College Ski Season Passes Provide Winter Thrills Without Breaking the Bank
Wintergreen, Va. (Vocus) November 17, 2008 -- Student bank accounts usually provide just enough money for the essentials, such as textbooks and food, but with Wintergreen Resort's (http://www.wintergreenresort.com/) College Ski Season Pass, even students on a budget can enjoy the winter thrills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Full-time college or university students can hit the slopes after class or on "off" days, all season-long, for a discounted rate of only $189*.
Two additional offers are available for collegians. A College Four-Pack card costs $139. Each time a college guest visits Wintergreen and presents the card at the ticket window, they'll get one lift ticket for up to four visits.
Sororities and fraternities, athletic teams and clubs…head's up! College group discounts are available on one-time purchases of 20 or more lift tickets, for use on the same day. Students must provide valid college ID and proof of enrollment in order to qualify for these rates.
Nestled atop Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the 11,000-acre property offers an unbeatable and fun-filled getaway, with world-class skiing, charming lodging, and unsurpassed amenities. The resort touts 25 slopes, featuring the most extensive beginner-to-expert terrain, the state's largest tubing park and high-speed chairlifts.
For more information about season passes access the web site at www.wintergreenresort.com/wintergreenu.
*Must present a valid college ID with current academic year, or a valid ID with a current transcript. Faculty and staff must present a current employee ID. Blackout dates include November 28-29, 2008, December 27-31, 2008, and February 14-15, 2009. Restrictions apply.
About Wintergreen Resort:
Wintergreen Resort is an 11,000-acre, four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, VA. This beautiful hideaway is the ultimate vacation and conference spot, with more than 300 condominium-style accommodations; 45 holes of championship golf; snow skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and savory dining options. The resort is located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful central Virginia near Charlottesville, just 90 minutes from Richmond, Va., three hours from Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, N.C., five and a half hours from Philadelphia, Pa. and eight hours from Atlanta, Ga. For more information, guests can call (434) 325-2200 or visit the resort's web site at www.wintergreenresort.com.
Media Contacts:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations - East
(908) 876-5100
kmoraghan @ hunter-pr.com
Dana Quillen
Wintergreen Resort
(434) 325-8150
dquillen @ wintergreenresort.com
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