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Fresh snow in Snowbird, Utah over the week-end.
Skiing will be great until they turn off the lifts.
We have plenty of deals to Snowbird.
Give one of our Snowbird Ski or Ride specialists a call at:
800-283-2754 EXT 1 or
Please fill out a Quick Claim Form here.
40" of fresh Utah Powder fell on Snowbird this past week-end and the skiing is outrageous.
Speaking of outrageous, how about a $99.00 per person lodging and lift pass deal at Snowbird, Utah?
Yes, subject to availability, but stay a minimum of 2 nights and get lodging and lift pass for $99.00 per person per night.
Dates include: January 03 to February 11, 2010 and February 01 to April 01,2010
NOW is the time to experience the legendary slopes and POWDER of Snowbird, Utah.
Seriously, Snowbird, Utah for $99.00 bucks!Ladies and Gentlemen, it really does not get better than this.
This special cannot be booked online, you must call a ski specialist at 800-283-2754 ext 01 or fill out our quick quote form here.
Plenty of other great Utah ski vacations here.
With a storm that dumped over 3 feet of snow since November 01, Snowbird will enjoy their earliest opening ever.
Snowbird will be offering the Aerial Tram and two lifts, Gadzoom and Mid-Gad, to skiers and riders beginning Friday at 9 a.m. Expected open terrain includes Regulator Johnson from the top of Hidden Peak, as well as Big Emma and Bassackwards. Additional lifts and terrain will open as conditions permit.
Why not come out and ski Snowbird for a few days and enjoy bragging rights around the water cooler that you have first turns of the season.
Snowbird is offering $99.00 lift and lodging packages for the eary season.
Call now and we'll get you on the slopes.
I just could not resist adding this photo sent by my good friend Rusty of Thomas skiing at Snowbird this past Saturday.
He and I have try to outdo each other on the slopes every opportunity we get.
I got one run on Friday morning in Glory Bowl in boot top powder,but I am afraid he is now ahead as he skied 17,000 vertical feet of Spring skiing.
They finally shut down Snowbird yesterday.Oh well, must mean summer is finally here.
Last time we explored the bet “qualifiers” for selecting a Spring Skiing resort. These included looking for a high base elevation, and or, a northern latitude. These qualifiers led us to our first two selections, ski regions both …
Ø Summit County, CO (Keystone, Copper and Breckenridge)
Ø Banff / Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
Today we will explore two more last season gems, where you can be far more certain on finding good snow cover ( and often even fresh powder snow overnight ) and great deals – particularly if you remember to book with Rocky Mountain Vacations / Ski Organizers. That number to call by the way is 800 733 4028.
Spring Skiing? Consider …
Winter Park, Colorado
Why This Works For You: Here is a Colorado classic that has much to recommend if for last turns of the season. To begin with, the base elevation, which at 9,000 feet, is among the highest in North American skiing, means that spring comes late here. In fact, this corner of the state, just north of Berthoud Pass, is known to be one of the coldest regions in Colorado. Consider the fact that summertime temperatures here rarely exceed 75 degrees here, and you can imagine how long the ski season can be here.
Then add in location – as in distance to travel. Winter Park is a mere 67 miles west of Denver. Yes, some mountains like Park City are even closer to the gateway airport, by not by that much. So if you can get a morning non stop into Denver, you might just grab an afternoon half day at WP.
Or how about taking the famous Ski Train from Denver to Winter Park. This institution leaves historic Union Station and drops you almost at the lifts for $55 round trip. It’s a beautiful ride up, and a après ski party on the way back down.
But location and a late season is not the only reason to book Winter Park. How about 3,000 + vertical serviced by 7 high speed quads. Or an abundance of Green and Blue intermediate terrain, plus ample Black and Double Blacks. Truth is, this is really a very nice, well rounded ski mountain, rising above two unpretentious ski towns (Frasier and Winter Park) where dining is not expensive by resort standards and the locals friendly folk.
Where to Lodge: I like the simplicity and value of Beaver Village. Like many of the condo properties here, Beaver Village was built back in the 70’s – but it’s well maintained and the two bedroom units are large by today’s standards. For more modern, ski in, ski out lodging, select the Zephyr Mountain Lodge. This most costly option offers onsite dining and room service – unusual in this generally no frills, down home resort. But no matter where you lodge, expect to find virtually all the terrain open right to the end of the season. And of course that is what a die hard, late season skiers/boarders are really seeking!
Snowbird, Utah
My first ever spring ski trip to the west was to Snowbird, Utah – and to this day it remains one of my best ever. Arriving in Salt Lake City, you actually drive east into the Wasatch Range, on up Little Cottonwood Canyon about 16 miles to this dramatic ski mountain with a compact cluster of concrete and wood trim buildings at the base. Everything is made of concrete for a reason – avalanches are a real and persistent danger here. Sturdy is the order of the day, and architectural style comes second.
Why This Works For You: Well, to start with, Snowbird receives 500 + inches of snow per winter. That is one of the biggest numbers is North American skiing. And as this Canyon is steep on either side, the sun doesn’t bake the entire mountain from dawn to dusk. Add to this generally low traffic levels and you have a big, often steep mountain covered with fresh snow almost nightly. And this includes the entire month of April, and on into May. Snows a lot here.
It used to be that Snowbird was only for upper level skiers – the so-called experts. But now, with the new Mineral Basin area (accessed, get this, via a mountain tunnel and a magic carpet ride near the summit of the mountain) intermediates have ample terrain at Snowbird as well.
Where to Lodge: Easy choice. The Cliff Lodge. It’s the best lodging at Snowbird, and in my view, the only place to be. So save your money till you can afford a slope view room on the 8th floor or above. It’s worth it. Ask us about when the rates fall, and book into that week. From the vantage point of your Cliff Lodge room, you can sit with a drink and watch as the groomers perform amazing feats on the steeper terrain facing the Cliff. Memorable.
Want more?
Stay tuned, two more last season resorts coming up.
