Holiday Deals on lift tickets, rentals, gear and more for Skiing and Snowboarding

Christmas Day has arrived and the holiday ski and snowboard vacation is in full swing. We had another 6 inches plus of snow here in Boulder for Christmas day, which has crosscountry skis, snowshoes, sleds and other devices out an in use locally as well as at the mountain resorts. The snowfall winner in Colorado was Steamboat Springs reporting 19 inches out of the last storm. If the weather man is right we will have snow off and on through the holidays. This last storm brought snow to all the Colorado resorts, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming and is tracking across the country.


While some lift ticket discounts may be restricted there are still discounts available for our members. Here is a spotlight on several discounts and savings for lift tickets, lodging and rentals valid now for the holidays:

• Crested Butte Colorado enjoying bountiful snow this season. The snow conditions for skiing and snowboarding are in mid-winter form. Members save $9 daily and up to $27 on already discounted multi day purchases.



• Monarch Mountain in Colorado offers great snow and small crowds. Abundant snow from recent storms ensures great ski and snowboard conditions. Members save up to $8 daily on lift tickets.



• Shawnee Mountain in the Pennsylvania Pocono mountains, has some of the best skiing and riding for the holidays in years. Mountain Sports Club members enjoy savings of up to $5 on lift tickets this holiday season.



• Pats Peak in New Hampshire has been a favorite ski and snowboard destination for families for decades. The big early snows has enabled Pats Peak to offer excellent conditions for this holiday ski and snowboard days. Members receive a $5 savings on lift tickets.



• Magic Mountain in Southern Vermont is serving up skiing and snowboarding over 16 trails as of today. Mountain Sports Club members save $10 on lift tickets this holiday season.

There are many more offers this holiday season and throughout the year. Be sure to check state pages and search the site. We look forward to anouncing new lift ticket offers, participating resorts and merchants at the start of the New Year.

We wish to welcome the recent new merchants who have just joined our growing network of merchants extending discounts and valuable offers to our members.

1. Boulder Bike and Ski - Save 20% on bike tunes and 10% on purchases. Conveniently located in South Boulder on the way out of town.



2. Moab Sports - A premier online retailer for the outdoor enthusiast. Free shipping on orders over $50.



3. Tahoe Mountain Sports - brings you the best in backcountry gear and outdoor equipment. We offer the highest quality outdoor gear equipment anywhere online or in person at Lake Tahoe. Take 5% off your entire online order with the promo code: TMS.



4. Hampton Inn - Littleton New Hampshire near Cannon and Bretton Woods - The Ski New Hampshire ski package saves skiers and snowboarders up to $40 when staying here.



5. Comfort Inn and Suites in St Johnsbury Vermont introduces the Ski Vermont Ski Package for skiers and snownboarders looking for the best in value. Close to Burke Mountain and Jay Peak.



6. Fairbanks Inn in St Johnsbury Vermont is another new lodge participant in the Ski Vermont Ski and Snowboard package for members.



7. The Bethel Inn located in Maine near Sunday River has just become a participating lodge. New offer should be posted any day.

Last days for December special. One year membership and choice of Freeskier or Snowboard magazince for one year, now only $10.95. Use promo code dec07 and register your premium membership now.

More Lodges Extend Discounts and Savings to MSC Members

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 Springs

Mountain 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 Basin

Summit Cove - Keystone Save up to 20%

Pine 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



Vail

Apex 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 Resort


Peak Property Management & Real Esate - Crested Butte Save on Direct Bookings



New Hampshire

Nordic Inn Condominiums - Lincoln near Loon Mountain Save on Direct Bookings

Colonel Spencer Inn - Near Waterville Valley Resort Save up to 15%



Wyoming

Alpenhof Lodge - Jackson Hole Save up to 20%



Utah

Prospector Square - Park City, Deer Valley and The Canyons Save on Direct Bookings



Vermont

Cortina Inn & Resort - Killington Save up to 50%

Ramada Inn Suites - Rutland Save up to 50%



New York

Scribner 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 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.

Boulder Colorado Last updated 09.01.07

More lodges, shops and next up is River Raft Guides and listings

The spring ski and snowboard season continues to be great across the country. It may have been an uneven start to the season in certain parts of North America but it certainly is in full swing still. We had the chance to ski at Copper Mountain and Loveland this past weekend. The snow started to soften around 10:30 - 11:00 but you had to pay attention to what direction the slope was facing (referred to as aspect of the slope in certain circles) as the angle of the sun significantly affected how soft different runs were.

Saturday was St Patrick's day and the base of Copper Mountain was jamming. Not only had the mountain rocked all day, the village celebration was now about to kicking in by the time w made it to the bottom of the hill. Live music was being served up by the Samples a favorite son band from Boulder, Colorado. The sun was shining, the beer was flowing and smiles were everywhere. On days like this we savor spring and look forward to sqeezing out all the great spring days we possibly can go and ski or ride.

One reminder for this weekend and those heading out to the high country the next several months. The high bowls and peaks that were North facing at both areas still had soft silky winter snow from an earlier storm during the week. At Loveland we rode the Ridge chair and traversed high and far left to find the soft goods. It was about a 20 minute trek, but well worth the effort.

A couple of hot little spots we found this weekend were:

• Backcountry Brewery in downtown Frisco - We have beed here several times and the beer is always great. A selection of seasonal beers, a wide range from Pale ales, browns, great stout and prters microbrews and a full menu await anyone who enters. The surprise was on Friday night. A Friday night Happy Hour - $1 pints, and 2 for 1 appetizers. 4 of us had 3 appetizers and 4 rounds, we got out of the brewery with a $40 tab. That was one of the best evening happy hours I have seen in ski country on a Friday night in years.
• Farley's Chop House - Main Street Frisco Colorado. It had been years since I had eaten here, but I will be back sooner. We rolled in on Saturday night of St Patty's expecting a long wait. Surprise a seat and full menu at the bar as we walked in. Impressive menu with seafood, plenty of steaks and an affordable yet complete wine list. Both of us ordered the Lamb Tendorloin and it was excellent, this was served with a Cilantro/Sour Cream mashed potatoes which gave it a little of the green color for the day and offered a unique and flavorful potato serving. Not to be forgotten was a fantastic turkey and andouille sausage soup that was to die for. The food was very good and the atmosphere was enjoyable. We had expected a crowd and found Main Street Frisco and the two establishments we visited to be laid back and not over the top as I suspect was the case in some of the other the resort towns.

New merchants adding member benefits:

• Crystal Lodge - Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia Canada
• Red Rooster Inn - Glenwood Springs, Colorado
• Colonel Spencers Inn - Campton New Hampshire
• Nordic Inn Condominiums - Loon Mountain New Hampshire
• Snow Visual - Satellite prints and posters of top mountain resorts

With spring time comes mountain run off and the rivers are filling up for rafting and kayak enthusiasts. We are pleased to announce we will be adding over 70 new rivers listings with members being able to book online raft, kayak, canoe trips, clinics, instruction and single to multi day vacations and outings. Book with our partner RiverRaftTrips.com and get to the river of your choice. Over 26 years of river experience, based in Boulder Colorado and booking with experienced outfitters all through the western United States.

Check out these new merchants and the savings they are extending to Mountain Sports Club members. Not a member, register now.

Daily Lift Tickets Update January 2007

January 15, 2007

Boulder Colorado

Daily and multi day lift ticket discounts and savings for Mountain Sports Club Members continue to grow : Currently over 40 resorts and counting have finalized lift ticket discounts from 2 for 1 lift tickets to daily savings. Mountain Sports Club Members can anticipate additional resorts adding special member savings as the season unfolds:

The following are available to premium members:
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Save daily from $9 on single day tickets to multi day savings
Loveland Ski Area Colorado - Save daily on lift tickets.
Monarch Ski Area Colorado - Save daily on lift tickets.
Powderhorn Colorado - Save daily on lift tickets.
Ski Sunlight Glenwood Springs Colorado - Save daily on lift tickets
Echo Mountain Park just outside of Denver - Save daily on lift tickets
Windham Mountain in the Catskills of New York - Members save big - 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets.
Diamond Peak - Nevada Lake Tahoe - Save daily on lift tickets
Tenney Mountain New Hampshire - Save daily on lift tickets
Mad River Glen - Vermont - Save daily on lift tickets
Ascutney Mountain Resort Vermont - Save daily on lift tickets
Shawnee Peak Resort Maine - Save daily on lift tickets
Shawnee Mountain Pennsylvania - Save daily on lift tickets
Hidden Valley Pennsylvania - Save daily on lift tickets
Silver Mountain Idaho - Save daily on lift tickets
Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire save up to $40 daily. Save $10 per person up to 4 per member per day. Savings certificates will be available after January 1, 2007.
Blue Hills in Massachusetts save up to $40 daily. Save $10 per person up to 4 per member per day. Savings certificates will be available after January 1, 2007.
Pats Peak New Hampshire - Save daily on lift tickets
Cranmore Mountain Resort in Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire - Save daily on lift tickets.

The Mountain Sports Club of North America just announced a significantly expanded number of new resorts offering MSC members discounted lift tickets, when purchased online through the new Mountain Sports Club Travel Desk. Members may be required to pruchase lodging or other elements of the vacation at participating resorts.

Review the growing list of top winter ski and snowboard resorts in North America and the associated values.

Colorado Ski and Snowboard Resorts
Breckenridge
Keystone
Vail
Beaver Creek
Durango - Prices from $41.33
Crested Butte Mountain Resort

California Ski and Snowboard Resorts
Lake Tahoe Interchangeable Lift tickets
Heavenley Valley
Northstar - at - Tahoe - Daily tickets from $61.10 per day.
Ski Tahoe North Interchangeable Lift ticket
Sierra at Tahoe - Daily lift tickets from $61.10 per day.

Montana
Big Sky Resort - Save on daily and multi day lift tickets
Moonlight Basin - Save on daily and multi day lift tickets

Nevada
Mt Rose - Lift tickets from $50 a day.

Utah
Ski Salt Lake Super Pass - Snowbird, Alta, Solitude and Brighton Lift Tickets
Park City - Save on daily and multi day lift tickets
The Canyons - Save on Daily and Multi-day Lift tickets
Deer Valley - Save on Daily and Multi-day Lift tickets

Vermont
Stowe Mountain Resort - Save on lift tickets, 2 days or longer.

Wyoming
Jackson Hole - Save on purchase of 3 day or more lift tickets.

New Mexico
Taos - Save on 2 of 3 day lift tickets. Buy here now.

British Columbia Canada
Whistler Blackcomb - Save on 3 day lift tickets.

Enjoy these great new members savings and discounts.
Enjoy the snow and the mountains.
Enjoy the skiing and riding.

Think snow it is still winter.

Purchase a premium Mountain Sports Club membership now Only $19.95 and valid through April 2006, and start saving....

Continued Good Early Season Skiing and more deals for Members

Boulder, Colorado - December 14, 2006

Last weekend December 10 th, Sunday was our third weekend in a row of heading to Summit County Colorado and skiing Copper Mountain. Once again it was superb early season skiing and riding. We were able to ski and ride in Union Bowl off the Sierra Chair as if it was mid season skiing conditions. The previous week we had skied this as it was opened. It was terrific soft broken snow with easy steep bumps.

The kids were in ski and snowboard school and I must say they have done a great job with their Scooter program for juniors in making sure our three boys - 11, 9 and 6 - are having a great time and learning new skills weekly. For my wife and I it is a joy to get to ski all day with friends as well.

We stayed at a condo at the base of Super B chair in East Village from Frisco Mountain Rentals. It was a great condo with convenient locations as well.

For a complete list of current resort offering lift tickets savings go here.

Hot new member deals include:

• Ski Sunlight In Glenwood Springs Colorado with new lift ticket offers.
• Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire lift ticket savings for up to 4 family members everyday of the season. Coupons available starting January 1, 2007. Save up to $40 daily.
• Blue Hills in Massachusetts. lift ticket savings for up to 4 family members everyday of the season. Coupons available starting January 1, 2007. Save up to $40 daily.
• Lodging savings at The Prospector Square Condominiums in Park City, Utah. Members save up to 30%. Conveniently located to Park City Resort, Deer Valley and The Canyons.
• New lodging discounts for Breckenridge, Copper and Frisco at Hotel Frisco, Frisco Mountain Rentals and Summit Rentals. Save up to 25%.

More and more online and brick and mortar retailers offering savings on purchases, rentals and shop services. Check out the retail listings and save on your next purchase, ski rental or ski, snowboard and bike tune and service.