Double-Up Wednesdays Means $20 Savings on Online Tickets

Waterville Valley, NH - There's more big Waterville Valley ski savings to be had online at waterville.com for 2010. On Wednesdays, Waterville Valley is doubling up their $10 savings on lift tickets purchased online 48 hours in advance. The end result? A $20 savings on Wednesday lift tickets, non-holiday, purchased online 48 hours in advance at Waterville.com.
Here's a quick look at all online savings at Waterville Valley:
- $10 Savings on Daily Lift Tickets.
Purchase a Waterville Valley lift ticket online 48 hours in advance, and save $10. This online lift ticket savings is valid seven days a week with no blackout dates.
- $20 Savings on Double Up Wednesdays
With Waterville's new double-up Wednesdays, skiers and riders can purchase a non-holiday Wednesday lift ticket online 48 hours in advance, and save $20. Starts January 6, 2010 and is good all season except 2/17/10.
Waterville Valley Info

Big Savings at Snowshoe

Region's Most Open Terrain and Best Conditions
Snowshoe, WV— ‘Tis the season for making resolutions, and why not make your goal this New Year to spend more time with the ones you love, and jump-start those fitness goals at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. The region’s #1 winter resort destination is starting off the New Year with great savings on the region’s most open terrain and best conditions. The resort has seen over 50” of natural snow this season, including almost 10” in the last week. More snow is the forecast for the start of 2010, which means you can take advantage of these great deals and enjoy powder conditions across more than 200 acres of skiable terrain.

This special two-day offer saves you up to 40%, with packages starting at just $98* for two days of lift tickets and 1 night of lodging. But you must hurry to take advantage of this fantastic deal, as it’s only good through 12/30. The deal offers one night of lodging at the Inn at Snowshoe for January 2, with a 2-day lift ticket for skiing and riding on Saturday and Sunday. You can also save 40% off 2-day lift ticket package for mountaintop junior studios, studios and 1-bedroom accommodations. Snowshoe is home to more than 1,400 lodging options, many providing slopeside convenience and great mountaintop views.
Snowshoe Mountain Info

Get Your Winter Sports Fix This Week at Belleayre

Highmount, NY - Skiers and riders will be greeted by a couple inches of fresh powder at the Belleayre Ski Center Monday and the forecast calls for the kind of weather that is perfect for making snow throughout the holiday week. We're skiing and riding from top to bottom with varying terrain to accommodate all skill levels with plenty of room for everyone.
Belleayre's inaugural Holiday 4 Pack is now on sale for $160 for adults and $100 for age 17 and under offering visitors a great deal on four anytime, holiday lift passes with an additional 20 percent discount at the Blue Sky Sports retail shop. This is a $54 savings for adults. Present your holiday lift ticket to Blue Sky sports on the day it was issued and receive an added 20 percent off of your purchases. This may not be combined with other on-sale items. The only dates the Holiday 4 Pack will be available to use are this week through 01/03/2010, 01/16/2010 through 01/18/2010, and 02/13/2010 through 02/15/2010. Limit one per person and the 4 Pack is non-transferable. Purchase your Holiday 4 Pack online on the Belleayre Online store.
This week, Helping Hands of New York is asking for your assistance as the local food pantry is seeking donations to help restock its shelves following the busy holiday period. Helping Hands of NY provides as many as 750 people with food and basic essentials during these trying times. Representatives will be on the mountain this Wednesday and Thursday seeking donations from the Belleayre family. Drop off some spare change or write a check to this worthy cause and help those who are having trouble making ends meet.
Belleayre Ski Center

More Trails and Lots of Pleasure at Mont Sutton for the Holidays!

Sutton, PQ - Mont Sutton enters into the magic of Christmas with 80% of its ski area accessible by Wednesday, December 23rd. Four chairlifts will then be in operation with the addition of the chairlift IV, which allows the access of the trails at the summit of the mountain (well known as the areas IV and VII). Most of the trails are covered with natural snow offering variable conditions. The main trails are covered with artificial snow. The snowmaking team took advantage of this cold weather and continues to work night and day to provide a quality of trails at their best!

Without a doubt, Christmas at Mont Sutton will make lots of happy skiers with a beautiful white blanket, 4 chairlifts, the opening of the snow park, a special schedule for the Holiday season and a range of activities at the mountain and in the area.
Mont Sutton Info

January Snow Escapes, Kids Ski & Ride Free Weekends and Nordic Getaways at Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley, NH - Waterville Valley kicks off 2010 with a variety of January ski and stay deals including three Ring in 2010 with Kids Ski Free Weekends, January Midweek Snow Escapes, and Nordic Ski Getaways. Packages include access to the White Mountain Athletic Club, skating at the indoor Waterville Valley ice arena and use of the resort shuttle bus. Best of all, to maximize Sunday ski time, book any of these 09/10 Ski & Stay Deals at a participating lodge and check out as late as 3 pm on Sundays.
Waterville Valley Info

Wildcat Mountain Supports Governor’s January Learn a Snow Sport Month

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Free January 4th through January 10th

Pinkham Notch, NH – New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. In doing so, the state of New Hampshire joins several other states across the nation taking part in the snow sport industries campaign to introduce persons to winter sports. Wildcat Mountain has been introducing persons to winter recreation since it began offering lift-serviced skiing and riding over 50 years ago. Today, with a current staff of 84 instructors that collectively represent over 850 years of experience and 91% certification rate by the Professional Ski Instructors Association & American Association of Snowboard Instructors, that tradition continues with the Wildcat Mountain Learn-to-Ski and Learn-to-Ride programs intended for first-timers.

As a special offer to support January’s Learn a Snow Sports Month, Wildcat Mountain invites “never-evers” to sign up for a FREE Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket, during the week of January 4th -10th. In addition, and with no obligation to receiving the aforementioned FREE first lesson package, persons will also be able to purchase three additional lessons as part of the First Tracks Pass package at a discount price. The First Tracks Pass package includes three additional lessons, equipment rental & novice lift tickets, and a FREE Wildcat Mountain full season-pass at the conclusion of the program. The cost for the First Tracks Pass package during the special Learn a Snow Sports Month will be only $189: a savings of $30 off the normal low price of $219. The free Learn-to-Ski/Ride and discount First Tracks Pass programs are available for first-time skiers & snowboarders only ages 13 and up. Reservations are required and space may be limited.

Wildcat Mountain Info

Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole

Teton Village, WY - For the second year running, skiers and snowboarders from across the country waited to ride the new Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole with plenty of anticipation. And those in line were not disappointed. You could hear the “ahhs” as 100 pairs of eyes were transported from the base to the summit breaking through a cloud layer that revealed their reward, blue skies and huge snow covered peaks.


The Aerial Tram and all the remaining major lifts, groomed runs and halfpipe at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort were opened today, expanding skiable terrain at the Resort to 4,139 vertical feet. On-mountain dining facilities and other resort services were all fully operational in time for the busy holiday season.

Jackson Hole Info

Timberline Ski Resort's Winterfest Celebration

Davis, WV - The ski slopes and the ski lodge at Timberline Four Seasons Resort will be alive with activity during the resort’s annual Winterfest celebration, December 26 – January 3rd. The traditional protracted holiday celebration begins the day after Christmas and extends through the New Year’s weekend. In addition to the many family holiday celebrations being held throughout the villages of Timberline, the ski lodge will be alive with activity and service food, beverage and providing entertainment from 6 am until closing at 2 am.

Visitors can choose to ski any of the variety of ski trails. Timberline is noted for spectrum of trails including one-third beginner, one-third intermediate and one-third difficult. Families may enroll children in the well recognized children, ski program, available every day during Winterfest. Food service is available daily at 6 am in the Timberhaus cafeteria and 11- 2 am in the Fireside Grill and Timbers Pub, all within the ski lodge. During the Winter Fest there will be almost around the clock activities in the lodge and live entertainment every night from December 26 through January 2: December 26- DJ Dub, December 27 and 28- J.B. Tenney, December 29-30- Karaoke with Cin, December 31- New Years Gala Champagne Celebration with the Bush Monkeys Band, January 1- DJ Dub and January 2- Karaoke with Cin.

Timberline Four Seasons Resort Info

New Snow Opens More Terrain for the Holidays!

Loveland, CO - After a foot of fresh snow this week not only are the conditions great, but Loveland Ski Area will be able to open more terrain as well! Over 10" fell on Sunday night giving us what we needed to open most of the runs off Chair 6 as well as Firecut off Chair 2. There is still plenty of more terrain to open, so keep thinking snow!

Skiing Santa Visits Loveland!
There is nothing Santa likes more than skiing (other then Christmas of course!) and this Christmas he visits his favorite ski area, Loveland! Keep your eyes peeled this holiday season for the Skiing Santa. He'll be cruising around the mountain with goodies for everyone and great photo opportunities.

Loveland Ski Area Info

Lots of Snow at Kimberley Alpine Resort and Ready to Celebrate Community

Kimberley, British Columbia - Kimberley Alpine Resort is ready to open for the season on Friday December 18. With over 30cm of fresh snow in the past week and more snow on the way, in addition to pleasant temperatures, skiing and snowboarding should be amazing this opening weekend! On Friday December 18, North Star Express Quad, Owl Magic Carpet, and Easter Triple Chair will be operating with more than 80% of the mountain open! The Tamarack Chair will commence operation on Saturday December 19 with more terrain and runs opening daily.

In the spirit of celebrating the start of a new ski season, Kimberley Alpine Resort will say "Thank-you" to local communities with a special Community Appreciation Day celebration on Sunday December 20th. Local residents of Kimberley, Marysville, Wasa, TaTa Creek, Wycliffe, and Cranbrook are invited to join in the skiing and snowboarding fun with complimentary lift access for the day. Tied into the celebration of community, Kimberley Alpine Resort will host a charity BBQ selling $2 burgers to locals from 11:00am to 2:30pm with proceeds going to the Kimberley Food Bank. Please note that photo ID and proof of local residency are required in order to receive a complimentary lift ticket for December 20th and to participate in the charity lunch.

With Christmas fast approaching, get the best value and a great stocking stuffer with the SKI MORE CARD - offers 3 FREE days and Daily Discounts for only $69.95 + GST. Hurry! Sale ENDS Dec 26, 2009!!!

Kimberley Alpine Resort Info

Homewood Mountain Resort to Open Friday, December 18

Homewood, CA - All Terrain and Chair Lifts Scheduled for Opening Day

West Shore Lake Tahoe’s Homewood Mountain Resort will open to skiers and snowboarders Friday, December 18. Due to this month’s banner snow storms (five-plus feet of snowfall thus far), all chair lifts and 100 percent of Homewood’s terrain will be available on opening day.

Recent cold temperatures have been advantageous for snowmaking as well. “The mountain has had great success with making snow this December,” said Kent Hoopingarner, general manager at Homewood Mountain Resort. “Snowmaking efforts, combined with natural snow accumulation, have given the mountain incredible conditions for opening day and beyond,” he added.

Homewood Mountain Resort Info

Windham Mountain's Six Pack Card

Windham, NY - 30% Off Six Lift Tickets - No Blackouts

-Six full-day lift tickets for $275.00
-30% off the regular lift ticket price
-Valid any day including holidays
-Fully transferable, so you can share one with a friend*
-A great value for all skiers who love Windham Mountain!- including you

Hurry! Offer expires December 25th!
Windham Mountain Info

Midweek Rates at Wintergreen for $69/person

Wintergreen, VA - Forget Old Man Winter … bring on Cold Man Winter. With winter forecasts promising low temperatures and ample snow, Wintergreen Resort – a prime meeting destination with a reputation for unmatched accommodations and innovative activities – is giving groups yet one more reason to select the resort for their next outing by offering attractive midweek packages that start at just $69 per night, per person.

The midweek package is valid for Sunday through Thursday night stays, Jan. 3 through March 2, 2010 (non-holiday periods only). While accommodations range from studios up to seven-bedroom condominiums and homes, the rates will not exceed $89/person per night. The resort’s group overnight packages include lodging and lift ticket for skiing or snowboarding the following day.

Wintergreen Info

RED Mountain Vertical Value Cards Sale Extended!

Due to high demand and our proximity to the Holiday season, RED Mountain Resort has decided to extend the sale of Vertical Value cards to December 24th, 2009.

“With such strong demand this year for Vertical Value and our timing to the Holiday season, it makes for a great stocking stuffer” stated Erik Kalacis. “It is a tremendous card that offers a lot of value. With the cost of a lift ticket you get discounts all season long as well as up to $192 worth of free day tickets for skiing or riding on top of that.”

With the skiing and snowboarding season just off to a start, one of the best snowpack in years and a snowy forecast, the Vertical Value Card will hit the sweet spot for gifts this season.

Cards are on sale until December 24th, 2009 and are available at the resort, over the phone (1-800-663-0105) or online.

Red Mountain Info

'UnReel' Lodging Packages During the Sundance Film Festival

Deer Valley Resort’s Lodging and Reservations department offers the very best selection of Deer Valley® properties all year long. Now through February 9, 2010, the Resort is offering remarkable lodging packages and specials.



“During this early winter period after the holidays and before the busy President’s Week holiday, we have a wide range of accommodations available and are now able to offer unprecedented pricing with relaxed minimum night stay requirements,” says Dirk Beal, Resort director of sales. “Now is a special time of year to enjoy a very affordable vacation at Deer Valley, even if it’s just for a day or two of skiing and a few nights of dining and lodging. The sun is out, the skies are blue, the snow is great and the slopes are not crowded. Hopefully this sampling of affordable lodging packages will entice our guests to squeeze in a little extra time for themselves enjoying Deer Valley Resort in the next several weeks.”

Sundance Film Festival Special! ~ Buy 3, Get the 4th Night Free: Buy three nights get the fourth night free at select Deer Valley properties during the Sundance Film Festival. Offer is valid January 17 to February 9, 2010. Please call one of our Vacation Planners for assistance in selecting available accommodations and mention SFF Special to receive this offer.

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