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• RESORT QUEST HAS INDUSTRY LEADING PROGRAM TO ENSURE IDEAL SKI CONDITIONS

• RENT EQUIPMENT THE EASY WAY, IN YOUR ROOM, WITH SKI BUTLERS

• 1 - COPPER INVITES YOU TO "FREE YOUR MOUNTAIN"

• 2 - OVER $4 MILLION INVESTED for 2008-09 TO ADD TO "STEAMBOAT UNBRIDLED" PROJECTS

• 2a - STEAMBOAT HONORED AS THE #1 FAMILY RESORT IN THE WEST

• 2b - BOOK AN EXCEPTIONAL VACATION WITH STEAMBOAT RESORTS

• 2c - MOUNTAIN RESORTS PROVIDES CUSTOM VACATION PACKAGES to SKI TOWN USA

• 2d - PIONEER RIGDE OFFERS GREAT STEAMBOAT VACATIONS

• 3 - BEAVER RUN IN BRECK - BIG & GETTING BIGGER

• 4 - PEAK PROPERTY IS YOUR FRIEND in BRECKENRIDGE

• 5 - SKI VILLAGE RESORTS OFFERS CONVENIENCE in BRECKENRIDGE for THE ESCAPE YOU NEED

• 6 - CRESTED BUTTE OFFERS GREAT WINTER EXPERIENCES with CONVENIENT FLIGHTS, A FINE ARRAY of RESTAURANTS, SHOPS and OUTSTANDING LODGES

• 7 - SALT LAKE IS A DIFFERENT SKI ADVENTURE EVERY DAY

• 8 - THE CANYONS HAS A NEW LIFT and SOMETHING for EVERYONE

• 9 - PREMIER RESORTS PARK CITY OFFERS LUXURY LODGING

• 10 - DEER VALLEY LODGING OFFERS OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS

• 11 - SOLITUDE MOUNTAIN RESORT: WINTER VACATIONS THE WAY THEY SHOULD BE

• 12 - OGDEN'S SECRETS ARE DISCOVERED!

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RESORT QUEST HAS INDUSTRY LEADING PROGRAM TO ENSURE IDEAL SKI CONDITIONS

DENVER, CO – Having to roll the dice on ski conditions when booking a winter vacation is a frequent worry for many travelers, but with the innovative Snow Guarantee Program® from ResortQuest, there are no more guessing games. The Snow Guarantee ® is a quality assurance program that is offered at all of the ResortQuest Western ski destinations, including eight of the nation’s top ski resorts.

The ResortQuest Snow Guarantee ® allows guests to relocate their accommodations to another ResortQuest destination up to seven days prior to arrival if snow conditions do not meet their expectations. The guarantee encourages guests to book travel early and ensures optimal ski conditions.

“It truly was a lifesaver and salvaged our vacation,” says Pat Sudak of Scottsdale, Ariz., who took advantage of the Snow Guarantee®. “For a company to respond so quickly and have a new condo waiting for us in another location in less than 24 hours was truly amazing.”

With over 3,000 properties available in top resorts including Aspen, Breckenridge, The Canyons, Deer Valley, Keystone, Park City, Steamboat, Sun Valley and Telluride, guests have a wide variety of lodging accommodations from which to choose. ResortQuest offers homes, condominiums and suites with a broad selection of price points and amenities.

“The start to the 2007-08 ski season was a little slower for some resorts, so when they weren’t able to open in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday, we were able to relocate some of those guests to other locations with better snow conditions,” said Annie Turri, Director of Marketing for ResortQuest Breckenridge. “No other vacation rental company has the ability to offer such a comprehensive program across so many resort destinations. We always make it a priority to ensure that our guest’s vacation meets their every expectation, and the Snow Guarantee® is just one more resource that helps us do that.”

Guests who take advantage of the Snow Guarantee® will not lose their deposit and can rebook within seven days of their scheduled arrival date. There are no upgrade or change fees associated with using the program. This offer is available throughout the 2008-09 ski and snowboard season on any existing or new reservation. (Some restrictions do apply.)

For reservations and info, call 1-800-GO-RELAX or 1-800-467-3529 or please visit www.snowguarantee.com

FREE NOW, FREE LATER.

Earn two free nights when you stay with ResortQuest this winter. For a limited time, ResortQuest is offering the fourth night free at any of their premier ski destinations. In addition, when you book by Nov. 30, 2008, you will receive a gift certificate good for an additional free night on your next ResortQuest stay. The free night is valid Nov. 1, 2008, to April 1, 2009. May not be combined with any other promotional offer. Blackout dates do apply and vary per location. Please contact the specific location for more details. Additional restrictions apply. The gift certificate is valid for one year after date of arrival and may be used at any ResortQuest location nationwide, including ResortQuest’s wide selection of beach locations in Florida and the East coast. Visit www.resortquest.com for more info, or contact any one of the ski locations mentioned below. You must mention the promo code DIR FRN when booking.

RESORTQUEST IN ASPEN & SNOWMASS, COLO.

ResortQuest Aspen’s lodging accommodations include a large selection of private homes, condominiums and townhomes as well as premium ski-in/ski out accommodations at the Inn at Aspen. The Inn at Aspen Hotel and Conference Resort offers first-class conference facilities ideal for groups and meetings in Aspen.

For reservations, call 1-800-781-2060, or visit www.resortquestaspen.com or www.innataspen.com or www.resortquestsnowmass.com

RESORTQUEST IN BRECKENRIDGE & KEYSTONE, COLO.

ResortQuest Breckenridge and Keystone offers over 420 lodging choices in these two premier Summit County locations. Keynote properties include Main Street Station, River Mountain Lodging and the new, luxury resort, BlueSky Breckenridge. Please call 1-800-507-8796, or you can visit www.ResortQuestBreckenridge.com and www.ResortQuestKeystone.com for reservations.

RESORTQUEST IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLO.

ResortQuest Steamboat offers one- to five-bedroom vacation rentals around the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort, including Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Bronze Tree and the Torian Plum. Their full-service reservations specialists can book complete lodging packages, including flights, discounted lift tickets and local activities. For reservations, call 1-866-534-9837, or visit www.resortqueststeamboat.com

RESORTQUEST IN TELLURIDE, COLO.

ResortQuest offers affordable Telluride lodging in the most desirable and convenient locations east and west of town, and in the high-end, slope-side Mountain Village. For reservations, please call 1-877-826-8039, or visit www.resortquesttelluride.com

RESORTQUEST IN SUN VALLEY, IDAHO

With more than 200 vacation rental options, ResortQuest Sun Valley offers the largest lodging selection in the area. The five distinctive areas of Elkhorn Village, River Run/Ketchum, Sun Valley Village, Mid-Valley and Warm Springs provide a variety of rental choices sure to suit any style or budget.

For reservations, call 1-800-371-9180, or visit www.resortquestsunvalley.com

RESORTQUEST PARK CITY, DEER VALLEY and THE CANYONS in UTAH

ResortQuest offers luxury and budget accommodations throughout all three excellent Utah resorts, including Deer Valley Resort, voted again the Number One Resort by readers of Ski Magazine. Whether you are look for a cozy Park City condo, a luxury mountain retreat or a skiin/ ski-out vacation rental, ResortQuest has the perfect ski vacation rental for your family and budget. Park City is located just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City Airport. The diverse terrain and wide selection of lodging options make Park City an ideal choice for any level skier or rider. For reservations, call 1-866-224-6808, or visit www.resortquestparkcity.com

For information and reservations, and for great deals mention promo code DIR FRN.

For Aspen please call 1-800-781-2060.

For Keystone and Breckenridge call 1-800-507-8796.

For Steamboat please call 1-866-534-9837.

For Telluride 1-877-826-8039.

For Sun Valley in Idaho please call 1-800-371-9180.

For the Utah resorts of Park City, Deer Valley and The Canyons please call 1-866-224-6808.

For more information on ResortQuest and their exclusive Snow Guarantee®, visit www.resortquest.com and use the promo code DIR FRN.

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RENT EQUIPMENT THE EASY WAY, IN YOUR ROOM, WITH SKI BUTLERS

PARK CITY, UT – Ski Butlers is proud to announce Telluride as its newest location, opening for the 2008-09 ski season. “We are excited about our expansion into Telluride. It is a great opportunity to offer another world class ski destination to our customers,” said Bryn Carey, founder and President of Ski Butlers.

Founded four years ago in Park City, Utah, Ski Butlers has become the leader in in-room fitting. Ski Butlers serves over 25 resorts in California and the Rocky Mountains, including the top eight in SKI Magazine’s Top 50 Resort Rankings. In addition to its extensive network of resorts, Ski Butlers has designed the industry’s most userfriendly reservation system that allows customers to create accounts and store their information online from vacation to vacation and resort to resort.

Skiers and snowboarders visiting these major ski resorts across the U.S. can enjoy hassle-free in-room fitting of ski and snowboard equipment without leaving their accommodations. This new service is growing increasingly popular among skiers and riders in the know. Ski Butlers, an innovative leader in the ski delivery business, stresses that this is a high quality service without a big price tag.

“Our goal is to take the stress out of renting skis and all the hassles associated with going to a rental shop, standing in line, and lugging all the equipment back to your lodging. Now you can set up an appointment and a team of qualified ski technicians will come to you at your convenience,” said Carey. Words like convenience and stress-free are normally not associated with ski rentals.

As airlines continue to raise their baggage fees, ski rental delivery is becoming more and more popular among people in the know. “Most airlines are charging anywhere from $15 to $50 per checked baggage,” says Carey. “For skis, airlines are charging $100 to $175 one-way, which could cost up to $350 round trip just to check your skis. With our high quality equipment and hassle-free service, it is almost a no brainer.”

Currently, Ski Butlers operates at the following locations: Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Sierra in California; Aspen, Snowmass, Highlands, Buttermilk, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, A-Basin, Telluride, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Arrowhead in Colorado; Park City, Deer Valley, The Canyons, and Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons in Utah; Jackson Hole in Wyoming; and Whistler/Blackcomb in British Columbia.

Ski Butlers features high quality equipment from industry leaders like Rossignol, Volkl, Nordica, Dolomite, Marker, Fischer, and Elan in five performance levels: sport, high performance, and high performance plus for adults, and junior and junior performance for children 12 and under. As a full service rental shop, Ski Butlers also rents helmets, boot dryers, and two-way radios.

When the ski technicians arrive they are supplied with a variety of sizes and types of skis and boots, which guarantees proper fit. “Everyone was happy including the veteran skier in our bunch who promised me equipment delivery would not work because her boot size was very hard to get just right. Your team had plenty of extra boots on hand and fixed her up in no time,” commented Mr. Bill Houghton of Atlanta, Ga.

In-room fitting is a new concept being driven by today’s guests who want to maximize their vacation time and experience. “Renting skis has always been the major drawback of our ski vacations,” stated Mike Wilson of Cincinnati, Ohio. “Your over-thetop service has turned that painful experience into one that is truly enjoyable. Thank you for making our vacation to Vail that much better.”

In addition to renting equipment, Ski Butlers carries an extensive line of accessories, including goggles, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, gloves, hats, neck gators, and hand and toe warmers.

For more info, go to www.skibutlers.com or via an easily found link on the homepage of www.skiernews.com and you can call Ski Butlers at 1-877-754-7754.

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COPPER INVITES YOU TO "FREE YOUR MOUNTAIN"

COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO – Copper Mountain is extending choices and opportunities for their guests to create their own pleasant vacation experience. Below is a synopsis of the creative programs designed to help you and your family enjoy this special mountain.

FREE YOUR MOUNTAIN

Copper begins with free snowcat rides to their legendary Tucker Mountain. Guests will find untracked powder. Enthusiasts can be inventive in the trees in the Freefall Glade and this season. Black Bear glade provides advanced skiing and riding terrain. Copper’s Ski & Ride School programs, including Relaxed Starts, give guests options for lesson start times, while Free Tips allows guests have a free run with a Copper instructor. Beeline Advantage lift tickets allow early risers to enjoy the freedom of skiing and riding by starting their day 15 minutes earlier than regular ticket holders and by speeding through lift lines throughout the day.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

The Copper Mountain Resort Chamber of Commerce offers the free Kids Night Out program to parents spending at least $30 per child at the resort that day. At the Belly Button Bakery in the Mountain Plaza building, kids can eat pizza, create art and watch movies while having a night to themselves. The event is offered from 5:30 to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Space is limited and reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. For further information, please call (970) 968-2318 x 38101.

COPPER TAKES THE LEGWORK OUT OF VACATION

Dedicated to building hassle-free, uncomplicated vacation experiences, Copper is now taking the legwork out of the equation. Copper’s Village Free-Ride is a 5-passenger electric car that cruises the inner parking lots and the Village at Copper offering complimentary rides to guests. The Village Free- Ride service will operate each day. In the evenings, Copper also wants guests to experience the freedom of an intimate resort village. From 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Village Free-Ride will be “Transportation on Demand”. Copper’s guests may request a ride through the front desk of Copper Mountain Lodging.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN AT PIZZA CARLO

Copper is inviting the kids into their Kitchen. Kids can roll up their sleeves and make their own pizza. Offered on select evenings, Pizza Carlo will host families and let the kids do the cooking. Kids will have the opportunity to sit at the pizza bar and create the pizza of their dreams. Copper’s chefs will provide the dough and the junior chefs will add the toppings of their choice to invent their family’s pizza. Families who would like to participate are asked to make reservations; space is limited. The Kids in the Kitchen program will be included as part of a special Pizza Carlo dinner package. For more information about Kids in the Kitchen, please call (970) 968-3112.

EN FUEGO

It is not time for bed yet - Copper PM heats up the night with En Fuego in the Village at Copper from 6 to 8 p.m. for a free street party the whole family will enjoy. Bonfires are scattered throughout the village to keep children’s hands toasty warm; the Ski & Ride School torchlight parade where hundreds of instructors ski down the mountain in a snake-like figure; fire jugglers that dazzle and the grand finale is a brilliant fireworks display. On occasion, En Fuego will feature specialty entertainment, including a big air show with the Copper Mountain Freeride Team, professional ice sculptors, graffiti artists and meet-and-greets with huskies from a dog sledding team. En Fuego happens in the middle of it all just a few steps from the Village shops.

TUCKER MOUNTAIN FREE SNOWCAT

Copper’s free snowcat rides to legendary Tucker Mountain are the essence of skiing and riding liberty: catching a free ride, choosing your own line and never wiping the smile off your face. Tucker Mountain and Copper Bowl offer expert skiers and riders unprecedented access to over 273 acres and 1,200 vertical feet of Copper’s legendary high alpine back bowls. Terrain is accessible by hiking, a free snowcat ride or a combination of both. Snowcat access is on a first-come, first served basis. Cats run from 10:00am – 1:30 pm daily, weather permitting. Cat operations, terrain openings and conditions may vary and are subject to change based on weather. Tucker Mountain closes at 2:00 pm.

RELAXED STARTS

Copper’s Ski & Ride School knows that the guests’ time on the mountain is a day off from the regular grind. So if you are tucked away in your holiday accommodation or stuck behind some traffic due to any number of reasons, no need to rush to get to ski or ride school. Copper’s instructors do not say “sorry the next available lesson time is in the afternoon.” Instead, they have a second lesson start time of 11a m. The price is the same no matter if you start at 10 or 11 a.m.

EXPRESS GROUP LESSONS

Class lessons are for beginners – express Groups are for people that can ski most blue terrain or better (level 4-6) but want an all day experience that includes being shown good snow and terrain for your ability and getting some valuable pointers on your style and tactics on how to handle the elements of Copper.

For more information, you can visit Copper’s website at www.coppercolorado.com via an easily found link on the homepage of www.skiernews.com or please call them directly at 1-888-395-0050.

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OVER $4 MILLION INVESTED for 2008-09 TO ADD TO "STEAMBOAT UNBRIDLED" PROJECTS

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO – Over the past three seasons, more than $27 million in on-mountain improvements have been made to the Steamboat Ski Area. This includes more than $4 million invested specifically for the upcoming 2008-09 winter season. Steamboat’s on-mountain momentum augments nearly $8 million in completed and planned public revitalization projects sweeping the mountain village (Steamboat Unbridled).

“We’ve made dramatic improvements to the entire Steamboat vacation experience over the past three years,” said Chris Diamond, president and chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “On-mountain investments total some $27 million and complement a host of private and public investments in the resort’s base area.”

“Steamboat is legendary for its genuine friendliness and a town whose roots are deeply set in the real West,” continued Diamond. “Our goal is to meet or exceed our guests’ expectations every time, and we’ll expect nothing less going forward. These attributes are what sets Steamboat apart, will remain a mainstay of the experience, and will allow the company to focus on its key initiative – guest service.”

Building upon last year’s record on-mountain capital expenditures, the majority of the 2008-09 season improvements target continued base area re-grading, enhanced snowmaking, and grooming. Also included are parking expansion, additional retail outlets, new rental equipment, automated external defibrillators, IT upgrades and master planning.

2008-09 ON-MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Snowmaking

Already a snowmaking leader in the ski industry, Steamboat will spend more than $1 million in improvements to its snowmaking system. The pipe will be replaced extensively on Right-O-Way, See Ya, Bashor, Lower Vagabond and Lil Rodeo. The new pipe is ductile iron pipe from US Snow Pipe.

The pipe is lined with concrete and rated to last an average of 50 years, twice as long as the existing pipe. Steamboat was the first ski resort to invest in this type of pipe, which costs more, but in the long term proves to be more durable and better for the environment. Over the past three seasons, the resort installed more than 70,000 feet of snowmaking pipe, including nearly 20,000 feet this summer. This year’s total pipe length equates to stacking 36 Washington Monuments on top of each other.

Overall, these comprehensive snowmaking improvements provide the highest quality machine-made snow. The resort’s system covers nearly 400 acres of top-to-bottom terrain (3,668 vertical feet) and includes a network of over 300 available hydrants, 4 pump houses across the resort, state-of-theart digital computer operating system and an arsenal of low-energy, high-efficiency snowmaking guns, which use 30 percent less energy than conventional guns while producing the same amount of snow.

Grooming Equipment

New Prinoth BR-500 and BR-350 tower winch grooming machines, powered by six-cylinder, 500- and 350-horsepower engines respectively, will be added to the resort’s fleet for the 2008-09 season. The new BR-500, which stands an amazing 26 feet wide, five feet wider than typical snowcats, excels in power, agility and finishing snow surface. The 500 is 24 percent more productive and will be matched with two top-of-the-line BR-350 Bison machines, acquired last season, able to maintain a 12-miles-per-hour ground speed, one of the fastest in the industry. The BR-350 Tower Winch snowcat utilizes a 3,000-foot wire cable, hydrostatic drive system and powerful C9 engine to handle the steepest terrain on the mountain. This machine is well balanced with superior traction and reduced slipping, resulting in a better quality, finished corduroy product on the steepest inclines. The resort’s grooming fleet, operated in two shifts, resurfaces approximately 545 acres nightly to a premium corduroy finish and encompasses 19 grooming machines.

Meadows Parking Expansion

The Meadows, the remote parking facility, will expand by more than 38,000 square feet on the north end. The new expansion will be able to accommodate roughly 200 additional free parking spaces.

Advanced Life Support/AEDs

Having already been credited with saving the lives of several individuals, the resort will add a Q-CPR automated external defibrillator (AED) unit. This special AED unit, available only on the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, is the first and only comprehensive technology integrated into a monitor/defibrillator that provides real-time CPR monitoring and feedback for both chest compressions and ventilations. The resort first purchased an AED Life Pak 300 during the 1992-93 season. Currently, the resort employs 14 AED units in its rapid response cache.

Steamboat Ski & Sport Downtown

Bringing mountain services downtown for the first time, Steamboat Ski & Sport Downtown occupies 1,670 square feet in the new Howelsen Place development, the premier address in Old Town Steamboat. Situated in the high-energy retail environment on 7th Street between Lincoln and Yampa Avenues, Steamboat Ski & Sport Downtown was expected to open November 2008. It offers convenient access to rentals, retail including official logo merchandise, lift tickets, ski and snowboard school products, and the comprehensive vacation planning services of Steamboat Central Reservations®.

Rental Ski Fleet

Approximately one third of the resort’s ski rental fleet is revamped annually. This winter, $250,000 went toward new skis from the best in the industry, including a selection of the latest equipment from Salomon, Rossignol and Volkl. The new skis will be spread across the resort’s Ski & Sport locations in Gondola Square, Sheraton, Ski Time Square, Steamboat Grand and downtown.

Resort Master Plan

In conjunction with the US Forest Service, the ski area is beginning the initial steps to modify its master plan with industry-leading design firm, Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd. Ecosign, short for ECOlogical DeSIGN, based in Vancouver, B.C., has firmly established itself as a leader in the design of successful, award-winning and profitable mountain resorts. It has completed over 350 resort-development projects in over 32 countries spanning six continents as well as the design of four Winter Olympic Games and several World Alpine Championship venues.

The resort master plan lays the foundation for possible on-mountain development over the next five to 10 years. The overall encompassing plan addresses issues focusing on capacity, resources, mountain improvements, base area improvements, guest convenience and the overall resort experience.

About Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation

Never far from its ranching roots, Steamboat, an Intrawest mountain resort destination, began operating in 1963. It has grown into one of North America’s premier resorts with 165 trails, nearly 3,000 acres, 18 lifts, and a 3,668-foot vertical rise.

In addition, a comprehensive nonstop direct flight program, 70- year Olympic heritage, off-mountain activities, array of lodging options and family programs rated the best in the industry, complete the heart and soul of Ski Town, U.S.A.® With its signature Champagne Powder® snow, Steamboat is stampeding toward a new renaissance that touches every aspect of the community and represents a revitalization of the mountain, base village, downtown and Steamboat/Hayden airport.

To plan your great Steamboat ski trip or for more info, please log on to www.steamboat.com/snowsaver or call 1-877-270-2628.

You can also log on to Steamboat’s web site from an easily found link on www.skiernews.com.

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STEAMBOAT HONORED AS THE #1 FAMILY RESORT IN THE WEST

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO — SKI Magazine recently recognized Steamboat as the Number-One Family Ski Resort in the West and the Number-Eight Resort in North America in its October 2008 Top 50 Resort Guide.

“Steamboat is committed to providing premier family packages and programs at outstanding values, factors that make the resort stand out within the travel industry,” said Chris Diamond, president and chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation. “With our popular family programs, the memory of the record breaking Champagne Powder snow last season and more than $27 million in on-mountain improvements over the past three years, Steamboat continued to be the best choice for families.”

Steamboat’s family programs were ranked 1st in the West and 2nd overall in North America. According to one SKI reader, the “children’s ski school is the very, very best.”

“This marks the 6th consecutive time Steamboat has been ranked as the #1 Family Resort in the West,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of marketing and sales. “These results come at the ideal time, when families are planning their winter resort adventures and, I believe, this places Steamboat as the top choice for their winter vacation both in terms of the breath of family programs and services available, as well as overall value.”

Steamboat pioneered the first Kids Ski Free program in the ski industry more than two decades ago and still offers it today. In 2001, Steamboat unveiled yet another innovative concept to the industry - Kids Fly Free. Always looking for new value for families, the resort launched the perfect peace of mind for parents in 2004 with the revolutionary Steamboat MountainWatch. A year later, the resort’s Ski and Snowboard School tailored private lessons specifically to families. Then, in 2006, the resort launched what has become one of the premier family events in the winter industry, the Family Snow Festival in early January, combining music, entertainment and activities for the entire family.

Steamboat moved up one notch to #8 in the overall Top 50 Resort tally, now in its 21st year, and becomes the eleventh time Ski Town, U.S.A. has been be highlighted in the Top 10 in North America since 1994. In addition, the resort was singled out by readers in the Top 10 for snow, coming in at #8.

Steamboat - Ski Town, U.S.A.® - encompasses 165 trails, 3,668 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres with six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary trees, Mavericks Superpipe, two terrain parks and the AAA Four Diamond Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Over the past three seasons, Steamboat has invested nearly $30 million in on-mountain improvements, including $4 million specifically for the upcoming winter.

The SKI Magazine accolades come in the same month as Skiing Magazine’s ranking of Steamboat as the #1 Place to Tree Ski in North America; Top 5 for Powder; Top 10 for Après Scene; and overall Top 10 Best Resorts on the continent in the magazine’s 1st Resort Awards.

To plan your great Steamboat ski trip or for more info, please log on to www.steamboat.com/snowsaver or call 1-877-270-2628.

You can also log on to Steamboat’s web site from an easily found link on www.skiernews.com.

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BOOK AN EXCEPTIONAL VACATION WITH STEAMBOAT RESORTS

STEAMBOAT, CO – Steamboat Resorts is the premier, property management company in Steamboat, Colo. The company has earned a reputation for exemplary customer service while providing that warm friendly hospitality that has made Steamboat legendary. Guests staying with Steamboat Resorts receive a complimentary bottle of wine, complimentary internet access, complimentary donuts, in-room coffee and the most frequent mountain shuttle service in the Colorado Rockies.

Some of the properties offer terry cloth bathrobes, including youth sizes for your children. All of the properties have coloring books and crayons for children staying there. Steamboat is once more the Number One rated family resort in the West, and Steamboat Resorts takes pride in making sure all of the families staying with them have a memorable vacation.

The portfolio of properties includes Antlers at Christie Base, Christie Club, Dulany Condominiums, Kutuk Condominiums, Ptarmigan House, Ski Inn, The Lodge at Steamboat, Canyon Creek, EagleRidge Lodge, EagleRidge Townhomes, The West Condominiums, Waterstone, Waterford, Timber Run, Cimarron, La Casa, Stonewood Townhomes, Yampa View, and Inn at Steamboat.

Steamboat Resorts offers one-stop travel planning so they can help you begin your vacation planning and book your trip. Steamboat reservations also offer discounted airfares and lift tickets, ground transfers and ski/snowboard rentals. They have an experienced reservations staff and, best of all, they live in Steamboat.

Visit www.steamboatresorts.com via an easily found link in the Colorado Lodging section of the homepage of www.skiernews.com

You can also call their reservations department at 1-800-509-6623.

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MOUNTAIN RESORTS PROVIDES CUSTOM VACATION PACKAGES to SKI TOWN USA

STEAMBOAT, CO — Mountain Resorts, “Steamboat’s Lodging Expert,” has over 500 condominiums and townhouses to offer with a wide range of price ranges and amenities. Their friendly and experienced vacation counselors will tailor a vacation package to your specific needs. Mountain Resorts’ goal is to make your vacation a truly memorable experience by exceeding your expectations in accommodation and service. Lodging choices range in size from cozy economical studios to luxurious seven-bedroom townhouses - all in great locations surrounding the Steamboat ski area base.

Located in North Western Colorado, Steamboat is known around the globe as “Ski Town USA,” having produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America. From the friendly locals to the Western rancher charm you would be hard pressed to find another resort town that exudes as much history, heritage and character. Maybe it is the town, or the mountain, or the huge dump of Champagne Powder Mother Nature covers Steamboat with every winter. Whatever it is, it makes Steamboat the perfect place to strap on skis or a snowboard and have the time of your life.

Mountain Resorts’ variety includes Steamboat’s favorite collection of slope side properties, Storm Meadows at Steamboat (www.StormMeadows.com). The ease and convenience afforded by the properties’ great location keep them a perennial favorite. Choices range from the lavishness of The Trails and Spa at Storm Meadows to the very popular and more economical Storm Meadows at Christie Base. If true luxury is your desire, you will love The CrossTimbers at Steamboat. These large, well designed and furnished homes feature 30-foot ceilings with enormous windows which provide magnificent views. Mountain lifestyle and Western heritage merge in the design of CrossTimbers, integrating large logs, river rock, stucco, rough cedar and log rail decks. A high level of service matches the décor and includes daily housekeeping and private shuttle service.

New to Mountain Resorts for 2008-09 is The Phoenix at Steamboat. The Phoenix offers a great combination of location and amenities right across the street from the slopes at a moderate price. These two-, three- and four-bedroom condominiums have large open floor plans and private garages along with private shuttle service. On-site there is an outdoor heated pool, hot tubs and a clubhouse with an Internet café. Mountain Resorts also offers excellent economical choices including Shadow Run or the Rockies Condominiums. Both are clean & comfortable with great features such as outdoor heated pools and hot tubs and are a great value.

Mountain Resorts reservations sales agents all call Steamboat home year-round and are quite familiar with the area and all that Steamboat has to offer. Your vacation package could range from airline, lodging and lifts tickets to a sleigh-ride dinner or a hot air balloon ride. Whether you are traveling for a well-planned family vacation or looking for last minute get away, Mountain Resorts has many options for you.

Start your trip today by visiting www.SteamboatSkiVacations.com either directly or via an easily found link in the Colorado lodging section of the homepage of www.skiernews.com

To learn more call their friendly staff at 1-800-525-2622.

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PIONEER RIDGE OFFERS GREAT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS VACATION RENTALS

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO — Pioneer Ridge Management is your premier vacation rental company in Steamboat Springs. They offer the greatest variety of lodging options, including the finest private home rentals, condominiums/townhomes, and cabins. From seven-bedroom luxury chalets to smaller economical condominiums, Pioneer Ridge can fill all of your Steamboat lodging needs.

If you cannot leave your pet behind, Pioneer Ridge has several properties that can accommodate your four-legged friends.

Pioneer Ridge is pleased to announce the recent addition of the Alpenglow Lofts and Townhomes to the inventory of vacation rental properties. The Alpenglow is a brand new development in downtown Steamboat Springs consisting of loft condominiums, townhomes and street-level commercial/retail space.

This property is in the heart of Steamboat Springs within walking distance to everything downtown has to offer: movies, restaurants, shopping, Howelson Hill ski area, the Rodeo Grounds, the Yampa River, the bike path and more.

Alpenglow offers loft condominiums throughout the second and third floors of the Alpenglow Building at 601 Lincoln Avenue, ranging in size from 1,292 to 1,815 square feet. The Alpenglow lofts provide a unique blend of the rugged, untamed nature of the West and contemporary lines of modern awareness. The result is Western urban sophistication.

These contemporary properties are open, yet inviting. Living spaces are accented with urban-inspired materials that provide a chic and stylish atmosphere. The loft condominiums have been designed with stainless steel appliances, glass tile, maple European-style cabinetry, hardwood floors, sleek rail system lighting, leather and steel cabinetry and door hardware - all of which meld seamlessly with the striking, industrial design of the steel and copper fireplaces.

The Alpenglow Townhomes blend traditional mountain-inspired finishes with the feel of a chic, three-level, urban row house. Vaulted ceilings overlooking Howelsen Hill and Butcherknife Creek combine with sophisticated finishes, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas log fireplaces, Kohler faucets, and a blend of hardwood, carpet, travertine and slate tile flooring. Guests at the Alpenglow Townhomes enjoy two outdoor decks, air conditioning in summer, and an attached one car garage

In addition to the Alpenglow properties, Pioneer Ridge has numerous lodging choices for your Steamboat winter get away. Whatever your housing need, they have the perfect choice for your next ski vacation. Their properties are ideal for a family vacation, or a multi-family vacation, reunion or small corporate gathering. Their properties are affordable, convenient and private.

You can view all of the fine properties of Pioneer Ridge on their website at www.steamboatsprings.com or via an easily found link in the Colorado Lodging section of www.skiernews.com

Please call them at 1-800-233-8102.

However you choose to contact Pioneer Ridge, for great discounts please mention promotional code SN09.

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BEAVER RUN in BRECK CONTINUES to “GO BIG”

BRECKENRIDGE, CO — When skiers go to the Rockies for vacation, they expect big things: big mountains, big snow and big amenities. Breckenridge’s Beaver Run Resort fits that bill perfectly, offering anything and everything skiers and boarders want, in big style.

Not only does Beaver Run offer a big selection of lodging accommodations, but also one of Breckenridge’s biggest list of amenities: comfortable and spacious accommodations, ski-in/ski-out convenience to one of America’s most popular resorts, on-site restaurants and 24-hour service. Guests will also enjoy two heated pools and eight hot tubs, children’s programs and day care facilities, massage and spa services, complimentary town shuttle. All of this is only a few blocks from a real resort town full of restaurants, bars, shops and galleries.

Beaver Run offers big access to big skiing. Simply step outside your condo and you are ready to start your day on either the Beaver Run Super Chair or the Quicksilver Six. From there, it is up to you as you begin to explore Breckenridge’s 146 trails on more than 2,200 acres. It just does not get any easier when it comes to finding accommodations with such incredible accessibility to world-class skiing and snowboarding.

The property itself is big and offers big lodging choices. Its 500-plus units are beautifully appointed and offer a wide array sure to suit each and every individual’s or group’s needs. Ranging in size from hotel rooms and deluxe studios to 3- and 4-bedroom condominiums, and everything in between, Beaver Run’s lodging options can accommodate a couple looking for a romantic winter escape to a family gathering of up to 10. And with such a large selection of rooms and room types, combined with its 20 meeting rooms and 35,000-plus square feet of meeting space, the most in all of Breckenridge under one roof, Beaver Run can handle big groups with ease.

Beaver Run offers big choices and something for everyone, from access to some of North America’s finest skiing and snowboarding to activities for all age groups, particularly the little ones. The Kinderhut Children’s Ski School and Infant/Toddler Nursery is a state-licensed facility with childcare for children 6 weeks to 2 1/2 years and ski instruction for kids up to 6 years old. Best of all, they are located right at Beaver Run, giving parents the ultimate in convenient and quality children’s programs. Beaver Run’s “Kids’ Night Off” program is just that, a night away from the adults. The program, for kids 5-12 years old, gives mom and dad a little time to themselves while the kids are busy being kids – playing games, having pizza parties, watching videos, playing in the pool or playing miniature golf, all right on the grounds of Beaver Run.

While the kids are busy being kids, big kids (adults) can ski the day away, enjoy some après ski frivolity at Tiffany’s Sports Pub, and enjoy a wonderful dining experience at the highly acclaimed Spencer’s, easily one of Breckenridge’s finest restaurants. Spencer’s offers, of course, a big selection, from its all-you-can-eat Prime Rib Dinner to its breakfast and lunch buffets. Or, for those interested in checking out Breckenridge’s famed nightlife, Main Street is just a short walk or shorter free shuttle bus ride away.

In addition to Spencer’s, Beaver Run offers Spencer’s Lounge for those looking for a quieter place to soak in the beauty of Breckenridge, the Copper Top Café for those wanting a little quicker breakfast or lunch, and G.B. Watson’s Deli for those on the go. The town of Breckenridge has hundreds of other restaurants and bars to choose from.

After a big day on the slopes and before a quiet dinner or wild night on the town, relax in style at Breckenridge Bodyworks. Bodyworks offers a full array of spa treatments for men and women, including inroom massage.

If you are looking to “Go Big” this winter, look no further than Breckenridge’s Beaver Run Resort.

The hotel underwent big renovations to its restaurants, bars and other facilities this past summer. Learn more about this great resort at www.beaverrun.com.

For more info on Beaver Run’s renovations, packages and specials, visit www.beaverrun.com via an easily found link on the home page of www.skiernews.com or please call 1-800-265-3527.

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PEAK PROPERTY IS YOUR FRIEND IN BRECKENRIDGE

BRECKENRIDGE, CO — If you had the opportunity, would you call a friend that knew all about your next vacation destination?

Suppose that friend had lived in the area for years and knew the nicest places to stay, the best restaurants to sample, and the fun activities to try. There is one company in Breckenridge that has that kind of knowledge, Peak Property Management. Your friends, in this case, are people who live and play in Breckenridge. They know the best places and have all the answers. Peak Property Management has been in Breckenridge since 1986 helping homeowners and guests from all over the world.

They offer complete travel packages, custom packages and vacation specials to this beautiful and historic town. Your packages can include lodging, lift tickets, airfare, and ground transportation. Peak Property has locations throughout Breckenridge. Choose from ski-in/ski-out, shuttle serviced or secluded sites. These properties range in size from studios to five-bedroom homes. All of the properties are close to the charming Victorian town and the Breckenridge Ski Resort.

When you start to plan your trip, ask yourself these questions: What dates will we arrive and depart the resort? Consider some of the special travel dates during the year. The Ski-Free/Stay-Free program offers a free night of lodging and can include a free day of skiing for each adult in the party (requires at least a multi-night stay and purchase of a multi-day lift ticket, number of days TBD). This long-standing program is in effect before and after Christmas week.

The annual Breckenridge Spring Massive Festival occurs in early April. You can enjoy concerts, competitions, celebrity racing, nightlife, exhibitions, jams, film shoots, kid’s activities, and the legendary spring conditions for which Breckenridge is famous. Other traditional events like the Lighting of Breckenridge occur in early December. The International Snow Sculpture Championships are held in January, and the Ullr Fest winter carnival is also in January. If you are looking for some extra fun, consider visiting Breckenridge during these events. Peak Property offers special lodging rates during each of them.

Next, ask how many people are in the group and what kind of accommodations will we need (are there couples or single people)? Are there any locations or amenities that we wanted (does it have to be close to the slope or more secluded)? Your lodging is usually the most important part of your travel package, so chose a property that meets everyone’s expectations. If you always have dreamed of a cabin in the woods, let the agent know. Maybe being close to town and the slopes is more important to your family or group.

Finally, determine how you are going to get to Breckenridge, by flying or driving? Peak Property offers discounted airfare that can be better than advertised specials or Internet fares. Will you need to rent a car? If so, what kind of car would suit your needs? Also, compare rental car rates against airport shuttle fares. Based on the location of your lodging, you may not need to rent a car and can leave the driving (and gas prices) to someone else. Many times, this will save you money.

Complete your travel package with the following: snowmobile tours, sleigh rides, dog sledding, fly-fishing, horseback riding, hot air balloon flights, scenic tours and more. The choices are yours. Contact the friendly staff at Peak Property Management and they will customize your vacation package to Breckenridge, Colo.

Call them at 1-800-458-7998, or e-mail your request or questions directly to: info@peakproperty.com

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SKI VILLAGE RESORTS OFFERS CONVENIENCE in BRECKENRIDGE

BRECKENRIDGE, CO — Believe it or not, this is the year you need a ski vacation more than ever. You have been working hard, paying attention to rising gas prices and staying aware of everything that is happening in our world today. Sometimes, the more the world changes, the more it stays the same. In Breckenridge, Colo., there is the same great town, the same great skiing, and the same great adventures. Moreover, the good news is that Ski Village Resorts has the same great properties. They have the locations you want for the escape you need.

Making the most of your mountain vacation starts with choosing the right accommodations. It takes somebody who knows the area and asks the right questions. The people who work at Ski Village Resorts have all the necessary tools and experience to get you into the right location.

Imagine booking an attractive unit at The Village at Breckenridge. Here you are right at the base of Peak 9. You can hardly be any closer to the chairlift or the ski school. Access to ski rentals and the ticket windows are only a few steps away. The ultimate ski-in/ski-out experience is what The Village is all about. And the kicker is that you get the best of both worlds; not only are you steps away from the slopes, you’re also right in town. There is no need for a car when you book a unit at The Village. Your feet and the free town shuttle can take you wherever you want to go.

If you feel like you need something a little more removed from the hubbub of town, the Elk Ridge Townhomes cannot be beat. Imagine waking up and stepping onto your private balcony, full cup of coffee in hand, to check out the fresh powder. Your family is already up and making breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen. There are at least four bedrooms in each of these multilevel town homes, so there is plenty of room for everyone to settle in. Your own private hot tub only makes relaxing all that much easier. You may think that all of this peace and serenity comes with isolation and inconvenience. Not to worry, all this luxury is within easy walking distance to the Snowflake Chairlift and only a quick shuttle ride into town. So the toughest decision you need to make is whether to stay in and eat at your lovely dining room table or take a trip into town for an elegant meal that someone else has prepared.\

In addition to The Village at Breckenridge and the Elk Ridge Townhomes, Ski Village Resorts has a wide variety of properties to fit your size and budget needs.

The Los Pinos Townhomes are hard to beat when you are looking for location and comfort. Available are one-, two-, and threebedroom units at Los Pinos, so this property is a nice option for couples, families, and groups. If you imagine renting multiple units at the same property so everyone in your group can be close and can enjoy the same amenities, Los Pinos is a great choice. This is a popular property, so you should call soon to get the best set-up for your needs.

But if you have only have one thing on your mind - great skiing - then the Trails End condominiums will fit the bill. The Quicksilver Superchair is right behind the property. If you dream of waking up in the comfort of your cozy one-bedroom condo, pouring a cup of coffee and hitting the slopes, then look no further. Do not think for a second that all this convenience is without amenities. There are indoor and outdoor hot tubs, laundry facilities, and free parking on site.

Elk Ridge, Trails End, Los Pinos and The Village are just a few of the fabulous properties that are available in Breckenridge, Colo. And, no matter what property you choose, you are bound for an alpine adventure in one of the most beautiful destinations in North America. It is all happening in Breckenridge where the air is crisp, the sun is bright. The mountains are breathtaking.

The good times are still going on in Breckenridge, and you should be a part of it. They have the locations you want for the escape you need. Treat yourself; you deserve not to miss out.

You can log on to Ski Village Resorts via an easily found link on the homepage of www.skiernews.com Visit their photo website to check out all of their properties. A comprehensive photo gallery is available at www.skivillageresorts.com/pic

Or, to reserve your spot, please call Ski Village Resorts at 1-888-972-8200.

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CRESTED BUTTE OFFERS GREAT WINTER EXPERIENCES with CONVENIENT FLIGHTS, A FINE ARRAY of RESTAURANTS, SHOPS and OUTSTANDING LODGES

CRESTED BUTTE, CO – Adventurers looking for an off-the-beaten-path Colorado getaway with all the frills of a major resort should head to Crested Butte, an historic town tucked away in the Colorado Rockies Elk Mountain Range. With its affordable accommodations, gourmet restaurants, cozy pubs, and eclectic shops, Crested Butte attracts a devoted legion of repeat visitors year-round. Few places on earth offer such a remarkable combination of breathtaking beauty, diversity of activities and genuinely friendly people. Often referred to as “The Last Great Colorado Ski Town,” Crested Butte boasts a delightful Victorian charm combined with world-class slopes.

EXPERIENCE WINTER

Winters in Crested Butte are a skier’s and snowboarder’s paradise. Last winter was the resort’s snowiest winter on record, with a total of 421 inches of snow and an unprecedented 100-inch base on closing day. If you like short lift lines and un-crowded ski terrain, you will love Crested Butte. Winter fun includes alpine skiing/snowboarding, sledding and tubing at the base of the ski mountain, Nordic skiing, telemark skiing, ice-skating, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, dog sledding and more.

CRESTED BUTTE RESORT

The terrain serves every level of skier, and the facilities are top-notch. Extreme terrain is Crested Butte’s signature, and beginners and intermediates can find plenty of fun as well. The mountain is laid out in such a way as to keep beginner and intermediate skiers and riders safely on easier runs.

Not only is the beginner terrain gentle and extensive, it has its own mid-mountain warming house with in-yourface views of the main mountain plus food service and outdoor seating. From this warming house, intermediates can access blue runs off the backside that are sure to bring grins, whether the preference might be groomers, rollicking wood shots or trails left au natural. Skiable acres total 1,167, including two terrain parks and a super pipe, served by 16 lifts.

NEW FOR 2008-09

More Flights to Choose Getting to Crested Butte is easier than ever, thanks to direct flights into Gunnison/Crested Butte airport from Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago and Atlanta. On-mountain Improvements On-mountain improvements include a new Camp CB replacing Kids World and upgrades and remodel of base area hotels. Terrain expansion in Teocalli Bowl, glading and brush cutting on the mountain expand the list. In addition to these improvements, the base-area lodging options are continually upgrading and increasing.

EXPERIENCE THE CUISINE

Crested Butte boasts an astounding array of gourmet restaurants, with menus offering everything from classic American comfort food to upscale Pacific Rim cuisine. Less down-to-earth ski resorts charge astronomical prices, even for burgers, but in Crested Butte a great meal in fine surroundings will not set you back a mortgage payment.

In addition to its swanky establishments, Crested Butte offers several family-style restaurants and chic takeouts that dish up delicious and wallet-friendly fare, from deli sandwiches to veggie burritos. One thing you will not find in Crested Butte is any sign of a chain restaurant.

Do not miss these exceptional eateries: The Ginger Café, located on the east end of Elk Avenue, offers an exquisite menu of pan-Asian delights. Paradise Café, located mid-Elk Avenue, is a local’s favorite, offering huge breakfasts and a friendly, come-as-you-are atmosphere.

The Secret Stash, a family friendly place located at the far west end of Elk Avenue and set in an historic mining cabin, serves gourmet pizza created by the chef/owner.

Le Bosquet’s contemporary French menu offers kid friendly choices and a delicious variety of desserts guaranteed to break your diet. It is located on 6th and Belleview, near the grocery store.

EXPERIENCE THE SHOPPING

Shoppers will find plenty of treasures in Crested Butte’s quaint shops and boutiques. Stores in the town’s National Historic District and slope-side shopping areas offer a wide range of finds, from fine jewelry and Western collectibles, to backpacking gear and one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. Condo dwellers can stock up on beer, wine, deli meats, and snacks at Clark’s Market and Mountain Earth Whole Foods Grocer.

Do not miss these boutiques: Lavish, a sister store to the trendy Milky Way boutique, specializes in fashion accessories for women, including jewelry, handbags, belts, hats and more. Shop for silver and gold jewelry at Zacchariah Zypps and Ice Mountain. Both offer lapis lazuli, a rare gem mined in only three locations worldwide, one of which is near Crested Butte.

LODGING OPTIONS

Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management offers an extensive selection of base area lodging. Choose from over 200 condos including townhomes, private homes and hotel rooms in ski-in/ski-out and base area locations, each equipped with all the comforts and luxuries of home.

Floor plans are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to suit every budget and preference. Most complexes include access to hot tub and saunas and, of course, have fantastic mountain views.

Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management is committed to providing you the best service possible. They will assist in making all your travel arrangements, including lodging, air, airport transfers, lift tickets and equipment rentals. Once you are there, the front desk staff will be happy to assist with restaurant and activity recommendations and much more.

Visit www.crestedbuttelodging.com either by directly logging on or via an easily found link in the Colorado Lodging section on the homepage of www.skiernews.com or call toll free 1-888-620-SNOW (1-888-620-7669).

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SKI SALT LAKE - A DIFFERENT ADVENTURE EVERY DAY

Salt Lake continues as the Ideal “Base Camp” for a Great Winter Vacation

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The days of the station wagon ski vacation are over. Today, many winter vacationers are looking to stay where they can take advantage of a number of experiences, on and off the slopes and experience a “multi-faceted winter vacation.”

Consider Salt Lake and the Cottonwood Canyon resorts. Located within 40 minutes of world-class skiing and less than 10 minutes from the International Airport, Salt Lake is a winter vacationer’s paradise. Nowhere else on earth offers the accessibility, affordability and quality of skiing that Salt Lake so proudly claims. Amazingly, Salt Lake City is the only ski town in the U.S. that is also home to an N.B.A. team, the Utah Jazz.

Receiving an annual snowfall of over 500 inches, the Cottonwood Canyon Resorts of Alta, Snowbird, Solitude and Brighton serve up a vast array of terrain for all levels of skiers. Whether a seasoned powder vet, or a first-timer looking to perfect the snowplow, skiers and riders are sure to find terrain and snow to satisfy at any of these four worldclass resorts. Salt Lake’s greatest offering to winter visitors is its versatility.

Jay Burke, Director of Marketing and Media Relations for Solitude Mountain Resort claims, “We’ve got the best of all worlds. Unbeatable snow and nearly instant access to the resorts from the city make Salt Lake an easy choice for winter sports enthusiasts everywhere.”

Boasting all the amenities of a legitimate metropolis, with the charm and convenience of a true blue ski town, visitors staying in the Salt Lake Valley rid themselves of all restrictions. Replete with opulent spas, fine and affordable dining, friendly brewpubs and myriad other family-friendly off-slope activities, Salt Lake caters to individual weekend warriors and family vacationers alike.

Winter visitors will no doubt want to make sure to utilize the Ski Salt Lake Super Pass. Now in its eleventh season, the wallet-friendly Super Pass is good for day passes at Alta, Snowbird, Brighton or Solitude. The pass can be loaded with up to six days of powderpacked skiing and includes free round-trip transportation from downtown and suburban Salt Lake via UTA ski buses—also good for travel throughout the Salt Lake Valley on Trax, the city’s light rail system.

Eric Thompson, Director of Marketing for the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors’ Bureau and mastermind behind the Super Pass says, “The Super Pass allows guests to ski where they want, when they want—all at a very attractive and affordable price. It’s the perfect one-stop shopping approach to skiing Salt Lake.”

The Super Pass is sold through local lodging properties and is frequently packaged in conjunction with lodging specials, providing even greater savings and convenience. The Super Pass is also sold online in cooperation with Travelocity, which makes it easier than ever to experience all Salt Lake has to offer as a winter vacation destination. For more information on this great deal, visit www.SaltLakeSuperPass.com

For those less interested in on-slope action, the Gateway Mall in downtown Salt Lake offers a pleasant outdoor shopping experience and includes warming fires in winter. You can also try an exhilarating bobsled ride at the Utah Olympic Park. Regardless of your taste for adventure, Salt Lake and the nearby Salt Lake Valley are sure to satisfy.

Ski Salt Lake promotes Salt Lake and the Cottonwood Canyon resorts as the ideal winter vacation destination unmatched in accessibility, variety and snow quality. Located just 40 minutes from The Salt Lake City International Airport is an easy 10 minutes from the center of the city.

The ski resorts are just 35 to 40 minutes away with no mountain passes to cross. The resorts are 15 to 20 minutes off the Interstate Beltway I-215, which is easily accessed from I-80 or I-15, both of which run through the downtown Salt Lake City.

The resorts average 500 inches of snow each year and collectively offer more than 7,500 skiable acres.

For more information, visit www.Ski-SaltLake.com or access their website from an easily found link on the home page of www.skiernews.com

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THE CANYONS HAS A NEW LIFT and SOMETHING for EVERYONE

PARK CITY, UT – The Canyons Resort, Utah’s largest single ski and snowboard resort, is blessed yearly with the legendary Utah powder that makes the state a haven for winter sports. With over 3,700 acres, 163 runs, 17 lifts, two innovative terrain parks and six natural half pipes, there is never a chance that guests will get bored on the mountain.

Exploring The Canyons is a favorite past time for locals and a memorable experience for destination guests. The best way to get to know the resort is to experience it first hand and immerse yourself in the mountain lifestyle.

New development at the base area of The Canyons is in full swing with a dozen new properties coming aboard within the next three to five years. These range from partial ownership properties to condominium, townhome and singlefamily projects. During the next year, the resort will begin construction on an 18-hole golf course, adding to the plentiful summer offerings.

The Canyons continues to make improvements, taking those never-ending steps toward perfection. New for the 2008-09 season is the Frostwood Pulse Gondola, which will transport guests staying in the Frostwood area to the base of the Flight of The Canyons gondola. This will benefit the Miners Club and the currently under-construction Dakota Mountain Lodge project.

In addition, a brand new, fixed-grip quad chair will run from the Tombstone base to a location approximately onehalf mile below the DreamCatcher lift. The lift is the first step in the IronMountain expansion plans, with using it initially to access the Tombstone lift at the end of the day.

Trees will be gladed in places such as Mystic Pines, off the Peak 5 lift, opening up more tree skiing and riding for guests. The Canyons will also upgrade snowmaking and grooming equipment, guaranteeing a high quality ski experience.

The Second Annual Spring Grüv will be held this season from March 27 to April 5. The resort holds 10 days of contests, concerts, and fun, including the infamous pond skimming. If you missed it last year, do not worry; this year is even going to be bigger and better. Check www.springgruv. com often for updated information on concerts and events leading up to Spring Grüv.

If you cannot make it for Spring Grüv, at least go for a weekend during the spring for The Canyons Saturday Free Concert series in the Resort Village. Make your way down from the slopes, and trade your ski boots for dancing shoes. The Saturday concerts are a great way to après ski.

The Canyons Resort is the perfect destination for your ski vacation. It is only four miles from Park City’s Historic Main Street and an easy 30- minute drive from Salt Lake InternationalAirport. Go for a weekend, a week, or your whole vacation. There is something for everyone.

Additional details are available at www.thecanyons.com or log on via an easily found link on the homepage of www.skiernews.com or call 1-888-226-9667.

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PREMIER RESORTS in PARK CITY OFFERS LUXURY LODGING

PARK CITY, UT – Premier Resorts Park City offers a variety of luxury lodging options ranging from the downtown Park City locations in the heart of Historic Main Street to the newest and most luxurious slope-side properties at Park City Mountain Resort. Included are accommodations at the Town Lift condominiums, Lift Lodge condominiums, The Caledonian and the new Silver Star at Park City, all with direct access to Park City Mountain Resort, the Number Five ranked Ski Resort in the country.

Park City, Utah, is the where you want to be in the heart of winter. There are three major ski areas: Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons, plus the Utah Olympic Park. Besides the obvious exceptional skiing and snowboarding, there are plenty of great activities going on all year long: athletic events, arts and cultural events, and year-round recreation.

You can be close to the action during the Sundance Festival in Jan. 15-25, 2009, and the Park City Winterfest events Jan. 29-Feb. 28, 2009. Enjoy a romantic weekend getaway or plan a fun family vacation with memories to last a lifetime.

Experience Silver Star at Park City, the newest slope-side property on the mountain. Silver Star sits adjacent to the Silver Star Lift at Park City Mountain Resort and the Park City Golf Course, and right by your favorite hiking trails. The property offers a variety of luxury accommodations. Choose from four-bedroom cottages, two- to fourbedroom condominiums, as well as two- to four-bedroom townhomes. Amenities include direct ski access to Park City Mountain Resorts’ over 3,000 skiable acres, complimentary local shuttle, beautiful mountain views, gourmet kitchens, spacious living areas, underground parking, private hot tubs, and sports lockers.

The Town Lift, Lift Lodge and Caledonian feature one- to three-bedroom condominiums and are located on historic Main Street with direct ski access via Park City Mountain Resort’s Town Ski Lift and Town Ski Bridge. Step out the front door to historic Main Street shops, dine at an array of acclaimed restaurants and enjoy Park City’s energetic nightlife. All locations offer onsite check-in, underground parking, bell and concierge services and a complimentary inresort shuttle. Some amenities include fully equipped kitchens, comfortable living areas, and many with private hot tubs.

Premier Resorts Park City offers extraordinary family lift and lodging packages throughout the winter at most properties. Rates vary by property and time period. You can save over 25 percent by purchasing three days of lodging with a minimum of two days of skiing for two adults.

For more information, please log on to www.prpc.comwww.prpc.com via an easily found link in the Utah Lodging section of the homepage of www.skiernews.com

Please call Premier Resorts Park City, toll free, at 1-800-545-7669.

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DEER VALLEY LODGING OFFERS OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS

DEER VALLEY, UT – This year, Deer Valley Resort was once again named the Number One Ski Resort in North America by the readers of SKI Magazine in that magazine’s annual reader’s poll. With the best skiing, grooming, service, and mountain dining, Deer Valley has redefined what it means to take a ski vacation. For over 20 years, Deer Valley Lodging has been providing its skiers with the finest lodging and accommodations in the area. Deer Valley Lodging offers hotel rooms, one- to four-bedroom condominiums, townhomes and private homes. There is something for everyone in every price range and every size. The accommodations at Deer Valley Lodging are perfect for families, friendly getaways, corporate retreats as well as meetings and conventions. Deer Valley Lodging’s complimentary skier shuttles, which run every five minutes, serve all its accommodations. Of course, if you are staying in one of the many slope-side ski-in/ski-out properties, you will not need to use it. Silver Baron Lodge has doubled in size and has added a beautiful heated outdoor pool with a waterslide. The property offers modern elegance with historic heritage and all the comforts you would expect from a lodge that is within walking from Deer Valley’s Snow Park base area.

The Silver Baron Lodge offers hotel rooms, one- to four-bedroom condominiums, a fitness center, a skier breakfast in winter, concierge services year around, and over 3,500 square feet of meeting space at the foot of Deer Valley Resort.

Familiar Deer Valley lodging favorites, The Lodges at Deer Valley and The Chateaux at Silver Lake, are continuing to serve all of their guests with unparalleled services and luxurious accommodations at the heart of Deer Valley Resort. Both offer hotel rooms, one- to four-bedroom condominiums with daily housekeeping services and a front desk staff to meet any request. The Lodges offers a fitness center, skier breakfast, heated outdoor pool and hot tub, a general store and coffee bar, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting space.

The Chateaux offers Bistro Toujours, a gourmet French Restaurant; Buvez club; Tranquility Spa; as well as an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space.

Trail’s End Lodge and Black Diamond Lodge are both located at the base of Deer Valley Resort and offer ski-in/ski-out access. Both feature one- to four-bedroom condominiums with private hot tubs and personalized service. At Black Diamond guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and at Trails End Lodge guests enjoy complimentary breakfast and a daily après ski social. Trail’s End Lodge has gone through major renovations of its lobby and entryway and will be ready to greet its guests this winter with beautiful new surroundings.

The Village at Empire Pass is a combination of elegant ski-in, ski-out homes, townhomes, and condominium residences adjacent to Deer Valley’s Silver Strike Express ski lift and convenient to Deer Valley’s Empire Day Lodge. The Empire Day Lodge has been remodeled and expanded to meet the popularity of this corner of Deer Valley. Enjoy ski-in/ski out, luxury accommodations in this mid-mountain village where you will enjoy a level of service and serenity that is unsurpassed.

Come check out what is new at Deer Valley and experience what the Number One ski destination has to offer.

Premier Resorts Park City offers extraordinary family lift and lodging packages throughout the winter at most properties. You can save over 25 percent by purchasing three days of lodging with a minimum of two days of skiing for two adults.

For more information, please log on to www.deervalleylodging.com via an easily found link in the Utah Lodging section of the homepage of www.skiernews.com

Please call Deer Valley Lodging, toll-free, at 1-800-453-3833.

You can also log on to Premier Resorts via an easily found link on the homepage of www.skiernews.com.

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SOLITUDE MAKES A FAMILY VACATION EASY & DELIGHTFUL

Two new lifts from Solitude's Base will help guests get going quickly

SOLITUDE, UT – You will sense the family-friendly vibe from your first step at Solitude Resort’s village, which feels more like Europe than Utah. Providing a setting for a family winter vacation the way it used to be is no easy task, but Solitude provides the backdrop and makes everything very simple. Starting with the Salt Lake Airport, just 40 minutes away, things remain easy from your arrival. You will be at the resort before you can say “bathroom break.”

From start to finish everything about a Solitude vacation is easy, a credo that is immediately evident before you open your suitcase. Take for instance the Albertsons.com grocery service that delivers your food order before you even arrive. Add to that gourmet dining, a full-service spa and pools, hot tubs and an exercise club all within a stone’s throw. You can spend your entire vacation without ever leaving the cozy village, but it would be a shame to miss the reason you really came: the mountain.

Spreading over 1,200 acres, Solitude has it all. Front-side groomers? Check. Deep powder? Check. Top-Notch Ski School? Check. Two new high-speed quads that access the heart of the mountain? Check. Lift lines? Non-existent. How is this possible, you might wonder? Solitude has spent the past 50 years promising solitude and then delivering it. While you are skiing perfect corduroy or six inches of fresh snow well past lunchtime, other resorts are all tracked up. The word “solitude” really does ring true.

For years, Solitude was a locals-only hill with slow chairs and not much life once the chairs stopped spinning. That has changed with Utah’s newest pedestrian village and several new lifts; allowing high-speed access from both the village and the main parking area. You still notice the locals-only feel because Solitude seems like your own private resort: An annual average of 500 inches of the Greatest Snow on Earth™ set is aside for you and your family to enjoy. The few times you do bump into another family at the bottom of the chair, they all seem to be wearing the same smile that enthusiastically tells you they have found something special.

Yes, Utah is known for its abundant snowfall – idyllic for some, scary to the rest of us mere mortals. At Solitude, it is the family-friendly terrain and grooming where the resort truly shines. A daily routine of tilling, grooming and manicuring all that snow into a smooth carpet of white equals a consistent snow surface all season long. The wide runs that meander down toward the snowy rooftops in the village afford learners the elbowroom to use as much space as they need to experience those first turns.

You will quickly fly through the ranks with Solitude’s Snowsports Academy and be carving turns down one of the dozens of intermediate runs. Some of these blue runs start from the very top of the mountain, offering the experience of being at the top to more visitors, instead of being relegated to the lower slopes common at other places. Not only does this provide that summit experience, it allows a group of friends with different abilities to ride the chair together and choose their respective way down the mountain, meeting up at the bottom to do it all over again.

To expand further the terrain options to more guests, Solitude grooms many of their black runs. In fact, some of the state’s steepest groomed runs can be found here, which many people feel helps bridge the gap from blue runs to steeper powder skiing. It is not too often you find so much confidence- building terrain in one place, but Solitude is designed to please.

You will probably work up quite an appetite carving up the hill. At Solitude, your taste buds will be taken care of. Creekside Restaurant offers hearty portions of vintage European fare in a casual family atmosphere. For the gourmet in you, St. Bernard’s serves a country French cuisine in an unforgettable fireside setting, with an impressive wine list to complement your meal. The Yurt at Solitude provides the most adventurous dining experience you are likely to find – before you even sit at the table. Strap on cross-country skis for the short jaunt through a moonlit forest to a Mongolian yurt where a private chef prepares a five-course gourmet meal in front of your eyes. This memorable experience is then capped off by a quick schuss back to the village on a lantern-lit path. Of course, many families take advantage of the full-service kitchen in each condo to cook a meal together and unwind by the fireplace to recap the day’s events and plan tomorrow’s ski day.

Solitude Mountain Resort truly has all bases covered for a family winter vacation, where choices abound. Experience a place of unrivaled beauty, where priorities slip back into place and you are free to connect with family, friends and with yourself, in a natural environment. The ski vacations of yore are not a memory; they are an experience waiting to happen at Solitude.

For more info, please log on to www.solitude.com from an easily found link in the Utah Resorts section of www.skiernews.com or you can call 1-800-748-4754.

Solitude adds two new high-speed quads

Both Solitude Village and the Moonbeam Center at Solitude will feature high-speed lifts for 2008-09.

If you are lodging in the Village or if you are driving from Salt Lake for the day, you will begin the day being whisked up the hill at high speed.

Both of these new lifts will provide easier loading and unloading for guests, along with a quicker ride time by eliminating the frequent starts and stops of fixed-grip lifts.

The new lifts give direct access to beginner and intermediate terrain, which has been graded so it is more suitable for learning

Find more information and rates at www.skisolitude.com.

For more information, please log on to Solitude’s web site via an easily found link on the home page of www.skiernews.com or call Solitude directly, 1-800-748-4754.

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OGDEN'S SECRETS ARE DISCOVERED,

an HISTORIC PAST MEETS GREAT RESORTS and A GROWING DOWNTOWN

OGDEN, UT — Ogden and the Upper Ogden Valley are just 35 to 40 minutes north of Salt Lake International Airport. Skiers and boarders can choose Powder Mountain, Snowbasin and Wolf Mountain to spend their days and either Ogden or the Upper Valley for a wide range of lodging and entertainment. Ogden has properties ranging from a full-service hotel, the Ogden Marriott, and a complete line of motels. The Upper Valley has a mix of new condos, B&B’s and boutique lodges.

Ogden offers locally owned restaurants, shopping and galleries on Historic 25th Street. Roosters a brewpub with great food, and Bistro 258, also on 25th, are recommended. The Junction entertainment complex has added two additional new restaurants to downtown. The Sonora Grill features regional Mexican cuisine in an upscale setting. Iggy’s Sports grill has a wide range food and micro beer selections. At the foot of 25th street is Union Station housing the Utah State Railroad Museum, the John M. Browning Firearms Museum, Eccles Rail Center, and the Browning-Kimball Car Museum, honoring Ogden’s railroad history as the Crossroads of the West. Continuing to grow is the new mixed-use development of restaurants, entertainment venues, commercial and residential units called “The Junction.” It is built in the heart of downtown. The centerpiece is the Salomon Center boasting an IRock climbing facility, a Flowrider surf wave and an IFly sky diving tower. It is an opportunity to extend your outdoor adventures to the indoors. The building also includes a 32- lane bowling alley, billiard room, an arcade with bumper cars and miniature golf, two restaurants and a sports bar. The Salomon Center also has Gold’s Gym for anyone who did not get enough exercise on the slopes.

The Salomon Center is named for one of Ogden’s new corporate citizens. Amer Sports consolidated its Winter and Outdoor Sports divisions and recently relocated to Ogden. Atomic, Salomon and Suunto now call Ogden home. They have joined other outdoor and snow sports related companies who have made Ogden home in the last three years. Descente, Goode, Nidecker. Kahuna, and Snowsports Interactive also chose Ogden for it’s quality of life, which includes it’s accessibility to great skiing and riding as well as climbing, hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking. Both Scott and Rossignol also relocated large distribution facilities to Ogden. The New York Times, Sunset, Ski, Outside and National Geographic Adventure all featured Ogden in articles in 2008 recognizing the community as a recreational haven.

The Upper Valley is often a choice for visitors looking for the quiet and star shot nights of a beautiful high mountain valley. The vistas include mountains on all sides. Highly recommended by locals is Harley and Bucks Grill in the old Eden General Store. For some local color, try a burger at the Shooting Star Saloon in Huntsville. It is the oldest continuously operating bar in the state of Utah.

Ogden and the Upper Ogden Valley are home to outdoor sport enthusiasts who walk the walk. When they are not on the snow, they are hiking, trail running biking, paddling, climbing, bouldering, fly fishing and volunteering. Local residents help make the annual Spring Run-off Marathon, the Xterra Mountain Championship, the Ogden Valley Balloon Festival and the Harvest Moon/Mountain to Metro Games critically acclaimed events. Team Unlimited, who produces the Xterra off-road triathlon series, held the inaugural Xterra Winter World Championship in March of 2008. The event will be held March 6-8, 2009. Organizers credited both the venue and strong local volunteer support for the success of the event. This event includes snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, trail running and rondenee skiing for both professionals and amateurs.

Well, what about the skiing and riding? Simply said, it is world-class. Powder Mountain has 5,500 acres of terrain of which 2800 acres is lift serviced. The rest can be accessed via snow cat, helicopter or short hikes. The all day Powder Safari has been expanded for the 2008-09 season with an additional 1,000 acres of terrain. Powder received national acclaim last year when SKI magazine readers rated it highly for both snow and value in their annual survey. For those who can not get enough during the day, Powder offers night skiing off the Sundown lift.

Not to be outdone, Snowbasin claimed high rankings again for lifts, food and customer service in the SKI readers’ survey. As host to the 2002 Olympic Men’s and Women’s Downhill, Super-G and Combined Events, Snowbasin showcased to the world its great terrain that locals have enjoyed for over 65 years.

Snowbasin relocated and replaced the beginner Little Cat lift with a detachable quad which will greatly enhance the beginner experience and skier flow at the mountain base. Snowbasin’s day lodges and food service are unparalleled in the ski industry. Earl’s Lodge was recently named the best restaurant in Northern Utah by Salt Lake Magazine. Snowbasin also has 25 kilometers of groomed Nordic and snowshoe trails as well as lift serviced tubing. As mentioned earlier, Snowbasin will host the Xterra Winter World Championships March 6-8, 2009.

Wolf Mountain is the best learning mountain in Utah. Inexpensive tickets and night skiing make it attractive to both locals and visitors. As local ski racers and freestyle riders who train on the slopes and in the terrain park can attest, it is not without its challenges.

One of the finest choices the Upper Ogden Valley, near the town of Eden, is the Red Moose Lodge. The Red Moose offers 27 spacious rooms and a variety of suites, all on the first floor. There is a free continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet and a shuttle to the nearby Powder, Wolf and Snowbasin ski areas. After a day of endless cruising at Snowbasin or hitting the deep stuff at Powder, you will be glad your lodging is nearby.

You can find the Red Moose Lodge in Eden, Utah, at www.destinationeden.com or call 1-877-745-0333.

You can easily reserve at the Marriott in Ogden by calling (801) 627-1190 or log on to learn about ski packages www.ogdenmarriott.com

Powder Mountain also can be found online at www.powdermountain.com

Snowbasin’s web address is www.snowbasin.com

Wolf is online at www.wolfmountaineden.comwww.wolfmountaineden.com

For info on the Ogden area please log on to www.ogden.travelwww.ogden.travel via an easily found link in the Utah Section of the home page of www.skiernews.com

Please call the Ogden-Weber Convention Visitors Bureau at 1-866-867-8824.

MORE INFO ON THE SKI RESORTS

SNOWBASIN

Snowbasin (www.snowbasin.com) was host to the 2002 Winter Olympic downhill, combined and Super G events. This resort boasts 2,650 skiable acres and 11 lifts with skiing and snowboarding on its 53 trails. With an average yearly snowfall of 400 inches and the most advanced snowmaking system in the world, the resort can make both powder and hard-packed racing snow. It also features two terrain parks with rails and tabletops, plus a superpipe serviced by its own tow-lift. For a slightly slower pace, there are 26 miles of cross county ski trails and snowshoeing that provide an opportunity to view the area’s wildlife. The resort also includes three opulently decorated day lodges, a skier services building, equipment rental and skiing and snowboarding lessons.

POWDER MOUNTAIN

Powder Mountain Winter Resort (www.powdermountain.com), is one of the largest resorts in North America. It has more than 5,500 acres of skiing and snowboarding for the entire family on 100 percent real snow. They average 500 inches annually. With seven lifts serving more than 2,800 acres, from groomed cruisers, powder runs, snowcat and heli-skiing to a snowboard terrain park complete with half-pipe, there is a terrain for all skill levels. Amongst its vast acreage, skiers can forge their own path for an off-trail experience and return to the main area via a shuttle service. Powder Mountain also offers on-site accommodations, guided mountain and backcountry tours, skiing and snowboarding lessons, the shuttle service and three lodges.

After 30 years, the double chair lift at Hidden Lake was replaced with a high-speed detachable quad. Hidden Lake Express will follow the same path as its predecessor, but the travel time on the lift will be cut in half to about eight minutes. The lift is 6,000 feet in length and rises 1,300 feet. The lift capacity will double to 2,400 persons per hour. The lift was manufactured in Salt Lake City by Doppelmayr CTEC.

WOLF CREEK RESORT and WOLF MOUNTAIN

With what many consider the best beginners hill in the state, Wolf Creek Resort recently purchased, renovated and renamed Nordic Valley Ski Area to Wolf Mountain in Eden (www.wolfmountaineden.com). It was acquired by Wolf Creek Resort in June of 2005. The owners installed a new snowmaking system. This allows them to provide excellent snow conditions and significantly extend the winter season. The planned opening is in mid-December and closing in early April. The Barn, which houses the skier services and restaurant, received a facelift last season.

Wolf Mountain offers 1,000 vertical feet and averages 300 inches of snow per season, with 15 trails on 100 skiable acres. It is 30 percent beginner, 50 percent intermediate and 20 percent advanced. There are two double chairs. Wolf Mountain offers day and night skiing, and is open every day from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. There is no night skiing on Sundays.

Check Wolf’s web site, www.wolfmountaineden.com for details on prices, the “Get on Board” package and lodging.

For more information about outdoor recreation opportunities in Ogden in Weber County, Utah, please call the Ogden/Weber Convention Visitors Bureau at 1-866-867-8824.You can visit them on the web at www.ogden.travel (no .com needed).

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