Beaver Creek Archives

  1. Colorado Pass Spring Renewal for 2008-2009

    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…

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  2. Vail Announces Epic Pass

    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…

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  3. Ask CS: Closing dates through April 2008?

    Q: Is there any chance that the usual Summit County mtn’s will stay open through the end of April, besides A-Basin and Loveland? My kids have Easter break from 4/21-25. What about Breck? Vail? B-Creek? Posted by glegly A: Unfortunately the Summit County mountains are going to close around the second weekend of April. Even…

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  4. Ask CS: When to renew CO Pass?

    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! Posted by glegly A: Easy answer: the fine folks at Vail Resorts will definitely let you know when to renew your…

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  5. Buddy pricing through 3/9/08

    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.

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  6. Colorado Pass discounted tickets (through Feb 15)

    2010 Update: The latest ski with a friend ticket prices are posted online at snow.com. 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…

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  7. 12 Hour Snowfall Special

    Ski.com recently announced a new ski special — if it snows 12 inches in 24 hours at a Vail resort, they’ll offer $12 lift ticket ski packages if you book within 12 hours. Naturally, there are a couple caveats. There are quite a few blackout dates, only 4-night travel packages are eligible for $12 tickets,…

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  8. Documentary: Heli-skiing: living the dream

    I just finished up watching my first documentary in high definition: Heli-skiing: living the dream. Produced by Discovery HD Theater this was an awe-inspiring look at Mike Wiegele’s “Wiegele World” in BC, Canada. An expensive trip that is worth every penny as Wiegele has cited numerous clients walking away telling him it was “best day…

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  9. Buddy pass pricing not available?

    2010 Update: The ski with a friend discounted ticket prices are now posted online at snow.com. 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.…

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  10. Big snow extends Colorado Pass… again

    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…

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  11. Vail ticket prices hit new high

    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…

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  12. Beaver Creek weekend giveaway

    The Denver Post is giving away a weekend in luxurious Beaver Creek: Details 2 nights 2 days skiing 2 people December 2 – December 20 The contest runs through December 3rd and is open to all U.S. residents 21+ years old. The best part is that you may enter once every 24 hours. That means…

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  13. Colorado majority in SKI's Top 10 Resorts

    Pictures are worth 1,000 words over at SKINET, SKI magazine’s website where they listed their reader’s top 10 resorts for 2007: Deer Valley, UT Vail, CO Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C. Aspen, CO Snowmass, CO Park City, UT Breckenridge, CO Beaver Creek, CO Steamboat, CO Sun Valley, ID Let’s not act surprised, though. Sure, our slopes are some…

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