In much the same way as winter started last year – The Tetons have the most snow in the Rockies. And now United Airlines is offering flights from Denver to Jackson Hole from $149 round trip when you buy 3 nights lodging and lift tickets from now till December 31, 2011.

Since opening day, November 28, 2011, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been opening up new lifts and terrain on a regular basis with over 3600 vertical feet open this past weekend accompanied by excellent ski conditions. Consistent temperatures in the weeks leading up to opening provided ideal conditions for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to test drive the improved and expanded snow making machinery, creating a substantial base of snow under the natural snow, all of which is being groomed with their expanded snowcat fleet. Plus the fun is not limited to the slopes, festive events, amazing après parties and the delights of the authentic town of Jackson are not to be missed at this special time of the year.

Jackson Hole Central Reservations, 888-838-6606, www.jacksonholewy.com/fly-to-jackson-hole-for-149