Give yourself a lift next ski trip

Here's a deal from Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho, designed to warm the hearts of thrifty skiers. People who stay at the Morning Star Lodge any Monday through Friday can buy lift tickets for as little as $10. The offer is valid through Dec. 20, and the price range for rooms is from $153 for a studio to $579 for a two-bedroom with loft that sleeps 10.

Visit www.silvermt.com or call 800-204-6428.

Camp to camp in Maine

The Appalachian Mountain Club is singing the praises of camp-to-camp skiing in the Maine woods. The recommended route runs from the Medawisla Wilderness Camps, south to the West Branch Pond Camps, and on to Little Lyford Pond Camps. Nonmember prices are $456 for three nights and $624 for five nights. The offer includes meals, lodging, and gear shuttling.

For details on this and other adventures, visit www.outdoors.org/winterguide. To book, call 603-466-2727.

Waterville Valley savings

Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire's White Mountains has new offers for the new season. The Snow-vember/December Kick-off, for instance, features two nights' lodging and two days of lift tickets from $77 per person per night, valid through Dec. 21. Add a semiprivate tuneup ski lesson for $35 per person.

For this and other offers and information, go to www.visitwatervillevalley.com or call 800-GO-VALLEY (468-2553).

30 percent off in Stowe

The Inn at the Mountain & Condominiums in Stowe, Vt., has a WinterNet Special that offers 30 percent off any condominium rental Sunday through Thursday nights from Dec. 4-April 9, providing you stay at least three nights. Meanwhile, its three-night Ski & Stay Special, starting at $489 per person, includes lodging, three full days of skiing, and all taxes.

Call 800-253-4SKI (4754). For more information on this and Stowe skiing in general, visit www.stowe.com.

$50 Killington special

To salute the founding of Killington on Dec. 13, 1958, the Vermont resort will offer 1,958 50th-birthday medallions valid for skiing and riding the weekend of Dec. 13-14. The medallions can be purchased now at Killington's website. Medallion holders will also get a variety of discounts, preferred lift access, and other amenities. In addition, ski-and-stay packages that include the medallions will be available starting at $62 a person per night.

Visit www.killington.com and click on Celebrating 50 Years.

RICHARD P. CARPENTER

Most prices quoted are for double occupancy, minus taxes and fees. Offers are subject to availability. Richard P. Carpenter can be reached at carpenter@globe.com.