Colorado 2012 – 2013 Ski Season Passes

If you plan on skiing 4 or more days, a season pass will more than pay for itself …
even though you won’t use it for the entire season.

SUMMIT VALUE PASS – $459

Pays for itself in less than 4 days!

Unlimited Access to:
Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with NO Blackout Dates!
In addition – limited restrictions at Breckenridge.

EPIC 7 DAY – $549

Pays for itself in less than 5 days!

7 unrestricted day passes to:

Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood with NO Blackout Dates! 
In addition - 6 Ski-With-A-Friend discount tickets loaded onto your pass.

EPIC LOCAL PASS - $549

Pays for itself in less than 5 days!

Unlimited access to:

Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin with NO Blackout Dates!  Limited days at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood.
In addition -  10 restricted days at Vail and Beaver Creek.

EPIC PASS - $699

Pays for itself in less than 6 days!

Unlimited access to:

Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood with NO Blackout Dates!  
In addition – 6 Ski-With-A-Friend discount tickets loaded onto your pass.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUPERPASS- $439

Pays for itself in less than 5 days!

Unlimited access to:

Winter Park, Mary Jane and Copper Mountain with NO Blackout Dates!
In addition – 10 Copper Friends and Family Tickets
10 Winter Park Friends and Family Tickets
Buy One Get One Half Off Woodward Winter Camp Day

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUPERPASS PLUS - $489

Pays for itself in less than 5 days!

Unlimited access to:

Winter Park, Mary Jane and Copper Mountain with NO Blackout Dates PLUS 6 unrestricted days at Steamboat!
In addition - 10 Copper Friends and Family Tickets
10 Winter Park Friends and Family Tickets
Buy One Get One Half Off Woodward Winter Camp Day

Season passes are sold along the front range at places like Sports Authority, REI, and Christy Sports.  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 advantage of this today!

KEYSTONE SINGLE AND MULTI-DAY PASSES CLICK HERE

Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin)

Arapahoe Basin is only a few miles away from Keystone Resort and is one of our favorites!  Children under 5 years of  age ski free at Arapahoe Basin so take advantage if you have little ones!  There is no lodging at Arapahoe Basin Resort so stay with SummitCove.com and enjoy the restaurants, shops and nightlife at Keystone Resort only a few miles away.  Arapahoe Basin is offering a variety of  passes listed below:

Double Down 2-season pass

• the double down 2-season pass costs $499
• it is valid for both of the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 seasons
• it includes unlimited, unrestricted access to A-basin
• includes $45 half day class lesson in 2012/2013
• includes 10% off food and beverage (excluding the 6th Alley Bar)
• includes 10% off retail at Arapahoe Sports
• discounted tickets for friends and family
• includes $10 off performance tune (valid all season)
• available for purchase through December 31, 2012

Legends 4 pass

• the Legends 4 pass costs $158
•  includes 4 non-transferrable ski days until the close of the 2012/2013 season
• the Legends 4 pass is a great deal for out of state people and works out to be less than $40/day
• available for purchase through December 14, 2012

 2012/2013 A-Basin Season Passes

• adult pass (ages 19+) costs $299
• youth pass (ages 15-18) costs $209
• child pass (ages 6-14) costs $139
• unlimited, unrestricted access for 2012/2013 season
• includes $45 half day class lesson in 2012/2013
• includes 10% off food and beverage (excluding the 6th Alley Bar)
• includes 10% off retail at Arapahoe Sports
• discounted tickets for friends and family
• includes $10 off performance tune (valid all season)

2012/2013 Senior (ages 70+) A-basin only pass

• costs $75
• unlimited, unrestricted access for 2012/2013 season
• include $45 half day class lesson in 2012/2013
• includes 10% off food and beverage (excluding the 6th Alley Bar)
• includes 10% off retail at Arapahoe Sports
• discounted tickets for friends and family
• includes $10 off performance tune (valid all season)

Day Passes

Arapahoe Basin single and multi-day lift ticket rates change regularly, check ticket office for most up to date information.

Vail | Beaver Creek

Vail and Beaver Creek are considered to be among the top 5 of all resorts in North America!  Since these resorts are highly desirable, you will be hard pressed to find any discounts.  If you are skiing at Vail or Beaver Creek for more than a week this year, you will save money by purchasing a season pass.  If you purchase a season pass, you will also be able to use it at many other Colorado and California resorts as well.  An Epic Local pass is the way to go for $529 if you are not coming during peak holidays.  If you coming over Christmas, Thanksgiving or one of the other big holidays, the Epic pass is the way to go for $679.

2012/2013 Day and Multi-day lift ticket prices change throughout the season depending on the time of year.  Below are a few prices for the 2012/2013 season – Vail offers multi-day lift ticket options anywhere from 1 to 14 day passes.

1 Day

• Child $45 – $73
• Adult $73 – $105
• Senior $63 – $95

14 Days

• Child $630 – $882
• Adult – $910-$1,400
• Senior $770-$1,260

Copper Mountain

Just seventy-five miles from Denver, Copper is known for having the early-season snow necessary to open the first super pipe of the season in the U.S., and continually providing the best conditions for riders to compete in.  Copper Mountain Ski Resort is only about 30 minutes away from Keystone and boasts 2,465 acres of awesome trails.  Copper offers free parking, free Tucker Mountain snow cat rides, free childcare services, free snowshoe tours, and free mountain orientation tours. Also, Children under 5 ski free at Copper!  You can purchase a Rocky Mountain Super pass for $419 which includes unlimited access to Copper or purchase a Copper only pass.

Copper Mountain season pass prices

• child – $209
• teen – $299
• adult – $369
• senior – $249

Copper mountain 2012/2013 Four pack = $139 for all ages

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 just 15 miles away, in Keystone.  Loveland is one of the highest altitude ski resorts in North America, so they are usually the first to open the ski season in North America in October and one of the last to close. They have an outstanding variety of terrain at this rarely crowded ski area. Loveland is a local favorite and if you hit a powder day at Loveland, you’ll never look anywhere else to go skiing.  Loveland offers season passes, 4 packs and discount cards.  The Loveland 4 packs are one of the most affordable options for families in Colorado!  There are no restrictions, no blackout dates, and they are transferable so you can use them for yourself on 4 different days or share them with friends and family all on the same day – HURRY they are only available until November 18, 2012!

Loveland Season Pass Prices

• child – $169
• young adult – $269
• adult – $379
• All passes include:
• 3 free days at Monarch Mountain
• 3 free days at Durango Mountain
• 1 free day at Silverton Mountain
• Discounts at Sports shops, loveland dining outlets, discounted lift tickets etc.

Also check out the Gold C coupon book for two for one coupons to Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Winter Park and Copper Mountain.

Monarch Mountain

Monarch Mountain has gone global with their season passes.  Monarch now has 32 ski areas participating in their season pass that include 9 states across America, British Columbia, Germany, Austria, and Spain!  The 10 resorts in Colorado include: Loveland, Durango, Powderhorn, Sunlight, Ski Granby Ranch, Silverton, Ski Cooper, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Crested Butte and of course Monarch Mountain.  Most of Monarch’s pass partners offer three days of free lift tickets, but some offers vary.

Monarch Season Pass Prices if Purchased Before November 12

• junior – $129
• student – $229
• adult – $359
• senior – $229
• military – $209

Monarch Season Pass Prices if Purchased After November 12

• junior – $149
• student – $309
• adult – $459
• senior – $309
• military – $219

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte boasts awesome terrain including steeps and back country and is never crowded!  Crested Butte has a number of pass options but be prepared to pay top dollar prices for them.  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 $534 up to $1549 for individuals.

Telluride

One of Colorado’s premier ski resorts, Telluride is located in the Southwestern part of the state. You can grab an adult 2012/2013 Season Pass to Telluride for $1,098 before October 26th or $1,950 after that date. They do have a great College Season Pass for only $349 through Oct 30th, $775 after Oct 29th. You can get discounted senior passes and discounted junior season passes as well, $925 and $625 respectively, with discounts prior to October 29th.

Ski Cooper

Aspen/Snowmass

Perhaps one of the most well-known Colorado ski resorts, Aspen is famous for its black-diamond terrain since 1947.  In bounds you will get a variety of glades, steeps and bumps and Aspen Mountain Powder tours will take you out-of bounds for some fresh tracks.  Season passes come with a hefty price tag.  Up to $1959 for a season pass, there are a variety of options to choose from.  Check out the season pass options here.

Colorado Ski Resort “Four Packs” and Discounted Lift Tickets

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! Discount lift tickets are typically widely available through lodging companies and other outlets. You just have to look for the deals!

Arapahoe Basin Legends 4-Pack

Valid for 4 non-transferable ski days until the close of the 12/13 ski season (tentatively scheduled for early June 2013)
With this pass, you receive 4 days of skiing or riding at Arapahoe Basin valid all season. This is a hard card product and will require a photo.  The Legend’s 4 Pass is non-transferable. Benefits of the 12/13 unlimited season pass do not apply. Price subject to change. The Legend’s 4 Pass is only available for sale August 31, 2012 through December 14, 2012. Valid 12/13 season only. Purchase online or call us at 888-ARAPAHOE.  4 packs 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. Sales of these types of passes usually end in early November.

Breckenridge

Even though Breckenridge does not offer any 4 packs of lift tickets, it is possible to get discount Breckenridge lift tickets through affiliates. Breckenridge is one of Colorado’s most popular resorts and rarely offers discounts to skiers.

Copper Mountain | Winter Park | Mary Jane

Copper Mountainoffers 4 packs for only $149 for the 2012-2013 ski season. Renewal sales are available online, over the phone or in person. NEW sales of Four Packs are ONLY available in person at Guest Services. Winter Park offers 4 packs for $149 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. 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 throughout these months, the colors are downright beautiful, and you’ll get to see Colorado as the great state that it is! Copper Mountain discounted lift tickets are typically easier to come by through lodging companies and other promotions such as Shell gas stations.

Winter Park discount lift tickets are also available through local lodging companies and activity centers in Winter Park and Fraser.

Aspen | Snowmass

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. For standard Aspen discounted lift tickets, check out a number of affliliates as many lodging and activity companies offer them.

Loveland Ski Area

Loveland also offers a 4 pack as well for the 2012-2013 ski season. The 4 packs run only $129 ($129 in some retail locations) but are only available through November 18, 2012. There are no blackout dates on these 4 packs and can be used anytime during the 2012-2013 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 information.

Aspen | Snowmass

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 or book one of the ski vacation package deals.They are available up until mid-November, 2012 at select locations around the Colorado Front Range. You can buy the Premier Pass for only (yes, a joke) $1879 for adults, $1549 for seniors, $869 for youths, and $559 for children. This gives you unlimited skiing and riding on Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. $419 for Seniors 70+. For standard Aspen discounted lift tickets, check out a number of affiliates as many lodging and activity companies offer them.

Read more about discounted lift tickets and deals all across North American Ski Resorts.

Other ways to get Discount Lift Tickets

1. In some cases, our affiliate may have discount lift tickets available for purchase.  Once you have set up lodging through SummitCove, look for a link on your confirmation email for lift ticket information.  These deals change constantly, and may not be available for all dates.  SummitCove does not offer lift tickets for purchase, but we are happy to help you in finding useful resources!
2. 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. 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 2012 – 2013 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!
3. Sign up for a Colorado Gem Card. These cards will give you discounts at other ski areas that are farther away. The closest resorts that accept this card are Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski areas, offering 2 for 1 tickets on select days and discounts on full price tickets as well. They only cost $10 and the discounts between the different resorts will quickly pay for this unit.
4. Know someone with a season pass? Season Pass holders usually can buy a lift ticket for you for a deeply discounted price of $39-$69 with ‘Buddy Passes’. The number of times they can do this is limited.
5. 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!
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. As your Keystone River Run Condos 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.

WARNING ABOUT COLORADO LIFT TICKETS AND SKI PASSES

BE CAREFUL Skiing and lift tickets is a serious business and you should NEVER cheat the system. Cheating the system includes using someone else’s season pass, clipping a pass from someone else’s jacket, or buying lift tickets from a resort employee. The consequences include full prosecution, jail time and extremely heavy fines. Skiing is a fun sport, but it costs money to participate…it’s not worth cheating the system.

All SummitCove.com lodging guests who have lodging already setup can purchase discounted lift tickets through our affiliate. Please call us for more information so we can verify your reservation and hook you up with the best lift ticket deal around!