FareFinder: Put those free ski jackets to good use

Professional Travel Guide version 1.0 offered up a chance to grab some free stuff. Now through PTG v.2, FareFinder wants to help put those freebies to good use. Namely, hit the slopes. How does Telluride sound? I thought so.

The Inn at Lost Creek is offering major discounts on their peak-season rates for you early birds looking for a wintry getaway.

The Telluride, Colorado-based luxury, boutique hotel is offering a 20% discount for early reservations for the winter season. Book a three-night or longer stay from November 30 through April 5, 2009 (excluding Holidays and black-out dates) before November 30th to save.

I checked out their booking machine (FYI -- it's in Flash, so make sure your computer's updated) and the rates with this special drop anywhere from $80/night for a regular one-bedroom to an insane $175/night for those living high on the hog needing a two-bedroom suite.

There are some blackout dates, namely the times you'd want to get away to avoid family enjoy holiday weekends (Xmas/New Year's week, Prez's week and good ol' drink green beer week), but other than that it's a savings smorgasbord.