North Lake Tahoe ski resorts have super savings for skiers and snowboarders to take advantage of when hitting the slopes this winter.
Most mountains offer discounted multi-day and group tickets, so skiers and riders on extended travels or traveling with large families or clubs can book or purchase ahead of time. Groups of ten or more can ski for as little as $33 per day at Diamond Peak Ski Resort overlooking Lake Tahoe in Incline Village.
Diamond Peak also offers discounts to military, fire and police personnel and Nevada State Government employees. And in addition to selling two-day tickets at regional Costcos for $79.99, the Mini Pass is also available. Working like a gift card, the Mini Pass allows you to purchase lift tickets by number of day you plan to ski. The more ski days you purchase, the bigger the savings. Skiers and riders flying into the Reno-Tahoe International Airport save 50% on rentals with an airline-boarding pass.
Squaw Valley USA continues to offer their popular Frequent Skier Program, where skiers and riders hit the slopes any four days and get the fifth day free. There’s a $5 fee to join and, once a member, you have the ability to purchase $69 lift tickets Tuesdays through Thursdays that count toward the fifth free ticket that can be used any day. Kids 12 and under ski for $10 at Squaw every day and a new women’s ski and snowboard clinic, Women of Winter on Wednesdays, is only $49 when booked in advance and $59 day-of offered Wednesdays throughout the winter). This program features special guest coaches such as Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley.
The Alpine Club at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is an online benefits program with a variety of deals throughout the season and is only $15 to join. Once a member your first lift ticket is only $59. Additional savings and benefits include $44 tickets available on randomly selected days. Purchase five tickets in advance for $59 and the sixth is free. Also, members save up to $15 on midweek tickets and 20% on four packs as well as discounts on demo equipment, repairs, lessons, parking and food and beverage.
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe on scenic Highway 431 offers a deal almost every day of the season. Value days include:
· Weekend X-tender, three consecutive day lift tickets for $130
· Bonus Mondays, $29 lift ticket when a previous Saturday ticket is presented
· 2 ‘fer Tuesdays, two tickets for the price of one
· Student Wednesdays, $35 lift tickets with student ID and
· Ladies Day Thursdays, $35 tickets for women.
New skiers and riders can save big with Learn to Ski or Ride December 12-13 at Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak, Granlibakken, Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA or Sugar Bowl. The $25 deal includes group lesson, beginner lift ticket and rental equipment. Northstar extends its Learn to Ski or Ride deal, midweek December 1-18, while Diamond Peak offers Learn to Ski & Ride Weeks January 11-15, 2010 and March 8-12, 2010 for $29.
Savvy skiers realize that purchasing a $49 Tahoe Card membership pays for itself from the get-go with a free Sugar Bowl Ski Resort lift ticket. The card allows member-only lift ticket discounts from $5 to $14 at Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Diamond Peak, Homewood, Mt.Rose Northstar, Squaw Valley and Sugar Bowl. A free trail pass to Royal Gorge and Tahoe Cross-Country as well as lodging, dining and other discounts are also included.
Granlibakken Resort’s ski package begins at $109 and includes a lift ticket to Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, Homewood Mountain Resort, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sugar Bowl or Mt. Rose. Guests choose from accommodations ranging from studios to three-bedroom town homes (as well as larger lodging units for groups and family reunions). Packages also include daily, hot buffet breakfasts.
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village offers three ski packages beginning at $249 per night based on double occupancy, accessing the nearby Diamond Peak with free shuttle in addition to Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Squaw Valley, Northstar or Mt. Rose good from December 1 to April 14, 2010.
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