CATEGORIES
CATEGORIESThe ski and ride season is upon us, with the freedom to follow the snow if you’ve got a favorite, local mountain. For starters, these five season pass options offer access to multiple resorts. But you’ll want to plow ahead as prices are subject to change (and even availability, in some cases).
Follow us to shorter lift lines and more total runs for the 2016-2017 season. If you’ve got a passport in addition to an edge tuner, there are some sweet international inclusion hiding in plain sight. And click here for our list of Top Regional Passes.
Photo: Drew Zieff
What: 28 day passes, 2 at each Mountain Collective resort, no blackout dates; 50% off additional day passes; lodging deals; 1-year POW membership
US Resorts: Alta-Snowbird, UT; Aspen Snowmass, CO; Jackson Hole, WY; Mammoth, CA; Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA; Sun Valley, ID; Stowe, VA; Taos, NM; Telluride, CO;
International Resorts: Ski Banffef/Lake Louise/Sunshine, Alberta; Revelsoke, BC; Whistler Blackcomb, BC; Thredbo, Australia; Cornet Peak/Queenstown/The Remarkables, New Zealand
Bonus Resorts: 2 days at global affiliate resorts Chamonix, France; Hakuba Valley, Japan; and Valle Nevado, Chile.
Cost: $419
Website: mountaincollective.com
Photo: Lio DelPiccolo
What: Unlimited access to Vail resorts, no blackout dates; 6 “Ski With a Friend” discount tickets
US Resorts: Vail, CO; Beaver Creek, CO; Breckenridge, CO; Keystone, CO; Park City, UT; Heavenly, CA; Northstar. CA; Kirkwood, CA; Wilmot, WI; Afton Alps, MN; Mt. Brighton, MI; Arapahoe Basin, CO
International Resorts: Perisher, Australia
Bonus Resorts: Includes 30 European resorts: 2 day passes to all 3 resorts in France; 3 day passes to choice of 4 resorts in Italy; 5 consecutive days at 4 Vallees in Switzerland; and 3 consecutive days at Arlberg in Austria
Cost: $849
Website: www.snow.com/epic-pass/passes/epic-pass.aspx
What: 190 day passes, 5 to each 38 included North American resorts, no blackout dates
US Resorts: Alyeska, Girdwood, AK; Big Sky, MT; Boreal Mountain, CA; Boyne Highland, MI; Boyne Mountain, MI; Brighton, UT; Buck Hill, MN; Copper Mountain, CO; Crested Butte, CO; Crystal Mountain, WA; Eldora, CO; Killington, VT; Lee Canyon Resort, NV; Loon Mountain, NH; Mountain Creek, NJ; Mountain High, CA; Mount Sunapee, NH; Mt. Bachelor, OR; Nakiska, Alberta; Pico Mountain, VT; Okemo, VT; Snowshoe, WV; Solitude, UT; Steamboat, CO; Stratton, VT; Sugarloaf, ME; Summit at Snoqualmie, WA; Sunday River, ME; Wachusett, MA; Winter Park, CO;
International Resorts: Blue Mountain, Ontario; Cypress Mountain, BC; Fernie Mountain Resort, BC; Kicking Horse Resort, BC; Kimberley Albine Resort, BC; Mont Saint Anne, Quebec; Mont Tremblant, Quebec; Stoneham, Quebec
Cost: $699
Website: www.themaxpass.com
Photo: Lio DelPiccolo
What: 42 day passes; purchase a season pass to one of 15 Powder Alliance resorts and receive 3 day passes to the other 14 resorts, blackout dates apply to certain resorts
US Resorts: Angel Fire, NM; Arizona Snowbowl, AZ; Bridger Bowl, MT; China Peak, CA; Crested Butte, CO; Mountain High, CA; Mt. Hood, OR; Schweitzer, ID; Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA; Snowbasin, UT; Stevens Pass, WA; Timberline, OR
International Resorts: Kiroro, Japan; Silver Star, BC; Whitewater, BC
Cost: Varies
Website: www.powderalliance.com
Photo: Drew Zieff
What: Unlimited access to 3 Colorado resorts plus day passes to 8 other resorts, including 7 day passes to all 5 international resorts, no blackout dates
US Resorts: Unlimited Winter Park, CO; Copper Mountain, CO; and Eldora Mountain, CO; 6 days at Steamboat, CO; 3 days at Crested Butte, CO and Alyeska, AK
International Resorts: Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand; Cardrona Alpine, New Zealand; Tomamu, Japan; Atls Bandai, Japan; Nekoma, Japan
Cost: $629 (guaranteed through Nov. 21)
