Phone - (585) 374 6000

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Website: http://www.bristolmountain.com/

About the Resort -

The Bristol Mountain Ski Resort offers one of the tallest vertical drops out of every ski area in the Adirondack and Catskill areas as well as the Rocky Mountains. The longest run at the Bristol Mountain Ski Resort is over two miles long, and Bristol Mountain is also known for providing night skiing and snowboarding until 10 o'clock pm. There are two different terrain parks, the more difficult of which offers half a mile worth of length and includes a pipe that is 425' long. Many skiers and snowboarders regard the Bristol Mountain Ski Resort as a hidden secret amount all who visit for the first time.

What You Need to Know -

The Bristol Mountain Ski Resort is located in the Finger Lakes Winery Country, and has an exciting vertical rise and drop of 1,200 feet. This is a family oriented resort that offers state of the art snowmaking for 97% of the trails and slopes, and 96% of everything that is covered with lighting. The Bristol Mountain Ski Area offers a 2,200 foot summit, 160 acres of terrain and 110" of annual snow. 97 percent of all snow is produced on site. The ski season for the Bristol Mountain Ski Area typically begins around late November and runs until the beginning weeks of April. Bristol Mountain has a nice division of terrain types, with 33 trails and a 10,560 foot run. The toughest trail in the area is called Quantum Leap. There are 2 quads, two triples, 1 double and 1 surface lifts, two terrain parks and one half pipe on site.

Tips for Beginners -

Lessons are offered every day via a Snow Sports School that is certified by the Professional Instructors of America. There are over 240 different instructors on staff, with expertise in all disciplines of skiing and snowboarding. There is also a children's center that offers great instruction programs for children, as well as state certified childcare. The Bristol Mountain Ski Resort also offers rental equipment for beginners without their own gear, including modern shaped skis and strap-in snowboarding equipment.

Fees -

Bristol Mountain offers the same lift ticket rates on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Adult full day lift tickets are $51 dollars, and half day lift tickets are $48 dollars. Junior and senior lift tickets for full days are $42 dollars, and half day lift tickets for these individuals are $39 dollars. The Bristol Mountain Ski Resort offers 8 hour start anytime tickets and 4 hour start anytime tickets, as well as mini week lift ticket passes, which are $120 for adults and $114 for seniors and juniors.

Bristol Mountain also offers rental gear. Snowboarding packages and Ski packages are $26 dollars and junior ski and snowboarding packages are $16 dollars. Skiing and snowboarding packages include all gear necessary to hit the slopes.

Originally posted 2009-01-05 05:46:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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To plan the best luxury ski holidays, you should first assess the needs of your family. If there are members of the family that are not skiers, you should look for a location that offers ski lessons to those who are interested in learning. There should be beginner lessons as well as some more advanced ski lessons for those skiers in the family who want to improve their skills.

The lodge where you will be staying with your family should offer some other activities as well for those who want to take a break from the slopes. Many luxury ski holidays include a spa for some wonderful relaxation after a day of physical activity. It's always nice to settle in for a massage or soak in a hot tub after spending a day out on the grueling slopes.

There should also be shopping available for the members of your family who want to pick up a few souvenirs on the vacation. Of course, for some members of your family, a day of shopping is the whole reason for the trip. If you have serious shoppers in your family, make sure there are great places to indulge on your luxury ski holidays.

Many ski resorts offer a large variety of activities for you to enjoy while you are on holiday. Cross country skiing, snowboarding, and other activities are all available at most ski resorts. Assess the needs of your family before choosing the luxury resort you will book.

Cost is a consideration for most families when booking luxury ski holidays. Look for some package deals that will offer you the best prices on some of the most luxurious resorts in the world. Take into consideration your budget for airfare, accommodations, food and activities while you are on your holiday. If you take the time to research the available locations and packages, you might get a great bargain on your trip.

The Internet is a good place to start your research for your luxury ski holidays. You can search among a number of travel sites to find the best package deal on your family vacation. This also allows you to do some side by side comparisons of the many packages that are on the market and choose the one that best meets the needs of your family and budget.

Luxury ski holidays are a great gift to give to your family for the holidays or just when you need a winter break. Start planning well in advance and surprise your family with the ultimate getaway trip. It is guaranteed to be a good time for everyone if you plan it well.

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Originally posted 2009-06-04 05:47:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Phone: (303) 440-8700

Website: http://www.eldora.com/

About the Resort:

There aren’t many resorts in the Boulder area, but this is one of the best. Actually located in Nederland, but easily accessible from many points across the state, this resort is quickly becoming quite popular. Their rates are pretty reasonable and we found the powder to be exceptional. Even though the area gets around 300 inches of snow a year, the resort makes a bunch on their own to ensure you’re always going to have a great experience on the runs. The staff is helpful and this is a great place to take the family.

What You Need to Know:

The season opens a bit late here and closes a little early, running from Mid-November to the first part of April. That’s not much time to a lot of skiing in, unless you live nearby. However, we found that the resort does pack them in and move them along. They have numerous lifts and move around 8,000 people an hour, which is pretty standard for a resort that is this size.

There are 53 trails currently in operation, spread out over 680 acres, so you won’t be bumping elbows with anyone. The facilities are well set up and they keep the trails patrolled and in excellent condition. We found it to be one of the nicest resorts we’ve been to in a while and even though it’s a little small in some ways, it’s well worth the trip.

The cross country center brings in a lot of people each year, and even if you’ve never tried this before, we highly recommend it. You’ll be able to get a great crash course in cross country skiing amidst some of the most beautiful country in Colorado. It is also a place that is very friendly to snowboarders and even though there are no halfpipes, the resort offers four different terrain parks. Most only offer two, so if you love to board, this is the place to do it.

Tips for Beginners:

You’ll find out 20% of the trails here are suitable for beginners and the only one you’ll really want to avoid is Moose Glades. This resort is geared a little more towards intermediate and advanced skiers, but they still have a very good instructional program. Lessons are frequently held throughout the day and they do offer special discounts and inclusive packages with gear.

The kids lessons here are among the best we’ve found and they will even teach youngsters as young as three. They offer instruction in numerous disciplines, including downhill, alpine and cross country. Snowboarding lessons are also available and the techniques taught in all of their classes are solid and will pay off.

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Fees:

Lift Tickets
Weekend/Holiday Weekday
Full Day 1/2 Day Full Day 1/2 Day
Adult $56.00 $46.00 $56.00 $46.00
Junior $36.00 N/A $36.00 N/A
Senior $31.00 N/A $31.00 N/A
*Note: 1/2 day starts at 12:30

Rental Gear
Adult Junior Senior
Ski Package $37.00 $22.00 $37.00
Snowboard Package $38.00 $33.00 $38.00

Originally posted 2009-02-09 05:48:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Phone: (530) 583-6985

Website: http://www.squaw.com/

About the Resort:

This is a legendary resort that has built up an incredible reputation as beign one of the finest places to ski in the world. With their advanced lift system, six different peaks from which to choose and plenty of places to eat and stay, this is the ideal spot for any winter vacation. There is an entire village built around the resort, and they offer all different kinds of cuisine, shopping experiences and more. The resort has special stay and play packages with more than 50 local hotels, so you're sure to be able to save money on your trip here.

What You Need to Know:

Squaw Valley opens its trails in mid-November and the season runs through the end of May. This is actually quite long for a season and is part of the reason that the resort is so popular. There are many different activities available for those that don't like skiing, from mountain top ice skating to tubing, and other winter sports. It's hard for anyone to get bored here. There are 33 lifts, which move more than 49,000 people an hour, countless trails, two halfpipes, and three different terrain parks. The resort is open from 9am to 9pm most days, and a half hour earlier on weekends.

There is also a terrain park for snowboarders and many different jumps and areas for lovers of this sport. Unlike many resorts, Squaw Valley is very friendly to boarders and you won't feel ostracized here.

Tips for Beginners:

The resort offers many different types of instruction, from general basic entry level skiing tips throughout the day, to special clinics that are designed for the elderly, rank beginners and even a special women's clinic. Even though the beginner area is at 8200 feet, this is a very safe environment to learn how to ski.

We found the staff to be very helpful and they are also great with children. For families, this is probably one of the best places to take kids in the area, thanks to the many different activities and the quality of the skiing lessons that they can get while they are here.

Fees:

Lift Tickets

Weekend/Holiday                   Weekday

Full Day          1/2 Day                       Full Day          1/2 Day

Adult   $65                  $49                              $65                  $49

Junior  $5                    $5                                $5                    $5

Senior  $39                  $39                              $39                  $39

*Note: 1/2 day starts at 1:00

Frequent Skier & Snowboarder Program (ski four days and get the fifth day free), Multi-day discounts.

*Night Skiing is free with all daily lift tickets: All operations weather permitting and subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Rental Gear

Adult               Junior              Senior

Ski Package                 $33                  $18                  $39

Snowboard Package    $38                 $29                  $39

How to Get There:

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From San Francisco/Sacramento/Northern California:

Squaw Valley USA is 96 miles from Sacramento, and 196 miles from San Francisco.

Take Interstate 80 northeast into the Sierra Nevada.

Exit at Truckee, onto Highway 89 SOUTH, towards Lake Tahoe/Tahoe City/Squaw Valley.

Follow Highway 89 south 8 miles to the Squaw Valley Rd. Exit. Turn RIGHT and follow Squaw Valley Rd. to the base of the mountain.

Originally posted 2008-10-16 05:40:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Phone: (530) 233-3323

Website: http://www.cedarpasssnowpark.com/

About the Resort:

This is a well kept secret in the Cedarville area, and one of the nicest resorts we've been to in some time. The park is actually community owned and staffed entirely by volunteers. They strive to bring a small town atmosphere to the park and succeed nicely. You'll be among friends here and this is a great place to take the family. Although it may not be the glitziest resort in the world, or the most popular, it is one resort that should be visited at least once, particularly if you do plan to be in this area.

What You Need to Know:

This resort is snowboard friendly and there are many different activities available to keep the whole family entertained. The prices are incredibly low given the level of service and despite the fact that it is entirely staffed by volunteers, the trails are very well groomed and maintained.

It is however only open on weekends and holidays during the winter months and the hours of operation are 10am to 4pm. The lift is a t-bar style and although it doesn't move thousands of people an hour there is little chance of having to wait in line here.

Tips for Beginners:

This is one of the most beginner friendly places to ski. The trails are gentle, the safety patrols are diligent and lessons are offered throughout the day. There are a total of six runs here and most are suitable for beginning skiers. The lower portion of The Road trail is ideal for beginners, and can be accessed via a rope tow lift.

There is also a great powder bowl that is a lot of fun and should be visited at least once while you're here. There is an area for Nordic skiers and you may even be able to get a lesson on this form of skiing if you happen to get a day where a pro is volunteering.

Fees:

Prices Subject to Change

All Day T-Bar

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

$15 Adults

$12 Youth

$5 Child

Half Day T-Bar

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

$13 Adults

$10 Youth

$3 Child

All Day Rope Tow

$5 Adults

$5 Youth

10-Day Multi-Season Punch Cards

(Transferable, non-refundable if lost)

$125 Adults

$100 Youth

Rentals:

Prices Subject to Change

Per Day

Ski Package

(Skis, boots and poles)

$10

Skis or Boots Only

$5

Snowboard Package

(Snowboard and boots)

$10

How to Get There:

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You can reach the CEDAR  PASS SNOW PARK  via a 20-minute scenic drive from the community of Alturas.  Head north for 6 miles on Highway 299/395, turn right onto Highway 299, and continue east for approximately 12 miles.  A sign on the right directs you into the snow park.

Alturas is situated 50 mile south of Lakeview, Oregon; 150 miles northeast of Redding, California; and 180 miles north of Reno, Nevada.

The SNOW PARK can also be accessed from the town of Cedarville by traveling 6 miles west on Highway 299.

Originally posted 2008-10-14 05:20:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Website: http://www.alta.com/

About the Resort:

Alta Ski Area is a very popular Utah ski resort that offers many different activities that the entire family can enjoy. From backcountry packing trips, to helicopter rides and of course, skiing, there is more than enough to do to keep busy while you are here. The facilities are top notch and we had a great time during our stay here. We'll definitely be returning and it is easy to see why so many other travelers make that same decision.

What You Need to Know:

The resort opens on the last day of November and stays open through April. You'll have plenty of time to test out the trails here and we found that even though the resort is incredibly popular, it's never really overcrowded. With more than 2200 acres to go around, you'll have plenty of room to spread out.

The resort has 115 trails that are served by numerous different types of lifts. They move around 12,000 people an hour so standing in line will not be a problem, at least for very long. During peak seasons, there may be a short wait, but generally, we found that everything goes very smoothly.

The trails are very well groomed and the resort does supplement with some manufactured snow, especially during the dry months.

Tips for Beginners:

All of the instructors here teach the renowned Alf Engen method of skiing and if you're serious about learning, this is probably the best place to get instruction. Given the quality of the lessons, the rates are very low and you'll walk away with quite a lot of knowledge.

25% of the trails here are just right for beginners but you'll definitely want to avoid the Main Chute until you get some more lessons under your belt. This is a great place to learn downhill skiing, and the lessons for kids are very good as well. All the instructors here are properly certified and they excel at laying a good groundwork.

Fees:

Lift Tickets

Weekend/Holiday                   Weekday

Full Day          1/2 Day                       Full Day          1/2 Day

Adult   $59                  $49                              $59                  $49

Junior   $30                 $30                              $30                  $30

Senior   $59                 $49                              $59                  $49

*Note: 1/2 day starts at 1:00

Rental Gear

Adult               Junior              Senior

Ski Package                 $25                  $25                  $25

Snowboard Package    N/A                N/A                 N/A

How to Get There:

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From Salt Lake City International Airport:

1: Merge onto I-80 E toward OGDEN / PROVO - 3.3 mi

2: Merge onto I-215 S via EXIT 117 toward PARK CITY / PROVO - 16.0 mi

3: Take the 6200 SO. exit- EXIT 6- toward SKI AREAS .../ SNOWBIRD / ALTA - .2 mi

4: Take the ramp toward SKI AREAS ... / SNOWBIRD / ALTA - .1 mi

5: Turn RIGHT onto UT-190 E / E 6200 S. Continue to follow UT-190 E - 1.6 mi

6: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto WASATCH BLVD / UT-210. Continue to follow UT-210

(Veer left at the LaCalle light) - 11.8 mi

7: End at Alta, UT US

Originally posted 2008-10-23 05:14:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Once you have chosen the resort that you will be staying at, the next thing that you are going to want to figure out is when you are planning on going on your ski trip. If you are planning your trip during the week, then you may be able to take advantage of cheaper rates on lift tickets as well as smaller crowds. Do not forget that one of the biggest factors involved in deciding when you should plan your skiing trip is the weather that is going on at the time. If the weather is currently in poor condition, then it could completely ruin your trip as well as causing you a great deal of money in the process. Make sure that you are checking out the ski conditions for the trip as well as the weather report for the best possible results. You should also make sure to check the resort, in order to see what trails are currently open. If there are fewer trails open, you may end up waiting in significantly longer lines as a result.

Next, make sure that you find adequate lodging. Almost all resorts have some kind of on site lodging for you to consider but there are plenty of other options to consider as well, and you may be able to get a cheaper deal somewhere else.

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Originally posted 2009-08-11 03:46:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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About the Resort -

Killington Resort is located in Killington, Vermont

Phone - (802) 422-6200 / (800) 621-MTNS

Website- http://www.killington.com/winter/index.html

Killington Resort is the largest ski resort in the northeast US, with a large variety of terrain types to keep skiers and snowboarders busy throughout the season. December 13th of this year marks the 50th anniversary of the slopes initial opening back in 1958. In celebration, the resort has spent over 8 million dollars on slope improvements.

A single lift ticket will give you access to 33 lifts leading to 200 trails, all across the 4200 foot high peak. There are over a hundred properties available, from a first class resort, to cozy little country inns. There are also town homes and condominiums available, as well as single family homes.

The mountain is maintained by a fleet of 18 vehicles, which treat and groom over half of the mountain every night. With 250 inches of snow a year, the slopes will provide an excellent experience every day of the season.

What You Need to Know -

The resorts season starts November 14th, 2008 and ends April 19th, 2009. Over the course of the year, the resort will receive on average just about 21 feet of snow. Across 1200 acres, there are 191 trails spread about roughly evenly from green, blue and single black difficulties. The lifts run at a capacity of 52,000 guests an hour.

Tips for Beginners -

Killington resort offers a large number of lessons for both its junior guests and its adult guests. For the juniors, there are five daily lesson programs of varying difficulty, as well as a season long camp program for young skiers of all ages. These programs provide young skiers the chance to learn new skills or improve old ones. The minimum requirement regarding the kids skill level is that they be able to get on the lift by themselves.

Adult programs are available on a one on one basis or as part of a group. Daily group lessons will instruct skiers of any skill level in the techniques of the sport. There are beginners, intermediate and advance classes, so skiers of any level will find benefit. There are also special classes for jump practice, and even a season camp program for adult learners.

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Fees -

Lift tickets for adults start at $82 per day, with multiple days enjoying a small discount. Starting at three or more days, guests to the mountain get to enjoy a grace day using their pass for 3 out of 4 days and so on. Junior skiers start at $65 a day.

Equipment rentals are available at a per day rate, with small discounts for multiple day rentals. For adults, a full package, which includes skis, poles and boots or a snowboard and boots, starts at $39 a day. Come with your own boots for $4 off per day. Junior visitors enjoy the full package for $26 a day, with $3 off per day for bringing their own boots. There are plenty of other deals offered on a daily basis, so skiers should keep an eye out for great deals.

Originally posted 2008-12-25 05:47:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Phone: (435) 753-0921

Website: http://www.skithebeav.com/main.htm

About the Resort:

This is a resort that should be insanely popular, due to the prime facilities, helpful staff and terrific location, and even though they do get quite a lot of visitors, this is still considered to be a well kept secret resort. If you'll be in the Logan area, this is the ideal place to go skiing, no matter how well you know your stuff. The resort may be a bit smaller than its competitors, but it is still one of the best places to ski in Utah.

What You Need to Know:

With just a little over 500 acres, and only five lifts, this is a small place, but they use the space well and it never feels overcrowded. The trails are incredibly well groomed and they've done a great job of working with the space that they have, laying out the trails properly and making sure that everything runs smoothly.

This family friendly resort is well suited for beginners, and they are also very open to snowboarders. You'll find something for everyone here for activities, and the resort is actually open all year round, even if you can't ski during part of the time.

Tips for Beginners:

There are quite a few trails here that are perfect for beginners, and that are nice and gentle. We found the lessons to be very well priced, especially considering how good the instructors are. If you have kids that need to learn how to ski, this is a great place where they can get all of the fundamentals.

Ski lessons are held throughout the day and there are also some special deals you can take advantage of to get discounts on lift tickets and lessons. The trails are patrolled frequently, and you'll find this is a very safe place to learn how to ski the right way.

Fees:

Adult All Area, All day           $38   (Buy passes online)

Junior (11 and under) $30  (Buy passes online)

Senior (65 and up)      $22  (Buy passes online)

10 pack All Area Day             $360

Half Day adults

(9:00am - 12:30pm) (12:30 - 4:00pm)             $30

Half Day Jr.

(9:00am - 12:30pm) (12:30 - 4:00pm)             $25

Little Beaver, All Day            $17

Little Beaver, 12 Ride            $29

Little Dogie (Do'ge) surface lift         $5

Senior's Half Day        $18

Rental Rates

All Day Package  (skis, boots, poles)               $19

Half Day Package       $15

Jr. All Day Ski Package          $14

Jr. All Day Board Package     $18

Jr. Half Day Ski Package (11 and under)       $11

Jr. Half Day Board Package   $14

Demos, Ski Package   $38

Snow Board Package $25

Half Day Board Package        $20

Boots only (board or ski)        $16

Helmets           $6

How to Get There:

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1:         Start out going WEST on E 400 S/UT-186 W toward S MAIN ST. Continue to follow E 400 S. - 1.2 mi

2:         Merge onto I-15 N. - 54.1 mi

3:         Take the US-91 exit, EXIT 362, toward US-89/1100 SOUTH ST. - 0.2 mi

4:         Merge onto US-91 toward BRIGHAM CITY/LOGAN/PERRY. - 27.1 mi

5:         Turn RIGHT onto US-89/400 ST N. Continue to follow US-89. - 27.8 mi

6:         Turn LEFT onto UT-243. - 1.3 mi

7:         Turn RIGHT. - 0.2 mi

8:         End at Beaver Mountain, UT

Originally posted 2008-10-13 05:17:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Phone: (801) 742-2222

Website: http://www.snowbird.com/

About the Resort:

Snowbird Resort is a very family friendly resort that actually hooks into the Alta Resort – another great place to ski in Utah. We found this to be an ideal place to take the kids and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy. This is actually a pretty large resort, and when you factor in the size of the neighboring Alta Resort, you’ll be getting quite a lot for your money when you stay here.

What You Need to Know:

Snowbird offers more than 2500 acres of ski-able space, and you’ll rarely find it to be crowded. It is a popular resort, but they’ve managed to keep everything spaced out and running smoothly. There are 85 trails and 13 lifts and we did not find that we had to wait very long to get where we wanted to go.

The season is actually quite long here, running from mid-November through mid-May. With more than 500 inches of snow a year here, you’re pretty much guaranteed that the trails are going to be superb. They also supplement this with manufactured snow and we found the trails to be very well groomed and fun to traverse.

Tips for Beginners:

You’ll definitely want to avoid the Great Scott trail, but there are quite a few here that are just perfect for beginners. 27% of their trails are beginner friendly and you’ll be able to learn and perfect some really good skills while you’re here. Definitely take advantage of their package deals for lessons since you can save quite a bit of money if you do.

Speaking of lessons, they are offered throughout the day and they range in complexity. Whether you are a new beginner, need some freshening up, or you are trying to perfect your skills, you’ll be able to find the perfect class to help you do just that. There is also a terrain park which is great for beginners and if you’re in to snowboarding, there are also lessons and facilities that are available for this as well.

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Fees:

Lift Tickets
Weekend/Holiday Weekday
Full Day 1/2 Day Full Day 1/2 Day
Adult $69 $59 $69 $59
Junior $39 $39 $39 $39
Senior $56 $52 $56 $52
*Note: 1/2 day starts at 12:30

Children 6 and under ski the chairs free (Tram upgrades are $15 per child/day but complimentary for children of Snowbird lodging guests) and children 7-12 years of age ski for $29/day on the chairlifts (Tram access costs $10 extra). The Alta Snowbird Pass is $79 day, $74 for 3-4 days and $69 for 5-plus days.

Season Passes
Season passes are on sale now!
Alta/ Snowbird Unlimited Pass $1,499.00
Adult Unlimited Tram Pass- $1,149.00
Adult Unlimited Chair Pass- $1,019.00
Adult Midweek Only Tram Pass- $899.00
Adult Midweek Only Chair Pass $699.00
K-12 Student Unlimited Chair Pass $319.00

Rental Gear
Adult Junior Senior
Ski Package $25 $25 $25
Snowboard Package $35 $35 $35

Originally posted 2008-11-12 05:17:38. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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