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2007 - 2008 Ski Trips!!!!

 
Dear Friends and fellow skiers;

   Welcome to the 20th ski season for Gateway!  It always seems early, but the first ski adventure is less than six months away!First things first - nothing has happened to reduce the cost of  jet fuel. As a result , the costs are still higher than in the past, but the growth has slowed a bit.  Last  year, our “fuel surcharge” and taxes on the international flight was about $250.00.  As of now, they are about $310.00.  While the domestic airlines don’t really call it a “surcharge”, their higher prices reflect the fuel cost increases.  However, we have been able to find some bargains and work with the hotels to provide reasonably priced trips for you.  We are offering  you three great  trips this year - big Mountain, Montana; Zermatt Switzerland; and Taos, New Mexico.  As we write you, we are still waiting for the specifics on a southern hemisphere trip.  We are looking at  Chile and potentially, cost not being prohibitive, a combination of 5 days skiing in New Zealand and 5 days beaching in Tahiti!  Our Annual European trip is a return to one of Gateway favorites - Zermatt, Switzerland  with an extension to Florence, Italy. 

December 8th - 15th 2007

Big Mountain, Montana

Seats: 26 $1020.00
   Join us for season opener in Whitefish, Montana at the Big Mountain Resort.  Nestled at the southern edge of Glacier National Park, one of the friendliest ski towns in the world awaits you.   This trip that will include your round trip air from St. Louis to Kalispel, Montana with 20 minute transfer to Whitefish; 7 nights at the 4 star Grouse Mountain Lodge with full buffet breakfast daily.  You will have local bus service as well as Lodge transfers to and from the Ski Area about 5 miles away.  This is an excellent facility with full  amenities as well as nightly live music entertainment.  You will also receive a 5 day lift ticket with option to purchase a sixth day. 

Big Mountain Trip details and links

January 25th - February 6th 2008

     Zermatt, Switzerland

Seats:63    $2013.00 + Taxes (Approx $310)
     We are returning this year to the site of our 2000 trip.  Located on the Swiss / Italian border just north of Milan, Italy, you will ski from Zermatt across the border to the Italian resort of Cervinia, Italy in the shadow of the Matterhorn.  Zermatt is a picturesque village which is vehicle free.  You also have available to you the nearby Swiss ski areas of Saas Fe and Crans Montana.   Lift up from Zermatt in the morning and then ski down to Cervinia for lunch before returning in the afternoon.  Our home there will be the Perrin Hotel which is centrally located in the village with the bus stop just out your  front door.  In addition to the usual modern amenities, the Perrin has a hot tub in the hotel and access to an indoor pool.  You can quickly  access and ski any part  of this huge ski area.  Breakfast and supper daily are included in your trip.

            After your 7 nights in Zermatt, you can either return home or travel with the group to Florence, Italy for 4 additional nights.  We will travel by bus to Florence, with a couple of stops at interesting sights along the way.  This trip will include round trip air from St. Louis to Zurich;  7 nights with breakfast and supper daily in Zermatt; transfers & taxes; then bus transfer to Florence for 4 nights with breakfast; and return flight home.

      Zermatt - Florence Trip details and links     

March 17th -24th 2008

Taos, New Mexico

Seats:26 $1060.00
 Ski for 6 days at Taos Ski are in the New Mexico Highlands. Our home there will be the Sagebrush Inn in Taos which offers you live entertainment nightly. The ski area is a 15 minute transfer from Taos. Your stay will include breakfast.  You will have access to wonderful restaurants and artisan shops in Taos as well as day trips to Santa Fe or the Taos Pueblo - a community that has been continuously occupied for 1,500 years!!!.   Something special on this trip; Salomon Ski Company will provide you with “demo” ski equipment during our stay.  If you wanted to test skis out before you bought them, this will be the time.   The trip includes your air from St. Louis; 7 nights with breakfast; and a five day lift ticket.  Note:  this trip will get cheaper! We are currently booking air through United as Southwest does not give us fare rates until later.  We intend to change to Southwest in December and should have a direct flight to Albuquerque as well as a cheaper one!!!

Taos, New Mexico Trip details and links

All prices are subject to change

 

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