Ogden/Weber Convention and Visitors Bureau Now Accepting Entries for its Winter Ski Weekend Getaway

February 14, 2013


OGDEN, Utah (February 2013) - Imagine winning the ultimate ski vacation to experience first-hand the area touted as the nation’s recreational mecca. The Ogden/Weber Convention and Visitors Bureau is accepting entries now through Feb. 19 for its Winter Ski Weekend Getaway. One lucky winner and three guests will win a trip to the town Powder Magazine recently ranked number one in the U.S.

Just 35 minutes away from the Salt Lake International Airport, the greater Ogden area boasts more than 10,000 acres of skiable terrain combined and 3,000 vertical feet. Offerings among the three ski resorts include snowcat skiing and backcountry tours to terrain parks, manicured groomers and world-class lodges all with little to no lift lines. The area has received many accolades consistently ranking top in customer service and value.

The winner will receive a ski getaway adventure for four to Utah’s largest ski destination.  

Off the slopes, downtown Ogden offers an adventure of its own with the Salomon Center and Historic 25th Street. The Salomon Center, a 125,000 square foot venue is the only facility in the world to offer indoor skydiving, surfing and rock climbing. Historic 25th Street provides ample opportunities for unique shopping, dining and nightlife.

To enter to win the sweepstakes visit the Visit Ogden Facebook page (www.facebook.com/visitogden) now through Feb. 19 at midnight (PST). The grand prize is valued at $2,800 and includes:

  • Accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn Ogden
  • Four lift tickets to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain Resorts including lunch
  • Four ski rentals from Alpine Sports
  • Four passes to iFLY, indoor skydiving
  • Four passes to Flowrider, indoor surfing
  • Four passes to iRock, rock climbing
  • Dinner for four at Roosters Brewing Co. (excludes alcoholic beverages)
  • Dinner for four at Santa Monica Pizza Co. (excludes alcoholic beverages)
  • Dinner for four to Sonora Grill (excludes alcoholic beverages)
  • Three-day car rental provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car

One winner will be selected via random drawing from all eligible entries received during the promotion period. Winners will be announced on or around February 20 on Facebook and notified by email. To enter the “Winter Ski Weekend Getaway” and for official rules, full details and prize restrictions log on to www.facebook.com/visitogden. No purchase is necessary.

For additional information visit www.skiogden.com.  

About the Ogden/Weber Area
The greater Ogden area has been continually marked as one of Utah’s leading destinations for travel and recreation. Powder Magazine recently ranked Ogden as North America’s #2 Ski Town. Outside and National Geographic Adventure Magazine both declared Ogden as “one of the top ten best places to live.”

Ogden, the crossroads of the west, located in Weber County, is 45 minutes north of the Salt Lake International Airport. The area inspires visitors with more than 170,000 acres of National Forest, three ski resorts, more than 210 miles of single-track trail for hiking and mountain biking and 13,000 acres of lakes connected by pristine rivers for paddle sports and fishing. For additional information visit www.visitogden.com.

Aimee Edwards
801.755.3085
aimee@aedwardspr.com