Unbelieveable Offer from Grand Targhee

Actually I totally believe it.  Here it is:

Grand Targhee Resort Offers Free Skiing to All North America’s Season Passholders
 
Offer to skiers to come enjoy early season powder and close-in lodging package

(Alta, WY – Jan. 6, 2012)  -- Grand Targhee Resort, located in Teton Valley, Wyoming on the back-side of Jackson Hole, has been blessed with more than eleven and a half feet of snowfall to date. These 142 inches of early-season snowfall has given the resort a 47 inch powder and packed powder base with more snow in the forecast.  Given that La Niña and this winter have not been as generous with some other regions, Targhee is offering a “ski free” program to skiers who have bought season passes to any U.S. or Canadian Ski resort for this 2012 season.   The offer is good for any skier who books three nights or more lodging through Grand Targhee’s website or central reservations.

“We respect how precious skiing and riding is to the die-hard winter enthusiasts who commit to season pass purchases,” said Ken Rider, director of marketing & sales for Grand Targhee Resort.  “Weather is fickle and we realize that every resort is but one big dump away from the record conditions we all enjoyed last season.  For now, we have gotten loads of snow and we want to reach out and use this early season to introduce skiers who love powder to the 2,602 acres available at the ‘Ghee.  All three mountains, Fred’s, Peaked and Mary’s are open with 100 percent of our terrain.  We think it’s a good time to plan a ‘break away’ to Grand Targhee for a long weekend or full week of skiing.”
 
The offer is good for any season passholder from any U.S. or Canadian resort that holds a valid 2012 season pass.  The offer is good for free skiing for one day for each night the skier books in Grand Targhee’s properties.  Some 150 properties are available for booking and guests utilizing this offer must stay a minimum of three nights.  Offer is good while lodging availability lasts.  Lodging rates range from $98 per night to $599 per night.  Currently, adult daily lift tickets are $69.


 
“We are all skiers and riders,” Rider said.  “Obviously we want every resort in the world to be blessed with ample snow.  As long as Targhee is blessed this year, we want to share it with everyone who can make it up here.  The conditions are incredible and offer a variety for all levels of skiers and riders—from powder, steeps and cliffs to nice long groomers.”
 
Click this link to a recent video for a glimpse of what could be in store for you.
 
Grand Targhee is accessible by numerous direct flights into both Idaho Falls, ID (one hour drive) and Jackson Hole, WY (one hour drive.)  From Salt Lake City, the drive is less than five hours and from Denver, less than nine hours.
 
To book your reservation or for more information simply call toll-free 1-800-TARGHEE (827-4433) or visit us online at www.GrandTarghee.com
 
Please mention that you are a current and valid season passholder at any US or Canadian Ski Resort at the time of booking. Upon arrival at Grand Targhee, each season passholder included in reservation will be required to show their valid 2011/12 season pass at check-in to receive complimentary ski tickets (one lift ticket, per passholder for each night of lodging). The offer is not valid with any other offers or promotions, and is based on availability and may be discontinued at any time. Valid for new reservations only.
 
Please check out Grand Targhee’s programs and snow conditions at www.GrandTarghee.com
 
 
Grand Targhee Resort is a year round mountain resort situated on the western slope of the Tetons in Alta, Wyoming, accessible only through Teton Valley, Idaho.   Tucked among spectacular Teton views and national forest land, Grand Targhee is an intimate summer getaway for adventure-seekers, with miles of lift-accessed hiking, running and mountain biking trails, renowned music festivals and a variety of activities in a pristine high alpine environment. During the winter, our abundance of light powder snow (more than 500 inches annually) and virtual lack of lift lines creates an uncrowded skier and snowboarder paradise, continually recognized for great snow, genuine western hospitality, scenic beauty, excellent value and commitment to sustainability.  For more information, please visit our website at www.grandtarghee.com.

This is a solid deal.

I'm trying to convince a friend to let us borrow his car for a couple days and head up to Jackson on the 11th. Either drop the cash on a room at the resort, and get tickets free, or spend $53 on liftopia and crash on a buddies floor for free. Thinking the second would be a better/cheaper option.

If you missed this Magazine article last season, about a mid-December trip to Grand Targhee, it's one of the most pleasant places you'll ever ski.

I heart Targhee. Never stayed there, always did day trips from Jackson. Has to be one of the best places to get trapped in a dump.