Ski and Snowboard News, Deals, and Events

There's still time to get a smoking deal on a full, unrestricted, no blackouts Angel Fire Resort Season Pass. Buy before midnight Nov. 30 and save up to $200. Plus you get three free days at Monarch Mountain, Sipapu Resort, and Pajarito Ski Mountain.

Angel Fire also spreads deals to families and groups. Plan your next business meeting, wedding, family reunion, youth group outing or conference, and receive 20 percent discounts on lodging, lift, and rentals. Kids under 12 can ski, eat, and stay for free when they stay at the Angel Fire Resort Hotel with an accompanying paying parent. Finally, stay slopeside at the Angel Fire Resort Hotel and save when you book a combo package in advance that includes your lift tickets and lodging. In order to take advantage of special package pricing.

Here's a special deal at Sipapu: The Taos neighbor (20 miles southeast to be exact) presents an early season lift ticket rate- Adults: $15 beginning opening day, November 15 through December 12, 2008. In addition, stay in their historic lodge for as little as $34 per night or a cabin or suite for $39 per night (this price is available on select dates only). You can also camp by the Rio Pueblo using RV hookups for $14 per night, or sleep under the stars at campsites for  $5 per night. Call (800) 587-2240 through Dec.10 for reservastions.

Now when you put the deals all together, purchase a $39 lift ticket and stay for free at their motel. The motel units, located just steps from the base lifts, include two queen beds and a full bathroom. Offer is good until Dec. 19 (conditions permitting; call (800) 587-2240 for hours of operation or check the snow report and calendar of events).

Finally, stay in Taos free when you buy a $39 Sipapu lift ticket. To take advantage of this deal, you must contact Sipapu's lodging partners - Indian Hills Inn, (575) 758-4293 or Paragon Inn, (800) 587-2240 - and mention the $39 pricing.