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Hi Sarah,Finally back to normal but have our marvellous photos to remind us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lionshead although we were doubtful if we were going to get a chance to ski as on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, it did nothing but snow, however, the afternoon arrived with its brilliant sunshine and off we went. 

The accommodation was very adequate and being right in the middle of the “town” was just what we wanted.  -  We are now convinced Helmet and Goggle wearers as was just about everyone else on the USA slopes. We hired Helmets while in Vail and brought our own when we returned to New Zealand. The exchange rate was pretty high and what cost around $NZ100 for a Helmet here was double that in the USA.  

Overall, a great trip, good accommodation, excellent snow and we wish Vail wasn’t so far away. Oh yes, the altitude didn’t cause us a problem but we didn’t push the quick walking etc, everything relaxed.

Thanks Sarah for all your help,pleased your Japan trip went well and who knows, we may see you again especially if we win LOTTO, as we have promised the whole family we will take them to Vail and travel Business Class on whatever airline it is we fly.

Regards Sue & Ken. 

Hi Lianne,We’re all (Alice, Dave and myself) having a fantastic time over here in Brekenridge.  First of all thank you to you and Sarah for all of the great advice that you were able to provide for us with the planning of the trip.The skiing has been fantastic, and now there is more new snow forecast.  We all skied together yesterday across 3 of the peaks at Brekenridge, including heading up the Imperial Express which you get off at the elevation of 3,914m above sea level!!  Some amazing runs down from here, as well as heading into the Brekenridge back bowls to ski the steeps and let our edges glide us down the slopes.

1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
2. Telluride, Colorado
3. Deer Valley, Utah
4. Aspen, Colorado
5. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
6. Sun Valley, Idaho
7. Vail, Colorado
8. Beaver Creek, Colorado
9. Park City, Utah
10. Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia

Have you skied at the Top 10 yet?
If not give us a call, we can get you there in 2009 ! 

Have you ever wondered how to go about working in a Ski Resort and be part of a fun team!!

Well you can with Colorado Mountain Express a transfer company that transfers clients between Denver Airport and to all the Vail Resorts!!!They will also help you with housing - what could be better than this fun in the snow, meeting a mixture of people from around the world and help with accommodation.

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I know i’ve been a Winter Seasonier for years - Sarah Ski Traveller

….also wanted to add, I am lucky enough to be staying at Tivoli Lodge tonight, I have heard nothing but good things about this hotel.  I booked an extra night in Vail after the Mountain Travel Symposium just so I could stay at Tivoli Lodge and experience it for myself…..the location is one of the best in Vail, on Hanson Ranch Road, in the Golden Peak area of the village.  Nice and quiet, but still just 2 minutes walk to the centre of Vail Village.  Oh and I have heard the breakfast is very goooooood, I will report back on that tomorrow.
Lianne

…it is snowing snowing snowing….I have just been watching CBS News/Weather and there is a ‘winter’ storm warning for tonight.  It is Wednesday the 9th of April at 8:15pm now in Vail and tonight is my last night…..I can not believe this is the last week the mountain will be open, there is just so much snow and the conditions are fantastic.  Tomorrow will be even better, I am hoping to get in a few hours before my shuttle arrives. 

Sarah and I have been in Vail attending the Mountain Travel Symposium this week and we are so excited as we have some GREAT new products to add to the Ski Traveller website!!  Including Alaska -we are both looking forward to talking to you about this amazing destination, with a great resort Alyeska - with Heli & Cat skiing right from the resort. 

 Sarah has a new ‘love’….as some of you know she has spent the last 15 winters in Canada and the USA working in Ski Resorts….during this trip she got to experience Mammoth, in California, she LOVES this resort & can’t wait to share this with you.

Lianne

wow my trip to Vail is coming up fast, depart next Friday night.  I am attending the Mountain Travel Symposium…will meet loads of people from ski reosrts all around the world,  including; USA, Canada, Europe and Japan - very full on few days…hopefully will get some time on the slopes too!  I will be resporting in daily on what’s happening when I am in Vail…will also keep you posted on Utah, will be visting Park City, Deer Valley etc too.
Lianne

Did you know you can ski at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone for just NZ$300 for up to 14 Days?  Great Value, starting 23 March 08….still great snow conditions in Colorado, best season in years, Breckenridge had 10cm of powder today - it’s not too late to dig out the skis and head to the USA and for NZ$22 per day what are you waitng for.