Ski Free at Snowbasin Resort When You Fly with Alaska Airlines

Ogden, Utah (November 15, 2016) – Enjoy midweek skiing and snowboarding for free at Snowbasin Resort when you fly Alaska Airlines into Salt Lake International Airport. From December to April, snow enthusiasts can “Fly Alaska, Ski Free” or simply take a scenic gondola ride at Snowbasin Resort for free within 24 hours of landing at the Salt Lake International Airport Tuesday through Thursday.

“We are excited to partner with Alaska Airlines to offer an affordable option for guests to experience our world-class resort for free,” stated Samantha Kase, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Snowbasin Resort. "Whether you are looking to visit for a quick weekend getaway, or a long holiday, Alaska Airlines offers direct non-stop flights from seven major cities, which makes planning your vacation simple, convenient and affordable."

Nestled in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains, Snowbasin Resort is located 40-minutes north from Salt Lake International Airport. Here you will discover Ogden, Utah as your home base, a booming mountain-to-metro town with dozens of locally owned restaurants, and views that will leave you breathless.

“For those who are looking for an epic adventure for a low cost the Fly Alaska, Ski Free promotion is one to be taken advantage of,” stated Shane Osguthorpe, Director of Marketing for Visit Ogden. “Combined with our great lodging offers and local dining options you won’t find a more affordable ski destination.”

At the resort, visitors will have access to 3,000 skiable acres, 3,000 vertical feet, nine lifts, luxurious day lodges, wide-open bowls, manicured groomers, powder stashes days after a storm, and rarely a lift line. A host venue for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the Men’s and Women’s Downhill and Super G start is accessible to visitors by the Mount Allen Tram. Snowbasin is best known for those who like a little luxury with their adventure – you can be sure to experience the best day ever at Snowbasin Resort.

How to turn your boarding pass into a ski pass:

The Offer: Fly Alaska Airlines to Salt Lake City between Monday and Wednesday, and present your boarding pass for a free 1-day lift ticket redeemable Tuesday through Thursday of the same week. Offer valid ONLY between December 5-16, 2016 and January 2-April 7, 2017.

Destination Airport: Salt Lake City (SLC), flights via Seattle, Portland, Boise, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Diego.

1. Book a flight on Alaska Airlines to Salt Lake City between December 5-16, 2016 and January 2-April 7, 2017.

2. Register for the Fly Alaska, Ski Free promotion after booking your flight at www.skiogden.com/skifree.

3. Present your boarding pass, Visit Ogden confirmation e-mail, and photo ID at Snowbasin Resort within 24 hours of flight for a free 1-day lift ticket.

4. Enjoy Snowbasin Resort’s 3,000 skiable acres!

For complete rules and details, visit www.alaskaair.com/ski or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522)

For more information about Snowbasin Resort go to www.snowbasin.com

For Information about lodging, dining and events near Snowbasin Resort in Ogden go to www.skiogden.com

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About Snowbasin Resort

Snowbasin Resort, top rated by Ski Magazine in the categories of Service, On-Mountain Food, Lifts and Grooming, is located less than 35 miles North of Salt Lake City. It has one of the easiest drives from Salt Lake International Airport as well as quick access to the Park City Area and Downtown Ogden. With 3,000 skiable acres and 3,000 vertical feet, Snowbasin Resort is best known for wide-open bowls, gladed runs, manicured groomers, powder stashes days after a storm, four terrain parks, and excellent service. Snowbasin Resort has world-class snowmaking and one of the most advanced lift systems in the West. Enjoy award-winning cuisine including mountaintop dining with spectacular views and magnificent day lodges. Discover why Snowbasin Resort is consistently recognized as one of the best family resorts in North America! Learn more at www.snowbasin.com

About Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines, together with its regional partners, flies 32 million customers a year to more than 110 cities with an average of 970 daily flights throughout the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and soon Cuba. With Alaska’s global airline partners, customers can earn and redeem miles to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Onboard, customers are invited to make the most of their flight with amenities like power outlets at every seat, streaming entertainment direct to their device, Wi-Fi and an inspired food and beverage selection featured on most flights. Alaska Airlines ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America” in the J.D. Power North American Airline Satisfaction Study for nine consecutive years from 2008 to 2016. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Airline Loyalty Rewards Programs” in the J.D. Power Airline Loyalty/Rewards Program Satisfaction Report for the last three consecutive years. Alaska Airlines is a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK). Learn more on the airline’s newsroom, blog, alaskaair.com, @AlaskaAir, facebook.com/alaskaairlines and linkedin.com/company/alaska-airlines.

About Visit Ogden 

The greater Ogden area has been continually marked as one of Utah’s leading destinations for travel and recreation. Forbes and USA Today both declared Ogden as “one of the top ten best places to live.”

Ogden, the crossroads of the west, located in Weber County is 35 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