Every year as a teenager I would head out to the ski resort and take on the biggest, baddest slopes I could find. (The bunny slope counts, right?)
 
So I was both jealous and excited to hear that Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be offering some fantastic, value-priced experiences for skiers and snowboarders of all ages.

On specified days of the week between January 3 and February 2010, any child under 12 can enjoy the ‘Fly, Stay & Ski For Free’ package with one fare-paying adult on American Airlines. In addition to sharing your lodging at no extra cost, each child will receive a free lift ticket with each purchased adult lift ticket.

Sounds like a great deal, but what if your kid isn’t snowsport-savvy? The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's famous Kid’s Ranch takes care of this problem, offering age-specific classes to make your child a skiing or snowboarding pro.
 
Prices for available lessons vary depending on age, and lunch is only available with certain offers. For diehard winter athlete parents, there is even a Wrangler Daycare and Pre-Ski Program for aspiring 6-month to 2-year-old skiers.

Package rates vary depending on departure locations and lodging options, but kids under 12 always fly and ski free.

Families of four will love the ‘4^th Flies Free’ package, receiving up to a $500 travel credit on one any of the three major US carriers that fly non-stop daily to Jackson Hole from eight cities.

Valid only with a stay of five nights and a minimum three-day life ticket for each member, reservations must be booked by January 1, 2010. Valid dates of travel are from November 28 to December 18, 2009, as well as from January 3 to April 3, 2010.

For information on reservations and other available packages, visit the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort website or call an agent at 888/838-6660.