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Sunday, January 13, 2008
Cold ski days and epic powder – Arapahoe Basin and Vail in Colorado
After a very slow start in November, that had the Colorado Ski areas concerned - as there was record low natural snowfall, the skiing and snowboarding has gotten very good. December turned around quickly as many resorts reported record snowfall for the month of December. The snow has regularly been falling feet at a time and the start of 2008 has seen this same pattern of deep snow continue in Colorado. With a great base the resorts are serving up spectacular conditions with powder days being a regular occurrence. With the storms has come some very cold skiing as well. While resulting in more frequent breaks to warm up the cold temps has ensured the snow is staying dry, soft and light.
This trip was going to be interesting as we are spending a couple of nights at The Antlers in Vail. This condominium/hotel complex is one of the properties in the Lionshead area of Vail that has undergone a facelift and is walking distance from the Gondola and chairs. Having never stayed here I was curious as to the facility. The stay was a pleasant and enjoyable stay. Big rooms, great service – free movies for the kids and popcorn, heated pool, sauna, huge hot tubs with killer jets to massage out the kinks and aches from hard days on the mountain. The business center receives high marks for me as I had to stay in touch with emails and ran a conference call and demo one day. This business center had 4 computers wired and with printers. I would strongly recommend a visit to The Antlers if you are planning a visit to Vail. I know we will be back. The staff was friendly and helpful and the amenities and comforts met and surpassed our expectations.
The start of this mini vacation was a day at Arapahoe Basin. We arrived at the basin late morning on Sunday the 6th. There had been several inches of new snow each of the last several days ensuring soft broken powder throughout the mountain. WE skied pretty much all around the mountain including the alleys on the far side of Palivaccini. Snow cover is excellent and the entire mountain skilled very well. After a nice casual day of skiing we headed over to Vail for the next part of our mini ski getaway. Of special note was how the area emptied after 2 PM . Most of the crowd was trying to beat the I-70 traffic and the area was quiet. We are usually part of the crowd trying to avoid the traffic, so it was a treat to heading the other direction – westbound.
The next couple of days we spent skiing at Vail Mountain. Monday and Tuesday saw fresh snow each day. The first day reminded me of one set of reasons why Vail continues to be such a world class resort for all. My two sons who are taking up snowboarding and have not exactly been pushing it were who I would ski with. They had yet to snowboard down a blue run, either of them, but the decision this day was we would ride the Gondola and try Simba which is a manicured and relatively easy blue intermediate run. This would prove to be a breakthrough day. The snow was soft and silky as well as freshly groomed. The corduroy was the kind of ego snow all skiers and snowboarders need when there is some trepidation and one needs to get over the proverbial confidence hump. This day was one to remember for each of them. They loved the corduroy and reveled in their truns and the fact they were both now cruising blues. As a Dad really looking for the breakthrough in our skiing/snowboarding family this was the right set of runs and the day we had been looking for.
Tuesday was the better of the days in my book as I got to go and enjoy a full on powder day. We were able to hit the Gondola area by 8:40 am and were able to stay ahead of the crowds. This is a key strategic move, if you wish to avoid huge lines and cut up snow in the back bowls. Our approach was to take the lifts next to the gondola and head into Game Creek Bowl. After a quick run here we jumped into the back and had an epic run down Ricky’s Run. There were huge swaths of deep untracked snow. We eventually made it back to Blue Ski Basin and were surprised to see the one lift was not running. When speaking to one of the patrollers we were informed this chair is not running all the time due to staffing. We approached this by coming back again anyway. It was along traverse out but the pow in Champagne Glades was well worth it, and the fact the chair was not running preserved a few extra runs in the powder.
One note was the small restaurant at the top of Blue Sky Basin, does not even have hot water and the grill is on allowing you to bring your own meat to barb-que. From here we went back to the front side. One surprise was how untracked and deep the runs were off the Rim Runs. A few runs, here and then more fresh lines in Riva glade. By this time of the day my legs were becoming jelly and it was time to head back down until the next trip back to the mountains.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Thursday, January 3, 2008
Rossignol Zenith Z3 Skis with Binding now over 50% off
Skiers looking for a great ski at a terrific discount need look no further. Seldom do you find this type of value packed ski and binding package for under $400. Check out these key details on this great ski and binding offer:
The Rossignol Zenith Z3 Skis With Axium 120 Bindings is for aspiring expert skiers who desire versatility and seek a stable all-mountain ski. Designed with Vibration Absorbing System (VAS) in which visco elastomer material is inserted into the ski's construction to damped vibrations to add greater control, stability and contact with the snow. Rossignol Zenith Z3 Skis With Axium 120 Bindings also come with a new, easy, tool-free integrated ski/binding interface system where they simply slide onto the control beam for tool-free adjustment.
Features
Vibration Absorbing System (VAS)
Tool-Free Integrated Ski Bindings
TPI2 Dualtec Integral Construction
Dimensions: 121/72/100mm
Turn Radius: 16.4m (@ 170cm)
Recommended Use: Advance skiers
Warranty: One Year
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Type of Ski: Mid-Fat
Gender: Mens
Integrated Binding System: Yes
What Binding is Included?: Axium 120
Construction Features: Dualtec Integral
Tail: Straight
Model Year: 2007
Skill Range: 3-5
Use your Mountain Sports Club $10 off savings coupon and save even more now when shopping online or in the store at Sun and Ski Sports.
Rossignol skis continue to be one of the most popular and leading performance skis in the marketplace. Buy the Rossignol Zenith Z3 ski with Axium 120 binding now and save.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Happy New Year - Lots of snow and Great skiing & Snowboarding
The weather is moderating with warmer temps, last week I skied a day at Arapahoe Basin where the high in the AM at the top of the mountain was -11. It was cold. The snow was fantastic. The toe warmers helped us to stay out and enjoy the day. Enjoy the holiday and take advantage of the great lift ticket discounts at the Mountain Sports Club. Look for new deals to be listed next week.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Revelstoke Mountain Resort opens,more snowfall...
As we review the various news wires one of the more interesting stories is the recent opening of Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia Canada. Open in time for the holiday ski and snowboard vacations, the area is forecasting 50,000 skier visits in year one. With over 4,700 vertical feet there is a massive amount of skiing and snowboarding. This area and region hosts a variety of heli and snowcat ski operations and abundant vertical feet with lots of powder skiing.
Check out this excerpt from their web site for a preview of what awaits you. I know this will be added to the travel schedule to make sure we sample the goods.
"Every year, more than 8,000 helicopter and snowcat skiers from around the world flock to Revelstoke, British Columbia, attracted by its perfect powder and varied alpine terrain. Now there is another way to ski Revelstoke's Mount Mackenzie - Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Upon completion, the resort will offer more than 20 lifts and over 100 ski and snowboard runs, transforming the area into a world-class destination. The $1-billion, four-season resort will be completed over 15 years and will include over 5,000 new housing units (1,500 resort condominiums, 2,000 hotel suites, 850 townhomes and 550 single-family lots), as well as more than 500,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, plus a signature golf course. With Revelstoke lift skiing, Revelstoke Cat Skiing, and Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing, Revelstoke Mountain Resort is a one-stop destination for lift, snowcat, and helicopter skiing."
Be sure to visit Mountain Sports Club when searching for discounts and savings on lift tickets, lodging, travel, shops and gear.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Holiday Deals on lift tickets, rentals, gear and more for Skiing and Snowboarding
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.
- Boulder Bike and Ski - Save 20% on bike tunes and 10% on purchases. Conveniently located in South Boulder on the way out of town.
- Moab Sports - A premier online retailer for the outdoor enthusiast. Free shipping on orders over $50.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fairbanks Inn in St Johnsbury Vermont is another new lodge participant in the Ski Vermont Ski and Snowboard package for members.
- 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.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Happy Holidays!


Thursday, December 20, 2007
Holiday Countdown - Last Minute Deals, New discounts and Great Skiing and Snowboarding..
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.
Enjoy the skiing and snowboarding. It is snowing so get out and have fun....
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Lodging Discounts - Colorado, Utah, New Hampshire, Vermont and more for Skiers and Snowboarders
Colorado
Denver
Holiday Inn Lakewood - Arapahoe Basin Ski Package for only $119! Colorado Ski Package for 2 only $149!
Crested Butte
Peak 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 Springs
Mountain 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 River
Bethel 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 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!
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/Windham
Scribner Hollow Lodge - Save 10% on Mid-week, Non-Holiday stays! Save 10% on Weekend stays!
Utah
Park City
Prospector Square Lodge & Conference Center - Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd FREE!
Vermont
Burke, Jay Peak, Bretton Woods or Cannon
Comfort 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 Hole
Alpenhof 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.