Hot deals on winter vacations in the West

While the winter season swings on, resorts out West are pulling out all of the stops to drive winter recreation lovers to their resorts.

Colorado Deals and Steals:

Before you head off on your skiing or snowboarding adventure, be sure to take along some waterproof travel pouches to protect your gear from the snow.

• Four nights and Four days in Breckenridge for four people from $63 per person per night
• Book by Jan. 31 and stay in a Keystone hotel or studio for $99.

• Crested Butte is offering a "Friends and Family Fly Free” program featuring one free airline ticket for every two airline tickets purchased

Montana:

• Enjoy your fourth night free at Big Sky Resort
• Look Out Pass learn to ski or snowboard package $79

Idaho:

• 2008-2009 Ski & Stay Package at Shore Lodge starting at $85 per person/night, based on double occupancy

• Stay Slopeside & Ski from only $78 per person at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Package--based on quad occupancy-- includes a one night stay for up to four people and lift tickets for each person.