Ski Free with Alaska Airlines

Fly Alaska in 2015 to Ski Free

The weather's cooler, the holiday season is coming right up—what are your plans? Take flight and enjoy the gift of travel experiences and exploring new places, with a little help from California's airline to adventure: Alaska! Award-winning Alaska Airlines flies to the West's best winter and ski destinations, including the famous powdery slopes of British Columbia, Canada, and the chic resorts of Utah with their lively après scene. To sweeten the deal, Alaska's got two terrific offers, just in time for the holiday season.

FLY ALASKA, SKI FREE: When you fly Alaska to any of their 10 partner ski resorts, you can also ski free at any of the partner destinations! Present your boarding pass and hit the hills at no cost!  Ski free places include:

Big White, British Columbia, Canada

Red Mountain Resort, British Columbia, Canada

Squaw Valley, California (fly Alaska to Reno/Tahoe from San Jose)

Snowbasin, Utah (fly Alaska to Salt Lake from San Francisco and San Jose)

Mount Bachelor, Oregon

BONUS: Fly two round trips to select ski destinations and Alaska will send you a Discount Code good for a third round-trip ticket to any of those same destinations. You'll just have to cover the taxes and fees, which start at $21 depending on the destination.

Book now! (This is a limited-time promotion)

_Alaska is your California ticket to winter adventures! Check out easy, affordable flights to Palm Springs (Gateway to Joshua Tree National Park!).*

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