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Thursday, 31 December 2009New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed January 2010 as Learn a Snow Sports Month recognizing that winter recreation is an important part of the state’s lifestyle and rich winter sports history. In doing so, the state of New Hampshire joins several other states across the nation taking part in the snow sport industries campaign to introduce persons to winter sports. Wildcat Mountain has been introducing persons to winter recreation since it began offering lift-serviced skiing and riding over 50 years ago. Today, with a current staff of 84 instructors that collectively represent over 850 years of experience and 91% certification rate by the Professional Ski Instructors Association & American Association of Snowboard Instructors, that tradition continues with the Wildcat Mountain Learn-to-Ski and Learn-to-Ride programs intended for first-timers.
As a special offer to support January’s Learn a Snow Sports Month, Wildcat Mountain invites “never-evers” to sign up for a Free Learn-to-Ski/Ride lesson package, including rentals and novice lift ticket, during the week of January 4th -10th. In addition, and with no obligation to receiving the aforementioned Free first lesson package, persons will also be able to purchase three additional lessons as part of the First Tracks Pass package at a discount price. The First Tracks Pass package includes three additional lessons, equipment rental & novice lift tickets, and a Free Wildcat Mountain full season-pass at the conclusion of the program. The cost for the First Tracks Pass package during the special Learn a Snow Sports Month will be only $189: a savings of $30 off the normal low price of $219. The free Learn-to-Ski/Ride and discount First Tracks Pass programs are available for first-time skiers & snowboarders only ages 13 and up. Reservations are required and space may be limited.
Participants must visit www.SkiNH.com/LASSM to register and download a Learn to Ski or Ride Free Coupon and then contact Wildcat Mountain to make a reservation for a specific day that week.
Once you have visited the Ski NH website and completed the process to obtain the coupon, please call 1-888-SKI-WILD for more information and to make your free Learn-to-Ski/Ride reservation or visit skiwildcat.com for more information on all available snow sports programs and lessons.
Source: http://www.pr.com
Wednesday, 30 December 2009Skiset has launched their new North American websites ( http://www.skiset.us & http://www.skiset.ca) and will sell directly to the consumer. They will also work with third party vendors such as tour operators and online travel websites. Direct customers receive the service, value and quality they expect and deserve, with discounted rates and an easy to use, customer friendly online reservations w ebsite. Third party vendors are offered a one-stop shop solution for their rental needs for the entire North American continent.
"What differentiates Skiset is that we prepare the customer for skiing and snowboarding to maximize their enjoyment of the mountains. We don't just rent skis." said Philippe Koiransky, President of Skiset North America and Managing Director of the Skiset holding company in Paris, France. Skiset has partner stores in the best locations and each has to commit to adhere to their charter that focuses on quality, safety, comfort and valuable advice for the customer.
Skiset has developed their North America network by recruiting independently owned ski and snowboard rental stores. They benefit from increased exposure to the consumer and travel trade through Skiset's brand recognition and strategic partnerships around the world. Skiset also undertakes extensive marketing initiatives. Moreover, Skiset will act as a buying group for its partner rental stores to create volume orders to leverage discounted rates with ski and snowboard equipment manufacturers.
"We've had a phenomenal response from independent ski shop owners who recognize the value of being part of Skiset." explained Tony Lyle, Vice President North America for Skiset and former Head of International Sales & Marketing for Vail Resorts. He went on to say, "We plan to have more than 150 partner stores for the 2010/2011 winter season and over 400 by 2012/2013."
Skiset's leadership is experienced and well respected in the ski industry. They now start their new mission of bringing together the best ski hire professionals in North America.
Source: http://www.prlog.org
Tuesday, 29 December 2009Price comparisons are available on line for a wide range of products: from CD's to household appliances. SeniorSki.com is the sole web site that compares ski lift prices.
Most ski resorts have prices for children, adults, seniors and super seniors but there is anarchy in those definitions. In some sites the adult price start at 20 in others at 12. Senior definition varies from 55 to 8 0. The choice gets more complicated with some resorts charging different on weekends and week days.
The website www.seniorski.com, has all 370 USA ski sites organized in tables ordered by age instead of arbitrary definitions. With just a click prices are sorted according to the age chosen. If 370 are too many to choose from, the selection can be done in short tables for each state.
Free Skiing for Seniors: On weekends a senior 65 years old can ski free in 4 resorts, at the age of 70 free passes are available in 51 resorts, 75 year old fellows will get the passes in 69 resorts and those 80 or better will ski free in 77 resorts. On weekdays the choice is even larger.
Many resorts that do not give free skiing still offer substantial senior discounts. All that information is available on the site.
Each resort covered has its own page with extended information, additional ticket and season pass prices, weather reports, accurate maps and up-to-date snow and grooming conditions.
The website concept was envisaged during by a group of senior skiers trying to find a good deal at a stage in life where there is plenty of time available, but income is not as it used to be.
The United States is the first country in the site that plans to cover the world (about 2000 ski resorts)
Source: http://www.prlog.org
Monday, 28 December 2009Top US and Canadian Ski Resorts are suitable for all types of skier ability say Ski-Direct.co.uk. Online ski travel specialists have revealed UK holidaymakers prefer to learn to ski in the USA and Canada due to the type of ski resort available.
Canada and United States ski destinations cater for families as well as couples and have plenty of non-ski activities ranging from visiting loc al attractions to nightlife.
Jon Pearce of Ski-Direct said, "We get a lot of couples who range in ski experience, some have skied for years and their partners have never skied before, we often find that the American and Canadian ski resorts suit couples with ranging abilities best."
Top 5 ski holidays in the USA and Canada for beginner skiers:
1. Jasper
2. Banff
3. Tremblant
4. Breckenridge
5. Killington
Famous ski resorts such as Whistler in Canada and Vail in the US are great for skiers of all abilities as well as snowboarders, whilst US resorts like Steamboat and Snowbird are better for beginners, Banff (in Canada) and Winter Park are great for intermediates and Vail or Park City are better suited to expert skiers.
Top 5 ski holidays for advanced skiers in North America and Canada:
1. Whistler
2. Vail
3. Copper Mountain
4. Aspen
5. Park City
Jon continues to say, "United States and Canadian skiing holidays are great for families as they have plenty of activities for children and adults alike."
Ski-Direct are experts when it comes to tailoring packages to suit consumer needs; information such as ski hire or getting a ski pass can be found on http://www.ski-direct.co.uk.
Source: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com
Wednesday, 23 December 2009Harbour Light Strategic Marketing launches the new revamp of SKI NH.com website, signifying the beginning of the skiing and riding season for many NH winter enthusiasts in the Northeast.
Harbour Light, located in Portsmouth, NH recently revamped the 2009-2010 Winter SKINH.com site, the White Mountain’s largest outdoor recreational directory promoting ski resort operations, lodging, and area attractions for New Hampshire tourism.
The fresh, new, edgy website design features video streams, live webcam shots from ski mountains throughout NH, an online photo gallery for resorts to update with skiing and riding pictures, and a special section where downhill, cross-country skiers and snow boarders can customize a mix of lift tickets creating cost saving packages to their favorite ski areas.
“The scope and requirements of SkiNH.com grow every year,” says Karl Stone, Ski NH’s Marketing Director. “In order for us to stay up with the latest demands from our visitors, we approach each winter with a fresh view. Over the past several years of working with Harbour Light, they have done an outstanding job in meeting our changing needs, while keeping the site appealing to the eye.”
“This year Ski NH wanted to ensure the website incorporated the most recent in user functionality and a completely new design,” added Ned Savoie, Creative Director of Harbour Light. “We focused our design efforts on creating a balance between the additions of technical deliverables, and maintaining a straightforward navigational structure easy for visitors to access the information they need.”
SKI NH.com has real time reporting on snow conditions, trail openings, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, apres ski entertainment, lodging packages, and activities for non-skiers and riders.
Additionally, the newly designed site includes the integration of the latest version of Savvy Content Manager software, 4 RSS feeds allowing users to sign up for automatic updates from specific areas, booking accommodation features using one inquiry form for multiple resorts, and a version designed specifically for mobile phones.
The Ski NH website represents 39 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging properties statewide in New Hampshire. For more information on ski areas, lodging packages, and 2009-2010 winter events at Ski NH mountain resorts, call Ski NH at (800)88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464) or visit the Ski NH website at www.SkiNH.com.
Source: http://www.pr.com
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