Colorado Ski Pass and Lift Ticket information
2008-2009 Colorado Ski Season

If you are in Colorado in April, September or October, you can look into buying a season pass for Keystone, Breckenridge, and A-Basin. Both Loveland and Copper Mountain sell season passes into November. If you plan on skiing 5 or more days, a season pass to one of the areas ski resorts will more than pay for itself and is the cheapest way to go...even though you won't get to use it for the entire season.

SEASON PASS SALES END ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2008 - YOU CANNOT BUY SEASON PASSES AFTER THAT.....no matter how much you beg.

:: Keystone :: Breckenridge :: A-Basin :: Vail :: Beaver Creek ::

Season passes are sold along the front range at places like Sports Authority, REI, and Christy Sports. Season passes for Keystone, Breckenridge and A-Basin ( Arapahoe Basin ) are called the Summit Pass and cost $409. A 2nd option is to pay $449 for the Colorado Pass and get 10 days at Vail or Beaver Creek added to that same pass(black out dates apply). Teens pay $339 and children pay $219 for the Colorado Pass. MAKE SURE you read the fine print in any contracts or agreements that you sign! These passes do have blackout dates during the holidays and during Presidents Day weekend usually, so PLEASE read the fine print before purchasing these ski passes. If you're planning an early season trip (Before December 20th) AND a later prime ski season trip (January - April), this is by far the least expensive way to go. Best of all, once you get a pass that you have to buy in person, you can renew it over the web year after year. Overall, this is one of the best deals out there....take advantag of this today!

:: Arapahoe Basin A Basin ::

This year, Arapahoe Basin is offering what they call the "Bonus Pass." For the 2008-2009 ski season, these are only $379. This allows unlimited skiing at Arapahoe Basin, but also allows you to ski at Keystone or Breckenridge for 5 days. One of the 5 days can be used at either Vail or Beaver Creek, and 5 days at Bear Valley California. This is an awesome deal if you're coming out for a short trip of 5 days or more. Best of all, you can buy these online and over the phone and just pick them up at the base area of Arapahoe Basin. As always, get in on this deal EARLY. The Arapahoe Basin pass is good at Arapahoe Basin and five days at Bear Valley in CA and costs only $309. Check out the Arapahoe Basin Web site for full details.OUT OF STATE PEOPLE - This is going to be your best bet if you plan on skiing 4-5 days this year. Arapahoe Basin is one of our favorites since they offer "The Real Deal" and don't hide behind any shady restrictions. We have lodging in Keystone that is within 4-5 miles of Arapahoe Basin, so you can be there within minutes, yet have all the nightlife and fun of Keystone.

:: Copper Mountain :: Winter Park :: Mary Jane ::

Copper Mountain Discount Ski Tickets - Purchase Here
Winter Park Discount Lift Tickets - Purchase Here

Copper Mountain is offering season passes for the 2008-2009 ski season for only $359. This pass is good only at Copper Mountain. You must be present to buy these passes, as with the Keystone, Breckenridge and A-basin passes. Add another $50 and you can ski Winter Park and Mary Jane too for $409 for 2 resorts ( Rocky Mountina Super Pass). However, Winter Park is a solid 1 hour drive from Summit County. Still, the skiing at Mary Jane is legendary and you won't be disappointed with your day excursion to the snow pack in the Fraser Valley of Colorado. A Winter Park only pass will run you $369. If you are willing to drive a bit, the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus at $439, will allow you to try Steamboat Springs six unrestricted days, plus Fridays after 12:30.

::Loveland Ski Area ::

Lesser known by people from out of state, Loveland is a very inexpensive option. You'll see Loveland Ski area on your way into Summit County on the East Portal of the Eisenhower Tunnel. The closest ski lodging to Loveland is in Keystone....only 15 miles away. Loveland offered season passes for $339 for the 2008-2009 ski season. All of the Loveland Ski Area Season Passes come with 3 Days at Monarch Ski Area.. Loveland is one of the highest ski resorts on North America and they are usually the first to open the ski season in North America in October. Check the web site for details. They have an outstanding variety of terrain and there are little or no crowds at any given time. Loveland is a locals favorite and if you hit a powder day at Loveland, you'll never look anywhere else to go skiing...you'll be in love.

::Monarch Mountain ::

You can pick up a season pass to Monarch mountain for $319 for folks aged 16 and up and $189 for Seniors and Students (13-15 years old) These prices are good until November 4th only but do provide some access to other resorts. Ranging from 1/2 price skiing to free days at these other great resorts. Purgatory ( Now Durango Mountain Resort ), Alta Resort, Angel Fire Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Pajarito Ski Area, Powderhorn Resort, Silverton Mountian, and Sunlight Resort. You can find discounted youth and senior lift tickets at there web site as well. Monarch does not offer a four pack.

:: Crested Butte Moutain Resort ::

Crested Butte has a number of pass options, getting the best price for a season pass to Crested Butte takes some work and reserch becuase you might have to show up at a ski show to get the best price. They offer unlimited riding and skiing in the platinum pass all the way down to one day a week passes. The prices will range from $625 up to $1329.

:: Telluride ::

One of Colorado's Premier Ski Resorts Telluride is down in the Southwestern part of the state. You can grap and adult Season Pass to Telluride for $1198, they do have a great College Season Pass for only $299. Telluride is opening the Rvelation Bowl on the Northe eastern side of the the mountian right on the back side of Gold Hill. This part of Telluride has only been explored byt ski patrol adn rope jumpers in seasons past. You can get discounted Youth passes and discounted senior season passes as well. $499 and $125 respectively.

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Do not EVER try to use a 4 pack or season pass that is not yours. There are extremely stiff penalties including large fines and possible jail time if you are caught. The lift operators WILL catch you. A free lift ride is simply not worth the consequences.

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Another money-saving tip is to buy what is called a "4 pack" for your ski resort of choice. A "4 pack" is 4 days of skiing for any 1 person. Typically the ski resorts sell these early in the season, but have also been known to sell them again in late March or in April. Buying late in the season is ideal...unknown to many, April is usually the snowiest month in Colorado!

FOUR PACK SALES END ON NOV 11TH- YOU CANNOT BUY FOUR PACKS AFTER THAT....no matter how much you beg.

:: Keystone :: Breckenridge ::

For the Keystone and Breckenridge 4 packs, you must buy them in person and they are not transferable. In previous years they have been transferable until people started selling them for a profit on eBay. 4 packs are $149 and are bought in the same fashion that a Keystone Colorado Season Pass is bought. The 4 packs do have blackout dates, so read the fine print carefully.

:: Copper Mountain :: Winter Park :: Mary Jane ::

Copper Mountain offers 4 packs for only $129 for the 2008-2009 ski season. You can buy these passes at many front range locations or renew online. Winter Park offers 4 packs for $139 with the same in-person buy story as Copper Mountain.. These passes only allow 1 person to use the pass per day. So...if you're thinking of taking your family of four people on the mountain all in one day, you won't be able to do it with this pass. We're happy to announce that Copper and Winter Park came up with a great idea and introduced a "Transfour Pack" which allows you to use transfer your 4 tickets to other people. While this is a step in the right direction, this transfour card still does not allow you to use all 4 tickets in one day. Still, for a family staying 4 days or more, this is a great option. Passes run $209 for WinterPark/Copper Mountain. There are usually rules and restrictions as to the dates you can use the 4 pack, so check the fine print carefully. You can buy all of these types of passes at Passwagon.com.

Once again....all of these passes MUST be bought in person, which hurts those of you who do not live in Colorado. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to come during September and October to get these great deals. Lodging (especially that offered by SummitCove.com) is extremely inexpensive, restaurants offer 2 for 1 deals all the time, the colors are downright beautiful, and you'll get to see Colorado as the great state that it really is!

:: Loveland Ski Area ::

Loveland also offers a 4 pack as well for the 2008-2009 ski season. The 4 packs run only $119 ($109 in some retail locations) but are only available through November 23th 2008. There are no blackout dates on these 4 packs and can be used anytime during the 2008-2009 ski season at Loveland. You can also get a great deal on Military Season Passes for both active duty and immediate family, contact Loveland Ski Area to get more informaition. Loveland Ski Area offers a variety of passes depending on your age:

:: Aspen :: Snowmass ::

Aspen Discount Ski & Lift Tickets

Okay, so these 2 resorts aren't really all that close to Summit County, but if you want to see what celebrities do during the winter in Colorado...try Aspen or Snowmass for a day. Cheap passes are available, but you have to get them in person. They are available up until November 14th, 2008 at select locations around the Colorado Front Range. You can buy the Premier Pass for only (yes a joke) $1,959 for adults, $1595 for seniors and $884 for youths. This gives you unlimited skiing and riding on Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. $289 for Seniors 70+. You can also Get the Aspen and Snowmass Classic Pass, for $274 adults $209 youth and college students you can ride or ski seven days unrestricted. You can opt for a four day classic pass for $169/$139 as well.

 Are you a member of the armed forces? Keystone has a special setup with any active duty military, Reservists, National Guard and dependents. Rocky Mountain Blue offers a Freedom Pass for only $189. This pass is good for unlimited skiing at Keystone or Arapahoe Basin. It can be purchased at military bases in colorado including Buckley AFB, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, F.E. Warren AFB, Fort Carson and the Air force Academy. You can purchase this anytime during the 2008-2009 ski season and it is good through closing day at Keystone. Even if you don't have a Freedom Pass, simply show your military ID at the lift ticket window and you should be able to get a hefty discount. THIS IS THE BEST LIFT TICKET DEAL IN COLORADO.....SO GO JOIN THE ARMED FORCES IF YOU WANT TO SKI FOR CHEAP!

 Sign up for a free Colorado Gem Card. These cards will give you discounts at other ski areas that are farther away. The closest resort that accepts this card is Loveland Ski area, which is about 15 miles away right at the Eisenhower Tunnel on the Continental Divide.

 Know someone with a season pass? Season Pass holders usually can buy a lift ticket for you for a deeply discounted price of $29-$59. The number of times they can do this is limited.

 Don't forget eBay! Many times people will buy a package deal and not be able to use it. Sometimes it's a 4 pack, sometimes it's someone who has an inside track to the resort and is trying to make some money on the side. Either way, MAKE SURE you check the lift tickets carefully to make sure you know what you're getting. Search around and see what you can find!

 Buy an Entertainment book for the Denver area. These books are PACKED with ski coupons. The coupons are for slightly discounted lift tickets. ($5 - $10 off ticket window prices) for NON-Vail Resorts, Inc. places like Copper Mountain, Sunlight, A-Basin, Loveland, Ski Cooper and more. There are also coupons for ski school. Don't count on any coupons being published for Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail or Beaver Creek. In recent years Vail Resorts, Inc has been reeling in the line on discounted lift tickets and any discounts are getting harder to find through the regular channels. Your best bet is a season pass.

 Buy an eBook for the Front Range area. These books have a few ski coupons. The coupons are for slightly discounted lift tickets. ($5 - $10 off ticket window prices) for NON-Vail Resorts, Inc. places like Copper Mountain and Winter Park. There are also coupons for ski school. There is also a lodging discount in this book for SummitCove.com that is unmatched.....but you'll have to buy an eBook to find out what it is! No worries.....it's all for a good cause....education fundraisers.

 Buy your tickets on the front range in or around Denver. Go to any Safeway or King Soopers grocery stores, or ski and snow board rental shop. They sell discount lift tickets for most ski areas. City Market in Dillon sell discounted lift tickets for Keystone, Breck, Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Vail, and Beaver Creek. Their number is 970-468-2363.

 Keep a close eye out with an email subscription to Sliding on the Cheap! The website is http://www.slidingonthecheap.com and they offer an email newsletter every few weeks that details the lift ticket deals for most of the ski resorts in the western US including Colorado and the Rocky Mountains.

 As your Keystone Lodging provider, just ask us and we'll do what we can to get you the right information you need or point you in the right direction to save you the most money given the time period of your visit.

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BE CAREFUL - Most other lodging providers will entice you with a "package deal" saying that they will give you discounted lift tickets after your reserve your lodging...only to suddenly "run out" of the lift tickets after they have your money. Occassionally you may find some great deal on a lift ticket....be very careful with these "too good to be true" tickets. They usually come from an employee of Vail Resorts, Inc. and both you and the employee could be prosecuted if you buy them. Just play it safe and do things the legal way and you'll have no worries.

Our lodging is always priced at the best rate possbile and we consitantly beat the pricing of Keystone Hotels and we hope that the information provided to you on this page was useful. Please think of us when you book your lodging and pass our information on to your friends and family.