Pass deadline extended: “Colorado Pass sales and spring benefits have been extended! That’s right, you can still buy a 2008/09 season pass and receive extra perks — but only through May 11th at retail locations for new pass purchases and May 31st for online renewals.
If you’re looking to renew your Colorado Pass (or maybe get the Epic Pass) be sure to renew it before tomorrow for the best deals (and only $49 down). Visit ColoradoPass.com.
Delta has a section of their site dedicated to Colorado vacation travelers. If you’re headed to our wonderful state and want to scope some good flight, lodging and ticket deals check out Delta’s website. Click here for Delta ski vacation deals and getaway packages.
“Your 2008-2009 season pass is getting a high-tech makeover. All passes for next season — The Epic, Colorado, and Summit season passes — will utilize a new state-of-the-art radio frequency technology that’ll offer an “easy scan” process, where we can scan the pass through your clothing, giving you the option to keep your pass zipped inside your jacket in the lift lines at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly in Lake Tahoe.”
Announcement: For the go-getters among us: The Colorado Pass spring renewal period has begun. Renewal before May 4th requires only $49 down (balance due in September) and, as a bonus for the non-procrastinators includes four $50 tickets and unlimited riding in April 2009. If you’re feeling indecisive, take your time — you have until at least November 15, 2008.
If you’re not familiar with the Colorado Pass it is a season pass to the following resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and will be sold for $439. This season the passes will use RF technology so you never have to take it out of your jacket. See also: the Epic Pass.
For anyone who’s interested, Devin has written a great guide to the Colorado Pass over at Guidespot. If you are looking for a quick overview of the pass, want to clarify questions about pricing, or need a quick review of the mountains - stop by and check it out.
Guidespot (a site of user-written reviews) has plenty of other posts covering recreational activities in Colorado. Anyone looking for mountain entertainment, trip planning tips, or general ideas of fun things to do should go browse!
From Sam: Vail Resorts came out with a press release yesterday about their new ‘Epic Pass‘. It is an unrestricted (no blackout dates), and unlimited (go as many times as you want) to Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin and Heavenly for $579 for adults and $279 for kids. It is available until November 15th. This is probably going to be the best ski deal of the year. Click here for details on the Epic Pass. Also, as a bonus, all of the passes will be using RFID (radio frequency) technology this year so you won’t have to take the pass out of your clothing.
Q: When is the best (read: cheapest) time to renew my CO Pass? I’m a first time Season Pass holder, and I’d like to renew for 2008-2009, but I don’t know the game. Thanks!
A: Easy answer: the fine folks at Vail Resorts will definitely let you know when to renew your pass. If you signed up with an email yyou will get a half-dozen emails over the summer. Don't worry, it will be very explicit as to when you need to renew.
I can't recall the exact time frame but I'm thinking July or August are when the renewals are due by (to get the best deal). As soon as I start hearing exact details I will be sure to post them here
Nirav just noted that the latest pricing for ski-with-a-friend pass (Colorado Pass) pricing is as follows: $75 for Vail/Beaver Creek, $59 for Keystone/Breckenridge, $49 for Arapahoe Basin. March 9 - March 22 will become even more expensive so now would be a good weekend to use those tickets. Thanks, Nirav.
If you’re looking to find some discounted lift tickets (beyond King Soopers tickets or buddy pricing) then look no further than Sliding On The Cheap. Not just limited to Colorado but has a newsletter and a few resources listing great ticket deals. via
Q: I am moving back to Colorado late this March. Do any resorts sell late season passes (Late season Buddy Pass) Something like that? I hope so! Daily rates at Vail,Breck,and Keyston would get expensive!
A: Hey Lance, great question and the simplest answer: you're out of luck.
The Colorado Pass is no longer on sale (access to all Vail resorts including Breckenridge and Keystone) as this is the definition of price discrimination. The same goes for the Intrawest passes (Copper Mountain, Winter Park and Steamboat). The beauty of a monopoly is the fact the consumer will sometimes suffer.
But wait, there's hope: you can still purchase a Loveland or Arapahoe Basin season pass from their websites.
As I mentioned, A-Basin and Loveland are perfect for you because you'll have longer spring-season skiing at either resort (and they're both closer).
You also have two more options: buddy passes and supermarket discounted tickets:
I hope that helps! Thanks for the question.
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Here’s a couple of great deals this week (courtesy of Travelzoo):
If you’re going to be in town this week, Denver’s ever-popular Restaurant Week starts this Saturday. From Feb. 23-29, over 100 of Denver’s top restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for only $26.40 per person (or $52.80* for two).
Click here for the list of restaurants and to make your reservations online.
Frontier Airlines just announced new nonstop service between Denver and Aspen, Bozeman, Colorado Springs, Durango, Fargo, Grand Junction, Jackson Hole and Missoula. These routes will begin in April and May. To celebrate, Frontier is offering introductory fares starting at $49 each way. You must book by March 31 and travel by Nov. 19.
Click here for more details from Travelzoo.
* 5280 = feet in a mile and Denver is the mile-high city
I spoke with a customer service representative at Vail Resorts today and was able to gather the following discounted ticket pricing (they’re called “Ski-With-A-Friend”, and each Colorado Pass holder can purchase up to 6 of these tickets).
Prices through February 15, 2008
The prices will go up slightly after 2/15 but the resorts won’t say how much yet. For more details call 888-215-3867.
Bonus: Found on the Colorado Pass bonus page, a little known fact: if you renewed your pass before May 31, 2007 (never known to me!) you are entitled to FOUR UNRESTRICTED $45 TICKETS valid all season at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin.
The Rippin Skiers have announced a special screening of Warren Miller’s newest film, Playground, to benefit SafeHouse Denver.
Bonus: not only will your money go to a good cause, all ticket holders will also receive: coupons for Two-for-One lift tickets at Steamboat, Copper Mountain and Winter Park, and “swag” giveaways at the event.
Update: After contacting customer service I’ve posted the discounted prices that apply through February 15, 2008.
As an owner of the Colorado Pass I’m entitled to “six Ski With A Friend, discounted lift tickets that are loaded onto [my] pass” (link). The Colorado Pass website states “Passholder must be present with friend to receive discount. Discounts and prices vary throughout the season. Visit coloradopass.com during the season for details and pricing.” I don’t see any pricing! For such an expensive pass there is very little information available online. Heck, when I renewed my pass online there was no confirmation that my pass was activated. I had to show up at the slopes on blind faith to know, for sure, it was ready for the season.
From Snowboard Magazine:
After a major snowstorm blanketed the central Rockies with up to two feet of snow this past weekend, Vail Resorts has decided to give Colorado skiers and snowboarders an early holiday gift this season. During this coming weekend only, Dec. 7-9, the popular Colorado Pass, Colorado Pass Plus, Summit Pass and Four Pack will go back on sale at the fall prices.
Read the full story at Snowboard Magazine.
As a pass-holder this is frustrating. This is the second time they’ve extended their “deadline”. Where is my incentive to buy the pass early then, jerks?
Wednesday, December 5th is Local Appreciation Day, with lift tickets at $27 and no I.D. is required at Wolf Creek ski resort. If you hadn’t noticed they got a lot of snow this weekend so if you’re near the Pagosa Springs area it may be worth your while.
This should come as no surprise but this season Vail’s lift tickets are going to be a bit expensive:
Vail Resorts increased the daily price of its high-season, ski lift tickets to the Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas to a whopping $89 a day for a multi-day purchase – a new high for Colorado lift ticket prices. To date the highest ski lift ticket in the state was Aspen, at $82. (link)
Read the entire article at Snow News is Good News
Vail is pushing it’s PEAKS program hard this year which encourages buyers to purchase tickets online ahead of time in exchange for savings and rewards. As of today the only pricing available online are the PEAKS prices.
Click here for Vail ticket pricing. Call 1-800-503-8748 for the latest ticket information.
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