Colorado offers families and travelers exciting early season events and activities to celebrate the beginning of winter. The state officially marked the start of its ski season along with the opening of its first ski locations with the occurrence of a winter storm that covered the entirety of Colorado with a blanket of snow.

Several towns and resorts around Colorado are now giving away tempting lodging and activity packages at a very affordable price. Prices start at as low as $50 per night, per person.

People who are heading home to Colorado may want to book their flights with Southwest Airlines and get the chance to ski or snowboard for free.

The Crested Butte Mountain Resort is offering a 50 percent of lift tickets special, as well as an affordable lodging fee for $50 per person, per night. This is in celebration of their 50 years of service in skiing and riding. Their 50/50 package runs from November 23 until December 16, 2010.

Those families who are looking forward to enjoy swimming at a hot spring may book at the Ski and Sunlight Mountain Resort. With prices starting at $100 per person, they can enjoy unlimited swimming at the world’s largest hot spring pool and be able to stay at the Hot Springs Lodge. This is valid from December 4 through December 16, 2010.

There are still more tempting activities that can be found in Colorado this winter season. Skiing is one of the most popular activities that everyone should try.

Colorado offers fantastic adventure and recreational activities for everyone. They are known for their ski areas and resorts and breathtaking scenic landscapes and natural hot springs. Indeed, this is a perfect place to celebrate the early holiday season.