Photo Credit: Top Row (L-R) Aspen Snowmass; Cooper
Bottom Row (L-R) Dave Camara, Arapahoe Basin; Telluride Ski Resort
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September 9, 2020 – Colorado Ski Country USA’s (CSCUSA) popular children’s and adult ski passes, including the discount Gems card, are now on sale for the 2020-21 winter season.
CSCUSA ski areas across the state are looking forward to welcoming skiers and riders to the slopes this winter. While skiing and riding may be different at times during the 2020-21 winter, being outside, naturally physically distanced on the slopes and participating in Colorado’s signature winter sports of skiing and snowboarding will be a welcome escape for guests of any age or experience. No matter the ability level or the number of times a guest plans to visit a ski area, Colorado Ski Country has a pass or ticket product for everyone.
As guests prepare for the season, CSCUSA encourages visitors to Know Before You Go by doing research before arriving at a ski area. Visit ski area websites and social media channels and plan ahead before arrival to understand all COVID-19 protocols and guidelines and what is expected of you during the visit. Guests can also visit CSCUSA’s COVID-19 webpage, ColoradoSki.com/COVID-19, for the most up-to-date information throughout the season and helpful tips to prepare for a visit to a ski area.
The industry leading CSCUSA 5th and 6th Grade Passports are returning for their 25th year in the 2020-21 season. Since its creation in 1995, the Passport Program has served nearly half a million families and children, providing free and significantly discounted access to the slopes and the opportunity for families to experience skiing and snowboarding. In order to direct skiers and riders to non-peak periods so that physical distancing can be maintained, the 5th and 6th Grade Passports will be different this year. The programs will offer up to 63 days on the slopes for 5th graders and up to 84 days on the slopes for 6th graders at 21 ski areas across the state. These products provide incredible value for experienced skiing and riding families, those brand new to the sport and everyone in between looking to access Colorado Ski Country ski areas this winter.
Registration for the Passport programs will remain open through January 31, 2021. To register for the Passport programs, parents can visit www.ColoradoSki.com/Passport. Parents and families with questions are also encouraged to visit the Passport Frequently Asked Questions Page. The CSCUSA Passport Program enjoys the support of presenting sponsor Christy Sports, which provides one (1) free equipment rental to all Passport holders per season redeemable at any Christy Sports location.
Participating resorts in the 2019-20 Passport program include: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Cooper, Copper Mountain, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Howelsen Hill, Hesperus, Kendall Mountain, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, Snowmass, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride and Winter Park.
The Colorado Ski Country Gems Card is one of the best deals available in Colorado offering two 2-for-1 adult lift tickets or two 30-percent (30%) off adult lift tickets at each of the 11 Gems ski areas for just $35. The Gems Card is perfect for parents looking for a companion pass to the Passport Program, season pass holders that want the option to visit ski areas beyond their home mountain or those looking to explore the hidden and not-so hidden Gems of Colorado’s ski industry.
For more information or to purchase a Colorado Gems card, visit www.ColoradoSki.com/Gems. The Gems card is not valid from December 19, 2020 – January 2, 2021
Participating resorts in the 2020-21 Gems Card program include: Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Hesperus, Kendall Mountain, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn and Sunlight.
The Colorado Ski Country Gold Pass is Colorado’s most exclusive pass offering unlimited access with no blackout dates to Colorado’s world-class snow conditions and ski areas all season long. The Gold Pass is also fully transferable, so members can share their pass with colleagues, clients, friends and family. There are a limited number of Gold Pass memberships available to the general public.
Participating resorts in the 2020-21 GOLD Pass program include: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Cooper, Copper Mountain, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Howelsen Hill, Hesperus, Kendall Mountain, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, Snowmass, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride and Winter Park.
For more information on Colorado Ski County Gold Pass memberships, visit www.ColoradoSki.com/GoldPass.
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Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is the not-for-profit trade association representing Colorado’s 22 ski & snowboard resorts. CSCUSA is the global voice of Colorado’s ski industry. The Association’s primary functions are concentrated in marketing, public policy and public relations. Information for CSCUSA and its members can be found at www.coloradoski.com, on twitter, on Facebook and on Instagram. This release and other press information can be found in the online press room at http://www.ColoradoSki.com/Media.
