U.S. ski resorts announce major winter season discounts

Several major ski resorts and operators are announcing significant discounts and anniversary celebrations for the upcoming winter season.

Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) will offer tens of thousands of $9 lift tickets across its nine U.S. resorts in Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon. The company also announced that children aged 12 and younger will ski for free all season via the Power Kids Pass. MCP is investing over $37.5 million in capital improvements, including new lifts and expanded snowmaking capabilities at locations such as Pajarito Mountain and Purgatory Resort.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is marking its anniversary with $80 lift tickets every Wednesday, with prices dropping to $50 during early or late season Wednesdays. Additionally, skiers aged 80 and older will receive free access on Wednesdays.

Aspen is celebrating its 80th anniversary with various offers across its four mountains, including Snowmass, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands. On December 14, the anniversary of its first lift operations, lift tickets will be priced at $3.75. The resort will also feature $19.46 food and beverage specials to commemorate its 1946 opening.