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Mount Snow's 2009-10 season pass prices will remain at the 2008-09 rates, resort spokesman Luke Stafford said.

All season pass products, excluding the Higher Education college pass, will go on sale March 14, 2009.

Stafford said that, as usual, season pass rates will be separated into three time-sensitive tiers - the earlier the purchase, the less expensive the rates.

Brand new this year, Mount Snow is introducing a payment plan for passes purchased by June 1, 2009. A 30 percent down payment is due at the time of purchase, with the full balance due by Oct. 12, 2009. There are no fees for the payment plan.

Also new this year, all passes ordered by June 1, 2009 are loaded with four $50 anytime lift tickets that can be shared with friends and family. Plus, all adult Nor'easter passes include a subscription to Transworld Snowboarding or Skiing magazine.

Those purchasing a 2009-10 pass who do not own a currently valid pass may ski the rest of the 2008-09 season for free.

The Nor'easter is good anytime at Mount Snow, Attitash, Jack Frost/Big Boulder and Crotched Mountain: Adults - $849 by June 1, $949 by Oct. 12, and $1,049 thereafter; Young Adults (13-18) - $749, $849, $949; Juniors (6-12) - $649, $749, $849; Seniors (65 and up) - $549, $649, $749.

The Classic is good non-holidays at Mount Snow. All ages - $499, $599, $699.

The Midweek is good at Mount Snow non-holidays Monday through Friday. All ages - $399, $499, $599.

Season pass holders receive 20 percent off retail purchases; first tracks early lift access most Saturdays; a special Web site account; ability to add money to a season pass to use as a debit card; and a child pass for ages 5 and under for $30.