Lift Ticket Deals & Discounts

THIS ITEM EXPIRED 15 JUN 2009

 Bad Economy Offers Big Savings To Utah Locals 

Ski areas along the Wasatch Front have felt the chill of destination tourism in the wake of a shaky economy and low early season snowfall. So, reaching into their backyard, they're doing what it takes to lure locals to the slopes.

Buy a local resident $40 discount card to Powder Mountain and get $16 off a day pass Monday through Friday or $15 off a half-day pass. The resort also has also rolled back its night skiing prices to 2002 with tickets just $15 for adults, and $12 for kids. There's also a free shuttle bus from nearby Eden so guests won't have to navigate that steep windy road to the resort. 801-745-3772.

Snowbird's spring pass went on sale March 2 for $499. The price drops to $279 on April 1. If you don't think you'll get your money's worth, remember that The Bird stayed open until June 22 last year. 800-232-9542.

Alta is now selling their full season pass for $725 (was $1,099 before Jan. 31, 2009). All you'd need to do is ski 12 days to pay it off. 801-359-1078.

Brighton is offering a half-price Twilight Pass Thursdays. Just show a Maverick Adventure Card (get it free at any Maverick gas station) and night ski for $29. 801-532-4732.

The Canyons' Pair Pass Promotion is over but you can still ski the world-class resort for nearly half the regular ticket price of $81. Stop into a Costco store in Salt Lake City on your way up to Park City for a two-pack to The Canyons for $104.99.

Costco is also selling a five-ticket voucher card to Park City Mountain Resort for $249.99; making the tickets $50/ea instead of $79.

The "45 Special" at Wolf Creek will get you a night pass, snowboard rental, and a two-hour snowboard lesson for $45. 801-745-3511.

Other Wolf Creek night specials include:

Sunday and Monday are Family Nights - $40 for a family of 4 (each additional child is $10); individuals pay $10.

Ten Buck Tuesday - Buy a full price ticket and the second ticket is only $10.

Wednesday Youth Group Night - (any youth organization) $10 tickets.

Thursday Night is Student Night - $15 tickets for K through graduate level. Includes a slice of pizza and a small drink.