From private wildlife tours and ski free packages to romantic sleigh rides and hand crafted, custom built skis, the Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole offers a mountain of tempting winter adventures this season.
Winter Adventure Package
Offering an action-packed winter getaway, Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole’s Winter Adventure Package features a four-hour private wildlife tour providing guests the unique experience of observing animals in their natural habitat, a day trip by snowmobile to Granite Hot Springs for a soak in the restorative thermal waters, and a day of skiing on the legendary slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Ski Free Package
Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole’s popular Ski Free Package is offered throughout the season featuring two complimentary three-day ski lift tickets to the renowned Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with a five-night stay, and includes ski and boot rentals through its full-service Ski Concierge.
Ticket to the Tetons Package
Exclusive to Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, the Ticket to the Tetons package outfits a guest with a pair of Igneous hand crafted, custom built skis designed by avid Jackson Hole skiers. Guests booking the package will be introduced to Igneous head engineer, Michael Parris, who will work with the guest prior to arrival to create his or her custom skis. The package also features a four-night stay in one of the resort’s luxury one-bedroom suites and includes a three-day lift ticket for two and a day of skiing with a private guide on the celebrated slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The package must be booked 60-days in advance.
Bed and Breakfast Package
Ideal for couples seeking a relaxing winter retreat, the Bed and Breakfast Package at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole includes breakfast for two in Westbank Grill and access to the resort’s famous alpine inspired Health Club and Spa, as well as its Base Camp concierge team who will create custom itineraries offering everything from romantic sleigh rides for two, to skiing or hiking through a winter wonderland of trails.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Ski New Mexico announces EXTENSIONS
Skiing in New Mexico is the best it has been all year. The snow is great, the days are longer, and the sun makes for warm days. All of the resorts are receiving new major snow falls every other day. The public response to the outstanding conditions has helped the resorts to extend their closing dates and hours of operation. There is still about a month of great skiing remaining. Now is the time to get out and enjoy the best skiing of the season.
Resort Updates:
1. )SANDIA PEAK SKI AREA:
Sandia Peak Ski Area will once again be extending the 2009-2010 season through March 28, 2010. 14” inches of new snow overnight and a 79” inch base has provided the best skiing and riding conditions at Sandia Peak in years. The area will be open Wednesday March 24 through March 28 for the “final week of skiing and riding for the 2009-10 season”.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
This just in..
European cycling tour operator DuVine Adventures, recently announced a new 2010 tour that takes skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts to the Swiss Alps to enjoy legendary skiing and miles of stunning winter terrain. This world-class skiing trip, which gives winter sports enthusiasts the opportunity to ski and snowboard in three countries, is part of a new product line offered by DuVine in response to guest requests.
Skiers are invited to join DuVine’s winter guide, Gregory Grandet, in the Alps for this unique and personalized skiing and snowboarding adventure. By day, this itinerary takes travelers to some of Greg’s favorite secret spots in the Swiss, French, and Italian Alps. By night, travelers will settle in and relish some great local après-ski food and drink while off the slopes. The DuVine “base camp” for adventure is located at 1,300 ft at Villars sur Ollon in the heart of the Vaud Alps, an idyllic setting the features a spectacular panorama extending from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc.
Highlights include deluxe accommodation, most meals, professional skiing guides, gourmet food, and world-class skiing.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Baobab Expeditions Offers Eco-Friendly Skiing at the Whitepod Resort in Switzerland
Baobab Expeditions, the company that turns travelers into explorers, is offering a great adventure ski trip combined with sustainable tourism at the Whitepod Resort in the Swiss Alps, where a unique concept to limit the impact of ski-vacationers on nature is in full force. 
Fifteen luxury pods (domed tents) are pitched on wooden platforms in an altitude of over 5,000 feet, next to seven km of challenging ski slopes for the exclusive use of Whitepod guests. The pods are naturally insulated to retain heat. In addition, each has its own wood burning stove along with organic luxury bedding on king size beds and en-suite bathroom. Easy chairs are set in front of porthole-style windows to capture spectacular views of the Alps which may also be enjoyed from the pod’s terrace. Everything has been carefully thought out to create a luxurious and comfortable environment while protecting the pristine mountains.
Using pods minimizes daily water and electricity consumption; reduces waste production; favors the use of renewable resources and increases awareness of environment preservation.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Kick Off the Ski Season with a Visit to Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ renowned winter destinations are inviting all ski lovers, snowboard enthusiasts and plain old snow bunnies to take to the slopes this season with a distinctive selection of ski packages. Whether an ideal snow-filled getaway includes carving through the powder of the Canadian Rockies, scoping out the venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics or taking on the Swiss Alps, Fairmont’s exciting and unrivaled ski getaways will keep guests on the downward move from dusk till dawn.
· With the new Peak 2 Peak Gondola now open and the 2010 Winter Olympic Games on the horizon, Whistler’s upcoming winter season is bound to be an epic one. Guests of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler can experience world-renowned skiing with the resort’s Book Early & Save deal and Ski For Free package. Early birds can enjoy a four-night ski package including accommodation and two 3-day Whistler Blackcomb dual mountain lift passes, while the seven-night package includes accommodation and two 5-day lift passes. Available from November 26, 2009 to April 18, 2010, rates for the four-night and seven-night ski deal start from $327 CAD (~$308 USD) and $272 CAD (~$256 USD) respectively per night. The Book Early & Save deal is a limited time offer that must be booked by November 15, 2009.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Here’s a budget-friendly tip for families traveling to New Mexico this January…
KOAT TV-7 in cooperation with Ski New Mexico and nine (9) of its resorts ( Angel Fire Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Red River Ski Areas, Ski Santa Fe, Sandia Peak, Ski Apache, Sipapu Ski Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Nordic areas- Enchanted Forest ) have joined the nationwide efforts of “Learn a winter sports month” this January 2009 .
For a price of $30.00 per day a youth 6-12 may contact any one of the eight cooperating alpine ski resorts and make a reservation for the program. The program starts on January 5, 2009 and runs through January 31, 2009. *Please note: The program is space available by reservation only.
For reservations - Alpine
Angel Fire Resort 575-377- 4383
Pajarito Mt.. 505-662-5725
Red River Ski Area: 575-754-2223
Sandia Peak: 505-242-9052
Sipapu Ski Resort: 800-587-2240 or 505-414-1550
Ski Apache: -575-464-3600
Ski Santa Fe: 505-992-5084
Taos Ski Valley: 575-776-2291
For reservations- Nordic:
Enchanted Forest: 800-966-9381
For nationwide information on discounts and promotions related to Learn a Snow Sport Month, visit www.winterfeelsgood.com
Source: Ski New Mexico
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".