January Will be Jamming at Belleayre

Highmount, NY - Conditions are perfect on the slopes of the Belleayre Ski Center and besides the great skiing and riding, there are plenty of other attractions in store this January at New York's Winter Snow Park.
On Wednesdays, Belleayre offers $20 lift tickets with $10 rentals all month long. This will lead us into our annual Winter Festival Week at the end of the month where lift tickets will be $20 and rentals $10 from January 25th through 29th.
This Friday, Belleayre will again offer Customer Appreciation Day with $25 lift tickets. What a great way to start the long, holiday weekend. Speaking of weekends, we will host the Belleayre Cup Race this Saturday with prizes being awarded for a variety of age groups for both men and women. On Sunday, the United Way of Ulster County will be hosting a charity event. The first 200 guests who donate $10 to the United Way of Ulster County will receive a coupon for a $25 lift ticket good for that day only. Donation tables will be set up in the Garden Room of the Overlook Lodge and next to the Guest Service Desk in the Discovery Lodge.
Make your reservations for the 7th Annual Taste of the Town on Monday, January 25th at the Discovery Lodge. This year's theme is "Murder on the Mountain," a murder, mystery dinner. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds will go to the Belleayre Region Lodging and Tourism Association. For ticket information, call (845) 254-5600, ext. 1361.
This year's Snowball Dinner and Dance will be held Saturday, January 30th in the Discovery Lodge. Sponsored by the Coalition to Save Belleayre, the Snowball is an annual fundraiser for the Belleayre Music Conservatory. Join us this year as we honor the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation for improving the quality of life in the Catskills for more than 40 years. Tickets are available by contacting Donald Myers at (845) 254-5600 ext 1361.
So make plans to visit the Belleayre Ski Center where the skiing and riding can't be beat.
Belleayre Info

Commander Cody Playing in Concert at Saddleback Maine

Rangeley, ME - The Commander Cody Band will be playing at Saddleback on Saturday, January 16. A mix of honky-ton, country and rockabilly, Commander Cody is on tour to promote their first studio album in 20 years, Dopers, Drunks and Everyday Losers.
Tickets are $18.00 and the show begins at 8:00 pm in the beautiful post-and-beam Base Lodge. Concert tickets are sold online at SaddlebackMaine.com, at the Base Lodge or by calling 866-918-2225.
Originally formed in 1968, today the Commander Cody Band is comprised of George Frayne a.k.a. "The Commander" (leader /keyboards/vocals), Steve Barbuto (drums/vocals), Rick Mullen (bass) and Mark Emerick on lead guitar and vocals.
Saddleback Info

Shawnee Mountain Kick Off Learn A Snow Sport Month

Shawnee on Delaware, PA – January 2010 is Learn A Snow Sport Month and Shawnee Mountain is pleased to announce its participation in this nationwide effort to get people outside and enjoying winter activities. We encourage those new to snow sports to take a lesson and those who are experienced, to bring a friend or the family.

Shawnee Mountain will kick off the month-long promotion on Thursday, January 7th with 100 introductory Learn to Ski or Snowboard Packages for the cost of $15 each. All proceeds from this one day promotion will be donated to the Bushkill Outreach Program. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570-421-7231 ext. 229. Some restrictions do apply.

For the remainder of January, Shawnee Mountain will be offering a discount coupon good for a $59 Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package available online at www.ShawneeMt.com. This package includes a lift ticket, rental equipment and a group lesson.
Shawnee Mountain Info

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

What is All This 'Everyone Needs a Snow Day' Stuff at Copper?

Copper Mountain, CO - Copper Mountain knows there are skiers and riders out there who have never felt the thrill of waking up and hearing on the radio that school was canceled. There are people who have never spent a whole day in the snow doing anything their heart desired. These people, and those who understand snow day bliss, are the reason we do what we do.
The goal is to make Copper the place people come to take a day, or two or seven and experience the mountain. The Snow Day cause is in full steam – we are dedicated to each and every one of you deserving a snow day, so we cooked up a way to help.

Get your official Ski Patrol name:
We’re all about the people, so we want all the Snow Day lovers to unite with our Ski Patrol. If they’re going to be a part of the Ski Patrol, each and every one of them is going to need a Ski Patrol name. Here are a few examples: Tank “Two Plank” McFarland, Fred “Now You See Me Now You Don’t” McGillicutty, and Heidi “Icy Hot” Reynolds. So after you check the inbox and before you go to Facebook, help spread the good word and type your way to YourSnowDay.com.
Snow Day Lodging Package:
Copper is making it easy to enjoy a Snow Day this season with the Buy One Get One at 50% (or 4th night free) lodging package. Book one night of lodging and we’ll knock 50% off the second night. That equals 25% off each night, or if you stay for four nights, the last one is free. That’s what we like to call Copper Math of Awesome. Fun Details: This package is based on double occupancy in a silver standard room. Other restrictions apply.
Copper Mountain Resort

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

Winters Creek Lodge Inaugural Day is Monday!

Reno, NV - Mt. Rose's Winters Creek Lodge is opening Monday, Dec. 21st, the first day of winter! The building includes a new food court, Sky Bar and restrooms. The hours of operation for the Winters Creek Lodge are 7:30 am-6:00 pm on weekdays and 7:30 am-6:00 pm on the weekends.

Enjoy new food options in the Winters Creek Lodge including paninis, wraps and more!

Remember, Blazing Zephyr 6 opens at 8:30 am, so park over at the Slide Bowl and get breakfast in the new Winters Creek Lodge before hitting the lift.

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe 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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