Vermont Ski Deals for 2009-2010
Best Discounts on Lifts and Lodgings at Stowe, Stratton, and More
Nov 6, 2009
Head to Vermont for skiing and riding this winter, and take advantage of lift ticket discounts and reduced prices on lodgings. Learn to ski or ride for free.
When it comes to classic winter ski vacations, Vermont is at the top of the (snowy) heap. The Green Mountains offer some of the best skiing in the East, with slopeside lodgings that range from cozy inns to luxurious condos, warmed by fireplaces galore. There's usually some lively nightlife close by, and a quaint Vermont village to explore. With the economy still as wobbly as a toddler on a bunny slope, Vermont ski resorts are offering some good deals to get skiers onto the mountains. Some of these are early-season ski deals, so act quickly.
Best Lift Ticket Deals at Vermont Ski Resorts
- Mad Deals at Mad River Glen: Ski midweek at Mad River Glen and pay just $39 for a lift ticket. Other deals crop up throughout the season, like St. Patrick's Day, when skiers who wear green ski for only $17. Check Mad River Glen's web sitefor details.
- Savings at Stowe: Buy a multi-day lift ticket, seven days in advance, and get 15 percent off. This includes peak holiday periods, believe it or not. This deal is valid all season.
- Free Learn to Ski or Ride Package: At more than a dozen of Vermont's ski resorts, first-time skiers and riders can learn for free during the week of Jan. 4-10, 2010, with free lessons, rental equipment, and lift tickets (on limited terrain.) Participating ski resorts include Bolton Valley, Bromley, Burke Mountain, Jay Peak, Killington, Magic Mountain, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Mount Snow, Mad River Glen, Okemo Mountain Resort, Pico Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Stratton, Sugarbush, Suicide Six, and Mountain Top Nordic Center. The deal is available to children and adults. To sign up, visit the Ski Vermont website in early December.
- Burke Mountain Bargain: Burke is bringing back its Ski and Ride NEK (Northeast Kingdom) Style deal, featuring $18 lift tickets, $18 equipment rentals, and $18 lessons, starting at 12:15 pm on Sunday afternoons.
- Stratton Sunday Special: The best deal going at Stratton Mountain is the Family Sunday 4 Pack. Two adults and two children can ski on Sunday afternoons for $99 total. Holidays are excluded but pizza is included. The offer includes an apres ski pizza at Grizzly's.
- Early-Bird Special at Sugarbush: Book by Dec. 15 and get 30 percent off midweek lodgings at Clay Brook, the Sugarbush Inn, and Sugarbush Resort Condos. The rate includes access to the Sugarbush Health and Racquet Club, in case those tired ski muscles could use a soak in the hot tub. A two-night minimum stay is required (three nights during holiday periods), and some nights are excluded. This deal is only available by phone, at 800-53-SUGAR. To sweeten this up, kids age 6 and under always ski and ride for free at Sugarbush.
- Holiday Lodging Deal at Bromley: Book a five-night or longer stay at a Bromley Village slopeside home or condo during the holidays and get a 15 percent discount on lodgings, plus discounted lift tickets. The offer is good from Dec. 26, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010. Bromley also offers the Sun Mountain Club Card, best for skiers who love the resort but can't justify a season pass. The $69 card comes loaded with one free day of skiing, plus $10 off every all-day lift ticket, including weekends and holidays.
The copyright of the article Vermont Ski Deals for 2009-2010 in Skiing is owned by Diane Bair. Permission to republish Vermont Ski Deals for 2009-2010 in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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