Georgetown, Colo., September 25, 2008 – With cooler weather in the high Colorado mountains Loveland Georgetown, Colo., September 25, 2008 – Colorado ski resort Loveland ski area fired up snowmaking operations. The resort fired up the guns last night, making the ski area the first in North America to start snowmaking operations for the 2008-2009 ski season.
Sitting at the continental divide the base of the ski area is at 10,600 feet. This enables an early start in an effort to get the ski and snowboard season started. Resort peaks sit on the Continental Divide at 13,010 feet, already covered with new snow, it was only a matter of time before temperatures at the base were cold enough for snowmaking.
Loveland frequently is one of the first each season to open, with approximately 1,000 vertical feet served by a triple chair available for skiers on opening day. We'll keep you updated as the season opening day gets closer.
I sure love this time of year for cycling. Cooler weather setting in and changing leaves makes for great riding. Now with inflation being driven by gas prices on the rise, I've been seeing more and more folks opt for two wheeled transportation to get around town. Commuters can get unlimited gas mileage for $0 per gallon on a trusty bike. So naturally cycling gear sales are on the rise. Plus fall is a great time to be making bike sales since it's a perfect transitional season sport. Want some more good news? The Sun & Ski Bike Blowout started today so shoppers can save up to 50% on select bike gear! WhaHoo!
During the Sun and Ski Bike Blowout, you can save on bike accessories, gear and apparel. Details on the deals are listed below.
This sale runs through September 29th, 2008. Details are listed below.
Click on the great deals below to save and then put the pedal to the pavement!!
The Canyons Resort in Utah extends a daily lift ticket discount and savings for Mountain Sports Club members. Premium members using the coupons will save $7 on an adult full day lift ticket throughout the 2008.09 ski and snowboard season. This will be the first season promotional offers have been available to Mountain Sports Club members.
The Canyons is Utah's largest ski area and receives abundant Utah powder.
Looking to save on lift tickets, lodging and more this next ski and snowboard season? Then register and join the Mountain Sports Club now. Win free gear, lift tickets and more by posting reviews, videos, photos and blogs from your trips to the mountains at My Mountain Sports Club, basic registration is free. Review the list of lift ticket discounts available.
Smuggler's Notch lift ticket discounts for the 2008.09 ski and snowboard season will be available for Mountain Sports Club members. Daily lift ticket discounts will be available throughout the season for adult and child lift tickets.
Adults save $10 daily while child's lift ticket discounts are $5 daily. Smuggler's Notch is one of the very best family ski and snowboard resorts in Vermont. Smuggler's Notch is located in Northern Vermont and provides a variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain on 3 mountains for skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels.
Looking to save on lift tickets, lodging and more this next ski and snowboard season? Then register and join the Mountain Sports Club now. Win free gear, lift tickets and more by posting reviews, videos, photos and blogs from your trips to the mountains at My Mountain Sports Club, basic registration is free. Review the list of lift ticket discounts available.
This past weekend we saw some real cool weather that brought snow to the high peaks of Colorado and other areas of the Rocky Mountains. This is the first sure sign that another ski and snowboard season is not far away. As each of us prepare for this next ski and snowboard season things sure have changed in the planning of vacations and staying within a budget. We all know how the rising cost of fuel is affecting prices everywhere. The costs of airline tickets for this season is one of the steepest price increases I have seen over the last 30 years in this business. This is coupled with new fees for bags which impacts all of us skiers.
We want to keep you informed of what is being charged and how to get the best airline discounts. Personally I think they have gone overboard. Here is an email letter I just received last week from United:
Dear Mr. R John Siewierski,
Thank you for choosing United for your upcoming air travel. Before your next trip, we would like to remind you about our current carry-on baggage policy and changes to our checked baggage policy effective August 18.
Federal regulations limit all customers to one carry-on bag, plus one personal item such as a purse, laptop, briefcase or backpack. To ease your boarding process, please board only when your Seating Area is called and be considerate of others when sharing overhead bin space. When boarding, place your carry-on bag wheels first in the overhead bin and place your personal item under the seat in front of you.
Checked baggage fees summary
If you purchased tickets...and are traveling...the following fees apply to check bags
First bag, Second bag
Before February 4, 2008Anytime$0$0 Between February 4, 2008 and June 12, 2008 Anytime $0 $25 On or after June 13, 2008 Between June 13, 2008 and August 17, 2008 $0 $25 On or after June 13, 2008 On or after August 18, 2008 $15 $25
Effective August 18, 2008, a $15 service fee will apply, each way, to check your first bag and a $25 service fee will apply, each way, to check your second bag for all United Economy® travel ticketed on or after June 13, 2008. This fee applies to travel within the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.*
For more details on all of our baggage policies, as well as frequently asked questions, we invite you to visit united.com/baggage.
Again, we thank you for your business and look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
*Additional baggage charges will apply for checking more than two bags or if any bag is overweight or oversized. Some exemptions may apply. Baggage policies and services fees are subject to change without notice.
To me this is added insult to injury. The next area I am questioning is why would I buy direct from United when I keep getting better air fare through third party operators like Travelocity and the Mountain Sports Club Travel desk. I am finding fares that are $200 - $300 cheaper on our travel desk than by booking direct from United. Of the other major carriers to date Southwest Airline has been consistently been the best value I am finding coming into Denver and there are currently no additional baggage charges.
I know you may need airline tickets for your next ski vacation, so make sure to book with us at The Mountain Sports Club travel desk and save hundreds on your next airfare.
Sundance Resort is just as magnificent, dramatic, rustic, and friendly in the summer as it is in the winter. While my husband Charles and I love most of the resorts, Sundance has a special hold on us. We had business in Salt Lake City, and Sundance (like most of the resorts in Utah) can be reached in under two hours, in a car or busride from Salt Lake airport.
Charles’ godson, Geoff Miller, was performing his jazz guitar at a Sundance dinner, and we went with him. The outdoor barbecue on the deck looked tasty, but some of us chose to eat at some of the fine restaurants or the pub in the resort. They are Western casual, and moderately priced. The rushing creek runs outside, and the steep mountains and waterfalls can easily be seen and heard. The fresh mountain air filled our lungs. The altitude is not too high, and we were not exerting ourselves, so there was no danger of altitude sickness. The base elevation at Ray’s Lift is 6,100 feet, with the Arrowhead Summit at 8,000 feet. The breeze was refreshing, and it was slightly cooler than the 100 degree weather of Salt Lake. But the dry sun was strong, and sunblock was essential. Hats and sunglasses, along with bottles of water, were important at all times outside in the sun and heat.
We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon, and the very friendly and efficient marketing and public relations manager, Lucy Ridolphi, was ready to greet us. We met in the lounge, which offers complimentary fruit, drinks, and comfort to visitors. No sign of founder Robert Redford, but his photo hangs on several walls. Lucy offered the three of us a ride up and down the chair lift. It feels just as steep in the summer as it did on our visit in March, and I had moments of panic when the lift went down the steep canyons.
The mountains enveloped us from both sides. There were steep, narrow waterfalls, and tiny pockets of snow, which was quickly becoming mountain run offs in the heat. The roundtrip lift ride takes about 45 minutes, which gives you an idea of the extensiveness of Sundance. The ride only costs $8 for one ride and $10 for two. You can get off, hike around the top, and get back on. Or you can walk down, which looked like much too much work for me. I will wait for snow season.
We were thrilled to look down at the dozens of mountain bikers under us, and I really believed I would enjoy doing that. Some of the 30 bike trails were not as steep, and I think I can control my speed and balance well enough to handle them. We did see at least one fall and a few flat tires, but nothing serious while we were there. The Director of Village Sports, Czar Johnson (a great name) says Sundance hosts thousands of visits in the summer. Bike and helmet rental, and the ride up are about $50 for a half day. If you bring your own bike, the lift pass is about $14. You cannot cheat, and bring anything with a motor. There is a full range of activities at Sundance. They include hikes, races, and horseback riding during the day. On select nights, there are full moon chairlift rides, from 9 pm on, from May until October.
There is a complementary outdoor film and theater festival, and there are a series of concerts for $25. If you want to go the famed Sundance Film festival, the events are pricy and tickets hard to get. Most of the film showing and street parties take place in Park City, although Sundance Resort is certainly an important part of the festival which was created by Robert Redford. It showcases new talent of all types. The Festival takes place in January, so make your arrangements now if interested. For people in Washington, it means missing the Inauguration activities, which may be a good or bad thing, depending upon the outcome of the election! By the way, the slopes are open during the festival, for skiing and snowboarding. They are not always crowded, because many visitors prefer to watch the movies and party. If you have not skied or enjoyed snowboarding at Park City, or Sundance, it is a treat not to be missed. Skiers should also visit nearby Deer Valley. The three areas have some of the best trails and snow conditions, and finest amenities, of any areas in the world. I always feel like an expert when I dance down those mountains (except for my brief episode of sickness during my last visit in March!).
There is no doubt that winter is great, but I certainly enjoyed my summer visit to Sundance, and recommend it to anyone. Remember, Utah is a relatively short, inexpensive flight from the Washington airports, if you book your tickets wisely, or look for last minute flight bargains that come up. Enjoy the mountains!
Blog posted by Connie Lawn. See more of Connie's work at www.dcskicom.
Ski sales bargains are now at the best as ski shops make room for the new 08.09 winter ski and snowboard gear. The Marker M1100 Contact Control Sli ski bindings is the Deal of the Week at Ski Chalet. Now save over 40%, purchase price is only $139.08. Buy now while still available at the discounted price.
A great sport performance value component, the Marker ski binding is designed to mesh well with intermediate all mountain skis, carving or all-terrain ski. The Marker M1100 Contact Control Sli Ski Bindings packed with exclusive technologies to properly outfit you with the highest protection, performance, quality and value you expect from Marker. Heighten your progression and get to the next level with the Marker M1100 CC Sli.
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Golfers in the Lake Tahoe area have a great new deal with the 50% off greens fee for Mountain Sports Club members. Those looking for great golf at a a discounted rate and savings simply use the Mountain Sports Club membership.
The Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort golf course is an 18-hole, par-72 (men and women) course that will both challenge golfers’ skills and appeal to their senses. Designed by Robert Muir Graves, the course integrates Tahoe’s rugged, wooded landscape with wavy bunkers and putting greens. The result is an active course whose features create a flow of movement that seamlessly moves in and over the natural terrain.
Offer valid till closing (late October). Not valid for group or tournament play or with any other offers.
Playing up to 6,781 yards, the Northstar at Tahoe Resort golf course offers four tee locations and carries a rating of 72.4 from the Northern California Golf Association. Mountain nine demands precise, tight play through tree-lined fairways and across small greens. Meadow nine opens up to a links-style course allowing golfers to grip it and rip it!
Plattekill Bike Park is the premiere lift accessed mountain biking near the metro New York region and has a hard core following of mountain bike enthusiasts. Plattekill located in the Catskill Mountains features over 60 miles of lift-served mountain bike trails and is host to a series of USA Cycling Sanctioned mountain bike races. Plattekill also features chairlift rides, hiking trails and camping and is also available for private parties, banquets and weddings.
Now Mountain Sports Club premium members receive half price discounts on full day Mountain Bike lift tickets. At a savings of $15 daily this proves to be a great summer value. More details on this and other discounts and savings at Mountain Sports Club Plattekill page. Purchase a one year premium membership now for only $6.95 during the summer membership special. Log on and use promotion code summer08 when registering your premium membership. Free basic memberships are also still available.
With summer in high gear so is the cycling season. The Tour de France is underway, mountain bike trails are now open even in the high country and road tours for various causes abound. I know for me it proves to be a time of year I realize I have certain gear, components or clothing than needs to be replaced or acquired. Off to the sales I go searching for the best deal and prices on my favorite cycling gear. Below are several of the vendors in the Mountain Sports Club Marketplace with sales and special offers for members. Be sure to shop here first and enjoy special member savings.
Jenson online has a variety of insanely great deals and savings now through August 5. If you are looking to buy cycling or bike gear, accessories or clothing these are big savings:
Look at these red hot savings and discounts at Sun and Ski Sports. Use your Mountain Sports Club coupon and save even more. Save also on bike tunes and ski tunes in winter.
Silver Mountain in Kellogg Idaho recently opened an indoor waterpark as a new featured amenity to drive guests to this growing mountain resort community. With skiing and snowboarding in the winter they now lay claim to a surf and ski experience like no other.
The Surf's Up in the mountains at the new Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark! At Silver Mountain Resort guests next winter will be able to surf the snow then surf the waves all in the same day. With the introduction of this major new amenity, Silver Mountain Resort brings the thrills of surfing, sliding, tubing, and other wet and wild fun to the high country. The recently opened Silver Rapids waterpark includes thrilling, body and tube slides, a lazy river, family raft slide, kid’s activity lagoon, and the ultimate in aquatic attractions – a FlowRider Surf Wave. This new ride offers thrills of surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding all in a wet, wild, and – best of all – safe environment. The FlowRider is one ride that will never be the same twice and is destined to become one of the favorite thrills at Silver Rapids. Open year-round, Silver Rapids will not only provide endless aquatic fun, it also makes Silver Mountain Resort an even more attractive multi-season destination resort.
As a special introduction Mountain Sports Club members now save 10% on bookings. Use the special discounted coupon. Make sure to check out events as this summer includes concerts, plenty of mountain biking, hiking and more.
Skiing is over for the season in the East, so we made another choice. My family and I spent a glorious five days at a Dude Ranch in the Adirondacks, in Stony Creek, New York. . Guess they don’t use that term any more. Officially, it was the “1000 Acres Ranch Resort” which features great Western horseback riding, a beautiful golf course (which is under water for part of each spring, when the Hudson River floods), abundant food, and terrific people. Some of the guests return each year with their families – a few have been keeping the tradition for as long as 20 years.
Full disclosure – we made the trip for my son’s wedding, which took place at a resort about 20 minutes down the mountain. But, I suggested many of the guests chose the ranch, and I am glad we did so. We also had the pre-Wedding rehearsal dinner there, so it worked out well.
The Ranch is about 480 miles from the Washington area. We drove it at about 10 hours each way, because we had a lot of equipment to transport in a truck. But, it is far better to take a fairly cheap flight to Albany, and drive an hour north.
In the winter, the Ranch offers shuttle service to nearby Gore Mountain, where visitors can ski and snowboard and then return to 1000 acres to eat, sleep, snowmobile, cross country, or ride horses in the snow. They have about 70 sure-footed horses, who do well on the steep trails, through the forests, the Hudson River (at a shallow, rocky crossing), or the snow in the winter. We want to check out their winter program, including the slopes at Gore. But, on a beautiful summer week, we thoroughly enjoyed the Ranch!
The costs are not exorbitant, and there is value for money. Weekly rates are about $850 dollars, and daily about $150. That includes lodging, several hours of horseriding or golf, fishing, swimming, sumptuous breakfasts, and other meals (depending upon program). Always check out package rates on any trips.
The breakfast omelets were incredible, as was the rest of the food. There was so much, we took it back to our refrigerator, and had it for lunch.
The cabins are comfortable, and have a wonderful view of the Hudson River and the mountains. It is like a scene from Brigadoon, to see the mists roll across the heights. The Ranch has a small beach on the river, and there are often bonfires at night, and barbecues at lunch. Most of the cabins can sleep 2 or 4. They are rustic – this is a ranch. So, there are no microwaves, t.v’s, or radios in the cabins, and bring your own shampoos and hand lotions – no fancy samples here. We were delighted to have wi fi service in our cabin. But there is also strong wifi in the lounge area, and several t.v.s. It is more social that way in any case. The ranch also has 3 nice swimming pools and a hot tub – most welcome after several hours riding (or bouncing) in a hard Western saddle!
The horseback riding is the main attraction of the Ranch, as it should be. It is fantastic! Many of the guests ride for 2 hours in the morning, and 2 in the afternoon. We were fortunate to be able to walk after 2days of riding. If it were not for the hottub, I could not have staggered down the aisle for my son’s wedding!
The horse rides are led by two remarkable men – Billy Smith, the corral boss, and his part time “assistant” Judge Bruce Hayes. Bruce is really a sitting NY State Magistrate, but we think we probably prefers his day with the horses and “the dudes.” Cowboy Billy is a fascinating man. He calls himself a “natural horseman” and says the horses talk to him, since he knows how to listen and respect them. He lectures at Cornell University, and is active in campaigns to eliminate horse slaughter and protect race horses. We want to get him down to Washington to give some lectures.
Billy demonstrated some remarkable feats with the horses he is training. At one point, he put a special needs relative of ours on a horse. Last month, the pinto was due to be slaughtered for bucking problems. Now, this young boy was riding him without a bridle or a bit. The horse was walking after Billy like an overgrown dog! By the way, Billy’s dog also sits on and rides horses on his own.
The riding trails are both tranquil and exciting, through fields, forests, and mountains. Many of the wooded trails have trees down, where the creek bed was recently flooded. Fording a narrow part of the Hudson River was exciting – we were very pleased our horses did not slip on the rocks, or decide to take a swim. My thoughts went to our nations’ ancestors, who forded such rivers with their covered wagons and live stock – what a feat!
There is so much worth noting about our adventure. Special thanks to the new overseer, bar tender, chef, and dynamo, George “Buster” Boudreau, who continues to make improvements. Jill Zimmerman is efficient and friendly at the desk, and also worked with orthopedic surgeons in another life. She looks 18, but tells us she has 4 grandchildren. Clean living!
One of the best parts of the trip was meeting the owner, Jack Arehart. His family had the foresight to buy the 1000 acres of remarkable property over 50 years ago. It is exceptionally maintained, but it must be expensive to run and pay taxes. Jack, like all the people we met, is extremely worried about the rising cost of kerosene, diesel, and other essential fuel, which is higher in NY and New England than in many other areas. He will reduce the number of cabins opened for guests this winter, and farm out some of the horses. He promises to try to keep open all year, but it is a struggle. In the meantime, Gore Mountain continues to make more improvements and attract more visitors, so that should also help 1000 acres and other nearby resorts.
Tough times ahead but, fortunately, the horses don’t know it. Thanks for a glorious week – “we will return.”
Backpacking, camping and hiking at St Mary's glacier for summer solstice. With the temperatures climbing and summer officially here the need and pull to get out and backpack, camp and hike has been strong. This past weekend we planned a quick overnight camping and hiking at St Mary's Glacier. The plan was to take advantage of the easy access and get to altitude.
St Mary's Glacier is accessible from Boulder and Denver Colorado right off of I 70. From Boulder it is only one hour and fifteen minutes to park at the access. This trip we had not done for about two years and we were surprised when we discovered there is now pay parking, at $5 a day now. The camping is still free wiht no permits required and access to the base of the glacier is less than a mile hike from the parking. The path is clearly marked and is a quick trip straight up to the lake and glacier.
It is always my preference to camp right at the base of the glacier by the running creek that empties into the lake. The sound of the running water is a very soothing sound for evening sleeping. This year with the abundant snowfall from this past winter there is still plenty of skiing and the very steep chutes are skiable this year and seldom have I seen this skiing available in late June.
The views are spectacular and provides quick access to elevation, snow and a getaway from the city. From here we planned a hike to the top of James Peak at 13,400. That was the hike for the next day. Once you have climbed past the top of the glacier and snowfields you enter a high alpine tundra that is easy hiking to the base of James Peak and surrounding peaks that provide a dramatic view and vista. The wild flowers are just starting to bloom as snow is still melting.
The area is slowly growing as there is also an effort to reopen the ski area just below the hiking access. Now there is also an inn in the little town past the parking and hiking access. Another popular activity includes the fishing in the lake.
The day after the Memorial Day weekend proves to be a good day of reflection of what lies ahead as the summer vacation season has now officially begun. In our first two years we have focused on winter in the mountains primarily, but now you will see our group begin to focus and provide more information and detail on summer activities in the mountains. Activities like mountain biking, camping, hiking, rafting, fly fishing guides and resort based events and activities where be our initial focus. Look for national and state based ides and directories over the coming months this summer. We have just published our first rafting and fly fishing guides, with several vendors offering discounted trips and online booking options to make planning your next mountain endeavor easier.
We had the good fortune to get out for an evening of camping this weekend at Buffalo Creek Campground located in the Pike National Forest of Colorado. Conveniently located with easy access from the front range it was our first time camping here. I had come to mountain bike ride several years ago as it is home to a wide range of classic and epic single track riding that is part of the Colorado Trail network. In searching for direction online I was surprised at how few and lacking directions were online.
In an effort to enable you to find this location we were able to finally get a physical address of the main Buffalo Creek Campsite. On the sign entering the campground we deciphered 28718 Red Skin Creek Road as the exact address in the Pike National Forest. Getting there was relatively easy as we made our way south from Boulder down Route 93, past Golden, Red Rocks and into Morrison. There we worked our way to Highway 285 past Conifer to Pine Junction. Take a left onto County Road 126 – Pine Valley Road – and continue 5 plus miles toward the town of Pine. Once here keep going past the first temptation, to not turn on Buffalo Creek Road as you enter town. On the left is a ranger office as well. Be sure to go through town and follow up the hill to you have reached the summit and you will see clearly marked signs on your right hand side. There is a quick turn in on the right for day parking for those here to simply take advantage of the great riding for the day. For those not able to send a night or three camping this is still a must ride area for the devout and serious mountain bike enthusiast.
Note the riding is not for hard core alpha only riders. There is quite a bit of variety for those who simply want great rolling single track surrounded but forest and great views of the mountain peak s surrounding the area. The area was hit hard several years ago with a dramatic fire that burned significant parts of the region. The riding through the recovering forest provides a sometimes eerie sense and now with the vegetation starting to recover, a chance to see mother nature’s recuperative powers. Check out the photo gallery we posted at My Mountain Sports Club.
Altitude – Ranges 7,000 – 9,000 feet. Drink lots of water and be sure to bring sunscreen and a shell for after noon showers.
Campgrounds – Lone rock campground, No web site found yet – 303.647.2350 and Meadows Creek which has great group camping. Our weekend here was part of a large group that spends each Memorial day here. See photo gallery for views of campground, riding and cooking options.
Wiinter keeps hanging out in parts of the Rocky Mountains and a few areas are keeping the the lifts open and/or extending their seasons.
Here are a couple of updates we found on the web at the Ski Area Management site:
New York State's Windham Mountain is reopening on Saturday, May 24 to host a rail jam for diehards. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 24th. Because of the event’s location at the base of the mountain, no lifts will be running, but food and beverage operations will be open.
Utah, Snowbird will continue to operate on a limited schedule, with selected lifts through the weekend of May 30, and will shoot for a possible July 4 closing should conditions permit.
In California, Mammoth Mountain has scheduled May 26 as the mountain’s final day to run the lifts.
Farther west, both Timberline’s Palmer snowfield on Mt. Hood and Blackcomb’s glacier will remain open deep into summer. Timberline’s season is expected to go until September 1, with operations on the Blackcomb glacier commencing June 9 and running through July 27.
Blackcomb resort will close on June 8 and the mountain’s Wizard Chair and Solar Coaster Chair are closed for maintenance through June 8, but will reopen on June 9 for glacier skiing.)
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The K2 Public Enemy has set the standard for years in the twin tip ski category. At this off season price of only $337.43, you save over $200. Buy these now as they are sure to be long gone at this price when the next winter ski season arrives. Ski Chalet is clearing out last year's ski inventory to make room for next years skis and more.
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Special spring and summer membership drive. The Mountain Sports Club premium membership retails for $29.95. This valuable membership offers premium members savings of up to 50% on purchases, services, lodging, lift tickets, travel and more at top resorts throughout North America.
Register now and enter promo code spring08 to receive specially priced membership for only $6.95, for one year from date of registration and start saving.
The Mountain Sports Club membership offered member lift ticket discounts at over 50 resorts in North America during the winter 2008. Lodging discounts and online booking of discounted travel was available at most major destination resorts and through over 2,000 different lodging properties. More resorts, lodges and merchants are being added weekly.
Resorts offering lift ticket discounts and savings: Alyeska, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley, Loveland, Crested Butte, Monarch Mountain, Sunlight Mountain, Diamond Peak, Shawnee, Shawnee Peak, Windham Mountain, Mad River Glen, Ski Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Cranmore Mountain, Tenney Mountain, Whaleback, Wildcat, Gunstock, Pats Peak, Smugglers Notch, Ski Cooper, Powderhorn, June Mountain, Mission Ridge, Saddleback, Plattekill Mountain, Holiday Mountain, Baldy Mountain, King Pine, Ski Denton, Camelbeach, Magic Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Tamarack, Big Sky, Moonlight Basin, The Canyons, Arapahoe Basin, Snowbird, Park City,Angel Fire, Red River and more…
Mountain Sports Club members enjoy lift ticket savings at over 50 resorts nationwide. Resorts from California, Colorado, New York, Vermont, Utah, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and more. The 2008-09 winter season will offer more and more benefits for members to save at an ever growing list of resorts and merchants providing members with valuable savings.Have a special promotion code and offer? Once setting up your FREE basic membership, follow the links to upgrade account to complete activation of your premium membership.
Start saving now on lift tickets discounts, lodging discounts, travel savings and more.Special spring and summer membership offer. Spring special offer now only $6.95 for one year. Use promotion code spring08 when upgrading to redeem discounted membership offer.
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The Volkl Bridge Skis are now on sale at a savings of over 50% off. They are the deal of the week at Ski Chalet. This is another example of a great deal and savings during the spring and summer season for purchasing skis at the best prices of the year.
As the name implies, the Volkl Bridge Ski is an all-new ski that forms the ‘Bridge’ between big mountain and park riding. Even the graphic borrows a little from Volkl's big-mountain and park-specific graphics. The shape is 130-92-112mm, a little wider than the Volkl Karma from years past. For the skier who wants a ski that will ride great in the park, yet still have the width and strength to take on really deep conditions, the Bridge will pick up where the Karma left off as a benchmark.
Features Lengths (Radii): 161 (16.1))_169 (17.9)_177 (19.9) Construction: Power Core: Dual Layer Sensorwood Sidecut: 130_92_112
Available now for only $245.07. This is an incredible price and deal and at this price they will not last the summer. Use your Mountain Sports Club coupon offer and save even more. Ski Chalet and Sun and Ski Sports have a variety of great deals now available.
Free Skiing at Monarch MountainFree Lift tickets for all on Monday April 7, 2008 Monarch, CO.
Monarch Mountain is offering free lift tickets on Monday April 7, 2008 to encourage people to visit the area in central Colorado. Monarch has received record snowfall this season, more than 36 feet so far and the conditions are fantastic.
“We are a pretty low key family ski area and we feel it’s important to offer a great value to keep people coming into our sport and what’s a better value than a free lift ticket” said Rich Moorhead, CEO. “This season has been one of our best so we want to show off the mountain” added Moorhead.
Complimentary lift tickets will be available at the ticket windows starting at 8:30am. Monarch is asking for a donation of a non-perishable food item but everyone will receive a free lift ticket. The donated food will be given to The Grainery a local organization that operates a food bank.
Monarch is located in the San Isabel National Forest 20 miles west of Salida, CO. Abundant natural snow (350 + in.) and friendly people are two of the areas strongest attributes. For more information on Monarch Mountain or the free lift ticket day visit www.skimonarch.com.
With spring time comes the best deals and discounts on great snowboard gear. The deal of the week from Ski Chalet this week is K2 Skyla Women's Snowboard Now on Sale at for only $279.
K2 is one of the leading snowoboard companies worldwide and the K2 Skyla is another popular ladies snowboard.
Girls like options. So K2 snowboarders demand a board that's built for versatility. Designed for advancing females with an ambitious attitude, the Skyla has limitless possibilities on any terrain whether you're park bound or headed for the trees. The K2 Skyla's Rhythm Core Snowboard with softer tip and tail and smooth flex, combined with the gentle sidecut offer a forgiving and predictable transition, while remaining stable and responsive.
Features S-Class Technology- Taking full advantage of every moment you experience on snow, whether it's your first few turns or that last high-speed mission, S-Class technology is engineered to keep your legs at full potential for strong riding all day long. K2’s patent pending feature incorporates a vibration-absorbing layer, giving your muscles a well-deserved break from any and all board chatter. One more run anyone?
Hyper Progressive Sidecut- K2 Snowboards most aggressive, yet versatile sidecut. A very gentle radius in the tip and tail are blended to a tight radius in the center of the board. Whether you want to relax and bomb with confidence or carve circles around your buddy, this sidecut puts you in control of your turns.
Patented Hybritech Construction- Hybritech is the most effective way to make a snowboard. It takes a cap tip and tail and blends it into a sidewall along the running surface. K2 Snowboards' takes the time to create complex molds and parts that bring these two features together. It gives you low swing weight and optimized turn initiation at the ends combined with durability and damping on the running surface. This design produces high-performance boards that excel across any variety of mountain terrain, snow conditions and riding styles.
Carbon Torsion Forks- Dual Torsional stability at tip and tail = better high speed edge hold + better off-axis landing stability
Rhythm Core- Softer tip and tail and smooth flex, combined with the gentle sidecut offer a forgiving and predictable transition, while remaining stable and responsive.
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