Tips for Saving on Ski Lift Tickets This Winter; Act by Nov. 22 for Colorado

If you’re thinking of taking a ski vacation this year to any of the Western states known for great snow, you’re in for a nice surprise if you do some advance planning.  Many lift prices are less than last year, and there are hotel deals and package deals that will save you lots of money if you know where to look. First of all, you have until Nov. 22 to take advantage of Vail Resorts EPIC pass, which is a flat-rate pass good for lift tickets all season at not just Vail Mountain but also at Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Heavenly.  Price is $599, or about the retail price of six days worth of ski lift tickets.  So if you intend to sky those mountains more than a week this winter, make your move and get an EPIC pass at snow.com. You’ll also find other discounts, resort packages, a link to receive automatic ski condition updates at that web site. 

Another web site, Liftopia also offers discount lift tickets and other ski deals worth checking out in Colorado, Vermont, Utah, California, New York, and New Hampshire.  Liftopia works with dozens of resorts that adjust their prices up and down depending on demand.  You'll almost always save by buying lift tickets ahead of time rather than paying retail upon arrival.