Top 5 Ski Resorts on Trade

One of the most popular winter activities no matter where you are, is skiing. For some, nothing beats waking up on a crisp winter morning to fresh powder on the slopes and you have nothing to do all day but to enjoy it.

However, skiing and snowboarding can get expensive between travel, gear, and passes. This winter use your IMS Trade dollars to get you to the slopes instead of your cash! The IMS Travel department has created a list of our Top Ski Resorts on Trade to make it easy for you to find a place to stay and to ski!

1.) Rib Mountain Inn
Wausau, WI | https://www.ribmtninn.com

Nestled at the base of Rib Mountain, tucked quietly in the woods, you will find the one-of-a-kind Rib Mountain Inn and Townhouses. With only 16 Hotel Rooms and 8 Villas and Townhouses we are following all COVID 19 protocol's in cleaning and service to make your stay in our neighborhood hotel safe and beautiful. Located just a little over a mile off of Hwy 29/51 in Wausau, WI. This boutique inn is set back from the hustle and bustle, located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood, surrounded by a babbling brook and mixture of birch and pine trees. Both the Rib Mountain Golf Course and the Granite Peak Ski area are adjacent to the inn. Looking for an exciting nightlife? We are just 5 miles from the City Center, with it's wide variety of restaurants, shopping, museums and entertainment.

2.) Swain Resort
Swain, NY | www.swain.com

Swain’s lodging is not only perfect for enjoying the ski season, it’s also a great destination during the rest of the year as well. Swain is right alongside the Finger Lakes Trail and less than 15 miles away from both Letchworth State Park and Stony Brook State Park making a weekend stay at our accommodations ideal for nature lovers. We are also within 15 miles of three golf courses and several breweries and wineries. Having been operated for 64 years, Swain Resort is the oldest continuously operated ski area in New York. Swain prides itself on providing families with a great skiing and snowboarding experience at affordable rates in a friendly and safe environment. The resort offers 100 acres of skiable terrain on 30 trails with 97% snowmaking capabilities. In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, the resort offers snow tubing and has a quality terrain park. Tickets, rentals, lessons and restaurant (open during ski season) are all on trade.

3.) Attitash Mountain Village

Bartlett, NH | https://attitashmtvillage.com

This renovated 2 bedroom condo sleeps 12 and is easily accessible to Attitash Mountain via the development's private underground tunnel. There are five golf courses within a 15 minute drive. Also located just 4 miles from Story Land, 10 miles from North Conway & the Outlets, 16 Miles from Wildcat, and 21 miles from Bretton Woods! All resort amenities included at no charge.

4.) The Mountain Club on Loon

Lincoln, NH | www.mtnclub.com

Resting on a bluff overlooking the Pemigewasset River, The Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa presents stunning views of the Loon Mountain, a range of luxurious accommodations, and plenty of activities to make your Lincoln, New Hampshire getaway one you will always remember. Explore the surrounding White Mountain National Forest on 55 mountain trails waiting right outside your door, or drive down the Kancamagus Scenic Byway and soak up the incredible views. Indulge in pampering treatments at the onsite Viaggio Spa and Wellness Center, treat yourself to delicious cuisine at the Black Diamond Pub, and unwind in a hot tub under a starlit sky.

5.) Cider Mountain Vacation Rental

Athol, ID | https://www.vrbo.com/300425?adultsCount=2

This property is on 160 forested acres. There are 3 beautifully furnished cabins and a very large 5 bedroom/6 bath main building. Your group will enjoy the perfect balance of private space and communal areas. Huge commercial kitchen, screened porch, outdoor fireplace, and a movie room.

Connect with family as you explore shady forests, open fields or rocky hillsides. Wildlife is abundant- you will almost certainly see deer, elk, hawks, bluebirds or wild turkeys, maybe even a moose! Enjoy evenings on the large screened porch or inside watching a movie on the 135" movie screen. The lodge operates part of the year as a destination recording studio, so the suites, cabins, and common areas are designed for a group of people to enjoy together comfortably for a week or more.

Cooking for large groups will be a pleasure in the commercial kitchen. There is ample refrigerator/freezer space, 3 ovens, char-broiler, and large griddle as well as a commercial dishwasher which cleans a load of dishes in under 3 minutes! The kitchen is well-stocked with large pots and pans and numerous serving dishes and warmers. Amenities include an ice machine and espresso maker.

When you are ready to hit the slopes, give the IMS Travel Department a call at 800-559-8515 ext 4 or shoot them an email at travel@imsbarter.com! They will help you sort out which resort is best for your dream winter vacation! To see what other winter destinations are available, check them out online at www.imsbarter.com!