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Mt. Norquay in Banff is offering discounts on three types of season passes until Sept. 28. Options include the regular Mt. Norquay season pass, the Me, Myself, and I - Indy Ride Pass, and the Power of Four Weekday Pass.

Regular Mt. Norquay season passes, which offer unlimited skiing and riding, are on sale with adult passes costing $499 CAD, and child passes costing $189 CAD. College student, senior, and youth passes cost $389 CAD. Family passes cost $1,199 CAD. Prices after the sale increase by $40-200, depending on the product.

The Me, Myself, and I - Indy Ride Pass, which costs $199 CAD, is valid for skiing or riding Mondays through Fridays, plus Friday nights, too. The pass also allows for a 25 percent discount on weekend lift tickets for four hours or full days. Discounts are also available for the Lone Pine Pub, daily group lessons, and equipment rentals.

The Power of 4 Weekday Pass permits groups of four buddies to purchase weekday passes together for $99 per person. The pass does not include night skiing or riding, and it has blackout dates for Dec. 26-Jan. 4.

All three season passes may be purchased online. You can also download applications to mail or fax to the resort.

More information. Or call 403-762-4421.