Ski Cooper, CO, Slashes Daily Lift Ticket Prices Over 50% The ski industry seems to continue increasing prices for all its services. Additionally, our readers recently identified the cost of the sport as the most stressful part of skiing and snowboarding. This is especially true for daily lift ticket prices, which have been climbing to extravagant levels in an apparent scheme to get most guests to commit to a season […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry Dynamic pricing is a strategy where the cost of a product or service fluctuates based on demand, time, availability, and other factors. It has become increasingly popular in the ski industry as resorts look to maximize revenue and manage crowd sizes. By adjusting prices in real-time, ski resorts can better align their pricing with consumer demand, encouraging more visitors during […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 9, 2024 0 Comments
Eye-Watering Single-Day Lift Ticket Prices Across U.S. Ski Resorts for the Holiday Weekend When considering a last-minute ski trip to ring in the New Year in a winter wonderland, there are several factors to keep in mind before pulling the trigger. Housing accommodations could be booked up, but there is a good chance you will always be able to find a vacation home or hotel. Restaurant reservations may be hard to come by, […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 27, 2023 2 Comments
Cost of Peak Lift Ticket at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Rises 50% to $299 Canadian Dollars This Season ($218 USD) The cost of lift tickets in North America continues to go up and Whistler Blackcomb is no exception to that. It was recently announced that the walk-up window price on a peak holiday at Whistler will be $299 (plus tax). This is a 50% increase from last season when the price was just below $200. The resort stated the increased […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 25, 2023 1 Comment
Ride For A Cause at Brighton Resort in Utah Utahโs Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon is giving back this season. Three early-season Wednesdays are dedicated โCHAIR-itableโ ride days whereย tickets will only cost $40, with $5 from each ticket going to a Utah Charity.ย The CHAIR-itable Wednesdays will be November 30th, December 7th, and December 14th.ย There are limited tickets for these days.ย It is highly recommended to book ahead if […] Industry News Riley McDonald | November 24, 2022 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, to Offer Cheaper Lift Tickets For Signing Liability Waiver In a report put out by the Central Oregon Daily News, Mount Bachelor Ski Resort in Bend, Oregon is planning to sell daily lift tickets for the 22/23 Winter Season at two different price points based on its guestโs willingness to sign a liability release. The news broke after an important email was sent to the resortโs season pass holders […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | September 13, 2022 2 Comments
How Multi-Resort Season Passes Have Affected Single Lift Ticket Sales Season Pass Sales According to the NSAA, the 2021-22 ski season saw a significant uptick in season passes sold. It wasn’t just the two big players of Epic and Ikon either. Ski areas from big to small from all over the country saw an increase. Additionally, other major players have emerged in the multi-resort marketplace. Related: The Million Dollar Question […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 7, 2022 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Day Ticket Prices See 15% Increase for 2022/23 Day tickets for Vail Resorts’ ski areas are now online and available to purchase, giving us the opportunity to see how much they’re going to cost. We’ve not yet reached $300, but we’re not that far off. Vail Resorts 22/23 single-day peak lift ticket $: Vail $275Beaver Creek $275Park City $259Breck $255Northstar $235Keystone $225Heavenly $225Stowe $199Crested Butte $179Whistler $175Kirkwood $165Okemo […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 6, 2022 9 Comments