Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Announces New Pass Benefits & Spring Sale on 2013/14 Season Passes

LAS VEGAS - April 1, 2013 - PRLog -- Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) launches its annual Spring Season Pass Sale, which means huge savings on its 2013/14 season passes. Skiers and snowboarders who purchase early can save 33 to 66 percent off of regular in-season pricing.  Season passes can be purchased online at www.skilasvegas.com (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skilasvegas.com&h=vAQHOZVIW&s=1) and the spring special runs through April 30.  

New for 2013/14 are LVSSR’s season pass holders benefits packages and the “Battle Born” season pass option. This new pass is offered at $199 if purchased before April 30 and is available to skiers and boarders who are at least 18 years of age. It is the lowest price offered in the region for a ski resort season pass. “This pass is designed for those who live and play in Nevada who either work or leave town during the holidays.” The Battle Born pass does have black-out dates. Spring Sale pricing is as follows:

Youth Unlimited:          $149

Unrestricted season pass for ages 17 & under/includes License to Ride

Adult Unlimited:          $399

Unrestricted season for ages 18 & over

Military Pass:          $299

Unrestricted season pass for active duty members of the military

Battle Born Pass*:          $199

Nevada residents with ID, 18 & over

Midweek Pass*:          $149

Monday – Friday access for ages 18 & over

*Battle Born and Midweek passes do not include friends/family tickets and have various blackout dates throughout the year.  For a full list of blackout dates, please visit www.skilasvegas.com (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skilasve...).  Other exclusions may apply.  Age brackets are based on the pass holder’s age at purchase date.

New benefits for LVSSR youth season pass holders 17 years of age or younger include the License 2 Ride program that offers free access to LVSSR’s sister resorts including Boreal Mountain Resort in California, Copper Mountain Resort in Colorado, Killington Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mt. Bachelor Resort in Oregon and Park City Mountain Resort in Utah.  In addition, License 2 Ride offers a $200 discount on weeklong programs at select Woodward camps (if purchased by April 30, 2013).

All adult 2013/14-season pass holders may purchase up to four full day lift tickets for friends and family at a discounted price of $35 during the season, excluding all LVSSR holiday periods and blackout dates.  2013/14-winter season passes are also valid for one summer scenic chairlift ride per day during this summer, excluding special event days.

Adult season pass holders (18 and over) are eligible for 20 percent discount off of lift tickets at LVSSR sister areas that are also a part of the Powdr Corp. family of resorts.

“LVSSR is committed to making snow sports accessible for the residents of Southern Nevada by creating the best value in the region,” said Kevin Stickelman, LVSSR’s president and general manager.  “Given the upgrades to the area over past few years and those we are planning to execute in the near future, this sale is an ideal time to invest in winter recreation.”

The 2013/14 season is expected to kick off on Friday, November 22, weather permitting.

About Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort (LVSSR) is located approximately one hour from downtown Las Vegas in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Established in 1963, LVSSR offers guests access to 30 groomed trails and 250 acres of side-country terrain via three chair lifts and one surface lift. The area features a ski and snowboard school, terrain parks, more than 240 inches of average snowfall per year and off-slope amenities such as dining, snowshoeing and summer activities. Visitors may access LVSSR from the city via the Ski Bus, a shuttle service operated with the support of the USDA Forest Service under a grant from the Department of Transportation. For more information, please visit www.skilasvegas.com.  Follow LVSSR on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.