New Discoveries to Be Found On and Off the Slopes This Season; What's New In Ski For 2006, And Ways To Save From Travelocity

"The key to the slopes this season is navigating all the excitingnew offerings at top ski destinations across North America whilesimultaneously figuring out how to save," said Natasha Carvell, aTravelocity editor. "Multi-mountain passes are the perfect way to seemore, do more and save more." Why? Because ski resorts have revampedand revitalized everything from dining options to terrain, making 2006a year for innovation and increased adventure.

In addition to revealing some of the season's hottest ski trendson and off the slopes, Travelocity has taken a closer look at its ownbooking data to find out which U.S. destinations are on the rise.

Travelocity's Favorite Multi-Pass Options

While some have heard of island hopping, few may be familiar withmountain hopping. It's easy because multi-passes, which allow skiersand riders to visit more than one mountain on the same interchangeablelift ticket, are now widely available. Not only will consumers savemoney, but a multi-pass will help everyone find terrain that suitsthem.

-- SKI SALT LAKE SUPERPASS: Purchase a Superpass and ski at Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, or Solitude. Only one resort can be skied per day. Transportation from Downtown or South Valley also is included in the cost.

-- VAIL RESORTS "PERFECT TEN" TICKET: A Vail/Beaver Creek lift ticket is also valid at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin - all located within a 40 mile radius.

-- STRATTON/OKEMO: These two popular mountains in southern Vermont have teamed up to offer a reciprocal ticket. Purchase a three-day lift ticket at Stratton and ski or ride one day at Okemo.

-- NORTH LAKE TAHOE: This interchangeable lift ticket allows skiers to visit seven downhill and five cross country resorts and offers savings, convenience and flexibility.

-- Look for additional details on booking ski passes and other resources on Travelocity's new Ski Store at www.travelocity.com/skideals.

New Terrain

Added terrain is always a huge draw for repeat skiers, and thisyear's crop of newly opened runs promises to up the adrenaline factoron the slopes. Check out Vermont's Stratton new gladed course designedand hand cut by Bill Koch, the first and only American to win anOlympic medal in Nordic skiing. A local Colorado favorite is the AspenHighlands which has unveiled "Deep Temerity" offering new, advanced,expert and extreme terrain.

Apres Improvements

Today, mountain towns and resorts alike are stepping it up so thatthe once-uninspiring apres scene is now almost as exhilarating as theblack diamonds themselves.

Dining and Nightlife

-- Aspen: Owners of highly touted Wild Fig have opened D-19, serving the notable Italian fare of Executive Chef Dena Marino, formerly of the Aspen's famed Ajax Tavern.

-- The N'ice Club Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada: This unique lounge is entirely built from ice and snow. The club features a fireplace, dance floor, and cocktails served in glasses made of ice.

Spas/Yoga

The new Trilogy Spa at the Village at Squaw offersHawaiian-influenced signature treatments. Sweet island aromas, freshcut flowers (imported directly from the islands), and exotic herbalteas make it a welcoming oasis in Intrawest's Village at Squaw. TheRemede Spa at St. Regis Resort, Aspen is the first and only resort spain Aspen. The 15,000-square-foot property includes fitness andyoga/Pilates rooms plus 15 treatment rooms, and offers signaturetreatments incorporating Aspen's alpine and mineral environment.

Family Activities

A new Tube Park will be introduced at Base II on BlackcombMountain in Whistler this year, offering an exhilarating snow slidingexperience. It is serviced by a conveyor lift, with at least sixdifferent sliding chutes. Another first at Whistler Blackcomb,SNO-LIMO service is available for the resort's non-skiing guests.Panorama, BC sports a Northern Lights Wolf Education Centre. In-housegrey wolves Moab and Maya are well adapted to survival in snowyconditions and take Canada's harshest winter weather in stride whilehelping to educate visitors about wolf and bear conservation.

Top Domestic Ski Destinations for 2005/2006 Winter Season are:Colorado, Utah, Nevada

Biggest Year-Over-Year Tourism Growth this year are: Kamloops,British Columbia; Telluride, Colorado; and Twin Falls, Idaho

"This year you don't have to be a ski bum to know the ins and outsof how to save on the hill," said Carvell. As with many great deals,they don't always last. Carvell advises buying early as some mountainpasses sell out in advance of the season.

Sample Travel Deals(a)

-- Dallas, TX - Denver, Colorado: 7 nights for $720 per person on American Airlines. Four Points by Sheraton Denver Cherry Creek- 3 Star, including 2-day ski passes for 2 adult skiers at Keystone and Breckenridge Resorts

-- New York City, NY - Montreal, Canada: 7 nights for $733 per person on American Airlines. Hotel Le Cantlie Suites - 3 star, including 2-day ski passes for 2 adult skiers at Mont Tremblant Ski Resort.

-- San Francisco, CA - Salt Lake City, UT: 7 nights for $525 per person on United Airlines. Baymont Inn & Suites Salt Lake City/West Valley - 3 star, including 2-day Ski Salt Lake Super Passes for 2 adult skiers.

Travelers also can utilize a host of research and booking toolsavailable on Travelocity's new Ski Store atwww.travelocity.com/skideals to help them access top ski travel deals,updated snow reports, destination information and a photo gallery tohelp plan 2006 winter getaways. For more up-to-the-minute advice aboutall of the hottest ski destinations in 2006, log ontowww.travelocity.com/newski.

(a) Sample prices are in USD for one adult based on doubleoccupancy and include tax recovery charges. Sample prices gathered onJan. 10, 2006 for travel from Feb. 15 - 22, 2006. Travelocity'sreal-time dynamic TotalTrip packaging engine is constantly updatingprices and availability; please visit travelocity.com to confirmavailability of current offerings.

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