Whistler Heli-Skiing Kicks of 35th Season

I've never been heli-skiing, but I have skied at Whistler a number of times.  I'd love to go heli-skiing at Whistler this season .....

Whistler Heli-Skiing opened for its 35^th season today, providing skiers and riders with access to 432,000 acres of untracked terrain. Powder-lovers looking for the freshest tracks and big mountain terrain will have the opportunity to explore a selection of 175 glaciers and 475 runs exclusively accessed by helicopter. Guests can choose from three guided packages offering three, four or six runs suited for intermediate to expert ability levels. Vacation packages and semi-private options are also available.

Educators Appreciation Weekend at Big Sky Resort

Big Sky Resort is hosting the eighth annual Educator Appreciation Weekend, December 19-20, 2015, to give thanks for the great job teachers and education assistants do for our children’s futures.

Big Sky Resort is offering free skiing to area educators and half-price lift tickets to their immediate family on Saturday and Sunday when they book through Big Sky Resort Central Reservations on Friday and Saturday nights with special discounted rates. Half-price lift tickets are available to educators and their immediate family not staying in Big Sky Resort Central Reservations.

In addition to the lodging and lift ticket discounts, educators and their immediate families will receive half-price equipment rentals and 25% discounts on Mountain Sports group lessons and Basecamp activities.

Proof of employment and immediate family identification is required for all discounts.

Visit bigskyresort.com/educators for more information.