To call the combined offerings of the three sales offered up August 7-9 by, Vail Sports, Burton and One Track Mind epic would be quite the understatement.

For the skiers in need, Vail Sports in Lionshead presents the Vail Valley's most aggressive sale on skis, boots, bindings, footwear,  clothes and more, with savings of up to 70% on the top brands, including Salomon, Rossignol, Patagonia, Quiksilver, K2, Marker, Volkl, Nordica, Obermeyer...this list is almost endless.  Moreover, there will be great prize giveaways, including a 2010 Vail/Beaver Creek season pass, skis, clothes and even helmets.

For the snowboarders among us, there are two phenomenal choices.  First, Burton will be presenting the 1st annual Burton Authorized Factory Snowboard Sale in Arrabelle at Vail Square on August 7-9, with discounts as deep as 70% on decks, bindings, clothes, and gear..you name it!  The sale will also offer a wide variety of precious giveaways, from a 2010 Vail/Beaver Creek season pass to all the accesories and extras a snowboarder could ask for.

At the same time, One Track Mind lights up the Valley with the return of the epic Snpwboard Swap & Sale in Lionshead Village, where you can drop off old gear, leaving the paperwork to the pros and earning up to 100% in store credit.  Complementing the opprtunity to find a new home for your gear are the staggering savings of up to 70% on the top brands in decks, bindings, from Nitro, K2, Bonfire, Rome, Ride and more,  as well as exclusive '09 - '10 samples from Special Blend and Oakley, with over 500 items to select from, while getting advice from numerous attending industry reps.  With giveaways of season passes, gear and more, the sale starts at 10:00 am on August 7th.

With all three such sales rocking the Vail Valley at once, your only tough choice will be which one to attend first.  For more information, call Vail Sports at 970 476 3600, Burton at 970 477 5741 or One Track Mind at 970 476 1397.