The Chase Sapphire 2012 Ski Experience Program With Picabo Street. (Photo: Business Wire)

Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], launched the Chase SapphireSM 2012 Ski Experience Program with a very successful cardmember weekend experience at Stowe Mountain Lodge in Stowe, VT, on January 13–16. The experiential rewards weekends are exclusively for Chase Sapphire cardmembers and feature U.S. Ski champion Picabo Street. Two additional cardmember experiences will be held at five-star mountain resorts over Presidents’ Day and St. Patrick’s Day weekends.

The Chase Sapphire 2012 Ski Experience Program with Picabo Street. (Photo: Business Wire)

Through Chase Ultimate Rewards, Chase Sapphire cardmembers can redeem points for weekend packages that include three nights of luxury accommodations, ski clinics and a dinner reception with Street and a two-day lift ticket. The two-person packages also features airport transportation to and from the resort, feature custom ski and boot fittings, and a wine pairing dinner with journalist and sommelier Anthony Giglio. Cardmembers also have the choice between a spa treatment and other mountain activities such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling and hot air balloon rides.

“It was so energizing for me to spend time with Chase Sapphire cardmembers in Stowe, VT, who have so much passion to improve their skiing techniques,” said Street. “I am looking forward to the next two events at Squaw Creek and Montage Deer Valley, where we’re offering ski enthusiasts outstanding weekends of skiing, outdoor mountain activities and great food.”

The Chase Sapphire 2012 Ski Experience Program will be held in two additional U.S. cities:

• Olympic Valley, CA: Resort at Squaw Creek (February 17-20, 2012) [A few packages remain available]
• Park City, UT: Montage Deer Valley Ski Resort and Hotel (March 15-18, 2012) [SOLD OUT]

“These programs allow Chase Sapphire cardmembers to enjoy the most exclusive ski resorts on the most coveted Winter holiday weekends, said Jennifer McGarry, marketing director, Chase Card Services. “Picabo Street is one of the most accomplished and well-respected ski experts in the world, and we are pleased to offer the opportunity for our cardmembers to ski and dine alongside an Olympic medalist.”