SKI VERMONT ANNOUNCES SEVERAL FREE LEARN TO SKI OR RIDE OFFERS

With nationally ranked instructors and more ski academies than the rest of New England combined, Vermont teaches all abilities of skiers and riders from pre-K to the Olympics. In recognition of this strength, Ski Vermont will celebrate Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month with an unprecedented variety of promotions throughout the entire month of January.

SKI VERMONT FREE WEEK – January 3-9, 2011 – Learn to Alpine or Nordic Ski and Snowboard for free. Adults and children four years and older enjoy a free beginner package that includes a beginner lift ticket or Nordic trail pass, group lesson and rental equipment at participating Ski Vermont alpine and Nordic resorts. Participants must pre-register.

BRING A FRIEND PROMOTION – Participating Ski Vermont resorts are encouraging skiers and snowboarders who love their time on the slopes to bring a friend and introduce them to alpine skiing and/or snowboarding for free. Skiers or snowboarders who purchase a full day adult lift ticket will receive a free beginner package for their friend or family member. This is a month-long promotion excluding MLK weekend blackout dates.Reservations are recommended, for a full listing of participating resorts and how to sign up, refer to the Events & Deals section of skivermont.com.

TWO FOR ONE “SHARE THE LOVE OF WINTER” PROMOTION – Learn with a pal at participating Ski Vermont resorts. Two first timers connect to share their first day on the slopes learning to alpine ski or snowboard together for the price of one beginner package. This includes a beginner lift ticket, group lesson and rental equipment for the full day. This is a month-long promotion excluding MLK weekend blackout dates.Reservations are recommended, for a full listing of participating resorts and how to sign up, refer to the Events & Deals section of skivermont.com.

WINTER TRAILS – January 8, 2011 – A free day devoted to Nordic skiing and snowshoeing at eight Ski Vermont participating resorts and ski areas with tips on getting started, free Nordic skiing lessons, rental equipment discounts and free trail pass enabling adults and children to explore winter in Vermont. Participating areas and information is found at WinterTrails.org.