Day 1 of the SIA Show - Next Winter's Gear Preview

The snow sports industry has descended upon Colorado in a major way. The X Games have just finished in Aspen and now the Snowsports Industry of America hosts the annual trade show to preview next years gear. There is a collection of events that then lends to 2 days of on snow demos, followed by the World Championships in Vail.

Here are images of Day 1.

Gadgets Galore - The Go Pro and other music on mountain incursions have more wired riders and skiers than ever before. Now you can add a power source for all your devices.

Go Puck is an entrant in the mobile power source play -

Now an assortment on poles and attachments for your camera's/Go Pro. Starting with an extension for the helmet from GoPole.

Accessories galore for gadgets on the mountain. 

The show is full of athletes and stars such as Julie Mancuso's autograph session at the Head booth.

Elan introduces a new Jr Ski, Boot and binding the new U-flex technology from Elan

Snow safety is always a concern as we know the hazards of the back country and non one knows safety better than the folks at BCA who introduces Float Avalanche Airbag Systems.

Not to be outdone, The North Face is showcasing their airbag for avalanche safety.

In the alpine ski boot category Apex Ski Boot System continues to create a buzz on their boots. New this year is a rewards program Apex Inside Edge we will cover in more detail in another post.

Super Bowl Sunday BOGO/2 for 1, Discounts and Deals On Lift Tickets

With next Sundays Super Bowl Sunday we now see many sweet discounts and deals on lift tickets. The goal is to make sure you get off the couch and out on the mountain first then watch the game and root for your favorite team. Last minute specials may be posted all week. Below is a starting guide for your deals this coming weekend.

In New Hampshire Crotched Mountain is offering the following:Super Bowl Sunday February 1, 2015: Must Wear your Patriots Jersey, Jacket or Sweatshirt and ski or ride from 5 - 10 PM for only $25. Tube from 5 - 10 all 5 hours for only $25.

Mountain Sports Club premium members offers for Super Bowl Sunday February 1:

California
Mt Baldy - Big savings on scenic summer lift rides and more.
Mammoth Mountain - Save on advance purchase of multi day lift tickets of 2 days or more.
Sierra at Tahoe - Save up to $35 daily on advance purchase lift tickets valid any day.

Colorado - Lift ticket discounts and savings in most resorts and resort towns for the winter 2014.15 season.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Save $20 on single day lift tickets and Super Bowl Sunday
Copper Mountain Resort - Now save on 2014.15 lift tickets when purchasing lift tickets in advance. Save up to $49 daily.
Loveland Ski Area - Save on lift tickets. New 2 for 1 lift ticket discount coupons are now live and and valid Super Bowl Sunday.
Monarch - Save up to $12 daily on advance purchase of lift tickets and save for 2014.15.
Ski Granby Ranch, formerly Sol Vista - Save daily on adult and child lift tickets with 2 for 1 tickets and more for 2014.15. Free lift ticket with premium plus for only $35, or 2 for $60 while supplies last.
Sunlight Mountain Resort - Save up to $12 daily all season on lift tickets at Sunlight Mountain. Limited offer of FREE Lift ticket with membership now available for 2014.15 as low as $39.95 or 2 tickets for only $70!!

Maine - Great snow and resort selection for members to enjoy savings and discounts...
Saddleback Mountain - 2 for 1 lift tickets Sunday - Friday non holidays; Save $10 Saturdays for 2014.15.
Shawnee Peak Ski Area - Save $10 Daily on Sunday, non holiday lift tickets for 2014.15. Valid this Super Bowl Sunday.

Massachussetts
Nashoba Valley - Lift ticket discount coupons for 2014.15 now online. Save $10 daily on night lift tickets. 1 ticket $30 or 2 Nashoba Valley Lift Ticket for only $55 option also available while supplies last!
Otis Ridge - $5 off night skiing lift tickets, valid 2014.15 season.

New Hampshire - The Granite state includes many resort options with daily discounts and 2 for 1 lift tickets.
Black Mountain Ski Area - Big discounts and savings with 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets and Save $10 off on weekend lift tickets for the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. 3 packs of lift tickets now available as low as $30 daily for lift tickets.
Crotched Mountain - Members save big with 2 for 1 lift ticket discount coupons for the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. Save big at Crotched. Super Bowl Sunday special: Super Bowl Sunday February 1, 2015: Must Wear your Patriots Jersey, Jacket or Sweatshirt and ski or ride from 5 - 10 PM for only $25. Tube from 5 - 10 all 5 hours for only $25.
Dartmouth Ski Way - New for 2014.15 members will enjoy 2 for 1 lift tickets, valid weekends non holiday. Valid this Super Bowl Sunday.
King Pine Ski Area - Discount coupons for 2014.15 are now online and available. 2 for 1 Mon - Thursday lift tickets! Additional half price offers available. FREE King Pine Lift ticket with membership option now available only $30, or 2 Free lift tickets for only $55, or a 4 pack for only $100 with premium membership, while supplies last!!
Pats Peak Ski Area - Save $5 off weekend lift tickets and more midweek! Additional offers available and 2014.15 discounts and savings coupons now online.
Whaleback Mountain - Mountain Sports Club Members buy 1 lift ticket and get the 2nd FREE! Valid every day during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season, No Holiday blackouts. Special Free Lift ticket with membership for 2014.15 now available, supplies limited buy now and ski free! Good this Super Bowl Sunday.

New Mexico
Sipapu Ski Area - New for 2014.15 2 for 1 lift tickets and free lessons. Valid Super Bowl Snday.
Taos Ski Valley - Save on advance purchase of multi day lift tickets.

New York - 2 for 1 Lift tickets and discounts from the Catskill mountains to the Adirondacks and western New York...
Plattekill Mountain - Summer 2014 Half price Mountain Bike Lift tickets! Save and ride daily. Winter 2014.15 ski and snowboard season discounts ware once again available - Half price lift ticket with purchase of one full price.Join now and save all winter.

Pennsylvania - A wide range of discount on lift tickets from the Pocono's, central and western resorts...
Shawnee Mountain - Big lift ticket discounts; 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets and save $10 on weekends during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. Save up to $45 a day!!!FREE Shawnee Lift ticket with membership option now available for only $35, or 2 for $60 and 4 for $100 options now available!! Join now while free Shawnee Mountain lift tickets are still available. 2 for 1 Super Bowl Sunday.

Utah - Wasatch powder and great deals for members...
Snowbird Resort - Save up to 43% on advance purchase lift tickets for 2014/15.
Solitude Mountain - Save on advance purchase lift tickets.

Vermont - The Green Mountain state's wide selection of resort offers ensures you save some green...
Bolton Valley - Lift tickets only $39 daily every day during the 2014.15 season. Save up to $30 a day!
Burke Mountain - 2 for 1 lift ticket discounts Sunday through Fridays all season non holidays for 2014.15 coupons. Include a free day at Burke for only $35 valid any day. Valid Super Bowl Sunday
Jay Peak Resort - Members save up to $72 daily on lift tickets with 2 for 1 lift tickets, Sundays through Fridays, during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. Valid Super Bowl Sunday
Magic Mountain - New lift ticket offers for 2014.15 include savings from $10 off weekends to 2 for 1 lift tickets. Free Magic lift ticket with premium membership available while supplies last only $39.95 or 2 for $70 while supplies last. Valid Super Bowl Sunday
Okemo Mountain Resort - Members save big now with advance purchase. Save up to $18 on day lift tickets valid any day. Valid Super Bowl Sunday
Smugglers' Notch Resort - 2014.15 lift ticket discounts now available. 2 for 1 lift tickets early season and again in the spring as well as daily lift ticket savings of $15 off a full day 3 mountain lift ticket! Valid Super Bowl Sunday

Canada - Buy lift tickets in advance and save
Alberta
Lake Louise - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Mt Norquay in Banff - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Sunshine Village - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Ski Marmot Basin - Pay for 2 days and receive third day free for 2014.15.

BOGO/2 for 1 Lift Ticket Discounts back at Loveland Ski Area

The BOGO/2 for 1 lift ticket discount coupon are back at Loveland Ski Area for premium Mountain Sports Club members. There is also a $15 off coupon if you are going solo. These recently posted new coupon offers are Valid through January and February except the standard MLK and President Holiday weekends - January 17 - 19, 2015 and February 14 - 16, 2015). Members save daily when using premium members discount coupons. 

Loveland Ski Area continues to enjoy great snow conditions as regular storms continue to provide ample snow for frequent powder days. Recent resort news is Chair 9 is now open as the resort continues to open all the mountain. With 140 plus inches to date Loveland Ski Area is on its way to another great season. Get out and enjoy the snow at the top of the divide. 

News Alert!!! Ridge Cat Set to Open This Weekend!
You heard right, Loveland’s Ridge Cat operations begin this Saturday!   For those unaware, The Loveland Ridge Cat offers passenger rides along the north side of the Continental Divide accessing some of Loveland’s most challenging terrain.  The best part; there is no cost!  The only thing you need other than a valid lift ticket or pass is a 14/15 Ridge Cat Access Card, which is available at the Loveland Ticket Office at no cost.  Ridge Cat operations are weather and conditions dependent, but will be operating this Saturday through Monday with a schedule for the rest of the season to be released soon.  The Ridge Cat will start with access to Tickler and Field of Dreams and more terrain opening soon!  Tell a friend and don’t miss out on the first Ridge Cat rides of the season!

Ginny Lee Cabin To Open This Weekend!
Loveland announces that the newest addition to their on mountain cabins, The Ginny Lee Cabin, will be opening this weekend.  The Ginny Lee Cabin, located at tree line off Chet’s Run on Chair 8, features 1,000 square feet of heated indoor space and a huge deck with fantastic views of the north side of the mountain.  The restrooms at Ginny Lee are still being finished and will not be open this weekend.  Head over to Chair 8 and be one of the first to check out the new Ginny Lee Cabin!

Lift Ticket discounts for MLK weekend

The start of the 2015 year has seen more consistent cold temps and a steady march of storms across most of North America making for excellent ski and snowboard conditions as we approach the Martin Luther King 3 day holiday weekend.The Mountain Sports Club team has worked to make sure members enjoy savings this holiday season. While there are often blackout periods during the holidays here is a listing of the discounts good over the coming holiday period. Look for more discounts to be announced and new resort partners for the new year. See all resort lift ticket discounts here and make sure to join now and save all winter.

California
Sierra at Tahoe - Pre-purchase discounts valid any day.

Colorado
Copper Mountain - Advance purchase discounts valid any day.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Save $20 of daily lift tickets.
Monarch Mountain - Advance purchase discounts valid any day.
Sunlight Mountain Resort - Save $10 - $12 daily.

Idaho
Lookout Pass - 2 for 1 midweek coupons are valid over the holidays. Get out and enjoy the snow.

Massachusetts
Nashoba Valley - Save $10 coupons on night skiing are valid during holidays.

New Hampshire
Dartmouth Ski Way - 2 for 1 lift tickets valid every weekend even holidays.
King Pine - Half Price Jr Lift Ticket with the purchase of an Adult Full Day lift ticket valid all season.
Pats Peak - Savings and coupons valid during the holidays.
Whaleback - 2 for 1 lift tickets valid everyday including holidays!

New Mexico
Sipapu - 2 for 1 lift tickets valid everyday including holidays!

Pennsylvania
Shawnee Mountain - Save $10 daily during the holidays.

Utah
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort - Advance purchase discounts valid any day.

Vermont
Bolton Valley - Save up to $30 daily on holidays and any day lift tickets.
Burke Mountain - 2 for 1 lift ticket valid Sundays - Fridays up to and including Christmas Day then blacked out till the New Year.
Jay Peak - 2 for 1 lift ticket valid Sundays - Fridays and valid this weekend and Monday MLK day.
Magic Mountain - Save $10 daily on holiday and weekend lift tickets.
Okemo Mountain Resort - Advance purchase tickets valid any and every day save up to $18 daily including holidays.
Smugglers Notch - Save $15 daily over the holidays on lift tickets and all season.

Canada Resort Spotlight

Alberta
Lake Louise - Pay only $79, Save $19 daily on the window rate.
Ski Banff at Mt Norquay - Pay only $79, Save $19 daily on the window rate.
Ski Marmot Basin - Pay for 2 days and 3rd Day Free
Sunshine Village - Pay only $79, Save $19 daily on the window rate.

Ski Marmot Basin offers 3rd Day of Skiing or Snowboarding Free

Mountain Sports Club premium members will now receive a 3rd day free when purchasing a full price 2 day adult lift ticket at Ski Marmot Basin. Located in Alberta, Ski Marmot Basin offers skiers and snowboarders dry Rocky Mountain powder deep into the spring each year.

Located in the breathtaking, vast and ruggedly mountainous landscape of Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Marmot Basin is a unique ski area inspiring lasting memories. 20 minutes from the authentic mountain town of Jasper, Marmot Basin offers 3,000 vertical feet of
world class skiing and snowboarding over 1,675 acres of diverse terrain suitable for all abilities. Terrain mix is everything from long, winding perfectly groomed novice trails to high alpine bowls and steep chutes filled with dry, Canadian Rocky Mountain powder snow.

There is no waiting in lift lines at Marmot Basin as it is one of the least crowded ski areas of its kind in North America. Crowd-free, wide open slopes are just one of the reason skiers and boarders return to Marmot Basin year after year. Make this the year you get out to visit Ski Marmot Basin and
Jasper.

Facilities and services include 7 lifts, including the Canadian Rockies Express high speed quad chair, the longest in the Canadian Rockies, 3 on-mountain day lodges, a full-service Rental Shop, Snow Sports School, eateries, a nursery and retail shop.

This unspoiled, pristine destination in the middle of the Canadian Rockies offers a unique skiing and snowboarding vacation, all within Canada’s largest Rocky Mountain National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Weekend Discounts for Weekend of January 10 & 11

As we approach the coming weekend there is the arctic blast of cold and snow that is ensuring mid winter conditions across most of the country and a weekend in between holiday weekends will provide smaller crowds and great snow conditions for skiing and riding.

The 2014.15 ski and snowboard season is here in full swing and Mountain Sports Club premium members are enjoying big savings with BOGO/2 for 1 lift tickets (20 resorts and counting), free lift tickets and more. Look for new discounts(over 40 resorts) and offers all year. Limited New Year offer, premium memberships now for only $9.95, use promo code - ny995 to redeem. Valid through January 15, 2015.

Not a member? Select a free lift ticket from one of 12 current resorts, with premium plus promotion. Save with big discounts, 2 for 1 coupons and much more.

California
Mammoth Mountain - Save on advance purchase of multi day lift tickets of 2 days or more.
Sierra at Tahoe - Save up to $35 daily on advance purchase lift tickets valid any day.

Colorado -
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Save $20 on single day lift tickets to start 2015 for the ski and snowboard season.
Copper Mountain Resort - Now save on 2014.15 lift tickets when purchasing lift tickets in advance. Save up to $49 daily.
Monarch - Save up to $12 daily on advance purchase of lift tickets and save for 2014.15.
Ski Granby Ranch, formerly Sol Vista - Save daily on adult and child lift tickets with 2 for 1 tickets and more for 2014.15. Free lift ticket with premium plus for only $35, or 2 for $60 while supplies last.
Sunlight Mountain Resort - Save up to $12 daily all season on lift tickets at Sunlight Mountain.

Maine - Great snow and resort selection for members to enjoy savings and discounts...
Saddleback Mountain - 2 for 1 lift tickets Sunday - Friday non holidays then Save $10 Saturdays for 2014.15. Bonus Free day now available in limited quantities.

Massachussetts
Berkshire East - Members save with 2 for 1 midweek lift ticket discounts. Daily savings on lift tickets for the 2014.15 season.Free lift ticket with premium membership now only $35 while supplies last.
Nashoba Valley - Lift ticket discount coupons for 2014.15 now online. Save $10 daily on night lift tickets. 1 ticket $30 or 2 Nashoba Valley Lift Ticket for only $55 option also available while supplies last!
Otis Ridge - $5 off night skiing lift tickets, valid 2014.15 season.

New Hampshire - The Granite state includes many resort options with daily discounts and 2 for 1 lift tickets.
Black Mountain Ski Area - Big discounts and savings with 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets and Save $10 off on weekend lift tickets for the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. 3 packs of lift tickets now available as low as $30 daily for lift tickets.
Dartmouth Ski Way - New for 2014.15 members will enjoy 2 for 1 lift tickets, valid weekends non holiday. Free Bonus Lift ticket available with Premium plus.
King Pine Ski Area - Discount coupons for 2014.15 are now online and available. 2 for 1 Mon - Thursday lift tickets! Additional half price offers available. FREE King Pine Lift ticket with membership option now available only $30, or 2 Free lift tickets for only $55, or a 4 pack for only $100 with premium membership, while supplies last!!
Pats Peak Ski Area - Save $5 off weekend lift tickets and more midweek! Additional offers available and 2014.15 discounts and savings coupons now online. 1 or 2 Free Lift Ticket(s) offer for 2014.15 now available while supplies last.
Whaleback Mountain - Mountain Sports Club Members buy 1 lift ticket and get the 2nd FREE! Valid every day during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season, No Holiday blackouts. Special Free Lift ticket with membership for 2014.15 now available, supplies limited buy now and ski free!

New Mexico
Angel Fire - Save daily on lift tickets up to $21 all season with advance purchase.
Sipapu Ski Area - New for 2014.15 2 for 1 lift tickets and free lessons.
Taos Ski Valley - Save on advance purchase of multi day lift tickets.

Pennsylvania - A wide range of discount on lift tickets from the Pocono's, central and western resorts...
Shawnee Mountain - Big lift ticket discounts; 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets and save $10 on weekends during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. Save up to $45 a day!!!FREE Shawnee Lift ticket with membership option now available for only $35!! Join now while free Shawnee Mountain lift tickets are still available.

Vermont - The Green Mountain state's wide selection of resort offers ensures you save some green...
Bolton Valley - Lift tickets only $39 daily every day during the 2014.15 season. Save up to $30 a day!
Burke Mountain - 2 for 1 lift ticket discounts Sunday through Fridays all season non holidays for 2014.15 coupons.Include a free day at Burke for only $39.95 valid any day.
Jay Peak Resort - Members save up to $72 daily on lift tickets with 2 for 1 lift tickets, Sundays through Fridays, during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season.
Magic Mountain - New lift ticket offers for 2014.15 include savings from $10 off weekends to 2 for 1 lift tickets. Free Magic lift ticket with premium membership available while supplies last only $39.95 or 2 for $70 while supplies last.
Okemo Mountain Resort - Members save big now with advance purchase. Save up to $18 on day lift tickets valid any day.
Smugglers' Notch Resort - 2014.15 lift ticket discounts now available. 2 for 1 lift tickets early season and again in the spring as well as daily lift ticket savings of $15 off a full day 3 mountain lift ticket!

Canada - Savings all season. Weekends and holidays.
Alberta
Lake Louise - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Mt Norquay in Banff - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Sunshine Village - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Ski Marmot Basin - Pay for 2 days and receive third day free for 2014.15.




Save $14 on a midweek lift ticket and 2 for 1 Lift tickets!


Save daily on lift tickets!


Get $15 off Adult 3 mountain ticket!




Not a Mountain Sports Club Member yet? Register now and save all winter on lift ticket discounts!

US Ski Team and ski community mourns loss of 2 young racers

News breaking yesterday from Solden, Austria of 2 young members of the US ski team were killed in an avalanche in this famed ski community. Bryce Astle, 19 & Ronnie Berlack, 20 were junior members of the ski team and were free skiing in the resort with a group when the avalanche struck. May they rest in peace as they were way to young to have life end so tragically. Our condolences to the families and friends.

Team members were wearing black arm bands in today's slalom races in memory of their team mates. More details here.

January is Learn to Ski/Snowboard Month - Go and introduce a friend to skiing or riding.

January 2015 marks the seventh annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. Right after New Year’s, during the entire month, ski and snowboard areas throughout the country offer their best deals for newcomers wanting to try one or both of these winter sports in the most affordable way.

“Cost and convenience often are top of mind for people considering taking up skiing or snowboarding,” said Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director for the snow sports industry’s national initiative. “Like anything else, making the sports affordable and accessible requires a little research and smart shopping.”

                                                                       

The learntoskiandsnowboard.org web site not only provides access to resorts and their learning offers, it also provides a list of snow sports retail shops, tips for newcomers ranging from “How to Save Money”, “How to Dress” (starting with clothes from one’s closet), “Dealing with Children” and “How to Pack for a Ski/Snowboard Trip”.

“Having one web site that has so much basic information as well as links to other sites makes it easier for newcomers to shop around, and make more educated decisions on affordability and convenience,” added Tarallo. The site also includes links on renting clothing in addition to equipment, on-line swap platforms, clothing and equipment suppliers and much more.

Mountain Sports Club paves the way for discounts and savings as a program sponsor as well this year. Numerous “Passport” programs for kids offers parents substantial savings on lessons and lift tickets for elementary level school children. Discounted lift ticket/learning programs are available during January and beyond from specialized web sites like Mountain Sports Club.

Beginners who bring other beginners for lessons can win substantial prizes for doing so including skis from Head and Ramp, a snowboard from Ride or a $500 gift voucher from Krimson Klover. The key is to take the Bring a Friend Challenge.

Newcomers who enter the First Day Faces campaign (#firstdayfaces) are eligible to win a four-day trip to Utah including airfare from a major city. “We think that’s an affordable offer”, said Raelene Davis, Marketing VP for Ski Utah and sponsor for the trip.