For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Jennifer Rudolph, 303.866.9712, jennifer@coloradoski.com
Nick Bohnenkamp, 303.866.9724, nick@coloradoski.com
January is Learn to Ski/Ride Month in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. December 5, 2007 - Those who ski and live in Colorado have long known winter sports are some of the best ways to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. Colorado is often recognized as one of the healthiest states, boasting some of the nation's most physically fit cities and counties that have the greatest average life expectancy.
It is with this in mind that Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is making its own New Year's resolution. The organization is resolving to help more people achieve their 2008 fitness goals by making it affordable and easy to get off the couch and on the slopes. CSCUSA has declared January as "Learn to Ski & Snowboard" month, and resorts are offering numerous packages designed with beginners in mind.
The following are just a few of the packages Colorado resorts are offering beginners this season:
- Not many skiers can say they started skiing at age three.
Durango Mountain Resort's Powder Pigs program helps kids do just
that. For $79, Durango Mountain provides a full day of instruction,
lunch and skis for the little ones.
- Too old for Powder Pigs? Loveland's Adult Newcomer 3
Class Pass is for first time adult skiers or snowboarders, the cost
is $72 for the first lesson and $87 each for lesson two and three,
with a FREE season pass at the end of the third lesson. The
first lesson package includes: 2.5 hour lesson, Beginner lift
ticket and equipment rental package. The second and third lesson
packages include: 2.5 hour lesson, All Mountain lift ticket and
equipment rental package. This program is pay as you go only,
pre-purchase is not available.
- Here's a deal that is great for the whole family.
SolVista Basin offers an incredible $129 Get on the Snow beginner
package that includes lift tickets, full-day lessons and rentals
for two days. Upon completion of the two-day program, guests
receive free skiing the remainder of the season and a $20 credit
towards a retail merchandise purchase in the SolVista retail
shop!
- Winter Park's Easy Start First Timer program is for guests looking to learn the easy way. Those 14 and older receive a half-day lesson, lift ticket and rentals for $49.
Find more information on learning to ski and snowboard including
beginner tips, deals, what to wear, and what to bring, visit www.ColoradoSki.com/Learn.
For snow totals, current conditions and a complete listing of
Colorado's ski resorts, log on to www.ColoradoSki.com.
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Colorado Ski Country USA is the not-for-profit trade association
representing Colorado's 26 ski & snowboard resorts. Information
about the organization and its members can be found at www.coloradoski.com
