Tagged with season pass

More Ski Pass News; Let’s Do The Math

More Ski Pass News; Let’s Do The Math

Mountain Collective includes freshies at Alta photo by Ryan Freitas It was to be expected that as soon as Vail Resorts announced their 2015/16 Epic Pass, competitors would jump into the ring with their own deals and blends. The $369 Mountain Collective is back with two days of skiing at eight destination resorts and 50 … Continue reading

Time To Buy That Epic Pass

Time To Buy That Epic Pass

If you ask me, ‘Winter 2014/15’ is a wash and we ought to all just say “F*&k It” and move on. In case you didn’t get the memo, Utah is expecting a record high this weekend. Vail Resorts must be thinking along the same lines as they’ve just rolled out next year’s deal. And it’s … Continue reading

2015 Season Ski Passes Already?

Are we really calling the end of the season already? It’s the second week of March and Vail Resorts has just put next year’s Epic Pass on sale while other resorts are rolling out spring pass offerings. Make a $49 down payment on an Epic Pass before April 13, 2014, and lock in the $729 … Continue reading

Wasatch Pass Wars

Wasatch Pass Wars

One thing is for sure. Vail Resorts and their move on Canyons Resort this summer has shaken up the way the Wasatch does business. Not only is the new Epic Pass one of the cheapest season passes in the state (Powder Mountain’s is $640) but it’s causing a backlash of resort-gangup warfare. Step aside Mountain … Continue reading

Shoulder Season in Park City

Tis’ the season for off season. The deals abound in every ski town come April…if you can get them before the doors close. Park City is not immune. Already all three ski areas are shuttered. Most of the retail stores have been picked over but you can still find that needle in the proverbial haystack. … Continue reading

Can Skiing Be Politically Correct?

I did it again. Open mouth, insert foot. Anyone who knows me gets that I’m one of the most politically incorrect people they’ll ever meet. Problem is not as many people know me as are offended by the things that come out of my mouth. It’s a good thing I’m a writer. My fingers are … Continue reading