AMC and NH Mountains Team Up with Ski and Stay Packages

[AlpineZone News]

PINKHAM NOTCH, NH — For the 2004/2005 ski season, the Appalachian Mountain Club is expanding on its selection of "Ski and Stay" downhill and cross country skiing packages. Skiers can choose from three different lodges and nearby downhill and cross-country ski areas at some of New Hampshire's top destinations in the White Mountains and Lakes Region -- including Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Great Glen Trails, Tenney Mountain, and Ragged Mountain.

What makes these packages different is the range of options, from all-inclusive (lodging, meals, ski ticket) to a self-service night of lodging and a ski ticket, which makes them a real cost-saver -- particularly our super-saver mid-week rates. Plus, it's not just about the skiing and snowboarding. Snowshoeing, hiking, and climbing are just steps out the door at AMC Destinations, offering a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature off the beaten path.

Packages at the AMC's Highland Center or Joe Dodge Lodge include a delicious dinner, comfortable bunkroom accommodations, a full-buffet breakfast, and a one-day ski ticket at Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, or Great Glen Trails. Cross-country packages start at $55 and downhill packages start at $69 for AMC members.

Stay at the self-service Cardigan Lodge where your package includes an overnight stay and a one-day lift ticket for a great day of downhill skiing and snowboarding at nearby Tenney Mountain or Ragged Mountain. Downhill packages start at $45 for members.

Check out http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodging-ski-package.cfm for all rates. Non-member and child rates are available, and offers are good from December 24, 2004 through March 31, 2005.

 

[riverc0il]

those prices are crazy. $106.00 for a weekend member rate... i hesitate to ask what the non-member rate are! i believe the cannon weekend rate is $49 which means all inclusive lodging costs $57. there's tons of cheaper lodging closer even closer to cannon with better packages than that. mid-week prices are decent until you factor in two-fer days. full disclosure on this one: i'd rather see a hostel where the highland center is so take my comments with that in mind. but still, the dollars don't add up for this budget skier that's always looking for cheap lodging.

 

[Greg]

those prices are crazy. $106.00 for a weekend member rate... i hesitate to ask what the non-member rate are! i believe the cannon weekend rate is $49 which means all inclusive lodging costs $57.

Steve - don't forget you're getting two full meals with that so I think it's a pretty good deal. I can't comment on how the accommodations are at the Highland however.

 

[riverc0il]

i did factor the meal costs in when i referred to the lodging as all inclusive. two full meals shouldn't cost that much unless we're talking full five course meal with the works. even if you estimate a meal cost of $20 for two meals, there are still many cheaper alternatives closer by. perhaps i am in the ultra thrifty catagory, but i believe i could easily find close lodging in say north conway for $60-70 pp w/ticket and even factoring in food costs, that's still a $20+ difference. it's not a horrible rate, but i just disagree with the term "a real cost-saver" as there is a lot cheaper out there.

 

[thetrailboss]

I don't know what is happening with the AMC. We checked on Alpine Hut rates for this summer and they were really astronomical. Granted they have a lot of overhead, but they must have mre insurance costs or something along those lines.

 

[thetrailboss]

Whoa! Wait a minute--I just looked again and the rate was PER PERSON PER NIGHT! Ouch! :blink: That seems quite excessive.