Idahoans who are looking to ski or snowboard for the rest of this year and into 2017 will want to purchase season passes this week to receive the best deals at local resorts.
Bogus Basin is offering their cheapest deal for season passes from February 15th-21st starting at $299 for adults and $999 for families.
The price did increase $70 compared to years past which Bogus Basin General Manager Brad Wilson attributed to, “The costs to operate the mountain increase each year, but our prices have been unchanged for 18 years. It is time to make an adjustment in order to have future stability. Being non-profit means that every single dollar we receive goes right back into our operations, improvements, and educational programs. These new prices will allow Bogus Basin to fulfill our mission and to maintain this community treasure for the future.”
To compensate for the increased price, Bogus Basin is offering the following perks to those that buy a pass:
• 2 free summer lift passes for individual pass holder ($50 value); 6 summer lift passes for family pass ($150 value) — summer operations will be open approximately 10-12 weekends this summer. Tickets are electronically attached to your pass.
• 2 half price buddy tickets for individual pass holders; 6 half price buddy tickets for family pass ($54 value individual, $162 value for family pass). Electronically attached to your pass; pass holder must be present (in person) to receive the tickets and ticket(s) are printed day of.
• Bogus Basin Nordic season pass ($99 value)
• Total value = $203 individual, over $500 for families
Tamarack Resort lies about 100 miles north of Boise on Highway 55. Bogus Basin has partnered with Tamarack to provide pass holders some exciting opportunities. These include:
• 1 lift ticket (valid March 21-27, 2016)
• 1 summer 2016 scenic ride ticket (foot traffic only, bikes extra)
• 1 ticket (Dec 9, 2016 – Jan 8, 2017; blackout dates Dec 26 – Jan 1)
• Total value = $149 (currently $67 winter lift ticket, $15 summer)
Seated on the southern fringe of the Sawtooth National Forest, the area’s two lifts and magic carpet provide access to 36 in-bounds trails with a 1,400 vertical drop over 1,150 skiable acres.
• 2 tickets 2016-17 season; only available Thursday or Friday
• Valid for passes 12+ years
• Total value = $76
Diamond Peak is located on the scenic north shore of Lake Tahoe, a quick drive from Reno, Carson City, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe and only 30 miles from the Reno-Tahoe airport.
• 4 tickets 2016-17 season; blackout dates: Dec 19, 2016-Jan 3, 2017, Jan 14-15, 2017, Feb 11-19, 2017)
• Total value = $256 (currently $64 lift ticket)
June Mountain is located in June Lake, California along the 395 corridor in the Eastern Sierra of California. Drive time is approximately 5 hours north of Los Angeles and 3 hours south of Reno, Nevada.
• 4 tickets 2016-17 season; blackout dates: Dec 19, 2016-Jan 3, 2017, Jan 14-15, 2017, Feb 11-19, 2017)
• Total value = $356 (currently $89 lift ticket)
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Tamarack Resort is offering discounted season passes until February 29th with family passes starting at $899 and adult passes starting at $299.
Tamarack Resort is also offering a “20-Something” season pass for those who are 18-29 years old. The pass starts at $179.
Perks that Tamarack is offering for season pass buyers are the following:
BFF- Bring a Friend Days*
Bring a friend for $25
Friday 1/8/16
Friday 2/5/16
Sunday 2/21/16
Friday 3/11/16
Sunday 3/20/16 Valid for season pass holders only,1 ticket per day per pass, Valid on select dates only
*2017 dates TBA.
Ski Free
Purchase a 2016-17 season pass and ski the remainder of this season for free.
Nights at Bogus Basin
Purchase a 2016-17 season pass and receive 2 complimentary night skiing tickets at Bogus Basin next season. (one ticket per visit)
Retail Discount
10% on non-sale logo items
Rental Discount
10% on demo skis rentals
non-holiday periods
Tuning Discount
10% on equipment tuning services
Food & Beverage Discount
10% on food in Hot Shots, Canoe Grill and Seven Devils Pub (not valid on alcohol)
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Brundage Mountain Resort is offering passes starting at $349 for adults, $249 for first-time buyers and $999 for families.
The following perks are available to Brundage Mountain season pass holders:
Buddy Bonus Wednesdays
Starting Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Brundage Season Pass Holders can bring a friend for $30 each Wednesday through the end of the season.
Second Sunday Pass Holder Bonus Days
Bring a friend for FREE (free lift ticket) on Sunday, December 11, 2016 and Sunday, March 12 and Sunday, April 9, 2017.
Bring a friend for $30 on Sunday, January 8 and Sunday Feb 12, 2017.
Demo Ski Discount
25% off Demo Skis from the Brundage Rental Shop. Offer good Monday through Friday.
Stay Tuned Plan
Spend just $99 to keep your gear in top shape all season long. This special offer includes: One (1) full tune, One (1) basic tune, Two (2) waxes, and One (1) end-of-season SUMMERization. $129 value. Stop by the Fall Line Tunes Shop to sign up
Retail Shop Savings
10% off all Brundage apparel in our retail shop.
Special Deals from the Ski & Ride School
$5 OFF a full or half day of daycare for season pass holder parents. Discount valid all season long except for holiday periods. Call ahead to reserve. 208-634-4151 ext. 128
20% off Mid-Week Afternoon private lessons after 1pm for all season pass holders ages 13 and up. Call ahead to reserve. 208-634-6631
Partner Perks
FREE Lift Tickets at Brian Head.
Try southern Utah’s Brian Head Resort, home to the highest base elevation (9,600 ft) in Utah. Brundage Mountain Season Pass holders can ski for three (3) free days at Brian Head Resort. No blackout dates. (Both resorts must be open for the season). Check out Brian Head resort at www.brianhead.com.
FREE Lift Tickets at Mission Ridge
Show your 2016/17 Brundage Mountain Season Pass at Mission Ridge Resort (just outside Wenatchee, WA) and you’ll receive up to three (3) free days of skiing or riding. No blackouts apply. (Both resorts must be open for the season). http://www.missionridge.com/about-mission-ridge
Ski FREE at Grand Targhee
Brundage Mountain Season Pass Holders can ski and snowboard for FREE at Grand Targhee Resort, in the heart of Wyoming’s Teton Mountains, when lodging two or more nights at non-discounted rates during the 2016-17 season. To book your reservation or for more information simply call toll-free 1-800-TARGHEE (827-4433). Please mention that you are a Season Passholder at Brundage Mountain at the time of booking. Each passholder must show their valid 2016-17 season pass at check-in to receive your complimentary ski passes (one lift ticket, per pass holder for every night of lodging, no pass no ticket). The offer is not valid with any other offers or promotions, and is based on availability. Not available during certain high volume periods. Please check out Grand Targhee’s programs and snow conditions at www.GrandTarghee.com
Ticket Discount at ALL Idaho Ski Areas
Show your current Brundage Mountain Season Pass when you buy a ticket at any Idaho ski area and receive $5 off on your lift ticket.
Phone: (208) 634-4151 for more info
Discounts in McCall through InIdaho.com
Get the lowest price Ski Package rate at any of McCall’s Participating Lodging Properties.
Phone: 800-844-3246
Happy hour discounts last an extra hour when you show your Brundage Mountain Season Pass. Regular happy hours are 4pm – 6pm every day, but for Brundage pass holders happy hour lasts until 7pm!
Location: You’ll find SRB at 411 Railroad Avenue above the Hotel McCall courtyard downtown.
Phone: (208) 634-4SRB
www.salmonriverbrewery.com
Save 10 cents per gallon when you present proof of your 16/17 Brundage Mountain season pass purchase. Please call 208-634-5021 to obtain proof of purchase. Summer 2016 pass holders also qualify for this perk.
Location: 300 East Lake Street in McCall
Phone: (208) 634-7544
www.mccallchamber.org/directory/listing/lakeview-chevron-service
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Soldier Mountain is offering their adult season passes starting at $299 from Feburary 15th-29th
The mountain is under new ownership after a Bend, Oregon couple purchased the resort for $149,000.
