Colorado Kicks-Off Its Legendary Winter Season With a Late-October Snow Storm

DENVER, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The snow is in Colorado, why aren't you? A winter snow storm has hit Colorado, dumping several feet of fresh powder on the Rockies and skiers and boarders couldn't be more excited. Start planning your Colorado winter vacation now; as ski areas and resorts across the state are offering great values on airfare, lodging, lift tickets and more. For information, visit www.COLORADO.com.

Fly the Pocketbook-Friendly Skies:

• Kids Fly Free on American - Families flying into Eagle Airport (EGE) December 1 - 17, 2009 on American, will receive one free child ticket for every adult fare purchased. Kids also ski and travel free via Colorado Mountain Express to Vail or Beaver Creek on the day of arrival, November 20, 2009 - April 18, 2010. 866-668-8245 or www.FlyVail.com.
• Family and Friends Fly Free to Crested Butte - When traveling to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) on United, Delta and American, take advantage of the Friends and Family Fly Free program. December 17, 2009 - April 4, 2010, buy two airline tickets and get the third free when staying in Crested Butte Mountain Resort's lodging for at least four nights. www.skicb.com
  

Loads Off Lift Tickets and Lodging:

• Dynamite Deal at Copper Mountain - Stay for at least two nights and the third night is free. This deal includes the Beeline Advantage Lift Ticket offering guests their own dedicated lift line, in addition to kids under 12 skiing/riding free with the purchase of every adult ticket. www.coppercolorado.com
• Best Deal Ever at Durango Mountain Resort - Durango Mountain Resort is offering the "Best Deal Ever. Period." The package includes three nights lodging and three days of skiing for $57 per person per day. Must be booked by November 15, 2009. www.durangomountainresort.com.
• Guaranteed Great Deal at Keystone Resort - From November 6, 2009 - April 10, 2010, Keystone Resort will offer the 149/189 guarantee deal ensuring travelers a low rate on one- and two-bedroom condos this winter with rates of $149 and $189. www.keystoneresort.com
• Reap the Rewards in Steamboat Springs - Steamboat's Early Rewards package offers 20% off lodging and lift tickets when guests book four or more nights of lodging and a 3-day lift ticket. Reservations must be made by November 18, 2009. www.steamboat.com
• Early Bird Gets the Worm at Breckenridge - Book three nights of lodging and three days of adult lift tickets and receive an additional night of lodging and day of adult skiing free. Prices start at $78 per person, per night. www.gobreck.com
• Fourth Night Free in Aspen - Book now with the Hotel Jerome, A RockResort, and receive your fourth night free! The offer is available November 26, 2009 through April 4, 2010 and must be booked by November 25, 2009. Prices start at $187. www.rockresorts.com
• Be One of the First at the Viceroy Snowmass - Debuting on November 25, the new Viceroy Snowmass will offer a special introductory rate through December 23. Rates start at $150 per night for a studio. Buy one night and get an additional night at 50% off. www.viceroysnowmass.com
• Kids Ski Free at Sunlight Mountain - Pack up the kids and head to Sunlight Mountain Resort, where kids ages 12 and under ski free with the purchase of any full-day adult lift ticket and overnight lodging. www.skiswimstay.com.
• Everything's Better in Threes at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek - The Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is now offering the ''Three for Free" package. Those who book receive three components for Free: a free night, free room upgrade and free daily breakfast at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill. www.parkhyattbeavercreek.com
  

Savings and Fun Off the Slopes:

• Family Fun at The Westin Riverfront - Take advantage of The Westin Riverfront's Mini Mountaineer Family Package. The package includes a 2-bedroom condominium, three hours in the Westin Kids Club, one ice skating session, Kids Eat Free coupon to Restaurant Avondale, two-for-one wooden nickels to the Avon Recreation Center indoor water park and a s'mores kit. Priced starting at $759 per night, three night minimum stay required. www.westinriverfrontavon.com
• Mush Your Way Through Crested Butte - The dogsleds at the Lucky Cat-Dog Farm allow aspiring mushers to venture into Crested Butte's backcountry. Adventures include morning and lunch rides, complete with hearty soup and home-baked bread. Priced starting at $110 per person. www.skicb.com
• Gourmet Snowshoeing in Steamboat - Join a Steamboat Ambassador for an informative and fun snowshoeing tour followed by a gourmet lunch. Tours are $55 and include gondola ride, snowshoes, guide, lunch and a glass of wine. Available December 15, 2009 - March 28, 2010. www.steamboat.com
  

    Contact:  Caitlin Sullivan / 970-372-6571, csullivan@mmgmardiks.com
              Roland Alonzi / 212-219-7560, ext. 6765,
              ralonzi@mmgmardiks.com