Five Days Left Until Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ Season Pass Deadline

Current low prices only guaranteed through November 5 for a 2012-13 Tahoe Super Pass

[Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, Calif.] November 1, 2012 – Those looking to take full advantage of what this winter has to offer are encouraged to buy a Tahoe Super Pass as soon as possible as prices are only guaranteed through November 5. Starting at $429 for an adult Bronze pass and $749 for an unlimited Gold pass, the 2012-13 Tahoe Super Pass offers unrivaled beginner, intermediate and expert terrain across 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts, 270+ trails and ten terrain parks at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Prices are only guaranteed through midnight on November 5.

With three feet of snow that has already fallen, the 2012-13 winter season is off to a phenomenal start. Squaw Valley is slated to open Wednesday, November 21 and Alpine Meadows is schedule to open Friday, December 7.

In addition to the season passes available for adults, children, youth and seniors – Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have launched their first ever unrestricted college pass. The College Tahoe Super Pass is available for $389 and is Lake Tahoe’s only dual mountain college season pass with no blackout dates.

The combination of these two resorts, which are located just 10 minutes apart via the Squaw Alpine Express shuttle, offers a mountain experience like none other in California. Even better, those who purchase a Gold pass will receive 50 percent off lift tickets all season long at Squaw and Alpine’s sister Mountain Collective resorts: Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Alta.

The 2012-13 winter season also brings $24 million in improvements to the resorts, including three new chairlifts at Squaw Valley, Tahoe’s only mile-long terrain park at Alpine Meadows and vastly improved snowmaking systems at both resorts. The investments are part of year two of The Renaissance, a five-year and $70 million capital improvement plan to enhance every aspect of the guest experience at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. 

2012-13 Season Pass Pricing:
The following is the adult pricing for the 2012-13 season pass, guaranteed only through November 5.

GOLD - $749
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ Gold pass is the most ‘bang for your buck’ with absolutely no blackout dates. With a Gold pass, skiers and riders get the most pass benefits and can take full advantage of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ legendary terrain every day of the winter season. No restrictions.

SILVER - $519
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ Silver pass is ideal for those looking to ski weekends but willing to pass up the three major holiday periods in exchange for great savings. Pass not valid during select holiday dates.*

BRONZE - $429
With only 16 blackout dates total, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ most inexpensive pass is an incredible deal for those willing to do without a handful of peak days. Pass not valid during select holiday dates and Saturdays in January and February**

COLLEGE - $389
News this season, the College Tahoe Super Pass is valid every single day of the 2012/13 winter season, and is Lake Tahoe’s only dual mountain college season pass with no blackout dates. The College Pass is available to all full-time college students and graduate students (12 credits or more) at accredited colleges and universities.

YOUNG ADULT
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ young adult rates are available for ages 13-22, the largest young adult age range in the Tahoe region. Young adult rates are as follows: Gold - $569; Silver - $389; Bronze- $319.

Note: Complete child, young adult, and senior pricing is available at www.tahoesuperpass.com.

*Silver Pass blackout dates: Dec. 26-31, 2012; Jan. 19-20, 2013; Feb. 16-17, 2013 (10 dates total).

**Bronze Pass blackout dates: Dec. 26-31, 2012; Jan. 19-20, 2012; Feb. 16-17, 2012; Saturdays in January & February (16 dates total). 


Perks for Gold passholders:

• 50 percent off lift tickets at Squaw and Alpine’s sister Mountain Collective resorts: Aspen/Snowmass, Jackson Hole and Alta.

Perks for all season passholders:

• All-day lift tickets available at afternoon rates on blackout dates
• Free night skiing during night operations
• Discounted lift ticket for eight friends: four tickets at $75, valid Saturday and Sunday, non-holiday; four tickets at $50, valid Monday through Friday, non-holiday
• 10 percent off  food at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows owned food and beverage outlets
• 30 percent off adult and young adult private, half-day ski and snowboard lessons, non-holiday
• Retail discounts: preseason private party shopping event; monthly and other regularly scheduled discount days in all Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows owned shops
• Resort charge and direct-to-lift privileges
• 2012 summer tram access at Squaw Valley

Season Pass Insurance:
Season passholders have the option to purchase insurance in the event of an unexpected situation such as an injury or job loss. Pass insurance is $30 for adults, young adults, college students and seniors. Children and super senior rates are $15.

How to Purchase:
For maximum convenience, Squaw season passes can be purchased online at www.tahoesuperpass.com.  Purchasers can fill-out all necessary forms and payment information online. Photo upload required. New passes will be sent by mail.

The most up-to-date resort conditions, operation schedules, events and live mountain cams are available on squaw.com and skialpine.com.


About Squaw Valley
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is internationally renowned for legendary terrain that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts, and ranges from an expansive mountaintop beginner area to unrivaled expert steeps, trees and bowls. Off the mountain, families relax in The Village at Squaw Valley around the cozy fire pits or enjoy a host of restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries. Guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcony, for the ultimate slopeside lodging experience.

About Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows’ seven powder bowls, summit-to-base groomed slopes, and authentic hospitality are among the many attributes that have made the resort a favorite of the local community and visitors alike. Alpine Meadows offers skiers and riders access to more than 100 trails across 2,400 skiable acres serviced by 13 lifts.  With its high annual snowfall, the resort boasts one of Tahoe’s longest skiing and boarding seasons.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows joined forces in November 2011, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can access 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on any lift ticket.

For more information, conditions updates and lodging packages, visit www.squaw.com or www.skialpine.com or call 1.800.403.0206.