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by | May 29, 2013

Arapahoe Basin extends their ski season in June 2013

It’s the news everyone has waited for.  A-Basin is extending their 2012 – 2013 season.   They’ll close June 2, 2013 and then open for June 7, 8, and 9, 2013.

While Zuma Bowl and Pali are closed, there’s still plenty of open terrain.   Lake Reveal is starting to appear to.  Let the pond skimming begin.

If that isn’t enough, fresh snow fell today in the Colorado mountains.  Who says it doesn’t snow in Colorado in late May?

A-Basin is ready for all you skiers, snowboarders, and skibikers.   And there’s a skibike rally there this weekend June 1, 2013.

There is no beginner terrain available and the ski school is now  closed for the season.  If you don’t know how to ski, wait till next season.   6th Alley Bar is closed starting June 3.

Tickets prices on June 7-9 will be:

Adult (age 19+) $45

Youth (ages 15-18) $35

Child (ages 6-14) $25

Two lifts will be operating.   Both shut down by 2:30.

Viva spring /summer/ winter skiing.    And in Colorado one can find all three on the same day.  Bring the sunscreen and a coat.

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by | April 6, 2013

Time to buy your cheap Colorado discount lift ticket pass for 2013 – 2014

To get the best deal on discount ski lift tickets in Colorado, buy a season pass.  It only takes a few days on the slopes to break even.

Season passes to Colorado ski resorts are now on sale for the 2013 – 2014 season.   Buy now and purchase them at the best price.  Wait till fall and you’ll be paying the big bucks.  Don’t be that chump.

Most of the well-known passes are available to purchase online.

Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus

The best lift ticket price you will find all year for Winter Park Resort, Copper Mountain, Steamboat, and now Monarch Mountain.  Get next year’s season pass for the same price as this years pass.  Buy now and you can use the pass this summer at Copper Mountain and Winter Park Resort.

This deal only lasts till April 15, 2013.   One doesn’t need to pay for the pass all at once either.   $49 will reserve your pass for next season.

Steamboat is only included on the Super Pass Plus.  Six unrestricted days included with this upgrade.  Current price is $419.

There are no blackout days with this pass.  It now includes free skiing at Mt. Ruapehu in New Zealand.  Also includes 20 Friends and Family lift tickets for $59.

The Rocky Mountain Super Pass is currently the same $419 price as the Super Pass Plus.

The passes can be purchased online at skicolorado.com

College students from around the world can buy a RM College Pass Plus for $329.  Will need to fax proof of student status.

Epic Pass

This includes the Epic Local Pass, Summit Value Pass, Keystone – A Basin Pass.  Get them now at the cheapest price now til April 14, 2013.  You are not going to get Vail lift tickets any cheaper than this.  No blackout days for the Epic Pass either.

Don’t go looking for a promo code to purchase it either.  It doesn’t exist.

Anyone call buy these online and everyone pays the same price.  Colorado residents don’t get any special deals on discount lift tickets.

Get yours at http://www.snow.com/epic-pass/passes?INTCMP=SN000124

New for 2013 – 2014 – now includes Eldora Mountain Resort just west of Boulder, Colorado.

Current adult Epic Pass price is $689.  One can currently put down a $49 down payment to get this pricing.

Other Passes

Loveland Ski Area

Monarch Mountain One Planet Pass

Durango Mountain Resort – $619

Arapahoe Basin – $269

Eldora Mountain Resort – $389

Steamboat Six Day Pass – $419 (until 4/15/13)

Steamboat 15 Day Pass – $729 (until 6/1/13)

Most other non-destination resorts have their passes available for purchase now.   You’ll have to wait till fall to catch deals for Aspen/Snowmass, Telluride, or Crested Butte.

The best time to buy discount lift tickets in Colorado is when the weather is warm.   It’s warm.  The local Denver radio stations are filled with ads for discount season passes.

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by | March 2, 2013

Two Discount Lift Ticket Passes for Steamboat in April 2013

There are two ways to get discount lift tickets to Steamboat this spring.  In addition to the Springalicious Pass, they are now selling the April Double Dip Pass.

Springalicious Pass

The Springalicious Pass is valid for any three days of skiing, snowboarding, or skibiking between April 1 – April 14, 2013.  At $99, it’s a deal!

The pass must be purchased 24 hours in advance with a limit of one pass per person.  It’s non-transferable, non-refundable, and only available in limited quantities.

Buy your pass online and then pick it up at the Main Ticket Office in Gondola Square.  Check availability and purchase at http://www.steamboat.com/tickets-and-passes/april-passes.aspx

 

April Double Dip Pass

If one needs more than three days, there’s the April Double Dip Pass.  It’s valid for unlimited days in April at Steamboat and Winter Park Resort.   It’s good any day in April for $159.

The Double Dip is available for purchase for a limited time.  The pass is non-transferable, non-refundable, and not for resale.

Buy your pass online and pick it up  at the main ticket office.  Purchase at http://www.steamboat.com/tickets-and-passes/april-passes.aspx

Both of these passes are true discounted lift passes for Steamboat.  Don’t worry about the snow.  Steamboat has really scored on the snowfront lately.

April is a great time to come skiing in Colorado.  There’s usually tons of snow and all the crowds have left for the season.  Lodging deals are as abundant as google tans.

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by | February 25, 2013

Discount lift tickets for Colorado residents?

I keeping seeing this search term show up on my blog analytics.  Why, is a complete mystery.  They must either be complete ski novices or live outside the USA.

Colorado residents do not receive any extra special discounts on lift tickets.  They pay the same rate available to any other skier, snowboarder, or skibiker.

Only a select few passes for Aspen or Telluride require in-person purchases.  Most discount lift tickets and passes are available for purchase online these days.  This includes the Epic Local Pass formerly known as the Colorado Pass.

Knowing when to purchase or where to obtain coupons does require some local knowledge.  The deals rarely change from season to season however.

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Coupon from the 2010 ski season

The only true Colorado resident lift ticket discounts are available only to ski resort employees.  Vouchers like the Real Deal are completely non-transferable to others.  Employees do receive a few coupons for family & friends as an employee benefit.  Employees also receive employee ski season picture passes as a benefit.

Ski resorts close to Denver, Colorado and small ski areas will offer more deals.  Premium destination ski resorts such as Aspen, Vail, Steamboat, and Telluride offer very few discount lift passes.  Often the only deal available is booking your tickets in advance with your lodging.  If business is slow, they may offer a last minute special.

If you really want to find that bargain pass to Steamboat, I wrote down my best ideas in my article How to get discount ski lift tickets to Steamboat Ski Resort

Need a discount ticket to Vail?  Here are some more ideas. How to get discount ski lift tickets to Vail Ski Resort.

Colorado residents pay the same lift ticket rate available to any visitor or tourist to a ski resort.  Don’t think you are getting charged more than us.   Plan ahead during the warm season and you’ll be paying less during cold season.

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by | February 21, 2013

February 2013: It’s snowing in Colorado

In fact, it’s snowing as I type this.  Right now more so in the Denver metro area than up in the mountains.

The Colorado mountains have been getting pretty steady snowfall for the past two weeks.  Some have gotten more than others but they’ve all received some.

Winter is still very much present in Colorado.  March is the snowiest month and it isn’t even here yet.  That’s when the snowfall can get really crazy.

Spring isn’t that far away so take advantage of the dry fluffy stuff while you can.  The snow gets a little more moisture content in spring.

I took advantage of the freshies and a cheap Epic Pass for a skibike day trip to Vail.  It was a fun day in China Bowl and the Vail Winter Mountain Games.

The snow kept falling at Vail after we left.  I wish we could have stayed.

Skibikes are new to Vail this season.  They currently do not offer any rentals or lessons.  Conversion kit and homemade skibikes are prohibited.  Leashes are required to be worn at all times.

A video of our group skibiking around the mountain.

 

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