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.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Snow in Colorado Mountains, New baggage rules and buying cheap airline tickets
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sundance Resort Utah in Summer
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.
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.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Marker M1100 Contact Control Sli Ski Bindings is the Deal of the Week at Ski Chalet
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.
Features
silver/black/smoke
DIN 3 – 11
Recommended Skier Weight: 65 - 225 lbs
Biotech Upward Release
Stainless Steel Gliding AFD
Compact Step-In Heel
EC 14 Energy Control Base
EPS Edge Pressure System
Standheight: 31 mm
Brake width: 80 mm
Looking for a great discount on top name ski bindings? This deal on The Marker M1100 Contact Control Sli Ski is a great value.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Half Price Golf at Northstar at Tahoe Resort Golf course
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.
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort Golf Course Special Offer!
Buy 1 Green Fee Get the Second 50% OFF!
With the discount golf coupon purchase one green fee at full price and you’ll get the second green fee 50% off. Includes a shared cart.
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!
- Rates - Green fees, season passes & golf packages
- Lessons and Clinics - Offering golf lessons/clinics for adults, groups, kids
- Golf Cams - See us 'live'
- Course Layout - Familiarize yourself with all 18-holes before you arrive.
- Golf Photo Gallery - View photos of the golf course at Northstar Resort.
- Groups + Tournaments - Special group rates & offers
Friday, July 11, 2008
Half Price Mountain Bike Lift Ticket Discounts at Plattekill Mountain
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Summer Cycling Deals and Sales
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:
41% off 2007 Camelbak Chaos!! Was: $80 NOW: $46.99
77% off Shimano LX ST-M585 Levers!! Was: $216.99 NOW: $49
Complete Jamis bikes now available online, 30% off or more
50% Off Marzocchi Drop Off 1 Fork!! Was: $475 NOW: $239
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.
Save 20% off on Thule brand racks and parts - Jump on this Thule sale as you seldom see Thule products at this price.
Not a member yet? Register here and start saving on gear, travel lift tickets, activities and more.
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:
41% off 2007 Camelbak Chaos!! Was: $80 NOW: $46.99
77% off Shimano LX ST-M585 Levers!! Was: $216.99 NOW: $49
Complete Jamis bikes now available online, 30% off or more
50% Off Marzocchi Drop Off 1 Fork!! Was: $475 NOW: $239
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.
Save 20% off on Thule brand racks and parts - Jump on this Thule sale as you seldom see Thule products at this price.
Not a member yet? Register here and start saving on gear, travel lift tickets, activities and more.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Silver Mountain Opens New Waterpark at Ski and Snowboard Resort
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.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Ski and Snowboard Shows, Festivals and Swaps for 2008
With summer temperatures moving to the 100 mark in many areas it is never too soon to start thinking of planning your next ski, snowboard purchase, vacation and possibly season pass for next year. Most major markets have a consumer show, sales or other events to help stoke the enthusiasm. We will keep you updated as new events come online and are anounced. This announcement just came in and is the start of our ongoing list of events.
BEWI's 2008 Ski & Snowboard Expos
*Seattle SkiFever & Snowboard ShowSeattle, WA ~ October 24-26
*Colorado Ski & Snowboard ExpoDenver, CO ~ November 7-9 ALL NEW! - Look for the Mountain Sports Club booth and staff at this event.
*Minnesota Ski & Snowboard ExpoMinneapolis, MN ~ November 14-16
*Portland SkiFever & Snowboard ShowPortland, OR ~ November 14-16
*The Boston Globe Ski & Snowboard Expo Boston, MA ~ November 20-23 - Look for the Mountain Sports Club booth and staff at this event.
BEWI's 2008 Ski & Snowboard Expos
*Seattle SkiFever & Snowboard ShowSeattle, WA ~ October 24-26
*Colorado Ski & Snowboard ExpoDenver, CO ~ November 7-9 ALL NEW! - Look for the Mountain Sports Club booth and staff at this event.
*Minnesota Ski & Snowboard ExpoMinneapolis, MN ~ November 14-16
*Portland SkiFever & Snowboard ShowPortland, OR ~ November 14-16
*The Boston Globe Ski & Snowboard Expo Boston, MA ~ November 20-23 - Look for the Mountain Sports Club booth and staff at this event.
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