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[UPDATED 12:06 p.m. MST, December 9, 2025]
This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo with SkiSaver.com
Most skiers have never heard of this deal. Even fewer understand how powerful it actually is.
But tucked away in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a tiny, rugged, expert-only mountain called Mount Bohemia—famous for its extreme terrain, cult following…and one of the most absurdly cheap season passes in skiing:
A full season pass for $99.
On the surface, that sounds like a fun local deal for Midwest powder hounds. But here’s the part almost nobody realizes:
The $99 Mount Bohemia pass unlocks ski days at other resorts across the country—and two of them are absolutely worth building a full Western trip around.
This is exactly the kind of hidden value SkiSaver exists to uncover. Let’s break it down.
The Hack
The $99 Mount Bohemia season pass gives you:
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3 days at Great Divide Ski Area (near Helena, Montana)
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3 days at Bogus Basin (north of Boise, Idaho)
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And…50% off at Jackson Hole via their Golden Ticket offer (Which runs in three blocks: November 28-Dec 18, 2025; January 5-16, 2026; and March 16-April 12, 2026)
*Important Note: This deal only extends to those living in the Midwest
Yep—you read that right:
A $99 pass from a tiny Michigan ski hill can get anyone living in the Midwest a half-price lift tickets at Jackson Hole. This is one of the hardest resorts in North America to find deals for…and this is the loophole.
Why These 3 Resorts Are Worth It
1. Bogus Basin (Boise, Idaho) – 3 Free Days
Bogus is one of the best-value ski areas in the West—and one of the most underrated.
You get:
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2,600+ skiable acres
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Night skiing
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A laid-back, local vibe
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Easy access from Boise Airport (20–25 minutes)
A round-trip flight to Boise plus free skiing at Bogus is already a solid-value getaway. But the $99 pass isn’t done yet.
2. Great Divide (Helena, Montana) – 3 Free Days
A classic Montana locals’ mountain with:
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Affordable lodging
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No crowds
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Fun terrain
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Two towns (Helena and Great Falls) with decent flight deals
This is the type of resort we love: low-stress, low-cost, big views, and big value.
3. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (Wyoming) – 50% Off Lift Tickets via the Golden Ticket
Here’s the mind-blowing part. Jackson Hole runs a promotion called The Golden Ticket, where skiers with a valid season pass from any other resort get:
50% off lift tickets
It does not matter:
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How big the resort is
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How much your pass cost
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Whether you ever plan to ski that home mountain
All that matters is this: You own a season pass. A $99 season pass qualifies.
And since Jackson Hole window rates have been hitting $200–$275 per day…Half-off is a massive savings. This hack alone turns the $99 Bohemia pass into one of the most valuable travel tools in skiing.
The Wildest Part
I’ll be honest:
I would probably never even ski Mount Bohemia, even though it’s an amazing Midwest mountain. I just don’t plan on traveling to Michigan when I can go to Jackson Hole.
And that’s the beauty of this hack.
Because the real magic of this pass is not the home mountain. It’s everything the pass unlocks.
You’re paying $99 to access:
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6 free ski days in the West
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50% off at one of the priciest resorts in America
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A legit excuse to book an affordable Western ski trip
That is SkiSaver’s entire mission: Find the hidden value the ski industry buries.
And this might be the purest example yet.
