We've had a bumper crop of snow this year, and they've had even more at Winterplace (http://www.winterplace.com), where there's currently a base of 40 to 80 inches, with more snow expected for each of the next four days.

So it's a great opportunity to head up the hill one more time and make the most out of what we've been given. Which is what we're doing on Friday, March 12.

Winterplace is a great family resort with plenty of options that can include the kids. Here they are:

Ski hire (up to 12 hours), lift ticket & 90-minute lesson: $35
Snowboard hire (up to 12 hours), lift ticket & 90-minute lesson: $50
Own equipment, lift ticket (up to 12 hours): $35
Snowtubing (up to 9 hours): $35
Snowtubing (1pm to 5pm or 5pm to 10pm): $25
Two hours of snowtubing plus ski hire or own equipment lift ticket: $50
Two hours of snowtubing plus snowboard hire & lift ticket: $65

The reason these prices are so good is because we're going as a school group on a weekday. You'd be very lucky to find prices like these anywhere else.

January's ski trip was a lot of fun, and there's an extra 20 inches of snow on the ground now than when we booked that one. If you'd like to come, please bring your check to the school, and complete the registration form (which is attached) by Wednesday, March 10.