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The New Zealand ski season is coming up fast.  You can still buy your Earlybird 2009 Mt Ruapehu Season Passes.  The deadline has been extended to 4pm on the Monday the 4th of May. 

Click here to buy your Earlybird Mt Ruapehu Season Pass:
http://www.mtruapehu.com/winter/Season-passes/

2009 Earlybird Mt Ruapehu Season Pass is NZ$ 385 per adult.

2009 Season Pass Holders get the following ski deals in Canada & the USA:
* 50% off lift tickets at Kicking Horse Mountain in Canada
* Free Skiing at Copper Mountain
* Free Skiing at Winter Park

For more information on these deals go to: www.skitraveller.co.nz/hot_deals
Ring Ski Traveller 0800 11 22 99.

TELLURIDE, CO. February 10, 2009 - Nearly a foot and a half of snow has blanketed the Telluride Ski Area in the past 36 hours, including an whopping 10 inches (25 cm) which greeted the top of the ski area this morning.

“After a record setting start to the season and continuing storms rolling through, Telluride boasts some of the best conditions in ski country,” said Dave Riley, chief operating officer at the Telluride Ski Resort, “and with our new Revelation Bowl and incredible ‘inbounds backcountry’ terrain, Telluride is truly unmatched in North America.”

Telluride and the San Juan Mountains are currently under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. Snow showers started Sunday afternoon, with snow continuing throughout the week. The current storm cycle brought 10” (25 cm) overnight and 16” (41 cm) in the last 48 hours. A 66-inch (168 cm) mountain base was reported with epic powder conditions as of 7 am this morning.

The National Weather Service is reporting a series of Pacific storms to continue to bring snow to the mountains the entire week, with chances of precipitation Wednesday night through the weekend.

Since the resort opened on November 26th, more than 17 feet (518 cm) of snow has fallen in Telluride, with 205 inches (521 cm) total. 

“Telluride is priming up for a terrific President’s Weekend,” said Matt Skinner, executive director of sales and marketing for the resort.  “With these great conditions, there is no better time to book a ski vacation in Telluride!”

An overnight storm has dropped twenty four inches of snow at mid-mountain in Telluride, with more than three feet in the new Revelation Bowl, and it’s still snowing hard. The town is abuzz with excitement as conversations focus around favorite runs and epic days, and especially on the new terrain and improvements at the ski resort.

With the finishing touches recently completed in Revelation Bowl and the new lift ready for operation, the fresh snow is a great start for the season to come. Opening day is just three weeks away, and anticipation is at its height with Revelation now added to Black Iron Bowl and Palmyra Peak, opened mid-season last year.  “This storm has added a solid layer to the snowmaking already underway,” said CEO Dave Riley, “We’re looking forward to a great year, with new terrain, restaurants, howitzers, snowcats, hotels and air service to continue improving the guest experience in Telluride.”

from Patrick Rothe - Director of Sales - Telluride Ski & Golf

Did you also know that you can try CAT Skiing for FREE at Copper Mountain….ring Sarah or Lianne and find out how !!

Toll Free from NZ 0800 11 22 99
Toll Free from Australian 1800 15 95 25 

Yes you may have heard you can use your RAL season pass to get free skiing or boarding at Copper Mountain and Winter Park ski resorts in Colorado,USA.It does’nt just stop there you can also get 50% off day lift passes at Kickinghorse Mountain,BC ,Canada.Some money saved on lift pass expenses can go further to having the ultimate holiday experience.

What great incentives at some excellent resorts,we have just recently come back from visiting all three resorts so if you have a question contact us or drop by our store at 333 Remuera Rd,Remuera,Auckland as we have been lucky enough to stay at all three resorts and can tell you all about the accomodation and the layout of the resorts.