Welcome Tamarack Resort to Mountain Sports Club

Tamarack Resort in Idaho is the newest new resort to extend discount coupon savings to our Mountain Sports Club members. Now for the balance of the 2012.13 season premium members enjoy weekend savings of $10 off daily on an adult full day lit ticket. During the week on Thursdays and Fridays the discount coupons is a 2 for 1, save up to $49 daily.

Located near McCall, Idaho the new resort provides big mountain skiing and year round activities. Join Mountain Sports Club now and save on lift tickets and more.

Teton Travels - Big snows, big mountains and great deals

It had been way too long since I had made the winter journey North out of Boulder County to the Jackson Hole and the Tetons. After annual pilgrimages that would cover a 15 year span my drought of winter in the Tetons was now at 17 years and ready to end. With reports of record December snows and the need for follow up work with clients it was just the right road trip to kick off the 2013 year.

The journey by vehicle is a 500 mile trip North through the towns of Ft Collins, CO, taking 287 to Laramie and then west on I 80 to Rock Springs before heading North. Weather was pretty good as there were only small areas of wind and blowing snow. I have made this trip when it is non stop snow, blowing winds and black ice most of the 500 miles. It is a ride that can be close to 8 hours or 12 - 13 depending on weather and roads. Today was to be on the short side of that time line.

Once I headed north on 181 out of Rock Springs the sun was slowly starting to set in the west and the views were grand. By the time I had gotten to Pinedale and headed through Bondurant toward Hoback Junction the big snows of the last month were apparent by the sizes of the snowbanks. By now I sure was ready to get to Teton Village.

I arrived in that evening in Teton Village to check in at the Alpenhof Lodge. The lodge is so convenient as no one is closer to the tram dock. The breakfasts are fantastic as are all the meals, but the beds are to remember. After a 500 mile drive it is nice to know that comfort awaits at the end of this part of the journey. After checking in it was time to wander over to the Mangy Moose Saloon.

The Mangy Moose Saloon is truly one of the great classic ski bars in ski country. Very good live music for apres ski daily, good food, great selection of libations.

The next day was a bluebird day with several inches of fresh snow. It was to be my first ride in the new tram this day and the Gondola as well. The beauty of Jackson Hole is all around you as you ride the tram 4100 plus feet in 12 minutes. I still love the tram ride and the feeling getting off the tram is like being on the top of the world. It would prove to be a great day one of the world's great ski resorts.

Two great lodging partners for the Mountain Sports Club include:

• The Alpenhof Lodge - located closest to the tram with full bar, restaurant and spa on premise. Save up to 25%
• Jackson Hole Property Management - Managing homes, condos in Jackson, Teton Village, Aspens... Save 20% on direct booking. 

Big Snows Brings Many Smiles at Resorts for the Holidays

Big Snows across the country has brought many smiles at ski and snowboard resorts across the country for the holidays. After a tough season last year and a slow start that had resorts close and work to reopen for the holidays cold temps and big snow is a great Christmas gift.

Reports from areas like Magic Mountain in Southern Vermont are issuing storm updates with their powder alert of close to a foot of fresh to rip turns in.

My Colorado snow report and emails shows new snow today in Crested Butte, Durango, Monarch, Silverton, Sunlight and across the state.

Looking to buy lift tickets in advance and save? Check out these great mountain destinations for savings on advanced purchase tickets:

Colorado - Buy lift tickets in advance and save
Breckenridge
Copper Mountain
Keystone
Steamboat Springs
Telluride - Save up to 30% off window price.
Winter Park
Vail 
Beaver Creek

California/Nevada - Buy lift tickets in advance and save
Heavenly Valley
Mt Rose
Northstar at Tahoe
Sierra at Tahoe

Utah - Buy lift tickets in advance and save
Canyons 
Deer Valley
Park City 

Wyoming - Buy lift tickets in advance and save
Jackson Hole

Canada - Buy lift tickets in advance and save
Banff  - Ski Lake Louise, Sunshine and Mt Norquay on one discounted lift ticket.

Snow for the holidays and resorts open

It sure has been an up and down start to this ski and snowboard season around the country. I am pleased to awake this Christmas morning to new snow here in Colorado, across the west, reports of powder from Northern Vermont, the midwest and snow fall as far south as Maryland. Now enjoy time with family and get out to ski and snowboard as resorts open and race to open more terrain. Be sure to check out all the free lift tickets and discount lift tickets now available to premium Mountain Sports Club members.

Remember next month is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month and there are big Bring a Friend promotions encouraging you to introduce a friend to skiing or snowboarding.

Save on Lift Tickets at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire

Save on Lift Tickets at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire this winter with premium Mountain Sports Club membership. The discount coupons are good for 2 full day lift tickets for only $70 on Sundays in January. This is a 2 fer that is a $70 value. Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire Cannon Mountain is truly a classic New England Ski area that is celebrating 75 years of skiing.

Rich in heritage Cannon Mountain has history and classic ski runs from the start of Amercan skiing and much is on display at the skiing museum hosted here.

Free Ski Day at Brian Head Resort December 13, 2012

As we get this season going and the economy still sputters to recovery it is always nice to see great aggressive promotions form our resort friends. This one from Brian Head Resort in Utah we just had to get out there. 

Thursday, December 13th, will be Free Ski Day at Brian Head Resort.  There will be FREE Lift Tickets and FREE Rentals.  We are no longer accepting reservations for Ski School, as our classes are full. 

For those who have already made reservations for Free Ski Day, we’re excited that you will be joining us.  We just wanted to take minute and go over a few minor details to ensure that your day is as enjoyable as possible.

For those who enrolled in one of our renowned ski or snowboarding lesson programs, check in will start at 9:30 a.m. in the Navajo Lodge Learning Center. If you have children enrolled in Kids Camp, please remember that you will need to pick them up for lunch, or if you choose, you can purchase their lunch for $7 at check in that we will be serving to the children in our Kids Camp lunch room. 

The ski and snowboard equipment that will be provided for the day free of charge will be our standard rental equipment packages, which is the latest ski and snowboard equipment available anywhere.  If you would like to try our high performance rental equipment, we will also have those packages available to rent for just $40.00 for skis and $47.00 for snowboards. 

Finally, if you have children you would like to enroll in daycare, our State-licensed daycare facility will be open and the cost is $15.00 per hour or $85.00 for the day.

Hats off to the staff at Brian Head Resort. So now get out and play hooky from work or school and enjoy the day. 

Mountain Sports Club Vertical Challenge(s), win free lift tickets

We at the Mountain Sports Club are excited to launch our first series of Mountain Sports Club Vertical Challenge(s). We have teamed up with the award winning app and tracking solution from AlpineReplay to power these family friendly fun events/competitions. We are starting with a overall Mountain Sports Club Vertical Challenge for our premium members. Join the fun now and win cool stuff.

To get started you need to go to the app store on either your Android or iPhone and download the app. Then either set up a profile from there or go to the web site and complete profile. From there go join the Mountain Sports Club group and competition of your choice. It is all free. Just another new benefit for Mountain Sports Club members.



Prizes will be announced and will include lift tickets, gear and more. Also we are running monthly vertical challenges at featured resorts that currently include Smugglers Notch, Pats Peak & Shawnee Peak. Up to 20 more will be announced in the coming weeks.

Silverton Mountain in Colorado Extends Lift Ticket Discount on Unguided Lift Tickets

Silverton Mountain in Colorado extends lift ticket discount offers to premium Mountain Sports Club members for unguided lift tickets for the coming 2012-13 ski and snowboard season. Regular prices at $49, this savings is valid all season. Silverton is truly a steep and deep area. Getting over 400 inches of snow and small to no crowds.

Powder and steeps a plenty for this natural gem in the southwest part of Colorado.

Save 25% on Crested Butte lift tickets and lodging

We are pleased to welcome Crested Butte Mountain Resort to the 2012.13 Mountain Sports Club program. New to the program this season the discount coupons are now available for premium members with a savings of 25% on single and multi day lift tickets for the 2012.13 ski and snowboard season. Holiday restrictions do apply and coupons are valid starting January 5, 2013. There is also a 25% savings on CBMR managed lodging when using the coupon and coupon code when making reservations.

With great deals like these make this the winter to get back to Crested Butte or make it your destination if you have never skied this classic Colorado ski town. The old west charm of a Victorian mining town with world class skiing and snowboarding has and continues to make Crested Butte an ongoing favorite of the Mountain Sports Club team.