About Susan J
Susan J., budget traveler extraordinaire, inherited her Yankee frugality from her mother and it has served her well on trips across the US and the UK. Whether scoping out the nightlife scene or searching for that perfect pair of shoes, Susan loves writing and travel. She has lived outside of Seattle, Washington, and in Boston, Massachusetts and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, where she made full use of her Go Oahu Card!
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January 15th, 2008 by susan j
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Last week, the NY Times published an article and slide show with tips on planning an affordable family ski weekend (I especially enjoyed the adorable photo of the pint-sized skier in the pink jumpsuit in the first frame). Growing up outside of Boston, my family wasn’t big on skiing, but I have fond memories of road trips to Pennsylvania to visit the grandparents and having sing-alongs in the back seat with my little brother. What are your favorite memories from a family vacation? Leave a comment, and let us know!
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December 26th, 2007 by susan j
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Condé Nast Traveler has just released the results of its . New trends for 2007 include the growing popularity of indoor ski centers, ski helmets, and specialty skiing classes. .
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December 24th, 2007 by susan j
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To all of those New England skiers out there, we hope it’s a white Christmas. But whatever the weather or wherever your travels take you, we wish you a happy holiday and a wonderful new year!
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December 4th, 2007 by susan j
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In the true spirit of the holiday season, Waterville Valley Resort has announced its “1,000 Can Challenge” to collect food for New Hampshire food pantries suffering a shortage. From now until Sunday, December 16, Waterville Valley will take canned food donations to help re-stock the area food banks, which are suffering a shortage this year.
And to top it all off, they are offering an incentive for skiers and riders to donate. There will be a raffle drawn on the last day of the food drive, with the prize being a $100 Waterville Valley Gift Card. For every can you donate, in turn you’ll receive a WV raffle ticket – bring in one can and you get one entry. Bring two and you get two tickets and on it goes. So when packing up the car for a great day of skiing, throw in a can or two for your chance to win!
Planning a trip to
Northeast ski resorts?
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Powder Passport.
November 14th, 2007 by susan j
The November 14 issue of includes a spread about Winter Getaways, and it mentions Powder Passport, which is now offering a 10% off sale!
Update: The Star has also picked up on Powder Passport as well. .
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November 13th, 2007 by susan j
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This week, kick off your ski season with a trip to the at Boston’s Bayside Expo Center. Exhibitors include mountain resorts, tour operators, snow sports equipment reps, and more. The Expo starts this Thurday, November 15 and runs though Sunday the 18. Click for a coupon and a get $3 off the regular admission price.
Planning a trip to
Northeast ski resorts?
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October 22nd, 2007 by susan j
Just in time for the approaching holiday and snow-sport season, we’re announcing the participating ski resorts for the 2007-2008 ski season.
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly resort, such as Vermont’s Ascutney Mountain Resort, equipped with slope-side hotel or village condos as well as fine dining, or an action-packed weekend with challenging terrain and over 2,000 vertical feet at Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort, Powder Passport is your ticket to the excitement of the upcoming ski season.
Here are this year’s participating mountains:
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
New York
Massachusetts
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Northeast ski resorts?
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October 11th, 2007 by susan j
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Avid skiers know how quickly lift tickets, ski gear, and all the other essentials can add up. “More snow, less dough” in MSNBC’s family travel section offers 10 ways to keep costs down during a family ski trip. Tip #1 recommends that you book early to take advantage of early bird specials.
We also want to help skiers save money, so we’re offering 20% off 3,5 and 7-day Powder Passports now through October 18. Of course, with Powder Passport, you don’t have to book ahead, because the card gives you the flexibility to hit the slopes on your own time (with no blackout dates). Happy skiing!
Planning a trip to
Northeast ski resorts?
Choose from 16 different mountains at one low price with the
Powder Passport.
October 8th, 2007 by susan j
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the Northeast’s best skiing at an affordable price, then look no further. Here at Powder Passport, we are passionate about bringing you the region’s best ski values and information. We plan to pack this blog with information in the region’s best ski resorts, where to buy ski gear, and, of course, how to save money while doing it. We hope that you’ll join us for the ride as we embark on a blogging adventure. Leave a comment to let us know what you’d like to read about!
Planning a trip to
Northeast ski resorts?
Choose from 16 different mountains at one low price with the
Powder Passport.
