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Labor Day Weekend is the Last Chance to Get Spring Prices for Colorado and Summit Passes and the First Weekend to Get the Free Vail Resorts School of Shred 5th and 6th Grade Pass
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$329 Early-Season Price Is $170 Off Retail
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BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Sept. 4, 2008 – School is back in session for most Colorado kids and in just a few weeks the newly named Vail Resorts’ “School of Shred” 5th and 6th grade student ski program will be in session on the slopes of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, providing similar benefits to 5th and 6th graders as in years past just with a new name, a new photo pass, a new redemption procedure and an additional day for the 6th grade program.
With the countdown to the Nov. 7 opening of Breckenridge and Keystone and with Arapahoe Basin gunning for an October start date, now is the time to get one of Colorado’s most popular passes. Today, Vail Resorts announced a $10 pricing increase for The Summit Pass™ to $409 and The Colorado Pass™ to $449, which will take effect at midnight Thursday, Sept. 4. The newly launched Epic Season Pass™ will remain unchanged at $579 for adults and $279 for children, but must be purchased by Nov. 15.
School of Shred
As in years past, Vail Resorts will continue to offer Colorado 5th grade students three free unrestricted days of skiing (or snowboarding) at each of its Colorado resorts – Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone – through a newly named program administered by the Company called “School of Shred.” Sixth graders will receive four unrestricted days of skiing (or snowboarding) at each of the Company’s Colorado resorts for $99.
To receive the 5th or 6th grade “School of Shred” pass, a parent or guardian must present documentation proving eligibility (report card or school ID that indicates grade level or a valid birth certificate) at any resort season pass office or any Front Range Vail Resorts’ pass sales location** during the fall pass sales time period. Students must be present at time of purchase to get their photo taken for their Vail Resorts “School of Shred” pass.
Passes will be loaded with the ski days and will also be enabled with radio frequency technology to allow for a hassle-free “easy scan” process, eliminating the need to physically present the pass in the lift lines this season. Passes are non-transferable and the 6th grade pass is non-refundable.
For details, visit www.coloradopass.com or call 888-215-3867.
Summit and Colorado Pass pricing change
Pricing for Colorado’s most popular ski passes is set to increase tonight at midnight (Thursday, Sept. 4) to $409 for The Summit Pass™ and $449 for The Colorado Pass™.
The Summit Pass™ gives skiers and snowboarders unlimited, unrestricted access to Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin and starting tonight at midnight will be $409 for adults, $319 for teens (ages 13-18) and $209 for children (ages 5-12).
The Colorado Pass™ offers unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin all season with an additional 10 days* at Vail and Beaver Creek and will be $449 for adults, $339 for teens (ages 13-18) and $219 for children (ages 5-12).
Pricing for The Epic Season Pass™ will not change and will continue to be $579 for adults and $279 for children. The unlimited, ski-as-much-as-you-want, unrestricted Epic Season Pass™ with no black-out dates features more than 18,000 acres of skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Arapahoe Basin for the entire 2008-2009 season and is considered one of the best deals in the industry this season, but must be purchased by Nov. 15, 2008.
Pass renewals for Summit and Colorado passes are available online at www.coloradopass.com . Renewals or new passes may be purchased at select Front Range locations including Boulder Ski Deals (Boulder), Colorado Ski and Golf (Aurora, Arvada, Colorado Springs and Littleton), REI (Denver Flagship, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Englewood, Boulder and Colorado Springs), Breeze Ski Rentals in Lakewood and Dumont, as well as Flatiron Crossing Mall, Park Meadows Shopping Center, The Shops at Northfield in Stapleton and The Orchard Town Center. For resort pass sales locations and times, call 888-215-3867.
For more information about the Summit or Colorado passes, visit www.coloradopass.com . Visit www.epicpass.com to purchase your Epic Season Pass™ or for more information about this revolutionary season pass.
* The Colorado Pass is restricted from use at Vail and Beaver Creek: Nov. 28-29, 2008; Dec. 27-31, 2008; and Feb. 14-15, 2009.
Keystone and Arapahoe Basin Four Pack
Additionally, Vail Resorts is offering the Keystone and Arapahoe Basin Four Pack for $149 that offers four days of skiing and snowboarding (restricted dates: Nov. 28-29, Dec. 27-31, Feb. 14-15).
Colorado Ski Country 5th and 6th Grade Programs
Colorado Ski Country USA will continue to offer their 5th and 6th grade programs for the 2008-2009 ski season. For more information about these programs, visit www.coloradoski.com/Passes/5thGradePassport .
More information about Vail Resorts
For more information about Vail Resorts’ new deals, programs, capital projects and exciting news, visit www.snow.com .
About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company’s subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties at the Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, the Heavenly Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The Company’s subsidiary RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages properties across the United States and the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com
Park City, Utah (August 28, 2008) – Park City Mountain Resort’s season passes are now available for the 2008-09 winter season at early season prices. Discounted Park City Mountain Resort season passes are available through September 30, 2008. With over $10 million dollars in improvements, including a new high-speed quad from the base area and a completely renovated Mid-Mountain Lodge, the 2008-09 season brings exciting new reasons to purchase a pass at Park City Mountain Resort this winter.
Park City Mountain Resort’s Adult Season Pass with included Fast Tracks is available for $1250 until September 30th. Fast Tracks provides access to express lanes at the Resort’s most popular lifts. The Adult Season Pass will be available at regular price for $1450. The Youth Season Pass for ages 7-12 is available for $350 until September 30th and then becomes $415. The Youth Season Pass for ages 13-17 is available for $750 until September 30th and then becomes $850.
The Utah Resident EZ Access Pass is available for $540 – that’s just $54 a day with included Fast Tracks and annual rollover (proof of Utah residence required at ticket office to purchase). The EZ Access provides guests with 10 days of lift access with no blackout dates at Park City Mountain Resort. The Youth EZ Access Pass (7-12 years old), also providing 10 days of lift access and Fast Tracks, is $270. Non-Utah residents can enjoy the Adult EZ Access Pass for $650 and the Youth EZ Access Pass for $330.
For the 2008-09 winter season, Park City Mountain Resort is offering a new pass to Utah residents and property owners. The five-day pass is called the Utah Locals 5-Pack and is available for $270 (just $54 per day). The tickets will be available for use all season long except for December 26, 2008 through January 1, 2009 and February 14 through February 16, 2009. The Utah Locals 5-Pack is non-transferable and will not include Fast Tracks, rollover, parking, or on-mountain discounts. However, the price will remain the same all year, and guests are welcome to refill their 5-Pack when they have used up their previous one.
The Utah Student Pass (7-12 years old) is available for $150 until September 30th and then becomes $200. The Utah Student Pass (13-17 years old) is $200 until September 30th and then becomes $250.
Beginning this Friday, August 29 through Labor Day, $40 single day lift tickets will be available for early and late season only at Sniagrab and Canyon Sports.
Additionally, Park City Mountain Resort offers discounted passes for college students, seniors, military personal and multiple family members. Visit www.parkcitymountain.com or call (800) 222.PARK for more information or to purchase your pass.
Park City Mountain Resort’s summer activities will remain open seven days a week until October 12. The Resort has great activities for the entire family including the newest attraction, the Alpine Coaster, as well as the Alpine Slide, the ZipRider, the climbing wall, miniature golf, horseback riding, the human maze, the Legacy Launcher, Little Miners Park, lift-served mountain biking and hiking and lift-served access to Park City’s historic Main Street. Base activity hours after Labor Day will be Sunday through Thursday from noon to 6:00 pm; Friday and Saturday from noon to 8:00 pm. The Town Lift will close mid-week after Labor Day but will be open every Friday through Sunday until October 12 and will operate noon to 6:00 pm. Legends Bar & Grill, located in the main plaza area, is open seven days a week and features summertime fare in both an indoor and outdoor setting.
Purchase a Season Pass Labor Day Weekend at Bay Area Any Mountain Stores or the 22nd Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale and Receive a $25 Voucher for Immediate Savings on In-Stock Gear
Heavenly Mountain Resort, Calif./Nev. – August 22, 2008 – Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that Labor Day, September 1, 2008 will be the last day to purchase or renew a 2008 – 2009 Heavenly season pass for just $369, a $130 savings from the $499 price.
Heavenly pass holders get access to Lake Tahoe’s best resort as ranked by SKI and Skiing Magazine readers. With the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, the highest elevation of any Tahoe resort and the largest fleet of Prinoth350 grooming machines in North America, Heavenly is known to consistently provide the best snow conditions in the Tahoe basin. Now, with the new Olympic Express high-speed lift and several new trails, Heavenly skiers and riders will experience those surface conditions over more terrain in less time.
Heavenly is celebrating Labor Day by offering an extra incentive to prospective pass buyers. Individuals who purchase a Heavenly pass at Any Mountain stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area during the Labor Day Super Sale or at the 22nd Annual Heavenly Sports Tent Sale at Heavenly’s California Lodge, will receive a $25 voucher to be used with any purchase of $250 or more. The voucher is only valid the day the pass is purchased and may not be combined with any other offer. The hours for the tent sale are Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hours for the Gondola season pass office during the holiday weekend are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“At $369, the Heavenly pass is a phenomenal deal for Lake Tahoe’s top resort,” said John Wagnon, Heavenly vice president of Marketing and Sales. “Combining that price with all our improvements and the instant $25 savings makes it a virtual steal and a great way to start the ski or ride season, which will be here sooner than we think.”
Those purchasing a Heavenly pass also receive unlimited half-price tickets at any of Vail’s Colorado resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. Pass holders also have the opportunity to receive the best travel deals through Heavenly Tahoe Vacations, as well as the option to become a member of the Heavenly Pass Holders Club which offers exclusive tickets to concerts and deals at South Lake Tahoe businesses.
New passes can also be purchased or renewed online at www.heavenlypass.com or in-person seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Heavenly season pass office located at the Gondola.
For the 2008 – 09 season Heavenly will unveil many new improvements under the 10 year master plan. Skyline Trail from the top of Sky Express leading to Nevada has been re-graded allowing for a faster and easier traverse. East Peak Lodge’s upper deck has been enclosed adding 90 – 100 more indoor seats. Three new gladed trails have been added, two in Ski Ways glades and one in Powderbowl Woods. On the side of transportation, two new bio-diesel buses and two new compressed natural gas buses have been added to the Heavenly fleet; bringing the total to 10 environmentally friendly buses.
Recently named a “World Saver” by Condé Nast Traveler in the category of leadership in environmental protection, Vail Resorts is committed to providing an exceptional experience while acting as a leader in energy conservation. Heavenly is ranked among OnTheSnow.com’s top ten “no-car needed” resorts and therefore an outstanding choice for those who wish to conserve gas and support the environmental movement.
With just a little over eight weeks remaining before Heavenly starts making snow in preparation for the coming season, skiers and riders can save money on the winter gear and apparel they need, as well as a Heavenly pass, at Labor Day Sales across Northern California. In South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Sports will be hosting the 22nd Annual Labor Day Tent Sale at Heavenly’s California Lodge parking lot. Overstock of hard and soft goods will be available at drastically reduced prices. Bay Area skiers and riders can take advantage of savings on winter gear and clothing at Any Mountain Stores in Berkeley, Concord, Dublin, San Jose, Redwood City and Corte Madera.
At the Heavenly Tent Sale there will be a raffle hosted by KRLT radio featuring Curtis Fong, “The Guy from Tahoe”. Raffle prizes will be announced at the sale, but will include ski boots, snowboards, skis, helmets and more!
About Heavenly
Heavenly Mountain Resort is a world-class destination offering guests a one-of-a-kind combination of scenic beauty and exhilarating on-snow experience. Heavenly is a subsidiary of
Vail Resorts, Inc., the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. In addition to Heavenly, Vail Resorts, Inc. owns and operates the Colorado mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company’s subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
For more information on Heavenly Mountain Resort, please visit www.skiheavenly.com or call 1-800-HEAVENLY.
The Associated Press
One Utah ski resort is actually cutting prices this year instead of raising them.
Snowbird is dropping the price of individual and family season passes bought before Sept. 12 by up to $500 over last season’s rates.
The industry group Ski Utah says the troubled economy has other resorts outside Utah also rolling out discounts, but the group wasn’t aware of any other Utah resort joining in.
Utah resorts say they have a lot to offer with snow quality and airport access compared with other states.
Snowbird says it’s trying to make skiing more affordable for locals. Tickets at Utah resorts can cost more than $70 a day.
Snowbird is dropping the price of an individual season pass by up to $50 - it will still cost more than $900.
A family of four will save nearly $500 over last season for a season pass.
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Wrightwood, CA – August 14, 2008: Mountain High’s annual season pass sale returns August 30th with the lowest prices in years. For $299 guests can get an entire season of skiing and snowboarding for what it costs to visit other resorts for the weekend. Plus anyone who purchases by September 7th will receive two free tickets good any day this season, non-holiday. Mountain High is committed to keeping winter sports affordable and no matter what the price is at the pumps, you won’t pay a lot to reach the area either. Mountain High is Southern California’s closest winter resort at just an hour and a half from downtown LA and two hours from San Diego.
Skiing and snowboarding doesn’t have to be expensive. A $299 Season Pass to Mountain High pays for itself in just FIVE visits, but gives you the ability to ride all season long. This pass is valid any day or night during the 2008/09 season with no restrictions. Don’t have $299? Secure the sale price with a $99 deposit before October 31st and Mountain High will give you until November 15th to pay the additional $250 for a total of $349.
Children’s passes for age seven to twelve are available for just $129.00, and children six and under receive a free season pass with the purchase of an adult season pass. Please note there is a limit of two children’s passes per adult pass purchased.
Besides the tremendous savings, pass holders are also entitled to 10% non-sale retail items, 10% off adult ski & snowboard lessons, hands-free lift access, Powder Alert E-Mails and guaranteed admittance during sell out periods.
The $299 Season Pass Sale takes place Saturday, August 30th, to Friday, October 31st, or sold out. Quantities are limited so guests are advised to buy early. For the quickest processing, purchase your season pass online at www.mthigh.com. There you can manage your order, download liability forms, submit photos and much more. Existing pass holders can re-activate their cards their as well, saving any processing fees. Season pass orders may also be placed by phone, toll free at (888) 754-7878, and at the resort. Operators are available Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sundays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There is a $10.00 processing fee for all new passes purchased.
Says John McColly, Director of Marketing, “Hot summers mean cold winters in Southern California and the best way to save money on skiing and snowboarding is with a season pass.”
For more information or to schedule and interview, please contact John McColly, Director of Marketing, at (760) 316-7830 or john@mthigh.com
The Telluride Ski Resort launched its Summer Season Pass Sale today, offering up to 70% savings over in-season prices.
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Season passes for three of Colorado’s favorite resorts – Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat, all of which have enjoyed incredible snow this season – are available for the lowest possible prices starting April 3, 2008. The new pass products provide exceptional value for guests seeking the best Colorado ski experiences at the best prices. Intrawest’s early spring purchase program April 3 – June 1, 2008, guarantees the ABSOLUTE LOWEST PRICES on these pass products for those eager to hit the bumps at Winter Park/Mary Jane, tear up Copper’s phenomenal back bowls and find themselves waist-deep in Steamboat’s Champagne Powder® snow next season.
“Each year, more and more of our resort guests tell us that in addition to the best pass prices and access to the best terrain, they are looking to share genuine Colorado ski experiences with family and friends,” said Andy Wirth, executive vice president of sales & marketing and chief marketing officer for Intrawest. “What sets our resorts apart is the fact that we deliver an exciting environment where families and friends gather and feel welcome. Our flexible pass options, especially the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus where the price has dropped $40 from last season alone, provide an economical way for skiers, snowboarders and families to visit Winter Park, Copper and Steamboat to experience some of the best terrain that Colorado has to offer.”
The Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus provides unlimited access to Winter Park Resort and Copper Mountain, with an additional six full days at Steamboat (no blackouts), as well as free skiing or riding at Steamboat Friday afternoon. For unlimited access to three of Colorado’s top resorts, the Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass offers unrestricted days of taking in breathtaking views from Winter Park’s Parsenn Bowl, access to Copper’s naturally divided terrain and cruising through Steamboat’s famous trees and snow. And, as an additional benefit, for every adult “Ultimate Pass” purchased, a parent or legal guardian will receive one child’s (12 and under) Ultimate Pass FREE. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass also returns this season providing unlimited access to Winter Park Resort and Copper Mountain, and individual resort season passes are also available for purchase.
Passholders will enjoy a combined total of 432 trails, 8,493 acres, and over 9,300 vertical feet of terrain, including: Steamboat’s incredibly light, record-breaking Champagne Powder® snow and world-class family programs; Mary Jane’s world-renowned moguls and Winter Park’s extraordinary alpine bowl and back country Cirque; Copper’s one-of-a-kind high alpine terrain and Catalyst Terrain Park; and much more.
Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus - $439 Adult / $329 Teen / $209 Child (6-12) / $239 70 yrs. and over Back for a second year, the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus offers guests unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park Resort and Copper Mountain as well as six unrestricted days and unlimited Free Friday Afternoons to be used throughout the season at Steamboat.
Rocky Mountain Super Pass - $399 Adult / $309 Teen / $199 Child (6-12)
For the best double dose of fun, the Rocky Mountain Super Pass offers unlimited skiing/riding at Winter Park and Copper.
Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass - $979 Steamboat Season Pass (+ $75) / $529 Teen (+ $75) / $289 Child (6-12) (+ $75) / $349 70 yrs. and over (+ $75)
Unrestricted, unsurpassed – the Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass combines unlimited skiing and riding at Steamboat, Winter Park and Copper Mountain, plus a FREE child (6-12) ultimate pass with each adult Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass purchased by a parent or legal guardian.
Copper Season Pass - $349 Adult
Unlimited access to Copper’s diversified terrain and famed back bowls.
Winter Park Season Pass - $359 Adult
Unlimited access to Winter Park’s cruisers and famous bumps.
Steamboat Season Pass - $979 Adult
Unrestricted access to Steamboat’s legendary Champagne Powder® Snow, and incredible trees. Buyers of all Steamboat season passes are eligible for a Winter Park and Copper Resort add-on for only $75! Plus, for every adult Steamboat Season Pass (full or upgraded), a parent or legal guardian will receive one Child (12 and under) Pass FREE!
Steamboat Super Value Passes - $799 20-Day / $679 15-Day / $519 10-Day
Steamboat Super Value Passes offer flexibility, benefits and value with a variety of pricing packages for 20, 15 and 10 days throughout the entire season. The Super Value Pass package consists of: direct-to-lift access, a limited number of specially-priced $22/day tickets during early and late value seasons, on-mountain discounts, Free Friday Afternoon tickets during early and late value seasons and summer benefits.
Copper Four Pass - $119
Enjoy four days at Copper Mountain (blackout dates: Dec. 27 - 31, 2008). New this year: the Copper Four Pass is offered for spring and this is also the first time that 06/07 and 07/08 Four Pass holders may purchase a Copper Four Pass online or over the phone.
Winter Park Four Pass - $129
Enjoy four days at Winter Park/Mary Jane (blackout dates: Dec. 27 - 31, 2008). New this year, the Winter Park Four Pass is offered in the spring and this is also the first time that 06/07 and 07/08 Four Pass holders are able to purchase a Winter Park Four Pass online or over the phone.
Dual-Mountain TransFour Card - $199
With the Dual-Mountain TransFour Card (blackout dates: Dec. 27 - 31, 2008), guests will enjoy four days at either Copper Mountain or Winter Park Resort for either themselves, or for their friends and family. Valid for one person per day. This is the first time the Dual-Mountain TransFour Card has been offered in the spring. The Dual-Mountain TransFour Card is available for purchase online or through resort call centers.
Skiers and snowboarders who purchase their pass products between April 3 – June 1, 2008 will receive special spring bonuses in addition to traditional season-long benefits (the following do not apply to Ultimate Passes or Steamboat Only Passes):
· Guaranteed lowest price – SPRING BONUS
· Two $40 lift ticket coupons for Friends and Family (valid all season except 12/20/08 – 1/4/09 at Winter Park and Copper only). Valid for adult and 70+ pass purchasers only – SPRING BONUS
· Subscription to SKIING Magazine – SPRING BONUS
· Payment plan option - $49 now and the balance payable mid-August – SPRING BONUS
· Passholders (Season Passes, Four Passes and TransFour cards) may purchase up to four (4) discounted tickets per day at the window (Winter Park and Copper only)
· Discounts on Rental/Retail, Ski & Ride Schools and Food and Beverage outlets (Winter Park and Copper only). Valid for all Season Passes and Four Passes.
New passes may be purchased in person starting April 4, 2008 at Christy Sports stores in Boulder or Denver West; both are open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day. Those wanting to renew their pass may visit passwagon.com; call Copper Mountain at ; or call Winter Park at . Steamboat Season Passes and Ultimate passes must be purchased or renewed by visiting steamboat.com/seasonpass or by calling .
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