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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

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.

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.

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

One week sale finishes Saturday 07 May 2011. Air New Zealand have announced up to a 30% saving on Global Saver Economy and Global Saver Premium Economy published airfares to selected destinations. Ski Traveller must book and ticket these Snow Melter airfares by Saturday 07 May 2011.  Special conditions apply.

ex Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
* Fly to Los Angeles or San Francisco - save 30%
* Fly to Vancouver, Tokyo or Osaka - save 25%

One week Snow Melter Airfare Sale, phone our consultants on 0800 11 22 99 or email info@skitraveller.co.nz

The Ski Traveller office will be open on Saturday 07 May from 10am to 5pm, so you can take advantage of this Snow Melter Airfare Sale.

Winter Park Resort received another 10 inches (25.4 centimetres) of snow in the past 2 days.  That brings them to 293 inches so far this season and they’ve still got a month to go!  Sunny skies and more snow on the way for this weekend!  Spring is here!  Winter Park Resort is open through April 24 so make sure you get out there for some great snow, sun filled days and fun events.

Copper Mountain has announced that this summer they will begin construction on a new chairlift, replacing the High Point fixed grip double chair located at the base of Union Creek, which has served Copper faithfully since 1976.

The new lift will provide improved service to all levels of skiing and riding ability. The lift, manufactured by Doppelmayr USA, will have a new alignment to help improve skier and rider circulation in and out of Union Creek. In conjunction with the new lift, the addition of a new trail connection from the east will make the circulation from the Catalyst Terrain Park and the tremendous beginner and intermediate terrain in the area, much easier.

The new lift will have a capacity of 2,400 people per hour, a length of 4,937 feet, with a vertical rise of 1,005 feet. The ride time will be 5 minutes, a fraction of the current lift ride from Union Creek to mid-mountain now. Copper Mountain would like to recognize the US Forest Service, and specifically the White River National Forest team, for being a great partner throughout this entire process.

The Canyons, Utah’s largest ski and snowboard resort, has extended its 2010/11 ski season by a full week to 17 April 2011. Talk to us about a late season Snow Melter deal at The Canyons.

Up to a foot of fresh powder fell over night on the Aspen/Snowmass Mountains. Cold temps will be keeping the powder in amazing conditions-come visit us!

We hear you like snow. Well it just so happens that Copper Mountain Resort have received some this year, and by some they mean some record breaking amounts! It’s feeling more like February with a 53″ mid-mountain base and over 2000 open acres. Copper Mountain have now received 149″ inches of the white stuff; nearly 3/5ths of there annual snowfall! This year has been huge and the conditions have been awesome. Copper Mountain are averaging nearly 1 in 4 days as a Snow Day! If you haven’t picked up your Snow Day Pass, now’s the time!