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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.

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!

Just two more weeks of powder-filled-dreams before it’s the real deal and you’re skiing down Copper Mountain’s sexy slopes. They have gotten 100+ inches of the good stuff already this season and conditions are amongst the best they have ever had. See you soon!

Winter Park Resort opened 18 November and it keeps dumping!  24.5  inches (62.2 cm’s) in the past 7 days, 14 (35.6 cm’s) in the past 72 and 3.5 (8.9 cm’s) in the past 24 with another 7-10 inches (17.8-25.4 cm’s) in the forecast for today!!!

WOO-HOO bring it on!

Canyons Announces First Bubbled Chairlift with Heated Seats in the United States.
New Gondola Portal to Ski Village.
New State-of-the-Art Quad Lift.
New Terrain and Enhanced Snowmaking

Park City, Utah – In anticipation of the upcoming ski season, Canyons, a Talisker mountain destination, is pleased to announce the launch of two new, state-of-the-art lifts, a new direct-connect gondola, expanded terrain and vastly improved snowmaking capabilities.  This is the very first phase of the re-creation of Canyons.  Anticipate several future significant announcements including dramatic food and beverage news.

Book your ski holiday to The Canyons today, phone 0800 11 22 99