SKI News:VADITO―Resort officials with the largest ski area collective in the Southwest unveiled plans for additional mountain improvements at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, Purgatory Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl.
As part of today’s announcement, it was revealed that the ski area collective is investing an additional $10 million for the 2016/2017 season, continuing the aggressive $10 million multi-mountain improvement campaign for the 2015/2016 season, for a grand total of $20 million over two consecutive seasons.
In addition, officials also released details on the 2016/2017 Power Pass, available now with no price increase, a new payment plan, and unlimited access to four mountains in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.
“With an additional $10 million for capital projects this coming year, we continue our commitment to transform the overall mountain experience for all our guests, at our four resorts,” managing partner, James Coleman said. “Adding new lifts, trails, snowmaking, and improving the overall skier experience continues to be our number one priority.”
In addition to the capital improvements, resort officials released details on the 2016/2017 Power Pass, available now at the lowest guaranteed price of the year with a new optional payment plan. With the Power Pass, guests can enjoy endless mountain experiences throughout the year at a variety of resorts, including free summer and winter benefits, and discounts on goods and services. Power Passes are now available for purchase online, allowing guests to start planning their next summer and winter adventures.
Power Pass – No Price Increase, Plus New Lower Prices for Families & Young Adults!
Unlimited access to four mountains with the Power Pass returns for the 2016/2017 season at the same price as last year, with some pass categories decreasing in price. The Power Pass offers the most powerful season pass in the Southwest with unlimited skiing and snowboarding at: Arizona Snowbowl, Purgatory Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. Available now for $649 (adults), the Power Pass is offered at the lowest price of the season when purchased by April 29.
New No Interest Payment Plan!
New this year, the Power Pass may be purchased with a payment plan. When purchased by April 29, guests receive the lowest guaranteed price and can pay off their Power Pass with eight monthly installments.
New Lower Prices for Families with the Power Pass!
Skiing just got more affordable for families! Some Power Passes now cost less! Unlimited skiing and snowboarding is available for only $199 ($119 less than last year) for kids ages 6 to 12, and $299 ($50 less than last year) for teens 13 to 17 years old.
More Young Adults Save on 2016/2017 Power Passes!
Following last year’s successful launch of the new Young Adult pass that reduced the cost of skiing for those 18-29 years old, a second young adult category for ages 30 to 36 is available for the 2016/2017 season for only $499, a $150 savings. Back by popular demand, the 18-29 Young Adult pass remains the same low price of $429. This year, the College Power Pass is reduced by $30 and available for $399 for those with nine or more credit hours.
“Making skiing more affordable and providing a great value for our families and young skiers is always one of our goals,” Coleman stated. “We’re pleased to announce these new lower prices and new Power Pass categories to help get more folks out enjoying the slopes.”
Pricing and more details on the Power Pass can be found on Sipapu’s website.
More Great Benefits with the 2016/2017 Power Pass!
The Power Pass offers free skiing at other partner resorts. Passholders can ski for free or at a discount at Copper Mountain, Loveland Ski Area, Monarch, Skirama (Italy), Panorama Mountain Resort (Canada), Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Bogus Basin, Sunlight Mountain, Powderhorn, Grand Targhee (with lodging), Brian Head, and more.
Summer is FREE with a Power Pass!
Power Passholders enjoy free summer access to some of the best alpine experiences in the Southwest! Power Passholders can experience unlimited scenic chairlift rides and mountain bike lift tickets at Parjarito with access to 25 epic trails, and enjoy up to five free attractions per day (a value of $50 per day) this summer at Purgatory, including the alpine slide, zipline, ropes obstacle course, mountain bike lift tickets, and more. The Power Pass gets free access to Arizona Snowbowl’s stunning views with a glimpse of the Grand Canyon from the scenic chairlift.
Benefits to Purchasing the Power Pass by April 29
- Guaranteed lowest price of the year.
- Free summer activities at Arizona Snowbowl, Purgatory, and Pajarito.
- Low monthly payments with the new no interest payment plan.
Find out more details on the Power Pass here.
More Options at an Incredible Value, plus NO Price Increase!
In addition to the Power Pass, Sipapu and Pajarito offer a variety of passes to fit the lifestyles of its skiers and snowboarders! The New Mexico Pass gives unlimited access to Sipapu and Pajarito, plus three free lift ticket to Arizona Snowbowl and other partner resorts for $299.
Upgrade to the New Mexico Plus Pass for $399 and receive all these benefits, plus three free lift tickets to Purgatory (a value of $267). Sipapu and Pajarito each offer a Value Pass for $199 with blackout dates on most holidays. Get a Sipapu or Pajarito Family Pass starting at $199. Sipapu’s Value Pass pays for itself in just five visits. As with the Power Pass, the lowest price of the year is offered now through April 29.
“Guests have the opportunity to try out new ski resorts while visiting their favorites with just one Power Pass,” stated John Paul Bradley, General Manager of Sipapu. “Together with the Power Pass, Sipapu offers more season pass options, better benefits and lower prices, making skiing affordable for everyone!”
New this year!
Along with the Power Pass, the New Mexico Passes and Value Passes now include New Mexico’s only season pass payment plan, making it the most affordable season pass around. Pay off your season pass in easy equal monthly payments now through Nov. 30, 2016.
More Mountain Improvements!
The 2016/2017 mountain improvement plan outlines new lifts, new trails, and snowmaking at the other resorts in the southwest mountain collective:
Sipapu’s mountain crews will add the Howdy Extension for the coming winter, extending both Howdy and Lower Bambi while adding nearly 5 acres of skiable terrain. Skiers who ride Sipapu’s newest quad, which opened in 2015, will have access to these new trails. Sipapu’s historic lodge and day room will undergo a massive remodel and feature a multi-purpose gathering room while improving the lodge’s layout and function.
Pajarito Mountain is working with the Los Alamos Ski Club to manage the ski area’s 700 acres of trees, targeting those damaged by recent fires. This work, which includes future fire mitigation, will create new trails and improve the mountain experience. In 2015, Pajarito nearly filled its 10 million gallon holding pond with water for snowmaking, a first for the Los Alamos ski area. The additional water enabled mountain crews to make more snow and open its slopes earlier than in recent history. At least 6 million gallons of water has already been captured for snowmaking next winter and well on the way to filling the pond to capacity.
Purgatory Resort will feature a new two-way surface lift transporting skiers on the backside of the mountain, allowing skiers and snowboarders access from Lower Bull Run to the bottom of the Lift 8 high-speed quad, providing access to some of the best fall line skiing on the mountain. New trail development is slated for the backside, as well as enhancements to the snowmaking system. Purgatory will also improve access to the bottom of the Legends Lift 8. In 2015, Purgatory installed the new Legends Lift 8 high-speed quad, successfully completing one of the most ambitious and impactful changes to the Durango ski resort in 15 years.
Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff will install its first high-speed lift, the only high-speed 6-pack in Arizona and the second chairlift of this capacity in the Southwest (Purgatory Resort also features a high-speed 6-pack). The new Grand Canyon Express is a 5.8 minute ride, and comes on the heels of Snowbowl’s first-ever quad chairlift, which debuted this past winter. New trails and snowmaking will also be added at Snowbowl for next ski season.
For details on the capital improvements, visit Sipapu’s website.
