Snowbird, Utah – In an effort to make skiing more affordable this season, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort is introducing Powder Perks, a wide-ranging discount program for winter guests of the Utah resort. All winter 2008-09 lodging guests will receive discounts on lift tickets, restaurants, the Cliff Spa, shopping, Mountain School, ski and snowboard rentals and much more.

“Unlike ever before, our guests are looking for and expecting value when booking their vacation,” said Snowbird President Bob Bonar. “We feel Powder Perks is a comprehensive way to offer our guests savings in every aspect of our operations.”

Powder Perks include discounts on a variety of items at Snowbird retailers, including:

· Buy one entrée, get one appetizer free at The Steak Pit

· Buy one lunch buffet, get one lunch buffet free at The Atrium

· 20% off non-sale logo items at Wings, Kühl Haus, Center Sundries and Creekside Sports

· 20% off an early bird spa treatment at the Cliff Spa

· 20% off any single day ski or snowboard demo package at Snowbird Sports

· Save $37 on a six-day Snowbird lift ticket

For the complete list of Powder Perk deals, visit http://www.snowbird.com.

Skiers can also save on lodging and season pass options at Snowbird this winter. The resort recently announced a ski free promo for January and early February where vacationers will receive complimentary lift tickets and Powder Perks for each night of their stay. Special early season lodging packages for December are also available starting from $99/night. In addition, Snowbird is offering two new season pass options this year – the Young Adult and Family Pack – that will save skiers more than $400 compared to last year. For more information about discount lodging and ticket packages, please visit http://www.snowbird.com.

Coming off the second earliest opening in the resort’s 38-year history, Snowbird is currently offering skiing via the Aerial Tram, Gadzoom, Mid-Gad and Gad 2 lifts. Updates on current terrain and photos of the current conditions are available on visit http://www.snowbird.com