Ski and Snowboard News, Deals, and Events

Whitefish Mountain Resort is offering their season passes on sale through September. The season passes grant direct-to-lift skiing and snowboarding, plus new benefits this year.

Adult passes cost $535 during September. The price goes up Oct. 1 to $805.

College and senior passes cost $435 on sale. Junior season passes for ages 7-12 cost $145, and teen passes for ages 13-18 cost $295. College students must present a drivers license or photo ID, college ID, and proof of a minimum of 12 credits for fall 2009 semester or quarter. Pass classification is determined by age on Dec. 5.

Benefits for passholders at Whitefish Mountain Resort have increased this year. Season passholders can get 10 percent off at the Summit House Grill, Ed and Mully's Smokehouse, Base Lodge Café, Snow Ghost Outfitters, Cabin Creations, and equipment repairs at Base Lodge Rentals and the Village Rental Shop. Purchases of alcohol, skis, boots, and bindings are not included in the discount.

Passholders also can purchase two one-day adult lift tickets at $40 for friends and family. The ticket purchases must be made in January or March only. Season passholders at Whitefish Mountain Resort will get unlimited foot-passenger scenic lift rides during Summer 2010.

Whitefish Mountain Resort season passes are on sale through Sept. 30. They may be purchased online, via phone, or in person.

More information. Or call 406-862-2900.