An innovative lift ticket launched this season will have wider coverage in 2013-14 it has been announced.
The Mountain Collective, which offers two days each at a selection of major North American ski areas will include Mammoth Mountain, Snowbird and Whistler Blackcomb next season, joining Alta, Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows.
The ticket, which is valid all season, costs $349 (about £200) for which holders receive a total of up to 12 skiing days if they travel to all six regions included on the pass, which is valid for two days at each, although extra days can be added at each for 50% of the regular rate with no blackout dates.
The six regions are (1) Aspen Snowmass, (2) Whistler Blackcomb (3) Alta/Snowbird (4) Jackson Hole (5) Mammoth Mountain and (6) Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows – described by the participants as, “An unprecedented collaboration of resorts.”
Passes are available online through an exclusive technology, distribution and marketing partnership with Liftopia at www.TheMountainCollective.com. A limited quantity of passes is now available at this lowest guaranteed price and The Mountain Collective™ Pass is available for children (ages 12 and under), under the same terms for $229.
“The Mountain Collective successfully captured the imagination of mountain travel enthusiasts looking for variety, flexibility and affordable access to the best independent resorts in the world,”. “Adding these three world-class mountains makes this the ultimate dream pass, and only serves to enhance the value skiers and riders will enjoy from The Mountain Collective.”