Big Sky Resort to Hold Turkey for a Ticket Food-Raiser December 11th

The 9^th annual Turkey for a Ticket will be hosted by Big SkyResort on December 11, 2015 at the Madison Base Area starting at 8:30am. This annual event encourages guests to give to the local food banks in exchange for a free day of skiing. The Turkey for a Ticket food-raiser will help Gallatin Valley Food Bank, Madison Valley Food Bank, and the Big Sky Food Bank to provide food for people and families in need this holiday season.

Ski and Board Season is Underway in Washington State: Mount Baker Ski Area First to Open

It's official!  Ski and Snowboard season is underway in Washington state.  Mount Baker Ski Area opened on November 19, 2015.

Not everything was open and there were early season conditions, but they did a good job of coverage with the 34" base they have at Heather Meadows.

Friday November 20th was a super sunny day on the slopes and no lift lines at all.  The weather people say it's supposed to be clear and sunny for the weekend and I'd expect to see larger crowds enjoying the slopes at Mt. Baker - as well as at their neighbor to the north Whistler Blackcomb, which also opened the Whistler side of the resort on the 19th.

We're all anxiously awaiting another snow storm, so that other Washington resorts, like Mission Ridge can open too!

Jaguar Land Rover at the 2015 Los Angeles International Auto Show

Jaguar Land Rover will unveil new, exciting models and showcase its latest pioneering technologies during this year’s Los Angeles International Auto Show. The British Automaker will display 10 vehicles from its portfolio, including the all-new Jaguar F-PACE and Range Rover Evoque Convertible. 

Land Rover will reveal the world's first luxury compact SUV convertible, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. This new variation on the ever-popular nameplate will have its Global Motor Show debut, showcasing its full suite of advanced on- and off-road technologies and cutting-edge design. Land Rover will also showcase the new Dynamic version of the Discovery Sport offering a series of interior and exterior design updates that enhance its appeal.

Jaguar will celebrate its exciting future and rich, 80-year heritage with the US motor show debut of its all new F-PACE.

Where Are You Going for Thanksgiving?: Many Americans Will Skip Turkey, Hit Beach

New data from Switchfly reveals that those Americans not headed home for T-day will head en masse towards warmer weather and caipirinhas

Switchfly, Inc., the travel technology company powering travel search/booking and loyalty program engagement for the world’s most celebrated brands, today released data about the travel habits of those Americans who will forego family holidays and head overseas this holiday season. The data reveals that the overwhelming majority of those Americans traveling internationally for the holidays will be headed towards warmer climes.  (Personally, I'll be headed for the mountains for a nice start to what I hope will be a great ski season).

easyJet launches Flight Club – revolutionary low fares airline loyalty scheme

easyJet's new Flight Club will further encourage customer loyalty to easyJet which has increased significantly over the last five years.   As well as being loyal, returning passengers book twice as many flights a year as new passengers, so the value of returning passengers is even higher.  In 2015 some 74% of the airline’s passengers chose to fly with easyJet again - that equates to more than 50 million returning passengers, compared to 34 million in 2010.