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Click to enlarge this Snowbird trailmap.TSC Final Showdown
SNOWBIRD, UTAH
March 12-19, 2011

VP – Cindy Moore

Join us for Final Showdown at Snowbird, Utah March 12 through 19th, 2011

Do you know what the main justification for Utah's claim to the "Greatest Snow on Earth?." It is Snowbird, Utah, where the 2010 ski season was extended to mid June due to the fabulous late spring dumps of snow!  The legendary dry powder is said to be due to the salt content in the area.  A Mecca for skiers, snowboarders and snow loving families alike, Snowbird offers over 2500 acres of varied skiing terrain with one of Utah's largest vertical drops - 3240' . The mountains, the canyons, the adjacent Salt Lake Basin all combine to create this unparalleled setting. Snowbird is a cozy slope side pedestrian village harmonizing with the rugged beauty of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Yet, getting there is extremely easy; the flights from Texas major cities are short and so are the bus rides to the resort from the airport. Snowbird is conveniently located just 29 miles from Salt Lake International Airport which means guests can be skiing within an hour of touching down at the airport!  Everything at the resort - lodging, restaurants, shops, skiing, and other activities - is within easy walking distance. 

Are you someone who has always wanted to learn to ski, but just hasn’t yet?  It is time to take the plunge at Snowbird as you no longer have an excuse not to!   Snowbird is providing a three day adult complimentary learn to ski or ride program! This will be exclusively for true “never evers” and the number of places available is limited at 10% of the overall TSC attendance. Two 2 hour lessons per day, lift tickets and rental equipment are included.

So your have kids that are out for spring break and want to ski?  I have more good news!  Children 12 years and younger will receive complimentary "Kids Ski FREE" lift tickets  for Snowbird for the same number of days as their parent(s) or guardian(s) purchase!  Kids 12 and under also stay FREE in their parent’s room!

Snowbird enjoys a lift served skiing connection to its neighbor Alta, and the two resorts offer a combined 4700 skiable acres, among the largest skiable terrains in the USA. Not only is there a lot of challenging terrain, but there are numerous blues and easy greens available for your skiing and boarding pleasure between the two mountains.

Our TSC headquarters, the luxurious Cliff Lodge, provides SKI OUT SKI IN convenience with first class amenities including the spectacular rooftop Spa and pool, as well as three distinctive restaurants and two lounge bars. With 44,000 square feet of meetings and convention space, including our newly refurbished 7800 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom, Snowbird offers the perfect setting for the TSC’s social activities!  State licensed child and infant care facilities are also available. The Cliff Spa features twenty four private treatment rooms, an open air rooftop lap pool and giant whirlpool, aerobics and weight training rooms, massage, herbal wrap, facial treatments and a full service women's and men's styling salon (The Cliff Spa is for guests 18 yrs and older). The spectacular architecture and stunning mountain views at the Cliff lodge are complimented by America’s premier collection of Persian and oriental rugs.  Cliff Lodge amenities include: 2 heated pools, saunas, steam room, ice skating rink, games room, 14 meeting rooms, room service, bellman and valet service, nursery/children's center, retail shops, 4 restaurants, 2 lounges, laundry facilities, ski school/ticket office, ski rental and ski check and a business center

What about those pesky Utah liquor laws?  Well, can you stand even more great news? As of July 2009 the “private club” law has been repealed. Bars and lounges now use an ID scanner system to verify all patrons are 21 years and over, and now operate very much like similar establishments in any other state. “Memberships” are a thing of the past!  So TSC, the party is ON!

So, if you enjoy skiing on powder instead of slush, you’d rather ski in mild climates instead of getting frost bite, you want to bring children over spring break, or you are an adult who enjoys a good party and good friends, this fabulous spring skiing/boarding trip is for you!  Stay tuned to this page for important updates as the planning has just begun.