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MONTPELIER, Vt. While it is well known that Vermont alpine resorts offer the best skiing and riding in the east, not everyone knows what deals are available on lift tickets. Following is a quick rundown of some of the specials that visitors and Vermont residents can find. Some of the deals are not available during holiday periods, so it is always adviseable to check with the resort directly.

ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RESORT (www.ascutney.com) 2 For Tuesdays Skiers and riders reap the benefits of 2 for 1 lift ticket savings on Tuesdays, during non-holiday weeks.

Tele Thursdays Telemark skiers ski all day on Thursdays for just $25 during non-holiday weeks. Ascutney‚s rich telemark culture celebrates free heel freedom each Thursday with an apres ski party at 5:00 p.m. in Brown‚s Tavern, with live entertainment. For guests looking to join in, Ascutney will offer a clinic by the North American Telemark Organization March 4-5, 2006.

VT/NH Sundays Vermont and New Hampshire residents ski and ride for $25 Sunday afternoons beginning at 12:30 p.m. Proof of residency is required.

BOLTON VALLEY RESORT (www.boltonvalley.com)
Mondays & Tuesdays are ?Vermonter Day‚ $25 all day/all ages, please bring your ID. Offer not valid during holiday weeks.

Women's Wednesdays $25 all day. Offer not valid during holiday weeks.

BROMLEY MOUNTAIN (www.bromley.com) $25 Lift Ticket This season, Bromley Mountain introduces the new, all-age, all-day, all-season $25 mid-week/non-holiday lift ticket. No gimmicks, no strings, no cards to punch, and no clubs to join. And when combined with Bromley's already outrageous Family Friday deal, when each paying adult pays just $10 a kid for up to three kids, the savings snowball.

Family Fridays Visit www.bromley.com for Family Friday dates and details.

BURKE MOUNTAIN SKI AREA (www.skiburke.com)

Vermonter Discount at Burke Vermonter‰ discount for midweek skiing at Burke. The discount also includes residents of Coos and Grafton Counties in New Hampshire. An adult midweek ticket at Burke is $42 this year, a resident of the aforementioned areas ski for $37. For seniors and teens, the Vermonter rate is $32 versus $36. And, for children, the rate is $25 versus $28.

JAY PEAK RESORT (www.jaypeakresort.com)
Deal for Season Pass Holders at Other Resorts Beginning in January, season pass holder from any other area can ski Jay Peak for just $38 (adult all-day lift ticket)

Stretch Ticket Sign up to for The 242‚ newsletter and you will receive a coupon to purchase 1-day Adult passes at $42 and 1-day Junior passes at $32 every Monday or Friday (except Monday, December 26th. 2005)! Once you‚re a subscriber you can request coupons as many times as you like. Go to jaypeakresort.com to sign up.

Vermont 1-Day Lift Ticket - $38 Vermonter rates are for Vermont and Clinton County, NY residents. Valid proof of residency (i.e. driver‚s license) required.

KILLINGTON (www.killington.com)
Vermont/New Hampshire Days Residents of Vermont and New Hampshire ski for 50% off every Tuesday and Wednesday this season (excluding 12/27 -12/28/05 and 2/21-2/22/06). Just swing by any Guest Service Desk to sign up for a free VT/NH Day Card that can be taken to any ticket window.

MAD RIVER GLEN (www.madriverglen.com)
Vermonter Days Every Wednesday Vermonters ski for only $25 Roll Back The Clock Day - January 31, 2006 To celebrate MRG's anniversary we roll back lift ticket prices to the 1948 rate of $3.50!

Old Home Days - January 23 - February 3, 2006 Ski for only $25 any day Monday through Thursday by presenting any old season pass from any ski area. To add to the fun, the person with the oldest pass each day will receive a free day ticket for another day. Cost: $25 Lift Tickets

Town Meeting Day Kids Special - March 7, 2006 Vermont students ski for only $5! Sorry Mom & Dad, you have to go to Town Meeting! Cost: $5 Lift Tickets

St. Patty‚s Day Special - March 17, 2006 Wear green and ski for just $25
Cost: $25 Lift Tickets

MOUNT SNOW RESORT (www.mountsnow.com)
Bring Your Parents to the Slopes Day - January 29, 2006 Children 18 and under will receive a complimentary full day lift ticket when a parent purchases a full day ticket.

Youth Pay Their Age Day March 12, 2006

OKEMO MOUNTAIN RESORT (www.okemo.com)
Okemo Appreciation Days Are Just $39! Skiers and riders of all ages can enjoy an entire day on the slopes at a special price on select Thursdays in December and March for just $39 and in April for just $29!

December 1, 8, 15, 2005

March 16, 23, 30, 2006
April 6, 13, 2006 (just $29!)

VT/NH Resident Afternoon Special VT and NH residents can ski/ride on Sunday afternoon from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm for just $22 (valid only non-holiday). Proof of residency (valid VT/NH driver's license, hunting/fishing license, or voter registration card) must be presented at the time of purchase. Not offered during holiday dates of 1/15/06 and 2/19/06.

VT/NH Wonderful Wednesdays - $39
VT and NH residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 on selected Wednesdays in December, January and March and for just $29 in April. (Or, $22 half-day from 12:30 to 4 pm). Proof of residency in the form of a valid VT/NH driver's license, hunting/fishing license, or voter registration card must be presented at the time of purchase.

December 7, 14, 21, 2005
January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2006
March 15, 22, 29, 2006
April 5, 12, 2006 (just $29!)

PICO MOUNTAIN (www.picomountain.com)
The Pico Card Allows adults to ski or ride for just $29 every day and juniors, young adults and seniors can hit the slopes for just $19 every day. The Pico Card also gives cardholders 50% off a day visit to the Pico Sports Center and 25% off a monthly membership. The Pico Card costs $49 and is valid everyday (including Saturdays!) with the exception of 10 blackout dates 12/27-31/05, 1/1/06, 1/14-15/06, 2/18-19/06.

Wednesday is Vermont/New Hampshire Day at Pico MountainVermont and New Hampshire residents enjoy a discount with a valid Vermont or New Hampshire ID.

SMUGGLERS‚ NOTCH RESORT (www.smuggs.com)
Military Mondays Present your valid military ID any non-holiday Monday and pay just $29 for a full-day, 3-mountain lift ticket.

Business Monday
Drop your business card at the ticket booth and receive $15 off a full-day 3-mountain lift ticket.

Vermonter Days
On Fridays, Vermonters with proof of residency pay half-price for lift tickets, group lessons, and rental equipment.

All of the above specials are valid from 12/10/05 - 4/2/06, excluding
holiday times of 12/24/05 - 1/1/06; 1/14/06 - 1/16/06; and 2/18/06 -
2/26/06. No other discounts apply.

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT (www.stowe.com)
STOWE CARD PLUS! Includes: $49.00 daily tickets all season long at the ticket window For every six tickets purchased, your seventh day is FREE 10% discount at the Cliff House and Fireside Restaurants (food only) 10% discount on full tune-ups and non-sale items at Stowe Mountain Resort retail shops (all year round) 10% discount at the Stowe Toys Demo Center Stowe Card PLUS tickets are not valid on Saturdays and 12/25/05 through and including 1/1/06, 1/14/06 through and including 1/16/06 and 2/18 through and including 2/26/06. Price: $65.00

SUGARBUSH RESORT (www.sugarbush.com)
$5.50 Lift Tickets Friday December 23, 2005 For more information about skiing and riding in Vermont, visit www.skivermont.com.