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Travel Deals: Skiing, Snowboarding & More

Snow is on the ground at ski resorts across the country. And it’s not just about skiing or snowboarding. There’s snowshoeing, dog sledding, snow kite-boarding and more. Check out these new activities and some of this season’s hottest ski deals.

Ski Value―West Coast

Located just 18 miles from Yellowstone National Park, the luxury ski resort Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana offers up to 5,532 skiable acres. Take advantage of their “Adventure Package,” which include 3-nights, 4-days of winter explorations and a round of drinks, starting at $148 per person, per day. It also includes, one day of snowshoeing and dog sledding. For more information call (888) 893-7698 or visit online.

At Hotel Terra guest are surrounded by the magnificent beauty of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park. Located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Hotel Terra is offering travelers the opportunity to receive room credit to mitigate the cost of flight when you book 5-nights or more. Credit ranges from $300 to $850 per stay. Guests have will have the chance to partake in wildlife expeditions, sleigh rides and snow kite boarding. For reservations and information call (800) 631-6281 or book online.

Ski Value―East Coast

Ski midweek for extra savings in Killington, Vermont. When you arrive Sunday, Monday or Tuesday night, you can have three nights of lodging and three days of skiing for the price of two. Or arrive Sunday or Monday for four nights and days for the price of three. This deal is available from Nov. 27, 2011 through April 6, 2012, for non-peak dates (note the deal is not available for arrival Dec. 25-29, 2011, Jan 1, 2012 and Feb. 20-24, 2012). Advance reservations required, packages must be booked at least 24 hours before arrival. Book by phone at 1-800-621-MTNS.

Stratton Mountain Ski Resort is turning 50. In honor of their opening day―December 23, 1961―the hotel is offering a book two nights at get the second night free promotion  at select lodging properties. Call 1-800-STRATTON (787-2886) to book.

Ski and Spa 

The Sebastian in Vail, Colorado is offering guests a “Ski Free Spa Free” package now through April 15, 2012. The hotel and residence club is steps away from the ski slopes and is surrounded by local businesses, restaurants and apres-ski venues. Rates start at $250 per night. The package includes, lodging for two between 3-7 nights, lift tickets for two for each day of your stay, two 50-minute spa treatments, and much more. Minimum 3-night stay required. Book your stay 7 days in advance online or call (800) 354-6908.

After a busy day of skiing, make time for a relaxing spa treatment at Spa Montage in Montage Deer Valley. Be sure to take a dip in their indoor mosaic pool, one of the largest in Utah. Take advantage of the “Montage Memories” package, which includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two, nightly valet parking and complimentary transportation to Main Street Park City. Winter rates start at $695 per night, beginning December 4 to April 15, 2012. Use promo code: BB when booking your stay online or call (435) 604-1310.

Luxury Ski Packages

Ski-in and ski-out of the Four Seasons in Teton Village, Wyoming. Book for a special 5-day and 5-night skiing/snowboarding experience. This package includes a full day of back-country skiing, heli-skiing, guided snowcat tour, two sets of two-day lift tickets and four-day ski rentals for two. Rates begin at $1,452 a night. Plan your stay online or call (307) 732-5001.

The more the merrier! Book a trip for you and three others at The Marriott in Ogden, Utah. The “9,570” ultimate ski package encourages groups to stay and experience the most adventurous ski slopes, Ogden has to offer. Package includes, 4-nights, with two-connecting rooms, all inclusive meals, a full-day of heli-skiing for four, a three-hour wildlife snowmobile tour and a out on historic 25th Street, walking distance of the Marriott. Rates start at $9,570 for four people, subject to availability. For more information call (801) 627-1190 or visit online.

Are you hitting the slope this winter? What do you think of these ski deals?

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By Mary Pham for PeterGreenberg.com