OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES

A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 

Eligibility: The Warren Miller’s World Tour Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) starts at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) on 10/12/18 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on 1/31/19 (“Sweepstakes Entry Period”). Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 49 continental United States and District of Columbia (void in Hawaii) and Canada (void in the province of Quebec), age 21 or older at time of entry. Employees of Warren Miller Entertainment, Inc. (“Sponsor”), and its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, Tour venues, advertising and promotion agencies involved in this Sweepstakes and their immediate family members and/or those living in same household of each are not eligible to enter or win. Sweepstakes governed by U.S. law. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. Void in Hawaii, the province of Quebec and where prohibited by law.

How to Enter: Method #1: Complete and deposit your official entry form into the entry box at a show screening of Warren Miller’s World Tour (“Show”). Official entry forms are available at Show screenings or in the free issue of SnoWorld Magazine. For details on the approximately 350 Show dates and locations, visit www.warrenmiller.com.  To qualify for a given Show’s random drawing, your entry must be deposited prior to conclusion of a Show. The first entry randomly drawn at each Show will be declared a Show “Finalist” entry and qualify to win the Grand Prize. Entrants do not need to be present to win. Method #2: Visit www.warrenmiller.com during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and follow all onscreen instructions to complete and submit the online entry form. At the conclusion of the Sweepstakes Entry Period, the number of online Finalists drawn will depend on the number of eligible online entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and based on the ratio of responses in method #1. All Show and online Finalists entries will automatically be entered in the Grand Prize random drawing for a chance to win the Grand Prize. Non-winning entries including the non-winning Finalists will be entered in separate random drawings for a chance to win the First to Third Prizes. Limit one (1) entry per method of entry. Any attempt by any entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple or different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void such entrant's entries and that entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated program to enter will result in disqualification. Neither Sponsor nor its designated agents assume responsibility for third parties’ failure to act in accordance with Sponsor’s instructions pertaining to implementation of Sweepstakes. Photocopied, illegible or mechanically reproduced entries are not eligible. All entries and requests become Sponsor's property and will not be returned or acknowledged. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, damaged, illegible or misdirected entries.

Prizes & their corresponding Approximate Retail Values (“ARV”):

One (1) Grand Prize: A 7-night trip for winner and one (1) guest to a ski destination in Switzerland (ARV: 8,000.00). Grand Prize consists of:

• Round-trip coach air transportation on Swiss International Air Lines from one of SWISS Operated U.S. or Canada gateways (ORD, EWR, JFK, MIA, BOS, LAX, SFO, YUL) to Switzerland. Transportation to/from gateway city are not included and are the Grand Prize winner’s responsibility.
• Ground transportation by train to/from airport in Switzerland to destination city near resort. 
• 3 nights double occupancy standard room accommodations at Hotel Hauser, St. Moritz.
• 3 nights double occupancy standard room accommodations at Hotel Kreuz and Post, Grindelward.

Lift tickets (based on availability) and breakfast at chosen resort. Grand Prize trip must be taken by March 2020 or winner forfeits all rights to prize. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.  Air travel will be awarded as e-certificate and it is non-transferable and will not be re-issued if lost or stolen. Swiss International Air Lines e-certificate terms and conditions apply. Grand Prize winner must follow the e-certificate redemption instructions to check on availability and book the flights. Ski equipment rentals, ski lessons, resort services, bar bills, phone calls, gratuities, ground transportation not awarded as part of prize and other incidental expenses are not included and will be Grand Prize winner’s responsibility.

One (1) First Prize: A 7-night trip for winner and one (1) guest to Portillo, Chile (ARV: $9,000.00). Grand Prize consists of:

•  Round-trip coach air transportation from Delta Air Lines via selected U.S. Gateway cities (visit www.delta.com to see city list) to Santiago, Chile. Transportation to/from Delta gateway city and ground transportation in Portillo are not included.   
• 7 double occupancy standard valley view room accommodations.
• Lift tickets, selected meals per day and use of resort complimentary fitness and entertainment facilities.

First Prize trip must be taken during Portillo 2019ski season, with the exception of the following blackout days: July 6-27, 2019 and September 7-21, 2019) or winner forfeits all rights to prize. Resort package is not valid with any other Ski Portillo promotion. Other restrictions may apply.  Schedules are subject to change without notice. Air travel will be awarded as e-certificate and it is non-transferable and will not be re-issued if lost or stolen. Delta Air Lines e-certificate terms and conditions apply. First Prize winner must follow the e-certificate redemption instructions to check on availability and book the flights. Ski equipment rentals, ski lessons, spa services, bar bills, phone calls, laundry services, meals outside hotel’s dining room, gratuities and other incidental expenses are not included and will be First Prize winner’s responsibility.

One (1) Second Prize: A 4-night trip for winner and one (1) guest to ski at Jackson Hole, Wyoming (ARV: up to $4,500.00). Second Prize consists of:

• Round-trip coach air transportation to/from a major commercial airport nearest to winner’s primary residence to destination city with regularly scheduled commercial flights.
• 4 nights double occupancy lodging accommodations at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
• 4 days of lift tickets.
• Backcountry skiing day with a Jackson Hole designated Warren Miller athlete OR a full day lesson with Jackson

Hole Mountain Sports School (choice to be made by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort at its sole discretion).

Ground transportation is not included. Travel subject to availability travel must be completed by Jackson Hole’s closing day in 2019. Blackouts dates (2/15 – 19/19) and other restrictions apply.

One (1) Third Prize: Lodging accommodations and lift tickets for winner and one (1) guest at Sun Valley, ID,  and Helly Hansen outfits (ARV: up to $4,400). Third Prize consists of:

• 4 nights lodging, double occupancy standard room only.
• Round trip ground transportation to/from airport and resort.
• 3 days of lift tickets.
• Helly Hansen outerwear kits, mid-layer and base-layer (winner and guest)

Air transportation is not included. Style, color and size of Helly Hansen outfits are subject to availability and at Helly Hansen’s sole discretion. Blackout dates: 12/21/18 – 1/1/19. Trip must be taken by 3/31/19.

Prizes are not transferable or refundable. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or credit, in whole or in part. Each prize must be accepted as awarded, in one booking, and with no substitution. Air travel does not qualify for frequent flyer miles. The Sponsor is not responsible for any flight delay. All applicable taxes, airport charges, equipment rentals other than mentioned herein, ski lesson, other incidental expenses are not included and will be each winner’s and their guest’s responsibility. Limit: one prize per household. Maximum ARV of all prizes: $26,800.00. All values are in U.S. dollars.

Actual value of each trip prize depends on location of winner, airfare and accommodation at time of booking. If actual of any prize is less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash or merchandise. Travel and/or lodging reservations are subject to availability. Blackout dates and car rental/resort/lodging terms and conditions apply. If skiing/lift is not available due to poor weather conditions or any mechanical breakdown after winner embarks, the Sponsor’s sole responsibility will be to award the remaining elements of the prize. Winners and their guest(s) must travel together on same itinerary. If a winner is unable to travel for any reason, then he/she will forfeit all rights to the trip and the Sponsor shall have no further obligations to such winner and his/her guest. Winners and their guests are responsible for obtaining proper valid documentation (e.g., valid passport, visa, photo ID, etc.) prior to travel. If any winner is not able to accept the prize due to reasons such as but not limited to legal restrictions, physical impairment, etc., s/he will not receive an alternate prize and will automatically forfeit all rights to the trip prize. Guest must complete and return a Liability/Publicity Release prior to travel. Where applicable, if a guest is a minor [in his or her state of primary residence], winner must be the guest's parent who must execute the required travel documents on behalf of a traveling minor. Minor must be accompanied by a parent throughout the trip. Prize will not be awarded if the Sponsor is unable to verify a winner after diligent effort is made prior to 7/31/18 or the ski season noted above, whichever is sooner.

Odds: Odds of winning any prize depends on number of eligible entries received per random drawing.

Winner Determination & Notification: All winners will be selected at random (as outlined above in “How to Enter” section) from all eligible entries received for a given random drawing. Each random drawing will be conducted on or about 1:00 pm PT on 2/13/19 at the office of Ventura Associates International LLC, an independent judging organization (“Administrator”) whose decisions are final and binding. Each winner will be notified by mail, email and/or telephone and will be required to complete, sign and return an Affidavit/Declaration of Eligibility & Liability, and where permissible, a Publicity Release (“Affidavit”), within 7 days of date specified on notification. If an Affidavit is returned as undeliverable, or if potential winner failed to execute and return the Affidavit or any required document within the specified time period, or if a selected winner cannot accept or receive prize for any reason, or he/she has not complied with these Official Rules, it will result in disqualification, and corresponding prize will be awarded to an alternate winner. Any Canadian winner will also be required to correctly answer via phone, an unaided, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question in order to receive a prize. No prize substitutions permitted, except if a prize (or a portion of the prize) is unavailable, in which case a prize of comparable or greater value will be awarded at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Winners are responsible for all federal, state, provincial, local and income taxes. U.S. only: winner is required to furnish his/her Social Security number to the Administrator and an IRS Form 1099 will be filed in the name of winner for the value of the prize. Entry and acceptance of prize constitute permission to use each winner's name, prize won, photograph/video, hometown and likeness for online posting and promotional purposes without further approval, compensation, permission or notification, except where prohibited by law.

Conditions: Participating entrants agree to these Official Rules and decisions of judges and Sponsor; and release Sponsor and its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates, Event venues, advertising and promotion agencies, Administrator, and all other businesses involved in this Sweepstakes, as well as: employees, officers, directors and agents of each, from all claims and liability relating to their participation, acceptance and use of any prize won (if selected a winner). In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, or any federal, state, or local government law/regulation, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, extend or terminate the Sweepstakes. Entrants waive all rights to trial in any action in connection with this Sweepstakes. Any claims arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any of such claims shall be arbitrated on an individual basis. The arbitration shall be conducted in the State of New York, City of New York. Winners assume all liability for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Sweepstakes or use and/or misuse or redemption of any prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in printing of offer, administration of Sweepstakes or in announcement of prizes. Sponsor may prohibit any entrant or potential entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes, if such entrant or potential entrant shows a disregard for these Official Rules; acts with an intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant, Sponsor, or Sponsor’s agents or representatives; or behaves in any other disruptive manner (as determined by Sponsor or its agent in their sole discretion).

Winners List: For a list of winners (available after 5/15/19), visit www.warrenmiller.com or send a self-addressed stamped envelope by 5/15/19 to: Warren Miller’s World Tour Sweepstakes Winners 2018, 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301. 

Mail Preference:By entering, you may be contacted by Sponsor or its advertisers. If you would prefer not to receive future sweepstakes mailings, please write to: Warren Miller–Sweepstakes Opt-Out, 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301. 

Sponsor: Warren Miller Entertainment, Inc., 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301, a division of Active Interest Media Inc.

Whether it’s buying a dream ski chalet, family vacation home, or mountain retreat, there’s a lot to consider. Here are a few basics to help you get started.

Digitally downstream

Though we’d all like not be chained 24/7 to our digital devices, these days your cell phone, laptop, and tablet, are probably as indispensable to your daily life as, well, eating and breathing.

Be aware that in mountain towns, cell phone coverage and wi-fi service can be as rugged as the soaring peaks all around you, which are the common culprits behind dropped service, dead zones, and uneven coverage. Towns, resorts, and businesses are upgrading technology all the time, and have made huge progress in recent years. But do your due diligence before you buy a place. How’s the cell coverage in your new neighborhood? What carriers work best? How about in downtown? Or on the slopes and the hiking trails? It’s a great excuse to knock on a few doors and chat up your potential neighbors. And maybe enjoy a cup of coffee and homemade cookies in the process.

Access and convenience

One of the huge attractions of mountain living is that these beautiful communities are, of course, nestled away in the mountains. Yes, that’s obvious, but so are the ramifications of a remote location that too often can be overlooked, minimized, or simply ignored by visitors or homebuyers.

 The first residents of these towns often moved there to be left alone, as the mountains are a great place to hide out. Just ask Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. So what are your primary goals for your mountain home? Are you looking for a frequent weekend family getaway? Or perhaps a secluded snowy retreat far away from the hustle and flow of civilization?

 A family retreat needs to be accessible to everyone—or as many members of your family as possible. Jumping on a long flight or packing a car for a full-day drive might not seem like a big deal to you, but parents with young kids or elderly grandparents might think differently. It’s all about location, location, location. Also, for a family vacation home, you’ll want plenty of activities for different age groups. And if you’re looking for your vacation home to also double as an investment rental property, be realistic on how often you would like to use it—or conversely, how often you plan to put it into the rental pool. 

According to the 2017 Vacation Home Buyer’s Survey by the National Association of Realtors, vacation properties, on average, are located 200 miles from the buyer’s primary residence. That sounds right, as it translates into about a three to four-hour drive.

Consider your long-term goals too. Do you plan to sell the place after the kids grow up? Or would you like to eventually move there after retirement? In 2017, about one-third of vacation home buyers said they plan to do exactly that.

Check out the town—and the seasons.

Ski with the locals. Stroll the downtown core. Grab a bite at the popular breakfast restaurant to watch how the town wakes up. Later buy a few drinks at the local tavern, tip well, and ask the bartender for the real intel on the town. 

Better yet, do all of the above during different seasons. Weather, travel times, crowds, and the overall vibe of a town or resort are different depending on the season. Winter isn’t summer, and neither are similar to the so-called shoulder seasons between the two. That’s half the fun of mountain living, as the town changes along with the seasons.

And, of course, run the financial numbers with your accountant before you make a move.

Ready for mountain living? Check out SnowOnly’s worldwide property platform to find your dream mountain home.

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The Warren Miller Entertainment film crew is currently in the field creating the movie magic you've come to know and love from Warren Miller films. In search of unparalleled storytelling, comedy, breakout athletes of today and ski icons of our past - our crews are creating stories from mountains and communities near and far. It's our mission to carry on a tradition of inspiring generations of snowriders everywhere by creating a one-of-a-kind, annual celebration of winter for skiers and snowboarders worldwide. 

Stay tuned for more info coming soon about our 2021 film tour!

2025 Warren Miller Tour National Tour calendar for "SNO-CIETY" is here. To find more shows including all independently promoted screenings see the full listing of show dates here.

Available to stream for Outside+ Members HERE

To purchase a copy of "Climb to Glory" in a BluRay/DVD combo pack, please visit our the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum as they have the last remaining copies. 

Produced by Warren Miller Entertainment in partnership with the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum, Climb To Glory tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troopers and how they championed the U.S. Ski Industry following World War II. The Mountain Division came into existence on July 13, 1943 at an Army base in the Colorado Rockies known as “Camp Hale”. The Division trained at 9,200 feet above sea level and honed their skills to fight and survive under the most brutal mountain conditions. After participating in a major turning point in the War, these heroes returned home from Italy as pioneering individuals and helped expand skiing into a lifestyle sport with ski resort development, product innovation, instruction and everything in between. Narrated by Olympian and future Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee Jeremy Bloom and inspired by Warren Miller Athlete Chris Anthony, Climb to Glory highlights the 10th Mountain Division Vets’ astounding impact on our country and the ski industry while incorporating the fun and flair of Warren Miller films.

For more inquiries about "Climb to Glory," contact Warren Miller Feedback at feedback@warrenmiller.com.

"Climb to Glory" is available now for streaming via an Outside+ Membership. Subject to market availability. 

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