Get a lift from early season bargains at ski resorts throughout the west

Mammoth Mountain offers terrain for skiers at all levels. (Courtesy photo)

Although the nation’s economy continues to be challenging, many of the West’s destination winter resorts have responded by offering early season “super saving” getaway packages for skiers and snowboarders.

It’s important to note that some of the bargains must be booked before specific deadlines in November and may be limited to visits in November or December.

CALIFORNIA

Mammoth: Book before Nov. 11 for lodging deals, such as slopeside hotel rooms and condos up to 40 percent off regular rates. Offer valid for stays now through mid-April. Details: www.MammothMountain.com or 760-934-2571.

Bear Mountain: Discounted early season lift tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for young adults, $10 for children. Details: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com or call 800-232-7686.

Heavenly: Until Nov. 23, adults can purchase an Epic Season Pass for $599; it’s $299 for children. Passes allow unlimited skiing from opening to closing day at Heavenly - plus Colorado’s Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin. Details: www.epicpass.com or 800-404-3535.

Northstar-at-Tahoe: Newcomers to the sport can save big with the Learn to Ski or Ride program midweek from Dec. 1-18. The $25 deal includes a group lesson, beginner lift ticket and rental equipment. Details: www.NorthstarAtTahoe or 800-Go-North.

COLORADO

Breckenridge: Between Nov. 12 and Dec. 18, book a three-night lodging/three-day adult lift ticket package and get a free extra night of lodging and extra adult lift ticket day.  Packages starts at $91 per person, per night. Details: www.gobreck.com or 877-593-5260.

Copper Mountain: Stay for at least two nights and get a third night free. In addition, kids under 12 ski/ride free with the purchase of every adult lift ticket. Details: www.coppercolorado.com or 970-968-2318.

The Headwall at Crested Butte emerges from the clouds. (Courtesy photo by Nathan Bilow)

Crested Butte: Take advantage of the “Family and Fly Free Program” when traveling to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport on United, Delta or American airlines. Between Dec. 17 and April 4, buy two airline tickets and get the third free when staying in Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s lodging properties for at least four nights. Details: www.skicb.com or 800-544-8448.

Eagle/Vail: Families flying into Eagle/Vail Airport on American Airlines between Dec. 1 and Dec. 17 will receive one free child ticket for every adult fare purchased. That airport primarily provides access to Vail and Beaver Creek resorts. Details: www.FlyVail.com or 866-668-8245.

Snowmass at Aspen: The new Viceroy Hotel  is offering an introductory rate of $150 for the first night - and half off for each subsequent night from Nov. 25 to Dec. 23.  Details: www.viceroysnowmass.com or 970-925-1220.

Steamboat: Book a vacation getaway by Nov. 25 and save up to 20 percent on lifts and lodging. Details: www.steamboat.com or 877-309-2628.

(In Colorado, Arapahoe Basin, Loveland and Wolf Creek are open. Copper Mountain opens Nov. 6; Keystone, Nov. 7; Breckenridge, Nov. 12. )

After a day of skiiing, what could be better than an ayurvedic massage? Do it at the Dakota Mountain Lodge's Golden Door Spa, part of The Canyons Resort complex in Park City. (courtesy photo)

UTAH

The Canyons: Get $500 in free amenities with a minimum four-night stay at this Park City resort complex between Dec. 4 and April 7. Choose any three of these amenities: three-day adult lift ticket, $150 resort dining credit, 50-minute massage at Grand Summit spa, three-day sport equipment rental package, full-day adult or child group ski/snowboard lesson. Details: www.thecanyons.com or 435-649-5400.

Deer Valley: Save 25 percent on lodging from Dec. 5 to 25 at this Park City playground - plus, for stays of four nights or longer, get one free night lodging and one free day of skiing when paying for three full-day lift tickets. Details: www.deervalley.com or 435-649-1000.

Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR): Save up to $698 with the “family value package”. Included are slopeside lodging for two adults and two children plus two adult three-day lift tickets. A minimum four-night stay is required. Rates start at $257 per adult, per night from Dec. 5 to 13.  The resort plans to open Nov. 21.  Details: www.pcmr.com or 800-331-3178.

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