Pass rates go up as it gets closer to ski season, so buy early for the steepest discounts. The passes must also be purchased before ski season begins. This year, the Epic and Summit passes have expanded to include Kirkwood Ski Resort, which is located near Lake Tahoe, Calif.
MULTIPLE MOUNTAIN PASSES
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Epic and Summit Passes
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Epic Local Pass
Cost: $509 adult, $389 teen, $259 child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 3, 2012
What: Formerly known as the Colorado Pass, the Epic Local Pass is the best choice for Colorado skiers planning on staying close to home. Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, as well as 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek. Also valid for discounted skiing at Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar in California.
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Epic Pass
Cost: $659 adult, $339 child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 3, 2012
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, as well as Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar in California. No date restrictions.
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Epic 7-Day Pass
Cost: $509 adult, $259 Child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 3, 2012
What: Now in its second year, the seven-day pass targets skiers who know they will only ski seven days. Valid for seven unrestricted tickets at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, as well as Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar in California.
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Summit Value Pass
Cost: $419 adult, $329 teen, $209 child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 3, 2012
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, with limited restrictions at Breckenridge.
Rocky Mountain Super Pass
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Rocky Mountain Super Pass +
Cost: $469 adult, $359 teen, $239 child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 4, 2012
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Copper Mountain and Winter Park/Mary Jane, with an additional six days at Steamboat. Passes for college students and passes for senior citizens ages 70 and older are also available.
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Rocky Mountain Super Pass
Cost: $419 adult, $329 teen, $219 child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 4, 2012
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Copper Mountain and Winter Park/Mary Jane. Active and retired military can also receive a discount. Passes for senior citizens ages 70 and older are also available.
INDIVIDUAL MOUNTAIN PASSES
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Copper Mountain Season Pass
Cost: $369 adult, $299 teen, $209 child
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Copper Mountain. Passes for senior citizens ages 70 and older are also available.
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Eldora Mountain Season Pass
Cost: $409 adult, $289 teen, $179 child
Purchase at above price until: Oct. 21, 2012
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Eldora Mountain, which is located near Boulder, Colo. Renewing pass-holders receive a $10 discount off the full rate. A family season pass for two adults and two children is also available for $1019. Passes for senior citizens ages 65 and older are also available.
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Loveland Season Pass
Cost: $379 adult, $269 young adult, $169 child
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Loveland Ski Resort, plus three unrestricted days at Monarch Ski Resort. Renewing pass-holders receive a $20 discount off the full rate. Military discounts also available. Passes for senior citizens ages 70 and older are also available.
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Ski Cooper Season Pass
Cost: $219 adult, $109 child
Purchase at above price until: Sept. 29, 2012
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Ski Cooper, which is located near Leadville, Colo. Passes for senior citizens ages 60 and older are also available.
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Steamboat Season Pass
Cost: $1279 adult, $729 teen, $509 child
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Steamboat, except for one blackout day on Nov. 21, 2012. Pass-holders can add unlimited skiing at Winter Park for an additional $75. Passes for college students and senior citizens ages 70 and older are also available.
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Winter Park Season Pass
Cost: $369 adult, $299 teen, $209 child
What: Valid for unlimited skiing and riding at Winter Park. Passes for senior citizens ages 70 and older are also available.
