Sometimes in life there's just no point trying to imitate the genuine article. Instead of spending your next free weekend constructing a faux-ski field with discarded pizza boxes, paint and the ice shavings from your freezer, spend your next free minute purchasing today's Deal and escape to a real winter wonderland.

Accept no substitutes! Ski season is in full swing, so head on down to the Snowy Mountains and make the most of it for an action-packed weekend. For just $139 you can stay two nights at Snowgate Motel, a friendly venue ideally located in Berridale, just 15-20 minutes from Jindabyne and 45 minutes to the ski fields. Getting there is an absolute breeze – a simple 4.5 to 5 hour drive from Sydney.

Don't have skis? Don't matter! Ski or snowboard hire is included as part of this Deal. This includes pants and a jacket hire to make sure you're looking the part when you hit the slopes. Hot continental breakfast daily will give you enough energy to make the most of your action-packed days, and a buffet dinner on one night is a delicious reward for famished skiers.

One voucher is valid for one person only but multiple vouchers may be purchased. Rooms must fill a minimum booking of six people, so purchase a bunch of vouchers and bring the whole gang along. What good is a snow adventure if your pals aren't there to enjoy it with you? Please note that if this number is not reached, you will be mixed with other individuals in dormitory-style accommodation to fill the booking.

This Deal is valid for stays on the following weekends: 10 to 12 August 2012, 17 to 19 August 2012, 24 to 26 August 2012 and 31 August 2012 to 2 September 2012.

Snowgate Motel offers friendly, comfortable motel accommodation in the Snowy Mountains. This proud, family-run business offers true country hospitality that is so rarely seem these days. Your accommodation features an exception restaurant, large bar with pub prices, a disco area, movie screening area, games room and a BBQ area.