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Hi again! Sorry this is so early, but I just can't wait!!!
I spelled Grand Targhee wrong and it's driving me crazy. In
case you do not know, it is pronounced: grand tar he.
Jackson Hole/Grand Targhee
January 12-17 (Sat.-Thur.) 5 nights/4 days
Preliminary Quote Only as of 10 am 6-28-07-Could Change any second!!!
Approximate Itinerary and current approximate costs based on 2 people per room with 2 queen beds (specify when you book-up to 4 can occupy the room):
· Direct flight from Ohare around 11:30 am which arrives around 1:35 pm .
· Cocktails and Jacuzzi.
· Early rise and included continental breakfast.
· 7:10 am bus to Grand Targhee Ski Area. You will have booked your combination bus ride/lift ticket for $73 at Alltrans.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, January 14-16:
· After reaching a consensus, we will ski/ride some combination of Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee.
o Keep in mind:
§ The shuttle to and from Jackson Hole Ski Area and the hotel is free.
§ Jackson Hole has no discount for 2 day lift tickets, only 3 day.
§ Both Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee have a very limited selection of beginner/green runs. This trip is not recommended for beginners. In general this trip is recommended only for those who can ski or ride “blue/more difficult” western (not comparable to “Midwest anything”) runs comfortably. At the same time, you need not be an
expert/black diamond skier/boarder.
§ If you own a cowboy hat and or boots, feel free to wear them if you want. If you hate western wear, not to worry, it is not required.
§ Bring a bathing suit, flip flops, etc. The 49er has a huge Jacuzzi with lots of friendly folks.
· By now our legs are pretty sore and we are sick of the continental breakfast.
o Breakfast/Brunch across the street.
o Lounge until shuttle picks us up.
o 2:30 pm direct flight to Chicago
General rough formulas:
· Current round trip direct airfare from Chicago Jackson Hole Reservations, if available is about $300. If you try booking it elsewhere, it is much more. If you go through Denver Jackson Hole
Reservations.
· The 49er is currently about $70 per night based on double occupancy.
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The combination shuttle bus/lift ticket to Grand Targhee is $73.
· Jackson Hole (3 of 4) 3 day lift ticket is $222. Daily is $77 (more than the shuttle and ticket to Grand Targhee; there is no 2 day discount
rate). If we have enough participants, we can try for group rates.
· Shuttle to and from Jackson Hole and the 49er is always free and per schedule. They are ON TIME!
Current estimate of $525.38 for 5 day and $485.51 for 4 day based on 2 people in a room does not include:
· Lift tickets and or shuttle to Grand Targhee. Estimated around $300 for 4 days of skiing/boarding.
· Meals, other than the continental breakfast.
· Equipment rentals.
· Entertainment.
Last year, Tuesday night was $1.50 Pabst and live music at the Silver Dollar Bar which is a “stone’s throw” from the 49er. For a review of the music, ask Louis or Rob. There are no gay bars in Jackson
Steps to arrange for this trip:
1. Determine whether the terrain is suitable for your skill level. Go to Jacksonhole and Grandtarghee web sites to verify.
2. Call Jackson Hole Reservations at 888-838-6606 and book airfare and 49er hotel with airport shuttle service.
3. Email Ray@... with all of the details including the names in your party, etc.
4. Book the first day’s shuttle/lift ticket combination for Grand Targhee. Go to Alltrans and Book for Sunday, January 13, 2008 from the 49er Hotel.
5. If you need to rent equipment, you can check the rates at Grandtarghee (click on skiing or snowboarding, then rentals). They do not take reservations. For
Jackson Hole rentals, check out Jackson Hole Rentals, however wait until we have firmed up which days we are skiing/boarding there before doing so.
6. If you are interested in sharing a cab to the airport, email me and I’ll try to coordinate that. Please specify whether you are bringing gear and your address.
7. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at ray@....
Remember: The rates above are not locked in any way and are subject to change any second. The longer you wait, the more you are likely to pay.
Isn't it great to actually look forward to winter? Something most people do not do!
Vincent: Can we add some JH pics to the site, please? I will
help you if you want. Thanks.
A word version with links is attached. FYI, if you use the word version, hold control when you click on the links.
Hope to see all of you soon!!
Ray
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