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.

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!

Early Snow hits Aspen Snowmass

Aspen Snowmass resort got into the excitement with some early snow of their own. As you can see by the photo, snow was falling at the Sheer Bliss lift at Aspen. Snowmaking is scheduled to begin soon at Aspen as well. Home to some of the best skiing in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen Snowmass also hosts some of the biggest events in snow country. From the X Games to World Cup Skiing Events, there is always something going one there.

Now is a great time to book one of Aspen's Early Book By Specials. Check out this 5 Night, 4 Day Ski Package at Independence Square Lodge from $599 per person. You must book by December 1, 2009, so make your plans today.

Revelation Bowl at Telluride Set to Make Its Debut

Telluride is known for some of the most exhilarating terrain in the Rocky Mountains and this season, with the introduction of Revelation Bowl, they plan on building on that reputation. The new area, just past Gold Hill, usually collects tons of snow in Tellurides growing expanse. Skiers will have access to extreme steeps or more gentle open areas with deep faces-hots guarrenteed! Last season saw the opening of Black Iron Bowl, Palmyra Peak and Gold Hill Chutes 6-10. This year's addition is sure to please.

Telluride plans to open later this month and the timing couldn't be better for the latest round of storms that have rolled through. Last week, they received 27 inches of snow and there is more snow forecast for this week. Can you hear the big boom of the Howitzer Cannon's? If you can, that is because there is already enough snow on the high terrain to do avalanche control work. With all this snow, the resort has released some great new specials.