November Mountain Sports Club Giveaway

This month we will select 3 lucky members to win our 3 prizes!

One lucky member will win a Faro Goggle and Eliminator Automatic No-Fog Fan from HaberVision.

The Faro Goggle, named after the popular run in Game Creek Bowl at Vail, is a no-nonsense, non-polarized goggle for people looking for the ultimate value in eyewear. Classic curving lines and rectangular shape means it fits all cranial profiles and helmets today. Outfitted with double Carbolite™ lenses, and a two layer fleece covered foam, the Faro doesn’t just fit like a glove, it increases your performance potential as well.



Haber Eliminator Automatic No-Fog Fan for your goggle is a self-contained, fully automatic, humidity control module that converts most goggle brands into a fan goggle in minutes.

One lucky member will win a pair of tickets to Sunlight Mountain Resort in Colorado.

And our third prize is a pair of tickets to Saddleback Maine!

Increase your chances of winning by posting blogs, pictures or video at MyMountainSportsClub and sending us reviews or use coupons.

Ascutney Mountain in Vermont, Open for skiing/riding in 2010.11???

It appears the recession and other woes may result in Ascutney Mountain in Southern Vermont not opening for skiing and snowboarding this 2010.11 winter. Some phone numbers off the web site are disconnected and we have been unable to reach anyone at the area for quite some time.

Various industry and local media are reporting that the area will not open. We will update as information is available.

Big Snow, Resorts Open More Terrain and Ski and Snowboard Season off and running

Well the warm end of early fall turned quickly as the central Rockies in Colorado have gotten over 2 feet of winter snow. I skied today at Loveland and it was mid winter snow - soft and easy to carve. After a week of storms the skies cleared and it was a bluebird day. I know at Loveland and elsewhere Ski Patrol is working hard to open new terrain. This press release just hit my desk as Loveland opens even more terrain and lifts for the coming weekend.I can testify the snow and terrain included soft powdery bumps today. I had to pinch myself that is was only October 28. OH how sweet it is!!!

Giant Snowstorm Opens More Terrain! at Loveland Ski Area.
Mother Nature really pulled through this time!  A giant snowstorm that helped us open this past Sunday continued through Tuesday leaving behind nearly 3 feet of natural snow.   Needless to say the mountain looks like mid-winter and our attention has turned from snowmaking to opening new runs.  On Wednesday both Spillway and Nix Nox were opened and we are excited to announce that this Friday Chair 6 will open!  This opening will provide access to the runs Keno, Blackjack, Roulette, Straight Flush and Royal Flush.  Lower Richards will also open on Friday.

This was a picture from my camera looking up at the entrance to Nix Nox. It was a great run.

Pictures from around the country keep trickling in with reports and pictures of significant snow from Whistler in BC to the Midwest where Wild Mountain is ready to open any day and the New England where snow making crews are already hard at work to get resorts open and ready.

Be sure to check out all the great deals available on discount lift tickets and coupons for Mountain Sports Club members this winter. Join early and save even more.

Ski Resorts Open for 2010.11 and More Discounts on Lift Tickets

Ah October skiing and riding with chair lifts running. It warms my heart and gets many of us grabbing our skis or snowboard to get early season turns for another season of sliding in the mountains. Today Arapahoe Basin opens one day after Loveland Ski Area  got the Colorado season off and running. For the die hard New England skiers and riders Sunday River in Maine kicked off the season with one run opening on Saturday.

New lift ticket discounts keep coming in as well. In Vermont, both Magic Mountain and Smugglers Notch just posted lift ticket discount coupons for members for the 2010.11 season.   Discount coupons include 2 for 1 days and up to $14 savings daily. Join now and save all season at the Mountain Sports Club on lift tickets, lodging, shops, travel and more.

Pats Peak in New Hampshire Offers Lift Tickets Discounts

Pats Peak Ski Area in Henniker, New Hampshire will offer lift ticket discounts to Mountain Sports Club members for the 2010.11 ski and snowboard season.  Pats Peak has always been a popular destination for families in Southern New Hampshire and the Boston area. Lift ticket discounts range from $5 - $10 daily with Mountain Sports Club coupons.

Members save daily on lift tickets, lodging, gear and more. Join now and save all ski and snowboard season.

Lift Ticket Discounts for Magic Mountain and Smugglers Notch in Vermont

Two of Vermont's classic resorts Magic Mountain in Southern Vermont and Smugglers Notch Resort will once again offer daily lift ticket discounts for Mountain Sports Club members. Premium members will be able to download personalized coupons for savings ranging from 2 for 1 early season at Smugglers Notch to daily savings of $10 on weekend at both Magic Mountain and Smugglers Notch during the 2010.11 ski and snowboard season.

Mountain Sports Club members save all season on lift tickets, lodging, shops, restaurants and much more. Join now and start saving.

Congratulations to our September Winners!

This month our winner of the Faro Goggle and Eliminator Automatic No-Fog Fan from HaberVision is member Erika Torres!

We would also like to congratulate Shari Marcely on winning a pair of tickets to Monarch Mountain Ski Area in Colorado!


Increase your chances of winning by posting blogs, pictures or video at MyMountainSportsClub and sending us reviews or use coupons.

Join now at special late season promotional price of only $7.95 for one year of incredible savings on lift tickets, lodging, gear and travel. Use promotion code summer10 through September 21, 2010 to redeem special offer.

Heli Skiing in Lake Tahoe

The search for untracked powder drives many of us to search for ways to get the goods as we gaze at distant peaks from local resorts full of powder. Yes a helicopter is one of the best ways to access the goods and enjoy the pristine mountains. The Lake Tahoe area has many resorts and lots of back country access and now will have heli access.

Pacific Crest Heli Guides will operate this winter in the Lake Tahoe region.

"The following is detail we found on their web site: "Our adventures range from Helicopter skiing, and snowboarding, to summertime adventures such as heli fishing, heli hiking, and downhill mountain biking.  Our location is poised just minutes from the world class ski resorts of Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Northstar, Mt Rose, Heavenly, and Sugar Bowl.

Wether you choose heliskiing at Lake Tahoe in our deep powder snow, or our remote helihiking tours to relax at distant mountain lakes, flightseeing tours, or downhill mountain biking, you will benefit from our conveinient locations near Reno, Sacramento, and San Francisco.

We fly our tours from the Truckee Airport, as well as the South Lake Tahoe airport, and can pick you up from several other locations around Lake Tahoe as well."

Looks like the fun meter was just provided another bar to reach for Tahoe powderhounds. 

Third Night Lodging Free at Sunday River including Holidays

The Bethel Inn and Resort, located just minutes from Sunday River and Mt Abram has just announced an incredible buy 2 nights and receive the third night free. Save 33%.

3 for 2 Ski Getaways... back this winter! For a limited time, even available Christmas Vacation and February Vacation Weeks! Reserve a two night Stay & Dine package this winter and receive your third night of lodging for FREE! Resort Resort Stay & Dine Packages start at just $109 per person, per night and include country elegant accommodations, a four course dinner and hearty country breakfast, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, ice skating and more! Other Restrictions: Min stay may apply. Call for full details... Mountain Sports Club members save on lift tickets, lodging, shops, travel and more. Join now and save.