VAIL Mountain came to New York City for the Vail Hold'em Poker Event

(PRWEB) November 2, 2007 -- Vail Mountain came to New York City bringing the luxury and sophistication of the world's premier mountain resort on October 16, for the Vail Hold'Em Poker Event for Your Cause. The Altman Building (135 West 18th Street), was transformed into a winter wonderland for this party with a purpose that celebrates many of the long-awaited changes coming to Vail this season; bringing together 500 of Vail's most elite New York guests, VIPs, celebrities and poker enthusiasts.

Hosted by actor and Dancing with the Stars winner Mario Lopez, this one of a kind event gave poker players the opportunity to raise $100,000 for the charity of their choice. The celebration featured a live and silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the winning bidder's charity of choice. Auction items included a coveted social membership to the exclusive Vail Mountain Club, the premier mountain club in the world, limited edition pieces from Louis Vuitton and priceless memorabilia signed by Tiger Woods. An incomparable Vail vacation package "that has no comparison" also was auctioned off. Valued at more than $75,000, it offers six fortunate folks round trip private jet service to Vail's Eagle Airport and include a 7 night stay at the brand new luxury Arrabelle at Vail Square hotel, complete ski outfits and ski gear provided by HEAD USA, two ski days with Olympian and ski racing icon Franz Klammer, six days of private instruction with Vail's top pros, exclusive dinners, lift tickets and more.

Vail Hold'em attendees had the opportunity to raise nearly half a million dollars for the charities of their choice.

Celebrity Agent Mike Esterman who books Mario Lopez for this and several personal appearances around the country was thrilled to have secured Mario for this exciting event which is for a great cause and also to provide Mario with the gift of a ski trip which he is looking forward to using when he can find the time off of his busy schedule.

International superstar, philanthropist and Grammy Award winning artist Wyclef Jean was on hand for a very special performance and world renowned DJ Hector Fonseca provided the music. Adding to the excitement of the event, Vail Resorts gave away a brand new Volvo XC70 to one lucky attendee at the event.

"I'm excited to bring the world-class hospitality of Vail to New York City in such a unique and important way," says, Vail Resorts CEO, Robert Katz. "This event exemplifies what Vail Resorts is about -- extraordinary resorts and exceptional experiences. New Yorkers have long been making Vail their second home and it seems only fitting that we give back in what we hope will be a special, memorable evening."

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