Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Your Perfect Spring Break Ski Vacation


Item Number: 006

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $20,000

Online Close: Nov 16, 2009 10:00 PM PST

Bid History: 0 bids




Description

Your Perfect Spring Break Ski Vacation

Enjoy a Winter Wonderland at this amazing getaway to the magnificent private Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana , where you will spend a week at spring break.  7 nights from April 2 - 11, 2010 (or a summer option) in a spectacular home situated beneath big blue skies and majestic mountains.

 
Get Off The Grid with Warren Miller (epic ski film producer), as he is the honorary Director of Skiing at the Yellowstone Club, the only private ski resort in the world! T his means you will experience exhilarating days on the slopes skiing or snowboarding with "private powder" right out your front door. No lines, no waiting, just thousands of ski-able acres (2,200 acres, with 2,800 vertical feet to be exact) of groomed, untracked  and tree lined terrain for every ski level.
 
You’ll have no major Wipeout because a private guide for one day who will make everyone familiar with the trails, terrain and services. Your group will also be treated to lunch or dinner at the club (choose from 3 fabulous options). A property manager will take care of all your needs during your stay (grocery shopping, housekeeping, etc).
 
Kids rule with full service daily activities (on and off the slopes) organized by the club; ski lessons, avalanche dog rescue demonstrations, Wacky Winter Olympics, and apres ski games just for the under-aged set. It is fully supervised, so the young ones can hang out if you want to continue skiing! Yellowstone has something for teens too, a trendy "20 below" hangout area offers foosball, comfy couches, and Internet access.
 
Your stay at t his breathtaking Home Sweet Home is on a pine-treed lot bordered on two sides by dedicated open space, offering seclusion and unrestricted views. Direct ski access to Yellowstone Club's world-renowned Private Powder™ via Meadow Lift makes puts day of skiing or snowboarding right at your fingertips! The house has a master bedroom and a 4-bed bunkroom (2 adults, 4 kids maximum), and boasts warm, southern exposure, complemented by striking panoramic views of the Gallatin Mountain Range, Buck Ridge, and Eglise Mountain.
 
One week in t his very special and private sanctuary is more than just a vacation.  It is a chance to create memories with your family that you will treasure for years to come... it's your Stairway to Heaven.
 
If you prefer those Summer Nights, you may enjoy the Yellowstone Club with its sweet aroma of spruce saplings, snow dusted mountains and the endless emerald landscape during the summer. The whole family can enjoy activities like fishing, golf on the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole championship golf course, horseback riding, hiking or just sitting hanging on the porch where you can see for miles and miles and miles...

This is a Live Event Item.

Special Instructions

Big Sky, Montana , is about an hour south of Bozeman and an hour north of Yellowstone Park .  It abuts the Big Sky ski resort but it is NOT part of that resort.  It is possible to ski to the Big Sky resort from Yellowstone and the concierge can set visitors up with lift passes for Big Sky.  Big Sky visitors cannot ski at Yellowstone Club since it is private.  This ski donation is for 7 days during Town School spring break (April 2 - 11). A summer option is available with dates mutually agreeable with owner and winner. You’ll have a private guide for one day who will make everyone familiar with the trails, terrain and services. Your group will also be treated to lunch or dinner (up to $500) at the club (choose from 3 fabulous options). A property manager will take care of all your needs during your stay (grocery shopping, housekeeping, etc).

Donated by

Shanna McBurney and David Stanton
The Yellowstone Club