Ski and Snowboard News, Deals, and Events

Pico Mountain is selling the "My Pico Pass" 2009-10 season for $299 (adults) and $199 (juniors and seniors) through April 30.

"Skiing is a great winter family activity and a family of four will be able to ski and ride at Pico Mountain next season for under $1,000," said Pico's Patricia Ryan.

Pico Mountain will offer an Adult (ages 19-64) 2009-10 My Pico Pass for $299 when purchased by April 30, 2009, a 28 percent reduction off the current season's prices. My Pico Pass Youth (6-18) and Senior (65+) passes are $199, a 42 percent reduction off current prices.

Passes paid in full by April 30 will be valid for skiing this season as well. In addition, Pico Mountain will offer a payment plan for passes purchased by the April 30 deadline. Here's the deal: Use a credit card, and pay 33 percent of the total season pass purchase at the time of your order, 33 percent will be automatically charged to your credit card July 1, 2009 and the final 34 percent will automatically be charged to your card Sept. 1, 2009.

A My Pico Pass provides access to 50 trails and more than 200 acres of skiing and riding terrain served by six lifts. More than 75 percent of the terrain is covered by snowmaking and groomed by a fleet of state-of-the-art snow cats.