December 18th, 2011
Welcome to the Ski Traveller global snow report.Amazing early season snowfalls have parts of North America, Japan and Europe cranking.
Highlights so far:
- Niseko 455cm of snowfall and a whopping 220cm base at the top station
- Whistler 310cm snowfall with a 120cm base at the mid station
- Taos, New Mexico enjoying their best early season conditions in many years
- Alyeska, Alaska reporting a huge 110cm dump last weekend
Read on for more details
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| CANADA
WHISTLER-BLACKCOMB
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| Whistler in the sun |
Opened a week early on 18th November due to heavy snowfalls
Snow Report:
* 121cm snow base
* 310cm total snowfall so far this season
* Over 1000 acres of groomers yesterday
* Check out this crazy opening video
BIG WHITE
Currently -7 and snowing
Snow Report:
* 76cm snow base
* Over 150cm total snowfall so far this season
* Rated in the top-5 family resorts in the world
SUN PEAKS
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| Sun Peaks looking great |
Cold and clear with a deep snow base
Snow Report:
* 90cm snow base
* Over 170cm total snowfall this season
* Celebrating their 50th anniversary this year
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| JAPANNISEKO
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| Niseko early season powder |
4-6 days of snow in the forecast - again
Snow Report:
* 220cm snow base
* 450cm total snowfall so far this season
* 17 lifts scheduled to open tomorrow
FURANO
4-6 days of snow expected from the same storm
Snow Report:
* 90cm snow base
* 200cm total snowfall
* Great family resort with light, dry powder
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USA
VAIL
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| Powder on December 4th |
Favourite early season training venue of the US Ski Team
Snow Report:
* 60cm snow base
* 180cm total snowfall so far this season
* Cold temps replacing current snow showers will make for a true winter wonderland this Christmas
ASPEN/SNOWMASS15cm overnight with moderate snow continuing today
Snow Report:
* 50cm snow base @ Aspen, 80cm snow base @ Snowmass
* 180cm total snowfall
* All 4 resorts open and ready for Christmas ________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Hope to see you on the slopes soon,
The team at Ski TravellerSarah & Antonia
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November 12th, 2011
WINTER PARK RESORT TO OPEN EARLY FOR 72nd SEASONSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 WINTER PARK, COLO. (November 7, 2011)- Winter Park Resort, one of Colorado’s premier resort destinations, has announced that it will open four days earlier than originally planned for the 72nd season on Saturday, on November 12, 2011. Skiing and riding will take place on 36 acres and five trails accessible via four lifts; Arrow, Gemini, Endeavour and depending on conditions, the Discovery lift.
“Winter Park Resort is responding to the high demand for early season access to the slopes from Colorado’s Front Range skiers and riders. Also, by opening ahead of schedule we are putting seasonal employees to work earlier than originally expected,” said Gary DeFrange, president and chief operating officer at Winter Park Resort. “Thanks to the hard work of our snowmaking and grooming crews, plus early season snowfall, the runs are primed and ready to go.”
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August 4th, 2011
Ski Traveller have created total snow holiday packages for Big White, Whistler and Aspen Snowmass for a family of 2 adults and 2 children with the option to add-on a Fiji stopover for some sun and beach on the way home. All packages are based on 2 adults and two children (13-15 years), and include return economy airfares & taxes, accommodation, lift passes and return transfers. Visit our Best Buys section for full details.
There’s never been a better time to ski/board in the Northern Hemisphere with these amazing Air Pacific airfare deals especially as our mighty Kiwi dollar continues to fly high.
Snow and Sun with Air Pacific
- Unique Child Air Pacific Snow Fares for up to 15 year olds.
- Stopover option in Fiji.
- Air Pacific’s airfare special is valid for the whole winter season with no blackout dates over Christmas/New Year period.
- Baggage allowance is one bag at 23 kgs, and second bag free for skis/boards only.
- Great value Business class airfares are available, ask us for details.
- Connections 4-5 times a week ex Auckland, and once a week ex Christchurch to Los Angeles via Nadi.
- Operated by Boeing 737 and 747 aircraft.
For other ski destinations in North America, talk to our ski specialists, phone 0800 11 22 99 or email info@skitraveller.co.nz
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July 11th, 2011
Ski Banff–Lake Louise–Sunshine is Canada’s largest ski destination, a joint venture of three of the world’s finest ski resorts; Mt. Norquay, The Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. Available on one tri-area lift ticket, the three resorts offer almost 8,000 acres of skiable terrain and one of the longest ski seasons in North America, from mid November to late May, all in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Canada’s Protected Playground, Banff National Park.
Early Booking Lift Ticket Specials - book by 15 December 2011
Pay 4 days, Ski 5 days / Pay 5 days, Ski 7 days / Pay 6 days, Ski 8 days / Pay 7 days, Ski 10 days / Pay 8 days, Ski 11 days / Pay 9 days, Ski 12 days / Pay 10 days, Ski 14 days / Pay 11 days, Ski 15 days / Pay 12 days, Ski 17 days.
Valid all season for adults, senior, youth and child. Not valid with any other Ski Banff Lake Louise Sunshine special offers.
Talk to Ski Traveller today about a ski holiday in Canada on 0800 11 22 00
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June 21st, 2011
Free Skiing at Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, USA for the 2011/12 season for Mt Ruapehu Season Pass Holders. Stay 7 or more nights at Copper Mountain Resort in a gold, platinum or silver grade condo to qualify. Number of days skiing will be one less than the number of nights accommodation booked. Offer open to Mt Ruapehu 2011 Season, Five-Season, Life/Life Plus and Ultimate Pass holders. Child must hold a season pass. Book accommodation and pre-reserve passes with Ski Traveller to qualify. Not valid with any other promotion. Conditions apply.
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June 6th, 2011
The village of Hirafu looks set to continue it’s transformation into a world class ski resort with the announcement of a brand new 8-person, high speed gondola, replacing the current Hirafu gondola! The new gondola will not only cut the trip down down to under 5 minutes, but also feature a brand new base station including a restaurant and kids centre!
This, along with the planned Hirafu main street upgrades and beautiful new developments such as ‘Shiki’, shows that the enthusiasim which you, the international ski community, have shown for Niseko is bringing plenty of exciting changes for the area!
Talk to our Japan ski specialists today, phone 0800 11 22 99 or email info@skitraveller.co.nz
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May 24th, 2011
Uplifting times at Silver Star Mountain Resort as they become the first resort in the interior of BC to offer heli-skiing for the 2011/12 season. Silver Star Mountain Resort and Eagle Pass Heli-Skiing have joined forces and can take 10 skiers and 2 professional certified guides from Silver Star’s quaint village to the Gold Range in the Monashee Mountains. Single or multi-day adventures are available. Single day heli-skiing includes 6 to 8 runs (approx 15,000 to 20,000 vertical feet) and a hearty lunch is served. Ski Traveller recommends you prebook your heli-ski adventure - talk to us today, phone 0800 11 22 00 or email us on info@skitraveller.co.nz
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May 17th, 2011
Free Skiing at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, USA for the 2011/12 season for Mt Ruapehu Season Pass Holders. Stay 7 or more nights at the Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Fraser Crossing-Founders Point or the Vintage Hotel to qualify. Number of days skiing will be one less than the number of nights accommodation booked. Offer open to Mt Ruapehu 2011 Season, Five-Season, Life/Life Plus and Ultimate Pass holders. Child must hold a season pass. Book accommodation and pre-reserve passes with Ski Traveller to qualify. Not valid with any other promotion. Conditions apply.
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May 8th, 2011
Ski Traveller are excited to announce that we have prices for the Epic Season Pass and Epic 7 Day Pass for the 2011/12 season.
Valid at Vail - Beaver Creek - Keystone - Breckenridge - Arapahoe Basin - Heavenly - Northstar at Tahoe.
Epic Season Pass: Unlimited ski days for 2011/12 season.
ADULT: US$629 (13 & older at the time of purchase)
CHILD: US$319 (5 - 12 Years)
Epic 7 Day Pass: Valid for 7 days at listed resorts
ADULT: US$479 (13 & older at the time of purchase)
CHILD: US$239 (5 - 12 Years)
- Unrestricted Dates
- You must purchase your Epic Season Pass or Epic 7 Day Pass from Ski Traveller by 30 May 2011, phone our specialists on 0800 11 22 99 or email us on info@skitraveller.co.nz
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