BY JEFFREY WEIDEL
It’s not too early to start considering a season pass for next season. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, two mutually-owned ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, are currently offering their season-pass deal for the 2015-16 season.
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows say they are making it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders to commit to the purchase of next winter’s season pass. The resorts, which are located practically next door to each other off Highway 89 in North Lake Tahoe, are offering a “worry-free guarantee” to those who purchase the 2015-16 Gold or Silver Tahoe Super Pass.
The guarantee includes the ability to roll over up to four unused days during the 2015-16 winter season for credit toward the purchase of a 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass.
“We recognize it can be challenging for skiers and riders to commit to a season pass purchase when they don’t know how often they’ll actually be able to ski the following winter season due to reasons that may be out of their control,” said Andy Wirth, president and chief executive officer of Squaw Valley Ski Holdings. “By introducing the ‘worry-free guarantee,’ the intention is to provide our passholders with reassurance that they will realize the full value of their season pass purchase. If they are unable to for any reason, they will receive credit toward the purchase of their 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass.”
The Tahoe Super Pass provides good variety in Tahoe – all on one pass. With skiing and riding at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, there are additional days at Sugar Bowl and Sierra-at-Tahoe.
How the “worry-free guarantee” works – If the passholder skis or rides less than five days on their 2015-16 Tahoe Super Pass, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows will credit them up to four days toward the purchase of their 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass. If the passholder does not ski or ride at all during the 2015-16 season, four days will be automatically credited toward the purchase of their 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass.
The “worry-free guarantee” is only available on Gold and Silver Tahoe Super Pass purchases made by May 7, 2015. Restrictions apply.
Passholders will receive the following credit amount to be used toward the purchase of a Silver or Gold 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass based on pass type and age group for each unused day up to 4 days.
| Pass Type | Gold | Silver |
| Adult (23-64) | $100 | $75 |
| Young Adult (13-22) / Senior (65-75) | $86 | $64 |
| Child (5-12)/ Super Senior (76+) | $57 | $43 |
Resort guests interested in purchasing their 2015-16 Tahoe Super Pass this spring are invited to turn in their daily 2014-15 lift ticket the day of purchase for credit toward the season pass of their choice. With five different season pass options, passholders have the ability to select the pass that’s best for them.
Silver pass: Available for $559 for adults, $409 for young adults (13-22) and seniors (65-75), $239 for children (5-12) and super seniors (76-above), the Silver Tahoe Super Pass includes the “worry-free guarantee,” skiing and riding at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows with only 10 blackout dates during the 2015-16 season. It also includes the ability to purchase discounted lift tickets for friends and family, two days of skiing or riding at Sierra-at-Tahoe, and two days at Sugar Bowl.
Gold pass: With no blackout dates during the 2015-16 season, the Gold Tahoe Super Pass is available for $789 for adults, $619 for young adults (13-22) and seniors (65-75), $319 for children (5-12) and super seniors (76-above) and includes unlimited skiing and riding at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, the “worry-free guarantee.” Also included are discounted friends and family lift tickets, four days of skiing or riding at Sierra-at-Tahoe, four days at Sugar Bowl, and 50 percent discount on lift tickets at Mountain Collective resorts throughout the season.
Bronze pass: Available for a limited time and in limited supply, the Bronze Tahoe Super Pass is $349 for adults and includes skiing and riding at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows with 29 blackout dates during the 2015-16 season.
Bronze Plus pass: Starting at $499 for adults, $349 for young adults (13-22) and seniors (65-75). The Bronze Plus Tahoe Super Pass includes skiing and riding at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, the ability to purchase discounted friends and family lift tickets, and 17 blackout dates during the 2015-16 season.
College pass: College students will enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no blackout dates during the 2015-16 season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, as well as discounted lift tickets for friends and family for just $409.
For more information or to purchase a 2015-16 Tahoe Super Pass, visit www.squawalpine.com.
Jeffrey Weidel can be reached at skiweidel@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting his website at www.tahoeskiworld.com
