Peak n Peak Resort Has New Owners

Peak n Peak Resort in Western New York now have new owners.The resort was bought out of bankruptcy yesterday by Scott's Development Co. for $11.3 million. The previous owners, Kiebler Recreation, first filed for bankruptcy in May 2010 as they tried to reorganize,but did not succeed. The new owners own and operate hotels, restaurants and a water park. Look for announcements on future plans.

Discount Lodging and Lift Tickets for Steamboat Springs, Up to 35% Savings

We often hear the questions how do you get discount lift tickets to Steamboat? There have never been a resort to offer discount lift tickets or coupons. Now through our lodging partner Mountain Resorts, Inc you can save up to 30% off lift tickets when purchasing lodging that is discounted up to 35% in advance as well. There is a tiered discount program based upon when you book and pay. For more details on discounts click here.

Mountain Resorts has the largest selection of homes and condos for your next ski or mountain vacation to Steamboat Springs,Colorado.

Powderhorn Ski Area in Colorado has New Owners

Powderhorn Ski Area was sold in parts at an auction yesterday and details are emerging on the new ownership group. The new ownership group, Powderhorn Partners, LLC, inckudes ski industry veteran Andy Daly leading a group that also has Tom and Ken Gart of the Gart family as partners. This new ownership group will insure that Powderhorn has the resources and expertise to continue to provide a quality ski experience for those in Mesa County. Look for details on new improvements as the new ownership group starts their planning.

Save up to 33% on Lodging at Keystone in Colorado

The Key to the Rockies property management company in Keystone, Colorado, just released a new promotional offer. Book 2 nights and get the third night free. This offer is good most of the year with some blackout periods.

Keystone Resort offers a great variety of activities year round for your next mountain getaway. The Key to the Rockies team is ready to assist you in taking advantage of great savings with a large selection of condos, homes and more to choose from.

Season Pass Sales, Ski Sales and Bike Events

As the final days of July pass my email box serves friendly reminders that another ski and snowboard season is right around the corner. I know thoughts begin to wander to first snows and turns as I prepare to attend Rocky Grass Music Festival in Lyons, CO. I prepare for this fun weekend at the foot of the Rockies and I am reminded that Loveland Ski Area will be making snow in about 60 days as they target another October opening day.  Look for new Mountain Sports Club discounts for the 2011.12 season to be posted in early fall.

Our friends at Ski Shawnee in the Poconos just sent out there initial summer season pass sale. Look for new Mountain Sports Club discounts for the 2011.12 season to be posted late summer. The closest area to Denver, Echo Mountain is now offering season passes for as low as $159.00. This pass has no restrictions and no blackouts.

Meanwhile in Winter Park, Colorado they are preparing for their summer bike extravaganza called Crankworx starting today. A jam packed schedule of events and deals on lodging and activities.

Mountain Festivals and more

The mountains stay alive with festivals and events all summer. One of the more interesting to be announced is at Hunter Mountain in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Located near the location of the epochal Woodstock concert from another era, Hunter will host the first annual blues music festival. The festival will take place in Hunter, NY August 26 – 28. Esteemed blues-rock guitarist Elvin Bishop will headline the festival’s Friday lineup, legendary Allman Brothers Band singer and organ player Gregg Allman. Yes the Allman brothers were at the original summer event in the 60's.

Discounts and Savings at Winter Park Colorado for Summer

Winter Park, CO is open for alpine slides, mountain biking and summer fun. Currently there are a variety of options to stretch your summer travel budget using Winter Park Mountain Sports Club coupons and discount offers. Save up to 25% on lodging, discounts on mountain bike rentals and advance purchase of Full Day Adventure Pass.

The Full Day Adventure Pass includes unlimited use for one day of Colorado's longest Alpine Slide, the climbing wall, GyroXTREME*, Leaps and Bounds Bungee*, the zip line*, bouncy snowcat,* mini-golf, Zephyr Express scenic chairlift (does not include bike transport and closes at 5pm), and Human Maze.
* Subject to height and weight restrictions.

Winter Park Resort's summer hours of operation are 10am through 5:30pm, 7 days a week, from June 11 through September 5, 2011 (Labor Day) – and the same hours weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) from September 9-25. Ticket windows open at 9:30am. The Zephyr Express Chairlift closes at 5pm, while other activities close at 5:30pm.

Kids 5 and under must purchase an Adventure Pass at the ticket window.

Enjoy Winter Park and the Fraser Valley area in Colorado this summer. 

Discount Mountain Bike lift Tickets and activities in the Mountains

Summer is in high gear as festivals, lift serviced mountain biking, zip lines and more keep mountain visitors busy and occupied in the high country.

Below are new discounts and deals for summer activity highlights in the mountains. Save up to 50% now on lift served mountain biking and activities.

Use Mountain Sports Club coupons at:

Durango Mountain Resort  -Various coupons for lodging offers and the Total Adventure Ticket.

Plattekill Bike Park -Half Price mountain bike lift ticket and limited free mountain bike ticket now available.

Rafting Trips - Enjoy great discounts on the water.

Buy in advance and save on lift tickets and summer at:

Winter Park, CO Various coupons and savings available.

Burke Mountain, VT Discounted tickets on select dates.

Park City, UT Discounts on All in One Alpine Pass.

Angel Fire, NM Discounts and savings on mountain Bike lift tickets.

More deals will be updated as they are available. Be sure to take advantage of the current summer special on premium Mountain Sports Club membership. Join now for one year for only $7.95. Use promotion code july11 to redeem this offer now. Register and save.

Win 2 Mountain Bike Lift Tickets to Plattekill Bike park

We have 2 Plattekill Mountain Bike Park lift tickets (Value $35 each) we are giving away this month, July. Tell us where you have gone lift served mountain biking and why you want to go to Plattekill. Email to john@mountainsportsclub.com, or comment and reply to this blog post.

Plattekill is home to over 60 miles of mountain bike trails and is one of the first lift served bike parks to operate on the East Coast. Plattekill Bike Park is open every weekend from April through November and also features hiking, chairlift rides, camping and operates midweek for group adventure camp tours.Looking for discounts? Be sure to take advantage of the Mountain Sports Club half price ($17.50 value daily) summer mountain bike lift tickets at Plattekill Mountain Bike Park.