New Ski Deals
G'day MUSKIteers, while the snow continues to bucket down we've been hard at work sourcing the best US ski deals for your summer. We have some great new deals that have just been confirmed:

- 15% off all CCUSA Programs
- 10% off ALL Penguin Mura Niseko bookings
- Vail Resorts Epic Season Pass - 6 Resort Season Pass for only US$599
- Become a ski instructor in Australia - Elite Ski Instructor Training

Click the read more button below to tease out the details.

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CCUSA
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CCUSA are back on board this year and for the first time they are offering 15% off all their programs (excluding insurance) for MUSKI members. The discount if available on 1st time applicants and also returning participants.

There are two great programs on offer:
 
1.    Work Experience USA - this program that run over the Uni Summer Holidays. So the visa is valid for 3 months. Perfect for those that have to come back to Uni.
 
2.    Working Holiday USA - this program that runs year round and the visa is valid for 12 months. So they can start work at a Ski Resort then move on to other work anywhere in the USA for 12 months in total.  Now this program will END on September 15th so this is the last chance for you to ever use this visa and work in the USA for up to 12 months. So for those of you graduating or deferring for part or all of 2010 this is perfect.

There will also be reps from Aspen and Northstar at Tahoe hiring staff for this summer exclusively through CCUSA here in August.
 
To sign-up for a CCUSA program:
1. Apply at www.ccusa.com and pay the application fee
2. Show your MUSKI membership card at your interview
3. Get your 15% discount, easy as that!

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Penguin Mura Niseko
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Penguin Mura Niseko Bed and Breakfast
- "the best snow in the world, the best beds on the mountain, the best location in town, at the best price"
http://penguinmuraniseko.com/

Penguin Mura Niseko generously offer MUSKI members an exclusive 10% discount for all accomodation bookings this 09/10 winter season. Members just simply need to cite their affiliation with MUSKI when booking.

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Vail Resorts Epic Season Pass
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Vail Resorts are offering the Epic Season Pass this year. Get unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Arapahoe Basin – for the duration of the 2009-2010 ski season for US$599 - the cost of a 6 day lift ticket!

In addition to the 6 resort pass, you also get unbeatable benefits all year long:

Join the Club: When you buy your Epic Pass and provide your email address you automatically become a member of the Epic Pass Club (EPC).
Receive exclusive member-only benefits, discounts, freebies and more!

Everybody In: You will receive six ski-with-a-friend tickets, so your friends and family can ski at a discounted rate. The tickets will be loaded onto your pass and then it is up to you to decide who's lucky enough to get one. (Passholder must be present with friend to receive discount.  Discounts and prices vary throughout the season.)

Resort Charge for the added convenience of charging on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard lessons and more.

Hurry get your now as this price won't last! You can order your Epic Pass on-line from www.epicpass.com or through affiliated Australian travel operators, these can be found at www.snowusa.com.

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Become a ski instructor in Australia
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If you're keen to become a Ski Instructor,  Elite ski instructor training now run a 3 and 4 week course in Thredbo which is designed to help individuals with no teaching experience become ski instructors, and even help them get a job.

No need to fly overseas to get a ski qualification anymore - the course is based in Thredbo with on-hill accommodation, which means you won’t be commuting while others are skiing ... and when most people are driving home, you’ll be in the pool or the pub enjoying yourself. The price is very competitive compared to similar programs overseas, especially when you consider there’s no need to add airfares or travel insurance as well.

For more details see: www.eliteskiinstructortraining.com