As for the rest of the west, just this past weekend, a few of us were tearing up the fresh powder skiing Jackson Hole and even Grand Targhee. A perfect mix of lots of incredible snow, alternating with bright sunny bluebird days to make sure we got those perfect photo ops. As you can see by the current weather map, there’s a bunch of new snow on the way! Weather you plan to ski Big Sky to snowboard at Taos, you’ll see why March is the biggest snow months at the Rocky Mountain resorts, and we’re currently putting the finishing touches on a new round of special ski packages and exclusive offers to make this spring the perfect time for a super affordable winter ski vacation getaway!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Big Snow and Great Spring Skiing Deals
No doubt you’ve gotten caught up in some of the Olympic excitement surrounding the Gold Medal skiing and snowboarding performances over the past few days, but you also might have begun to think that the snow out west is less than fantastic. Not True! Sure, Vancouver is close to the Pacific Ocean and the low elevation of some of their resorts can subject them to short periods of warm weather, but remember that just a week ago, Whistler was enjoying the snowiest start to a ski season – Ever – with a January snow base of 32 Feet! – Yes, Feet. The cold weather moving in now will help to get them back on track for another amazing spring ski season extending well into April and usually into May.
Monday, January 18, 2010
At Whistler Blackcomb: 28 Inches in 24 Hours
Anytime you measure snow in feet, you know it has to be pretty epic. Whistler Blackcomb received 28 inches of snowfall in a 24 hour period just before Martin Luther King weekend turning the host of the 2010 Olympics into an instant winter wonderland. Along with the heavy snowfall, high winds required that some of the lifts be closed until calmer weather arrived, which was forecasted for the weekend. In just a seven day period, 47 inches of snow has fallen recording one of the biggest storms Whistler has seen this season."Even with all the snow this year, this latest storm was one of the most intense storms we've dealt with in a long time," said Doug MacFarlane, Whistler Blackcomb's mountain manager. "Ski Patrol has been conducting extensive avalanche control work, and Operations crews have been working throughout the night and day digging out. For those guests who endured the storm, the rewards were plentiful as there were many fresh tracks to be had. We would have loved to have opened up more terrain today; with the avalanche control work we can get done tonight and tomorrow morning, Saturday will be epic."
Now is a great time to book your package Whistler with the Delta Whistler Village including a FREE night. Five Night/4 Day packages start at $959 per person.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A New Year Means New Ski Vacation Specials!
The new year gives people a chance to turn over a new leaf, leave the past 365 days behind and make a fresh start. For the ski world, it means releasing all sorts of great new specials. We've searched the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra's, all the way up to British Columbia and across to Alberta, Canada to find the best deals out there. Here is a taste of what we've found.
Colorado
Aspen
Always known for its glitzy reputation, Aspen Snowmass also has another side that some people may not realize exists ... an affordable side! We found free skiing and free lodging at some of the nicest accommodations in ski country, namely the Independence Square Hotel in the heart of Aspen. Packages starting from $859 per person for a five night stay include a five day lift ticket to Aspen Snowmass. There is even more value packed into this ticket (other than just a free day) because the ticket is good for all four mountains: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands. There are stipulations for booking this package as nothing this good can last. For stays from February 20 to March 13, 2010 in standard and deluxe rooms, you must book by January 15, 2010 and for stays from March 13 to April 4, 2010 in standard rooms, you must book by February 15, 2010.
Crested Butte
Always brought up in conversations of "the toughest terrain in the US", Crested Butte never disappoints on the thrill-o-meter. Of course there is plenty of stuff for the faint of heart as well, but whatever you crave, the Butte has something everyone likes; FREE lodging! The Grand Lodge at Crested Butte has put together packages starting at $499 per person for four nights of lodging and a three day lift ticket for stays from January 3 - February 11, 2010.
Steamboat
If it is fluffy powder you are looking for, Steamboat has your cure. "The Boat" boasts one of the highest annual snowfall amounts in Colorado. Evidently, with big snow, comes big savings. Packages starting at $505 per person for accommodations at the Ski Inn Condominiums for 4 nights of lodging and 3 days of skiing (includes a FREE night). Valid dates for this package are January 4 - February 10, 2010 & February 20 - March 12, 2010.
Telluride
Ever expanding their terrain, Telluride has shown they are a leader in fine accommodations, great skiable terrain and an overall great place for a ski vacation. The latest of their new additions, Black Iron Bowl and Revelation Bowl have been a huge hit. The best way to check out these great new areas is to not pay for it! Telluride is offering FREE nights at the Mountain Lodge Telluride for stays from January 5 - February 11, 2010. Packages start from $559 per person for four nights of lodging and three days of skiing at Telluride.
Vail
Vail is one of the largest resorts in the U.S. and then you can ski five other resorts with the same ticket! Talk about a truly diverse and a potentially epic ski vacation, Vail has pulled out all the stops with some of their packages. Savings of 25% on lodging, a FREE day of skiing plus a ticket that is interchangeable for stays from January 23 - February 10, 2010 at the Antlers in Vail. Prices start from $1154 per person for five nights of lodging and four days of skiing. The Antlers also has offering 15% off on stays of 5 nights or more from February 20 - March 26, 2010.
California
Heavenly
The mountains , the sun and the lake. Those pictures you see of Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Resort are no lie. A great combination for a memorable ski vacation. The Lodge at Lakeland Village is offering super savings on four night/three day packages from January 2 - 14, 2010 & March 21 - April 3, 2010 for $569 per person.
Montana
Whitefish
The Big Mountain, Whitefish Mountain Resort is throwing out some big savings. Ski with the "Snow Ghosts" and get a FREE night while you are doing it. The Grouse Mountain Lodge has offered a free night on stays from January 11 - March 20, 2010 for four night/three day packages starting from $385 per person.
New Mexico
Taos
Dry powder mixed with abundant sunshine prove to be the perfect combination. It may be a little harder to get to, but the Land of Enchantment offers a grand adventure. The Snakedance Condominiums at the base of Taos Ski Valley is offering big two bedroom condo units for the price of one bedrooms for stays from February 13 - 19, 2010 (isn't that a holiday period?!?). Packages starting from $605 per person are based on four nights and three days of skiing.
Wyoming
Jackson Hole
Teton National Park, Old Faithful and the wild west ... oh yeah, and there is epic skiing too! Jackson Hole has long been on the "must ski" list of many die-hards. The reason is all the stories you have heard are true! Big snow and a bigger mountain almost guarantee that your ski vacation will be a great one. Snow King Resort is offering two free nights for stays from January 4 - February 12, 2010, March 27 - April 4, 2010 for $510 per person and for stays from February 13 - March 26, 2010 for $658 per person. Both of these packages are based on six nights of lodging and 4 days of skiing.
Canada
Sun Peaks
A big mountain that most people haven't heard of, Sun Peaks has the second largest skiable terrain in British Columbia (behind their neighbor to the west that rhymes with Mister Backbone). The Okanagen Valley is know for wine in the summer and champagne powder in the winter. What makes this trip sweeter is two free nights of lodging at the Hearthstone Lodge on stays from January 6 to April 30, 2010 based on seven nights and five days of skiing. Prices start from $825 per person.
Whistler Blackcomb
The world turns to Whistler Blackcomb for ... great savings! Oh yeah, this is an Olympic year and they happen to be hosting it! Why not check out Whistler when the rest of the world isn't there? The Delta Whistler Village Suites is giving away free nights from March 1 - 9, 2010 & March 22 - April 11, 2010 if you book by February 28, 2010. Packages start from $959 per person for five night and 4 days of skiing.
Colorado
Aspen
Always known for its glitzy reputation, Aspen Snowmass also has another side that some people may not realize exists ... an affordable side! We found free skiing and free lodging at some of the nicest accommodations in ski country, namely the Independence Square Hotel in the heart of Aspen. Packages starting from $859 per person for a five night stay include a five day lift ticket to Aspen Snowmass. There is even more value packed into this ticket (other than just a free day) because the ticket is good for all four mountains: Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands. There are stipulations for booking this package as nothing this good can last. For stays from February 20 to March 13, 2010 in standard and deluxe rooms, you must book by January 15, 2010 and for stays from March 13 to April 4, 2010 in standard rooms, you must book by February 15, 2010.Crested Butte
Always brought up in conversations of "the toughest terrain in the US", Crested Butte never disappoints on the thrill-o-meter. Of course there is plenty of stuff for the faint of heart as well, but whatever you crave, the Butte has something everyone likes; FREE lodging! The Grand Lodge at Crested Butte has put together packages starting at $499 per person for four nights of lodging and a three day lift ticket for stays from January 3 - February 11, 2010.
Steamboat
If it is fluffy powder you are looking for, Steamboat has your cure. "The Boat" boasts one of the highest annual snowfall amounts in Colorado. Evidently, with big snow, comes big savings. Packages starting at $505 per person for accommodations at the Ski Inn Condominiums for 4 nights of lodging and 3 days of skiing (includes a FREE night). Valid dates for this package are January 4 - February 10, 2010 & February 20 - March 12, 2010.Telluride
Ever expanding their terrain, Telluride has shown they are a leader in fine accommodations, great skiable terrain and an overall great place for a ski vacation. The latest of their new additions, Black Iron Bowl and Revelation Bowl have been a huge hit. The best way to check out these great new areas is to not pay for it! Telluride is offering FREE nights at the Mountain Lodge Telluride for stays from January 5 - February 11, 2010. Packages start from $559 per person for four nights of lodging and three days of skiing at Telluride.
Vail
Vail is one of the largest resorts in the U.S. and then you can ski five other resorts with the same ticket! Talk about a truly diverse and a potentially epic ski vacation, Vail has pulled out all the stops with some of their packages. Savings of 25% on lodging, a FREE day of skiing plus a ticket that is interchangeable for stays from January 23 - February 10, 2010 at the Antlers in Vail. Prices start from $1154 per person for five nights of lodging and four days of skiing. The Antlers also has offering 15% off on stays of 5 nights or more from February 20 - March 26, 2010.
California
Heavenly
The mountains , the sun and the lake. Those pictures you see of Lake Tahoe and Heavenly Resort are no lie. A great combination for a memorable ski vacation. The Lodge at Lakeland Village is offering super savings on four night/three day packages from January 2 - 14, 2010 & March 21 - April 3, 2010 for $569 per person.
Montana
Whitefish
The Big Mountain, Whitefish Mountain Resort is throwing out some big savings. Ski with the "Snow Ghosts" and get a FREE night while you are doing it. The Grouse Mountain Lodge has offered a free night on stays from January 11 - March 20, 2010 for four night/three day packages starting from $385 per person.New Mexico
Taos
Dry powder mixed with abundant sunshine prove to be the perfect combination. It may be a little harder to get to, but the Land of Enchantment offers a grand adventure. The Snakedance Condominiums at the base of Taos Ski Valley is offering big two bedroom condo units for the price of one bedrooms for stays from February 13 - 19, 2010 (isn't that a holiday period?!?). Packages starting from $605 per person are based on four nights and three days of skiing.Wyoming
Jackson Hole
Teton National Park, Old Faithful and the wild west ... oh yeah, and there is epic skiing too! Jackson Hole has long been on the "must ski" list of many die-hards. The reason is all the stories you have heard are true! Big snow and a bigger mountain almost guarantee that your ski vacation will be a great one. Snow King Resort is offering two free nights for stays from January 4 - February 12, 2010, March 27 - April 4, 2010 for $510 per person and for stays from February 13 - March 26, 2010 for $658 per person. Both of these packages are based on six nights of lodging and 4 days of skiing.
Canada
Sun Peaks
A big mountain that most people haven't heard of, Sun Peaks has the second largest skiable terrain in British Columbia (behind their neighbor to the west that rhymes with Mister Backbone). The Okanagen Valley is know for wine in the summer and champagne powder in the winter. What makes this trip sweeter is two free nights of lodging at the Hearthstone Lodge on stays from January 6 to April 30, 2010 based on seven nights and five days of skiing. Prices start from $825 per person.
Whistler Blackcomb
The world turns to Whistler Blackcomb for ... great savings! Oh yeah, this is an Olympic year and they happen to be hosting it! Why not check out Whistler when the rest of the world isn't there? The Delta Whistler Village Suites is giving away free nights from March 1 - 9, 2010 & March 22 - April 11, 2010 if you book by February 28, 2010. Packages start from $959 per person for five night and 4 days of skiing.
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