountain the gondola, or a four passenger enclosed cable car, rises two miles up to Mid-Vail ov- er a glorious view of America. At this mid point is another lodge with a large restaurant. A very unique feature outside is the snow bar where the skier who is in a hurry or want to do something slightly unusual can have hot pizza and a beverage while still on skis. Then it's back to the maze of waiting in line for one of the chair lifts, one has a choice of go- ing down either side of the moun- tain, or the bowls as they are call- ed-"Sun Up" or "Sun Down". Or -a run all the way down to the bottom can be a challenge-a new path discovered each time. All in all, Vail boasts five long chair lifts plus the gondola. Even the non-skier can enjoy this spot - the glorious gondola ride, the view, the excitement of the ski- ing atmosphere, the friendliness of the skiers, the shops in the vil- lage, the outdoors, just being in God's country. At night the little village lights up and is filled with apres-ski ex- citement. There are restaurants, nightclubs, and many hotels full of friendly people looking for good times. For college students espec- ially, there is swinging atmos- phere. If you're really a bug for ski- ing and classes don't lure you back to the big U immediately af- ter New Year's Eve, Vail offers a very special package deal for the first weel in January. This pack- age for $100.00 per person includes six nights lodging, breakfast and dinner in the cafeteria including tax and tips, six day lift tickets and five day ski school. Accommo- dations will be in the family rooms with four single beds and a private bath. So get your friends together and head for a unique trip to the many faces of Vail. IAs I, Ii F' a Lsa/ft fo ~~ ( st ez iorthieg. IYeac giftfro I Safly uhi a must for;te IJakhm. D State St on the C4 Skiers at Aspen Highlands, As- pen, Colorado, can enjoy the scenery as much as the skiing. The lifts go up to 11,800 ft. for one of the longest vertical des- cents in the world. Besides all of the scenery, Aspen Highlands al- so offers an abundance of slopes for skiers of all abilities, with a favorite run for everyone. HOLI DAYS COMPLETE FORMAL RENTAL SERVICE FORMAL WEAR 3 by "AFTER SIX" FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING CONVENIENCE WE ARE OPEN FROM 9:00-8:30 MONDAY-FRIDAY TICE'S MEN'S SHOP 1107 S. UNIVERSITY IN CAMPUSVILLAGE -'3sa ~ ss . s A34s3f irs. Anyone can enjoy a sleigh ride through Vail Village in Colorado, especially non-skiers. To the right is the Vail Lodge, one of several at the foot of the mountain. QUESTION: WHAT CAN YOU GIVE YOUR BROTHER FOR C CHRISTMAS? CLUE: KIDS LIKE TO MAKE THINGS ANSWER: A MODEL KIT FROM I BE AVER BIKE SHOP MODEL CAR KITS MODEL BOAT KITS MODEL PLANE KITS