With the countdown to Christmas fully underway we keep getting last
minute announcement from
shops in the
Mountain Sports Club to ensure you get the best gifts in time for the holidays.
Just in this morning was an announcement from
Jenson USA -
Upgrade to 2 Day Air at their expense. Huge selection of cycling gear, clothing at big savings. Last day...
New merchant located in the heart of the Colorado Ski Country.
AB Ski and Sports is centrally located in Summit County.
AB Ski and Sports, in Frisco is close to
Breckenridge,
Copper Mountain,
Keystone and
Arapahoe Basin. Make sure to use the coupon for a discount of 10% on ski and/or snowboard rentals and in store purchases.
New lodging partners extending discounts for members on lodging and packages include:
- Comfort Inn - St Johnsbury, VT - Special Ski Vermont package, Save up to $40. Package includes choice of lift tickets for skiing and snowboarding at Burke Mountain and Jay Peak in Vermont, or Bretton Woods and Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire.
- Fairbanks Inn - St Johnsbury, VT - Special Ski Vermont package, Save up to $40. Package includes choice of lift tickets for skiing and snowboarding at Burke Mountain and Jay Peak in Vermont, or Bretton Woods and Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire.
- Hampton Inn in Littleton New Hampshire -Ski New Hampshire package. Save up to $40. Package includes choice of lift tickets for skiing and snowboarding at Burke Mountain and Jay Peak in Vermont, or Bretton Woods and Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire.
New Resort offer:
- Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe California - Special offer - Ski any four days and receive a 5th Day Free.
Quick view all the
resort discounts across the nation or by state and save on lift tickets, lodging, shops and more. Discounts and savings at over 50 resorts nationwide.
Join now and start saving. Premium memberships now only $10.95 for one year and includes your option of a one year magazine subscription to either
Freeskier, or
Snowboard. Use promotion code
dec07 through December 31, 2007.
Enjoy the skiing and snowboarding. It is snowing so get out and have fun....
Looking for a place warm to rest up for your next day of skiing or snowboarding? Check out these great deals we have with lodges all over the US.
Colorado
DenverHoliday Inn Lakewood - Arapahoe Basin Ski Package for only $119! Colorado Ski Package for 2 only $149!
Crested ButtePeak Property Management - From Nov. 19th - Dec. 15th stay 5 nights, get the 6th FREE!
Monarch Mountain Circle R Motel - Salida near Monarch. Save up to 15% on weekends!
Steamboat SpringsMountain Resorts Inc - Save up to 15% on direct bookings!
Bristol Hotel - Save up to 15% on direct bookings!
Storm Meadows - Save up to 15% on direct bookings!
The Ranch at Steamboat - Save up to 15% on direct bookings!
Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe Basin(Summit County)
Summit Mountain Rentals - Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon & Copper Mountain: Save 10% on direct bookings, 25% on mid week bookings!
Big Horn Rentals - Frisco: Save 10% on direct bookings!
Beaver Run Resort - Great value at any rate!
Summit Cove - Keystone: Save 20% on a 5 night stay. Save 10% on a 3 night stay!
Hotel Frisco - Frisco: Save 25% on last minute bookings. Save 10% on direct bookings!
Mtn Managers - Frisco: Save 10% on a 3 night stay!
Frisco Lodge - A great value at any rate!
Frisco Mountain Rentals - Frisco: Save 25% on last minute bookings. Save 10% on direct bookings.
Peak Property Management - Save 20% on all bookings made before Dec. 1st! Save 20% on last minute bookings! Save 10% on all lodging!
Vail Apex Holiday Inn - Save 10% on all direct bookings.
Apex Condominiums Save 10% on direct bookings!
Maine
Sunday RiverBethel Inn - A great deal at any rate!
New Hampshire Bretton Woods, Cannon, Burke or Jay Peak
Hampton Inn - Ski New Hampshire Package, only $109!
Franconia Notch Vacations - Stay 2 Mid-week nights, get the 3rd night FREE! Stay 3 Mid-week nights, get the 4th night FREE! Save 10$ on Adult Lift Tickets when you purchase a ski package with your accomidations!
Cannon Mountain/Loon Mountain & Waterville Valley ResortColonel Spencer Inn - Save 10% on 2 night stays! Save 10%-20% on lodging when you bring a friend!
Nordic Inn Condominium Resort - Save 10% on direct bookings!
Wildcat
Royalty Inn - Save 10% on a 2 night weekend/holiday stay! Save 20% on any Mid-week stay! Save 20$ on Lift Tickets to Wildcat!
New York
Hunter/WindhamScribner Hollow Lodge - Save 10% on Mid-week, Non-Holiday stays! Save 10% on Weekend stays!
Utah
Park CityProspector Square Lodge & Conference Center - Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd FREE!
Vermont
Burke, Jay Peak, Bretton Woods or CannonComfort Inn & Suites - Ski Vermont Package!
Fairbanks Inn - A great deal at any rate!
Killington/Pico Cortina Inn & Resort - Save 50% on Mid-week, Non-Holiday stays! Save 20% on Weekend, Non-Holiday stays!
Zola's Grille at Cortina - Save 10% on meals!
Ramada Inn Suites- Save 20% on Weekend, Non-Holiday stays! Save 50% on Mid-week, Non-Holiday stays!
Wyoming
Jackson HoleAlpenhof Lodge - Save 20% on bookings of 4 days or more! Save 10% on direct bookings!
Ski Butlers - NOW serving Jackson Hole!
Additional lodges with package options are available using the
Mountain Sports Club Travel Desk - Book
lodging, cars,
airfare and complete packages at a discount. Choose from over 2000 properties and most major destinations. Members receive monthly promotion code for additional savings when booking through the Mountain Sports Club Travel desk.
Complete list of ticket list values
here. Not a member?
Register and join now and start saving on lift tickets, lodging, shopping and more in the mountains.
Countdown to the holidays. With office parties, visiting friends and family it is easy to run out of time for the final days of Christmas shopping. Our merchants are trying to make it
easy for you.
Online retail merchants at the
Mountain Sports Club Shop/Marketplace, continue to run specials enabling last minute gift shopping for those looking for gear for skiers, snowboarders, hikers, cyclists, campers and
outdoor enthusiasts.
One example is $24 overnight shipping valid on purchases through Dec 20, noon central time, at
Sun and Ski Sports,
Rebel Board Sports and
Ski Chalet. Shop any of these 3 sites online, use your $10 off coupon and take advantage overnight delivery. This one -two punch of savings and value is perfect for last minute gift shopping. Great deals on skis, snowboards, cycling gear, camping and outdoor gear.
Done shopping?
Get out and ski or snowboard. There is great snow across the country. Check out all the
lift ticket discounts available for
Mountain Sport Club members. Now over
50 resorts to save on lift tickets.Colorado local snow report: Not really a snow report just a skiing conditions update.
We had the chance to get out for a few hours yesterday at Arapahoe Basin. The skiing and snow was great. It was blue bird day with fast corduroy groomed runs and still a mix of soft broken snow with easy bumps on the steeps. It was warm in the front range but crisp and cold at Arapahoe Basin. The best snow on the mountain we found was on the west wall. Lots of soft easy carving on the steeps.
Lower on the mountain in the steeper terrain one could see rocks creeping through, that were not apparent on Saturday when we were last up. Snow is again forecast for the next couple of days will prove great at offering up some more fresh snow and improved conditions. This should allow the resorts to open even more advanced and expert terrain. They were preparing the terrain park at the top half of the mountain.
Editors note: The skiing will be very good for this holiday season in the central rockies, New England, midwest and southwest Colorado. We have also recently gotten a locals report that
Jackson Hole in Wyoming is serving up great early season conditions.
Place to stay - The
Alpenhof Lodge. This classic European Ski Lodge is steps away from the base of the area in Teton Village. Great restaurant, apres ski, lounge, hot tub, suana, spa, pool and ambiance. Mountain Sports Club members Save up to 25%. We stayed there this summer and the place is a treat.
Memberships to the
Mountain Sports Club now available for only $10.95. Use promo code
combo07 and save now on your lift tickets, lodging, travel, shopping and more.
We, my son and I, were finally was able to get back up in the Colorado mountains and ski this past weekend. We left Boulder Saturday AM for
Arapahoe Basin. I had not been to the mountains for several weeks. It was before the last several rounds of significant snowfall. It has been a major transformation of ski and snowboard conditions. The day offered mid winter conditions and cold, with lots of terrain open. It was cold crisp day with soft snow and broken powder available for those in search of soft snow and variable powder conditions. We started the day going directly to the top of the mountain. First the Exhibition lift and then over to the Lenawee lift. We jumped into nice soft corduroy to start once we slid off the lift. Compared to several weeks ago when it was hard and you needed to search for soft snow, now one could let the skis run and turns just flowed like a hot knife through butter.
After a top to bottom run mixing up groomers wiht broken snow, we decided to head for the Pali chair that was serving runs off of the west wall. It sure looked inviting and off we went. One of the great beauties of this day and many of my weekend days is I get to enjoy it with my skiing/riding buddy, my son Nicky. He is 10 and made the conversion from skier to boarder when he turned 7. He now rides the entire mountain as he loves to freeride, search soft steep snow and get off the beaten track. Once in a while he will jump into the park, but he enjoys the snow, different runs and exposures the mountain has to offer. We are still at a comparable pace and in a few years I am confidant it will be me struggling to keep pace.
The snow off the west wall is broken soft day old powder. Great cover and not very crowded. After dropping down and hitting the cruiser back to the bottom we decide one more shot at Pali for a different line before taking a warming break. Temps were high of 10 at the top and with the wind much colder.
In the afternoon as we had lunch we saw they had opened the main Palivacini run. We immediatley headed for the Pali chair after lunch. Patrol was at the gate letting us know there were exposed rocks, a thin snow pack for this time of year and to use caution. We gladly nodded our heads and off we went. The snow was very good. there were spots with some rock exposures, but to be expected. For December 15 it was excellent. One run here was adequate as the family we skied this with did not love it quite like we did.
The rest of the day was spent looking for different exposures of soft broken snow across the top of the mountain. We headed out around 3 to beat the I 70 traffic and had a quick easy ride home. The legs had some burn and it sure felt good to get a day of all mounains kiing and riding in.
Looking for discount lift tickets? Make sure to visit the
Mountain Sports Club and
view details on how to save on lift tickets, lodging, shops and more at
Arapahoe Basin and 50 other North American Resorts.
Huge holiday promotions now underway:
12 days of Christmas Promotions. Check out these deals and start your shopping now.
Top brands like Yakima, Go Lite, MSR, Sierra Designs, Gregory, Big Agnes and more. Shop now.
Yakima Skybox Promotion.
Pro Series boxes $50 Manufacturer Rebate
Skybox boxes $25 Manufacturer Rebate
Dates valid= Dec 1 – Dec 30th 2007
Rebate information will be given to customer at time of purchase
GEARmass promos every day
GearMas Day Date Product Normal Price Deal Price
Day 1 12-Dec MSR Waterworks EX $139.95 $119.95
Day 2 13-Dec Big Agnes Stage Coach Duffle $179.00 $129.95
Day 3 14-Dec GoLite Lift-Less Pack $90.00 $50.00
Day 4 15-Dec Sierra Designs Wicked Fast 30 Deg Bag $239.95 $189.95
Day 5 16-Dec Sierra Designs Electron Tent $199.00 $159.95
Day 6 17-Dec Inov 8 RocLite 315 - Silver/Blue $90.00 $75.95
Day 7 18-Dec Gregory Areba Pack $149.00 $99.99
Day 8 19-Dec Sierra Designs Reverse Combi Tent $259.00 $219.95
Day 9 20-Dec Osprey Talon 44 Pack $159.00 $119.95
Day 10 21-Dec Big Agnes Cross Mountain Sleeping Bag $129.00 $109.95
Day 11 22-Dec Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag $135.00 $99.95
Day 12 23-Dec ATC Waterproof Camera $129.99 $115.95
Integrated ski and binding packages continue to be popular for the vast majority of skiers looking for skis and bindings. With packages reaching and surpassing $1,000, many skiers in the market to buy skis need to look for deals on closeout skis to stay within their budgets. One of the best values we have seen is the deal of the week from
Sun and Ski Sports. Purchase the
K2 Stryker Ski with Marker binding package for only $549, includes free shipping. This deal of the week represents over a 40% discount on the regular price. Buy now and save.
A little details on this great ski package:New in 07 was the
K2 Apache Stryker Skis With Marker M1 12.0 Bindings. This ski and binding package from K2 skis was designed to be the perfect balance of ease, forgiveness and all mountain performance. Excelling in all snow conditions and terrain, the
K2 Stryker Skis with Marker M1 12.0 bindings is designed to carve groomers as effortlessly as it rolls through softer snow and crud. Making this an excellent all mountain ski for many skiers. A moderate 74mm waist combined with a healthy degree of sidecut and forgiving flex provides the
K2 Stryker Skis with Marker M1 12.0 Bindings with the perfect amount of performance and versatility. The new
K2 Stryker Skis With Marker M1 12.0 Bindings integrated binding system and redesigned Mod Technology provides the Stryker with great performance for a variety of skier types.
Features
Dimensions: 118/74/103
Target Performance: 60% Groomed/ 40% Ungroomed
Radius: 17m@174cm
Construction: Torsion Box W/Fir Aspen Core
Features: MOD Technology, MOD Monic, Triaxial Braided,
K2/Marker M1 12.0 Bindings
Join
Mountain Sports Club and save an additional $10 on this purchase and on lift tickets, lodging travel and more. One year memberships now on special sale, only $10.95. Use promotion code dec07 and
register now, regular priced at $29.95!! Offer valid through December 31, 2007 and includes a one year magazine subscription to your choice of
Freeskier or
Snowboard magazine.
With the stretch run of the holiday shopping season upon us now is the time to make sure to shop the
Mountain Sports Club shop to get the very best deals and discounts on this year's top gear.
Below are just some of the hot deals we are seeing from our shop partners:
Rebel Board Sports - one of the best selections on Burton Snowboards, clothing and Accessories. Burton is often hard to find online and these guys have a huge selection of the best Burton gear for this year.

Each year Transworld Snowboard Magazine announces the best boards as desginated by their staff of pros and writers. They receive the designation of Good Wood. Below is a link to shop these sweet boards for this season.

Ski Chalet has been awarded Retailer of the year on several occasions and now keeps us updated with their deal of the week.

Sun and Ski with stores in 6 states has prepared a series of Gift Guides to make it easy for you to shop and get the right gear within your budget.
Skiers Peak specializes in race gear and now offers members several coupons for savings on your shopping.
Mountain Chalet has hard to find vintage posters and sweet items for your mountain house or chalet. Now save $15 on any purchase of $75 or more.
Helmets anyone? Protect the brain bucket. Broken brains do not heal like bones. The folks at
LDM helmets started the helmet rage over decade ago. They know helmets better than anyone. To make it even easier on your budget , now save 20% on this years sweet lids and helmets for skiing, riding adults and kids.
Need Cycling gear? The folks at Jenson USA guarantee the best price on all your cycling gear. Now the have a sereis of red hot gift deals every day till Christmas.
December has greeted skiers and snowboarders with a series of snow storms coast to coast. We are getting daily snow reports of feet of snow falling around the country from our resort partners. The New England and Midwest areas have enjoyed a banner start to the season while the west and Rockies are now getting pounded by a series of storms. This current series of storms and cold is providing areas the opportunity to open more and more terrain for skiers and snowboarders. Get out and enjoy the snow now!
In an effort to make it even easier to check out the best lift ticket and lodging offers for members, visit state specific pages highlighting resort lift ticket offers for members. We will keep updating these as new offers are available. New pages for
California,
Colorado,
New Hampshire,
New York,
Maine,
Pennsylvania,
Utah,
Vermont and
Wyoming make it easy to bookmark and check out new additions as you look for resorts, or lodging, in your local area or favorite destination.
BOOK TRAVEL ONLINE & SAVE at the MSC Travel Desk- The
MSC Travel Desk, currently is running two promotions for members. Our huge selection includes all major resort destinations with thousands of lodges and the best rates. This is a great time and way to plan your next winter ski and snowboard vacation.
- Registered receive additional discounts that are emailed once they are registered off any purchase of lift tickets tickets and attractions. Purchase lift tickets in advance for savings at resorts like Stowe, Keystone, Copper, Breckenridge, Winter Park and more.
- Members receive additional discounts via email off all Save Rate Hotel bookings . Book your next ski and snowboard vacation now at best rates. Literally thousands of hotels, condos & lodges available now for your next ski or snowboard trip.
Vacation packages at top resorts like Aspen, Vail, Killington, Whistler, Snowbird, Jackson Hole and more at the Travel Desk.
Holiday shopping is upon us! Find that special gift for someone on your holiday shopping list and don't forget yourself. Shop for gear, rentals and special service offers in the
Mountain Sports Club Marketplace. New offers, merchants and holiday offers now available.
Stay tuned and make sure to get your skis and boards tuned and ready at your local shop. Want to rent or demo skis? New shops have been added and offers updated. Mountain Sports Club continues to add new merchants and offers.
Spotlight on NEW resorts and merchants:
RESORTS:
- Ski Cooper in Colorado, daily lift ticket offers up to $9 off.
- Smugglers Notch in Northern Vermont has great snow and this weekend is a demo weekend for trying out new gear. Members receive $10 off lift tickets.
- Shawnee in Pennsylvania opening this weekend. New member lift ticket offers just posted.
- Monarch in Colorado opening this weekend with new snow...
LODGING:
MERCHANTS:
Join in the fun and and post your own reports, reviews, photos or videos on the skiing and riding at
http://www.mymountainsportsclub.com/. Upload your videos, photos and blogs and be eligible to win
free schwag each month.
Share the Mountain Sports Club values and features with friends and family.
Premium Memberships still available through the end of the month for only $10.95 each, use promotion code
dec07 when
registering. Promotion includes option of selecting
Freeskier or
Snowboard magazine subscription for one year included at this special rate.
Mountain Sports Club of North America would like to extend a huge
THANK YOU
to our partners:

Leedom Helmets

ZAPZ

Ski New Hampshire

SnowBoard

Freeskier
Be sure to add members@mountainsportsclub.com to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails.
Many happy turns to you, your family and friends,
Mountain Sports Club of North America
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members@mountainsportsclub.com
The month of November winds down today as snow storms begin to make sure resorts coast to coast have snow. It was an early Thanksgiving this year and mixed start of the ski and snowboard around the country. The good news is more areas keep opening as the season really gets going.
New members discounts keep rolling in for shops, lift tickets, lodging and more.
Alaska
California
Colorado
Idaho
Maine
- Saddleback - Ski for ONLY $25! Save $15 on Mid-week lift, Non-holiday lift tickets!
- Shawnee Peak - Buy 1 Mid-week Lift Ticket get the 2nd FREE. Save $6 on an Adult Full Day. Save $3 on a Junior Full Day!
Montana
New Hampshire
- Cranmore - Dec. 21 Platinum Anniversary $3.30 Lift Tickets. Save $10 on an Adult Full Day. Save $5 on Senior/Teen/Youth Full Day. Save $5 on a Cranapalooza Night!
- King Pine - Buy 1 Lift Ticket, get the 2nd FREE!
- Pats Peak - Save $5 on any Mid-week Night lift ticket, Save $10 on any Mid-week Full Day, Save $5 on Weekend Full Day
- Tenney - Purchase a lift ticket Sunday, Monday, Thursday or Friday and get the 2nd ticket FREE!
- Whaleback - Buy 1 Lift Ticket, get the 2nd FREE!
- Wildcat - Save $10 on an Adult Full Day, FREE Group Lesson, Buy 1 Lift Ticket, get the 2nd FREE!
- Gunstock Mountain Resort - Great deals for members including 2 for 1 lift tickets.
New Mexico
New York
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Utah
- Snowbird, Park City, Brighton, Brian Head, Solitude, The Canyons - Search for additonal lift ticket saving swith our partner Liftopia.
- Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Brighton, Park City, The Canyons - Purchase lift ticket packages at our Travel Desk.
Vermont
Wyoming
Canada
Not a Mountain Sports Club Member yet? Join and register now for only $9.95!
Use Promo Code combo07 and get a Premium membership including your choice of a year long magazine subscription from either: Freeskier of Snowboard - Offer valid until 12/31/07.
Update from Colorado....
The Thanksgiving holiday and a kick off to the ski and snowboard season is upon us. We are all looking for a week of snow and storms to get the more ski areas and terrain open. Fortunately a storm is bringing snow to the mountains for the holidays and weekend. Recently, we skied at
Arapahoe Basin on Monday as the kids had off from school for Veteran’s day.
Arapahoe Basin has just recently opened top to bottom skiing so we would take the two chairs and have a pretty good length top to bottom cruiser. It snowed lightly all day and the new snow provided some soft snow to carve turns on. We also took time to walk over to the top and take a peek at the terrain that will be serviced by the new Montezuma Chair into Montezuma Bowl. This new chair will usher in a new era, providing the area with 80% more skiable terrain. With a full variety of runs and access for everyone from cruisers to extreme access, A Basin will ski much differently from this point on.
The new chair is the most talked about addition, but the area just opened a new mid mountain base lodge – Black Mountain Lodge to accompany a more modest lodge at the top that opened last year. This came on the heels of a new building for rentals next to the ticket window. Given no one will mistake the experience for Beaver Creek, but Arapahoe Basin has taken a giant step forward improving the guest experience and open significant new terrain. This opening of the Montezuma Bowl has been eagerly awaited by locals skiing and riding at the Basin for years. Now Mountain Sports Club members can enjoy lift ticket savings by using the pre-purchase program in conjunction with Liftopia. Discounts vary but are currently available.
Loveland Ski Area was the second Colorado ski and snowboard resort to open this year and beat many of the resorts. Currently there are several chairs and runs open. With the high elevation, Northern exposure on many of the runs and significant snowmaking, they may be offering the best variety of terrain to ski and snowboard at this time of year. With easy access to the front range and limited terrain open at most resorts,
Loveland is our suggested skiing and snowboarding stop this weekend for Colorado skiers and riders heading to the slopes. Make sure to download your lift ticket discount at the Mountain Sports Club. This discount is off the early season rate and provides members with the best price on lift tickets for early season skiing and snowboarding.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort opened this past weekend and it is the start of the FREE lift tickets promotion. Yes just show up and the tickets are free. With millions of dollars of investment in new lifts and terrain the current ownership wants you to test the product. Can’t make the early season?
Make sure to use the single or multi day lift ticket discounts available to
Mountain Sports Club members. Savings start at $9 off per day on lift tickets in peak season.
Not a member yet?
Register and join today. Early season offer of one year membership and a one year subscription still available at only 19.95.
Use promo code mag07 and start saving today.
Traveling this Holiday Season? We have some great savings on lodging and packages for Mountain Sports Club Members no matter where your holiday plans take you! Book now for best rates and selection.
ColoradoDenver- Holiday Inn Lakewood - Arapahoe Basin Ski Package for only $119! Colorado Ski Package for 2 only $149!
Crested Butte
Monarch Mountain Steamboat Springs
Summit County - Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe BasinVail
New HampshireSki 93 - Cannon Mountain/Loon Mountain & Waterville Valley Resort- Colonel Spencer Inn - Save 10% on 2 night stays! Save 10%-20% on lodging when you bring a friend!
- Nordic Inn Condominium Resort - Save 10% on direct bookings!
- Royalty Inn - Save 10% on a 2 night weekend/holiday stay! Save 20% on any Mid-week stay! Save 20$ on Lift Tickets to Wildcat!
- Franconia Notch Vacations - Stay 2 Mid-week nights, get the 3rd night FREE! Stay 3 Mid-week nights, get the 4th night FREE! Save 10$ on Adult Lift Tickets when you purchase a ski package with your accomidations!
New YorkHunter/WindhamUtah
Park City
Vermont Killington/Pico WyomingJackson HoleAdditional lodges with package options are available using the Mountain Sports Club Travel Desk - Book lodging, cars, airfare and complete packages at a discount. Choose from over 2000 properties and most major destinations. Members receive monthly promotion code for additional savings when booking through the Mountain Sports Club Travel desk.
Complete list of ticket list values here.
Not a member? Register and join now and start saving on lift tickets, lodging, shopping and more in the mountains.
The
Mountain Sports Club Travel Desk just posted and made available discounted lift tickets available for popular ski and snowboard destinations
Breckenridge and
Keystone Resort in Colorado.
Those purchasing tickets for will use the online booking engine at the Mounatin Sports Club. Lift ticket discounts are available throughout the year and include multi-day tickets. Keystone just opened last Friday November 2 for the season and Breckenridge is scheduled to opne for the ski and snowboard seaosn this Friday November 9, 2007.
Take advantage of great savings for skiers and snowboarders at the Mountain Sports Club.
Register today and start saving. Special blog price
only $9.95 includes your choice of a years subscription to either
Snowboard or
Freeskier. Use promo code
combo07 when purchasing your membership and save on your next ski and snowboard vacation or ski day.
Two exciting resort offers came into the offie today and have been posted on
Mountain Sports Club. We are pleased to see
Crested Butte Mountain Resort update the same offers from last year again for members. This was a popular program last winter that included a variety of savings from single day tickets to multiday tickets for skiers and snowboarding. Combine this with the early season Free Lift ticket promotion and millions of dollars in continued on mountain development and there are many reason to plan a trip to Crested Butte this winter. Book your lodging with
Peak Property Management and Real Estate for special savings and value on your ski vacation.
On the East Coast we welcome the venerable
Wildcat Mountain, located in New Hampshire, as a new resort partcipating in the Mountain Sports Club lift ticket dicount program. Located directly across from Mount Washington, Wildcat enjoys significant natural snowfall for skiing and snowboarding. Mountain Sports Club members will enjoy
2 for 1 lift tickets offers this winter at Wildcat Mountain.Be sure to
sign up now and take advantage of early season rates. Combo deal - premium membership and a one year's subscription to either
Freeskier or
Snowboard magazine for only $9.95. Offer valid through November 10, 2007. Use
promotion code Blog107 when purchasing membership.
Use it Once it's Paid for, Use it Often and Save Hundreds on Lift tickets, lodging, travel, shopping and more.
Mountain Sports Club members will enjoy even more exclusive savings this coming ski and snowboard season. Individuals, families and small groups of skiers and snowboarders will take advantage of our great values on lift tickets at popular ski resorts coast to coast.
Several of the new discounts just announced for this season include the following:
Daily lift tickets discounts now available for Mount Baldy, Monarch Mountain, Pats Peak, Shawnee Peak, Powderhorn, Diamond Peak, Cranmore and more being added weekly.
Join now and save. Premium memberships now only $9.95 and includes a one year magazine subscription to either Freeskier or Snowboard. Use your membership once and it is paid for, Use it often and save hundreds. Use promotion code - combo07
It’s that time of year again! The weather is getting chilly and ski season is drawing near. Ghosts and goblins are all about and
Mountain Sports Club has some
GRUESOME savings for our members. Get your reservations in soon and take advantage of these great lodging deals!
ColoradoDenverHoliday Inn Lakewood - 2 great ski packages available!
Monarch Mountain Circle R Motel - Salida near Monarch. Save up to 15% on weekends
Steamboat SpringsMountain Resorts Inc - Save up to 15%
Bristol Hotel - Save up to 15%
Storm Meadows - Save up to 15%
The Ranch at Steamboat - Save up to 15%
Summit County - Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe BasinSummit Cove - Keystone Save up to 20%
Hotel Frisco - Frisco Save up to 25%
Summit Mountain Rentals - Frisco & Breckenridge Save up to 20%
Frisco Mountain Rentals - Frisco Save up to 20%
Peak Property Management - Save up to 20%
Vail Apex Condominiums Save up to 15%
New Hampshire
Near Waterville Valley ResortColonel Spencer Inn - Save up to 15%
New York HunterScribner Hollow Lodge - Save up to 15%
Vermont Killington Cortina Inn & Resort - Save up to 50%
RutlandRamada Inn Suites- Save up to 50%
Wyoming Jackson HoleAlpenhof Lodge - Save up to 20%
Ski Butlers - NOW serving Jackson Hole!
British ColumbiaCrystal Lodge - Whistler/Blackcomb Save up to 25%
Additional lodges and packages options are available using the
Mountain Sports Club Travel Desk - Book
lodging, cars,
airfare and complete packages at a discount. Choose from over 2000 properties and most major destinations. Members receive monthly promotion code for additional savings when booking through the Mountain Sports Club Travel desk.
The following is a spotlight on lodges currently offering
Mountain Sports Club members discounts on direct booked lodging reservations.
Check out the savings up to 50% off.
Colorado Steamboat SpringsMountain Resorts Inc - Save up to 15%
Bristol Hotel - Save up to 15%
Storm Meadows - Save up to 15%
The Ranch at Steamboat - Save up to 15%
Colorado Resort Services - Save on direct bookings
Summit County - Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Arapahoe BasinSummit Cove - Keystone Save up to 20%
P
ine Ridge Condominiums - Breckenridge Save on Direct Bookings
Big Horn Rentals - Frisco Save on Direct Bookings
Hotel Frisco - Frisco Save up to 25%
Summit Mountain Rentals - Frisco & Breckenridge Save up to 20%
Frisco Mountain Rentals - Frisco Save up to 20%
Mtn Managers - Frisco, Breckenridge, Keystone Save on Direct Bookings
Peak Property Management - Breckenridge Save on Direct Bookings
VailApex Condominiums Save up to 15%
Apex Holiday Inn Save up to 15%
Monarch Mountain
Circle R Motel - Salida near Monarch Save up to 15%
Sunlight/Glenwood Springs
Red Rooster Inn - Glenwood Springs, close to Sunlight and Aspen areas.
Crested Butte Mountain ResortPeak Property Management & Real Esate - Crested Butte Save on Direct Bookings
New HampshireNordic Inn Condominiums - Lincoln near Loon Mountain Save on Direct Bookings
Colonel Spencer Inn - Near Waterville Valley Resort Save up to 15%
WyomingAlpenhof Lodge - Jackson Hole Save up to 20%
UtahProspector Square - Park City, Deer Valley and The Canyons Save on Direct Bookings
VermontCortina Inn & Resort - Killington Save up to 50%
Ramada Inn Suites - Rutland Save up to 50%
New YorkScribner Hollow Lodge - Hunter Save p to 15%
British Columbia - Canada
Crystal Lodge - Whistler/Blackcomb Save up to 25%
Additional lodges and packages options are available using the
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Boulder Colorado Last updated 09.01.07
In a sign truly indicative that the winter ski and snowboard season is not too far away both K2 and Atomic released their new sites live.
K2 re-launched an entirely new 2007-2008 website,
www.k2skis.com. The new site has a section for introducing new products and technologies in skis/ski systems, helmets, poles and other K2 gear. The K2 site features updated news and events, athlete interviews, video footage, entertaining downloads and much more.The athletes section has photos, interviews and videos. The news section gets updated throughout the season.
The all-new Culture section includes behind the scenes footage from K2 ad shoots, a mini site devoted to Doug Coombs, the Factory Team and the Alliance Team among other things. Check it out at
www.k2skis.com.Now try to win free gear. Atomic luanches with a Circus Contest 4 the New Atomic GearWorldwide Web. The prizes will be several pairs of Atomic’s new Hawx boots and Nomad skis will be given away to members of the skiing public starting who register to win. The new contest allows participants to enter their names in a series of drawings that will occur each week between October 15, 2007 and January 15, 2008.Twelve winners will come away with a pair of the organically-flexible Hawx boots and the über-light, super-stable Nomad skis. Atomic is promoting new technology for the 2007-08 ski season and expects the new products’ design for North American terrain will be a draw for US and Canadian skiers. Go to
hawxwinbig.com, and review two new products and their accompanying technical specifications while registering to win. Once the videos are viewed, the site visitor is eligible to enter his or her name into the drawing.
Rocky Mountain RV Campground - June 19, 2007
Well the way this was advertised it did not meet our expectations as a place to camp. Too close to houses and the Plethora of RV’s. While the WIFI would be nice if it worked faster than old dial up. It was so slow that it essentially did not work if you really need to log in and do something. We cannot say its views are by their selves so great given what is right next to us. Maybe we are too spoiled but we would not camp here again by choice. It does have clean bathrooms, showers and supplies. The laundry facilities and ability to re supply in town were nice. Two days was a little more civilization than we needed. One night to load up on last minute supplies would have worked better.
Boiling River Hot Springs
Boiling River located right before the entrance to Wyoming several miles into the North entrance was truly a treat. The parking lot is located right before the 45th parallel, exactly equidistant to the North Pole and the Equator. This easy access is about .5 miles walk on a clearly marked path. On the way, we saw several elk. A passerby thought they were moose, so much for general awareness of the local wild life. This particular set of hot springs are clearly marked and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in the family. The one entrance was pretty tricky with a rocky access and strong current. After a little scouting of the area we found an easier route into the pools that enabled us to get everyone from our 6 year old to the 11 year old in and enjoying the hot springs. If we were close enough, we would visit this spot every night. In the two nights we were close members of our party went each night.
During the first night there we met one of the local personalities, a gentlemen we called Jumbo for his big size. He was very friendly and full of advice. Come to find out he is a passionate Buffalo activist. This man had left his real world job on several occasions to spend time crusading for better treatment and protection of the free range Buffalo that make Yellowstone National Park there home. More on this particular issue will appear in a separate post. We ran into Chris aka Jumbo the next day working the crowds on our visit to Tower Falls.
Beaver Ponds Hike, Yellowstone National ParkThe Beaver Ponds hike is located a couple of hundred yards from the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotels and at the base of the parking lot for accessing the Mammoth Hot Springs.
This was as advertised in all the hiking books we had reviewed. 5 Miles total and a loop. Once we departed the base area we only saw one group of 3 people the entire trip. The hike starts out as a fairly steep climb, mostly in the shade. During the hike we saw several groups of elk, and a beaver at the first of the ponds. The balance of the wild life was several families of geese and ducks playing in the ponds. The walk out was through classic western sage scrub and offered a great view of the parking lot and Boiling River hike and access, as well as the town of Gardiner Montana. This was great hike and ended just North of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel.
We had an earlier hike around the Mammoth Hot Springs Trail from the lower base parking lot. See the
photo gallery of shots from this short and easily accessible hike.
Madison Campground
Immediately upon arrival we knew we were now enjoying the camping we had envisioned. Well run and full the campsites are bordered by a river surrounded by wilderness and lots of trees. The facilities are nice, but no showers. This fact was a plus with our 3 boys (11, 9 & 6) as for them camping should not entail having to take a shower regardless of how dirty they get. Our neighbors however (with 2 children our boys shortly had them engaged in a soccer game and then a game of pickle), who had been here for several days informed us of a well-guarded secret swimming hole. This unexpected treat would prove to be the daily bath for our boys and a great cooling off after each day of hiking and traipsing around various parts of Yellowstone Park. Once settled in we also discussed that the original plan of moving every 2 days was really a little over the top. Given we had the family environment, packing everything up and setting up camp again did not make the best use of precious time to relax and enjoy. The decision was made to try and stay for 5 nights and cancel the reservations at Yellowstone Lake (a cabin we had rented) and two nights at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It was agreed we would still visit every thing we wanted but not spend the extra packing up and reestablishing camp.
I wandered down to the office and a little to our surprise we were able to make this work, and even received a refund for the difference of the cost of the cabin to the campsite. This was a bonus and everyone agreed this was for the best and we had one completely happy set of campers.
Firehole Swimming Hole
This is a must visit during hot days. Located just about 2 miles south of the Madison junction with the main route headed south to Old Faithful. There are off limits cliffs that we saw had quite a bit of activity. On day two we did see park ranger providing a ticket to one who had not heeded the posted warnings. Given how cold the temperatures had recently been we were amazed at how warm yet refreshing the water was. Out of the 4 days camping in Madison Campgrounds we swam 2 of the days.
Monument Geyser
This hike located North of Madison campgrounds just before Norris Junction was advertised as moderate, but for the family proved to be a tad more difficult. A steep climb out that was dusty and with no shade. The effects of the massive fires were evident and I would venture to guess in about 5 years there will be a pretty good amount of shade on this hike. It does offer great views North. The reward on this hike was a unique view of the thermal geysers rumbling about as we got to the top. The chimney features of several geysers was a different feature we had not seen. Also, we saw absolutely no one on this hike. One note is this is listed as a one mile up and then one mile back, however several books had disputed the distance and stated its distance at 1.5 miles. I would definitely agree it is closer to 1.5 miles as opposed to .9 miles.
Beryl Geyser
An easy turn off the main drag between Norris and Madison. The deep blue water and this being a very active and bubbling geyser made this a nice short and easy access.
Often times it is said the anticipation and planning of the trip can be a highlight and delight unto itself. When we, the Siewierski clan, decided we would kick off the summer of 2007 with a family road trip north to Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding Teton Mountains and Jackson Hole it was the signal for me to start the planning process.
While I have been to Yellowstone on several occasions this will be a first time for my wife, Laura, and our three boys Jarid(11), Nicky(9) and Sam(6). The plan is unfolding where we will depart Boulder early Monday June 18 and head north via 1-25 to Bozeman Montana. We will spend the first night at the
Holiday Inn in Bozeman, as I have an early morning work meeting the next day on the 19th, with the ad agency Mercury for Travel Montana. We will be sure to post a lodging review for this property and others we visit as well as camp site updates.
While we are close to Bridger Bowl the plan calls for my wife to load supplies from the local grocery store before heading into the park. The first two nights we will spend in Gardiner, Montana at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The camp ground we have selected is the
Rocky Mountain RV Park. All listings make it seem like a great starting point. We hope to enjoy a float down the Yellowstone River one day, do some local fishing, get to the Mammoth Hot Springs and over to Roosevelt Tower while in of this area.
The balance of the trip will include two nights camping at the Madison Campground near geyser country and the west entrance of Yellowstone. This area is close to Big Sky Ski Resort. After exploring this region we will go to the Yellowstone Lake and stay in one of their cabins before heading to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for 2 last nights of camping before we drop down to Teton Village and Jackson Hole for 3 nights. The end of the journey will be complete with creature comforts as we settle into the the delightful
Alpenhof Lodge. The comforts of a nice bed, rooms and showers will be welcome at that stage. Having meals served will also been a pleasant way to wind down at the end of this trip.
The following is a spotlight on lodges currently offering
Mountain Sports Club members discounts on direct booked lodging reservations. Check out the savings up to 50% off.
Colorado
Mountain Resorts Inc - Steamboat Springs
Bristol Hotel - Steamboat Springs
Storm Meadows - Steamboat Springs
The Ranch at Steamboat - Steamboat Springs
Colorado Resort Services - Steamboat Springs
Summit Cove - Keystone
Apex Condominiums - Vail
Apex Holiday Inn - Vail
Pine Ridge Condominiums - Breckenridge
Big Horn Rentals - Frisco
Hotel Frisco - Frisco
Summit Mountain Rentals - Frisco & Breckenridge
Frisco Mountain Rentals - Frisco
Mtn Managers - Frisco, Breckenridge, Keystone
Circle R Motel - Salida near Monarch
Red Rooster Inn - Glenwood Springs, close Sunlight and Aspen areas.
Peak Property Management & Real Esate - Crested Butte Mountain Resort
New HampshireNordic Inn Condominiums - Lincoln near Loon Mountain
Colonel Spencer Inn - Near Waterville Valley Resort
WyomingAlpenhof Lodge - Jackson Hole
Utah
Prospector Square - Park City
Vermont
Cortina Inn & Resort - Killington
Ramada Inn Suites - Rutland
New YorkScribner Hollow Lodge - Hunter
British Columbia - CanadaCrystal Lodge - Whistler/Blackcomb
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Boulder Colorado Last updated 06.05.07
We are proud to announce a new partnership with Action Sports Interactive that increases our reach in the online marketplace of mountain sports enthusiasts.
The strategic alliance between Action Sports Interactive collection of winter sports sites and
Mountain Sports Club of North America will now provide those targeting the online mountain sports enthusiast a network audience opportunity.
The collection of sites currently in the network are:
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The Real Scoop on the Snow. RealConditions provides detailed snow reports for
alpine and nordic skiers and snowboarders, including the first site that allows the
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board related, including snowboarding, surfing, wakeboarding, and skateboarding.
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An online service providing ski and snowboard resort directories, online travel
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Why Mountain Action Network ? This is a question we have been asked.Reach active affluent mountain sports enthusiasts. In calendar year 2006 this network of sites
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sponsorship of 250,000 – 500,000 monthly emails in peak winter season. Monthly, category and seasonal sponsorships available. Call for details, availability and pricing.
On May Day, May 1 2007, Rebel Board Sports launched their new online store. This new online only retailer includes great deals and selection from all the top brands.
Purchase gear, snowboards, wakeboards, and clothing from the likes of Burton, Roxy, Billabong, Smith and more. Mountain Sports members Save 10% on thier initial purchase made by June 30, 2007. Click on this store links and proceed to store. Use
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