{"id":123,"date":"2008-11-24T15:33:31","date_gmt":"2008-11-24T22:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swproperties.com\/new-mexico-news\/?p=123"},"modified":"2008-11-24T15:33:31","modified_gmt":"2008-11-24T22:33:31","slug":"ski-apache-kicks-off-2008-09-winter-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swproperties.com\/new-mexico-news\/uncategorized\/ski-apache-kicks-off-2008-09-winter-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski Apache kicks off 2008-09 Winter season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ski Apache, one of the premier ski and snowboarding resorts in the Southwest, opens for the 2008-2009 winter season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. Ski Apache is the perfect retreat for all snow-lovers, offering a variety of trails for skiers and snowboarders &#8211; and even a tubing hill for younger guests and those young at heart. With snowfall already being reported on the mountain, Ski Apache officials are optimistic for an on-time opening.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With so many new amenities debuting at Ski Apache, we are extremely excited for this year&#8217;s season,&#8221; said Justin Rowland, director of operations for Ski Apache.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The ski resort offers something for everyone &#8211; people of all skill levels are encouraged to come up and enjoy the runs, new tubing hill and great snow conditions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sitting atop the peak of Sierra Blanca, Ski Apache offers 55 trails for skiers and snowboarders to explore, with a top elevation of 11,500 feet.<\/p>\n<p>As the southern-most major ski location in the United States, the resort has a dry, arid climate that makes for optimal snow conditions, typically producing more than 15 feet annually.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, should the weather not cooperate throughout the season, Ski Apache boasts a state-of-the art snow-making system. The ski resort has the ability to create enough snow to cover more than 35 percent of the entire mountain &#8211; even when the temperature rises above 32 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>In celebration of opening day, Ski Apache and Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino are offering a special ski and stay package. The first 50 guests who book by November 27 will receive one free lift ticket per room when they stay Sunday through Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>The offer runs from Nov.  30 to Dec. 18 and provides guests the opportunity to play from day to night.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Enjoying the nightlife at the resort is the perfect ending to a day on the slopes,&#8221; said Douglas Lentz, COO of Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having the opportunity to take in a show, play in the casino and order a gourmet meal &#8211; on top of the outstanding Ski Apache accommodations &#8211; allows guests to achieve the complete getaway vacation experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One Ski Apache amenity that is offered exclusively to guests of Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is the new Ski Valet service.<\/p>\n<p>Through Ski Valet, hotel guests can pre-order their ski rental equipment prior to heading up to the mountain.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arriving at Ski Apache, patrons will find all of their customized orders waiting, allowing them to avoid lines and get on the slopes faster.<\/p>\n<p>Ski Valet is free for all Inn of the Mountain Gods guests, who can request the service when booking their room reservations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our goal at Ski Apache is to make everything as easy and accessible for our guests as possible,&#8221; Rowland said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We want them to start having fun the moment they walk onto the property and be able to take advantage of all of the great experiences the resort has to offer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ski Apache is also a great place for beginners to get their first taste of skiing and snowboarding.<\/p>\n<p>The resort&#8217;s Snow Sports Learning Center offers several daily instructional programs where qualified instructors provide training on techniques and safety of the sports.<\/p>\n<p>However, for those not yet ready to don the ski gear, there is a newly opened tubing hill and the recently renovated Elk Lodge restaurant to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We see so many people return year after year to Ski Apache,&#8221; Rowland said. &#8220;Many of them learned how to ski here themselves, and now they bring their children to share in the experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The mountain is a special place &#8211; one we strive to keep on the cutting edge of ski technology, but also always retain the charm that keeps people coming back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on pricing, hours and weather conditions, please call 464-3600 or visit <a title=\"Ski Apache\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skiapache.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.skiapache.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information on room rates and ski packages at Inn of the Mountain Gods can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.innofthemountaingods.com\">www.innofthemountaingods.com<\/a> or by calling toll-free (888) 262-0478.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ski Apache, one of the premier ski and snowboarding resorts in the Southwest, opens for the 2008-2009 winter season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. 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