Riding up the lift in the cozy comfort of the bubble chairs at Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
For visitors coming to the Green Mountains of Vermont to ski or snowboard this winter, season passes are one of the best investments to make. Not only is there no better feeling on a powder day than skipping the ticket line and heading straight to first chair, but skiers and snowboarders save immensely throughout the season when they purchase a pass at their favorite resort. Many of Vermont’s resorts offer special discounts and passes like pre season deals, military, couples, student passes and more. Find out what’s on sale for the 2017-18 season:
Bolton Valley
Lowest price deadline for passes: September 25, 2017
Highlighted Pass: The Ski Bum Pass
Price: $189 through Oct 31, 2017
The Ski Bum All Access Pass is for anyone ages 18-25.
For all Bolton Valley season pass options, visit boltonvalley.com
Bromley Mountain
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 15, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Super Value Pass
Price: $525
The Super Value Pass is valid seven days a week, non-holiday for all ages (5+).
For all Bromley Mountain season pass options, visit bromley.com
Burke Mountain
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 9, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Couples Judge Pass
Price: $1809
The Judge is valid at both Burke Mountain and Jay Peak Resort all season long.
For all Burke Mountain season pass options, visit skiburke.com
Jay Peak Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 9, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Midweek
Price: $479 (All ages)
Midweek passes are valid Monday-Friday throughout the 2017-18 season.
For all Jay Peak Resort season pass options, visit jaypeakresort.com
Killington Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 12, 2017
Highlighted Pass: 4.0 The College Pass
Price: $399 for full-time college students through December 15, 2017
Full-time undergraduate and graduate students for the 2017-18 school term get unlimited access to four resorts – Killington, Pico and Okemo in Vermont and Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire.
You can also M.A.X.IFY your Killington season passes. Add-on up to 42 resorts, five days at each with zero blackout days for $329 for adults and $229 for youth.
For all Killington Resort season pass options, visit killington.com
Mad River Glen
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 15, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Value Pass
Price: Adult $551
The Value Pass is valid every day except Saturday and on holiday Sundays (Dec. 31, Jan. 14 and Feb 18 & 25).
For all Mad River Glen season pass options, visit madriverglen.com
Magic Mountain
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 15, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Senior (70+) / Military Unlimited Pass
Price: $399
Adults 70+ can still get after it in youthful style with Magic’s unlimited season pass. The Military Pass discount is for active military and spouses plus Veterans.
For all Magic Mountain season pass options, visit magicmtn.com
Middlebury Snow Bowl
Lowest price deadline for passes: November 30, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Student Pass (7th grade through college)
Price: $320
Ski or snowboard all season long with unlimited access thanks to the Student Pass.
For all Middlebury Snow Bowl season pass options, visit middleburysnowbowl.com
Mount Snow Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 18, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Explorer Pass
Price: Adult (30+) $799 / Youth (7-17) $599
Enjoy unlimited access to Mount Snow and 6 other Northeast resorts with the Explorer Pass.
For all Mount Snow season pass options, visit mountsnow.com
Skiing down the Long John Trail at Mount Snow © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
Okemo Mountain Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 9, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Ultimate Season Pass
Price: Adult (19-64) $1,409
Ski and ride every day at Okemo with no blackout days. Ultimate pass holders also qualify for one-day, non-holiday tickets at Stratton Mountain Resort for $49.00.
You can also M.A.X.IFY your Okemo season passes. Add-on up to 42 resorts, five days at each with zero blackout days for $329 for adults and $229 for youth.
For all Okemo Mountain Resort season pass options, visit okemo.com
Pico Mountain
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 12, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Adult My Pico Season Pass
Price: $449
Get unlimited access to Pico Mountain all season long with the Adult My Pico Season Pass.
You can also M.A.X.IFY your Pico season passes. Add-on up to 42 resorts, five days at each with zero blackout days for $329 for adults and $229 for youth.
For all Pico Mountain season pass options, visit picomountain.com
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 31, 2017
Highlighted Pass: The Hybrid
Price: Adults (19-69) $429
The Hybrid is the best value for those who have the flexibility to ski and ride mid-week — a season pass during the week/non-holiday and a Bash Badge on weekends and holidays.
For all Smugglers’ Notch Resort season pass options, visit smuggs.com
Skiing down the Rumrunners Trail at Smugglers’ Notch © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
Stowe Mountain Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 8, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Epic Pass
Price: Adult (13+) $859
Ski as much as you want, whenever you want. The Epic Pass allows unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe in addition to 14 additional western resorts.
For all Stowe Mountain Resort season pass options, visit stowe.com
Stratton Mountain Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: October 9, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Strattitude
Price: $349
Valid every day with no blackout dates for ages 18-32. The Strattitude Pass also includes (2) $45 buddy tickets valid every day, non-holiday, during the 2017-18 season.
You can also M.A.X.IFY your Stratton season passes. Add-on up to 42 resorts, five days at each with zero blackout days for $329 for adults and $229 for youth.
For all Stratton Mountain Resort season pass options, visit stratton.com
Sugarbush Resort
Lowest price deadline for passes: September 13, 2017
Highlighted Pass: Boomer Pass (Age 65-89)
Price: $139
The Boomer Pass includes midweek, non-holiday skiing at Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen.
Sugarbush is now a part of the Mountain Collective. The Mountain Collective Pass includes two days at each of the 16 destinations plus 50% off additional days.
For all Sugarbush Resort season pass options, visit sugarbush.com
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