Colorado kicked off ski season this week with the opening of its first ski areas and a winter storm that blanketed much of the state with its legendary powder. To celebrate the start of winter, many of our towns and resorts are offering enticing early season lodging and activity packages with prices starting as low as $50 per person, per night.
- Southwest Airlines Skis Fly FreeTM: Book your flight with Southwest Airlines and your skis or snowboard fly free to Colorado. www.southwest.com
- Crested Butte 50/50 Package: In celebration of 50 years of skiing and riding, Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering 50 percent off lift tickets and $50 per person, per night for lodging. Valid November 23 through December 16, 2010. 800-600-2803; www.skicb.com
- Glenwood Early Bird Ski, Swim & Stay Package: Ski at Sunlight Mountain Resort, enjoy unlimited swimming at the World’s Largest Hot Springs Pool and stay in the conveniently located Hot Springs Lodge. Prices start at $100 per person. Valid December 4 through 16, 2010. 800-537-7946; www.hotspringspool.com
- Winter Park Ski Free: Book one night lodging (two night minimum stay) and receive a free adult lift ticket. Stay more nights, get more free tickets. Valid November 17 through December 25, 2010. 800-979-9874; www.playwinterpark.com
- Denver Twice the Fun for the Price of One: The brand new Four Seasons in Denver is offering a package where your companion stays free, which includes a two-night stay, and the second night is complimentary. Dine together in the hotel’s restaurants or make a Spa date, and your companion's charges are on the Four Seasons. www.fourseasons.com/denver
- Keystone Condo Giveaway: With every purchase of a lift ticket, night of lodging, Ski & Ride School lesson and $20 or more at an on-mountain restaurant, you’ll get an exclusive Keystone Scratch Ticket for a chance to win unlimited use of a 2-bedroom condo and other instant prizes like hotel stays, lift tickets, skis, Ski & Ride School lessons and more. Valid November 5 through December 19, 2010. www.keystonecondogiveaway.com
- Boulder Ski Escape: The Boulder Ski Escape Package, in conjunction with Eldora Mountain Resort, includes discounted Boulder hotel rooms and lift tickets. Prices start at $67.50 per person, per night. www.boulderskiescape.com
- Telluride $89 Stay and Ski: Enjoy three days of skiing the legendary terrain of Telluride Ski Resort, and stay for five nights. Prices start at $89 per person, per night. 800.355.8743; www.visittelluride.com/places-to-stay/packages
- Breckenridge Ski Free, Stay Free: Four people can stay four nights in a two-bedroom condo and ski three days during Breckenridge’s early celebration of the holidays. Prices start at $70 per person, per night. Valid November 29 through December 19, 2010. 877-593-5260; www.gobreck.com
- YMCA of the Rockies Stay Two Nights, Get the Third Night Free: Stay two nights and get the third night free at Estes Park Center or Snow Mountain Ranch for the month of November. Applies to cabins, lodge rooms and yurts. Valid November 1 through 30, 2010. 800-777-9622
- Aspen Snowmass First Tracks MVP: The First Tracks MVP (Mini-Vacation Package) offers buy 2, get 3 on lift tickets, equipment rentals and group lessons (levels 4 and up, ages 7 and up). Valid November 25 through December 16, 2010. 888-649-5982; www.stayaspensnowmass.com
- Devil’s Thumb Ranch Fall Back Package: Play a little hooky with a package that includes a lodge room, breakfast for two and $50 in Ranch Bucks to use at any Ranch venue – spa, activities center for cross country skiing or snowshoeing and/or lesson or equipment rental, dining and more. Prices start at $125 per person, per night. Valid Sunday through Thursday through December 20, 2010. 800-933-4339; www.devilsthumbranch.com
- Monarch Stay, Ski & Soak: Package includes lodging at the Salida Super 8, a full-day lift ticket to Monarch Ski Area, breakfast and a one day pass to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Prices start at $54 per person, per night. Valid November 24 through December 16, 2010. 719-539-6689
