Lift Tickets vs. Passes. What’s the difference?
Pass = Bundles of Dates and Resort locations
Lift Ticket = Specific Dates and Resort
What you need to know to select the right Lift Pass?
- It’s advantageous to purchase your pass as early as March for the best pricing. You can make your exact vacation calendar commitment and build the rest of your Winter Snow Vacations package afterwards.
- Passes can be valid for any dates or discounted with date restrictions.
- About how many days do you think you’ll ski and/or ride? And which 'bundle' of destinations will you frequent? There’s a multitude of pass types with various limitations on # of days, restricted holidays etc.-- Pick the right pass to suit you
- What possible destination are you going? Check out the 'bundles' EPIC Pass vs. IKON pass
- TIP: With Snow Sport’s website view the applicable pass is listed under lift tickets.
- Passes are non-changeable, non-transferable and non-refundable.
- However, ALL passes are insurable, so you can submit a claim with an eligible, unforeseen cancellation.
- Snow Sport highly recommends pass insurance for EVERYONE!
- Tip: Insure pass separate from whole package.
What you need to know to select the right Lift Pass?
Lift Tickets are available most anytime. They can be ordered at the same time Snow Sport assembles your all-inclusive Ski Vacation Package. Oftentimes, you will get heavily discounted promotional lift ticket pricing packaged with your lodging reservation. The lift ticket purchase cut-off is usually 7-days prior to your first day on the hill and are destination specific with the inclusion of an option to ski or ride at a participating nearby destination if you choose to try more than one mountain during your trip.
- Number of days you plan to ski or ride.
- Lift tickets are purchased for a set # of days, and typically allow a 'skip day'
- Tip: If you are uncertain as to how many days you’ll need, such as 4 vs. 5, buy the lessor
- Partially used lift tickets are non-refundable and you are financially better off to buy less and add on, rather than buy more and let day(s) go unused.
- If you are going to buy any ski school lessons for kids’, oftentimes the lift is included in the ski school package.
- Tip: Be sure to exclude those days in your multi-day lift ticket.
- DON'T wait till you get to the resort to buy your lift tickets.
- Window prices are as much as 40% higher than advanced purchase rates.
- Completely unused lift tickets are refundable in most cases, less a nominal cancellation fee.
Why Get Your Lift Tickets Through Snow Sport Vacations?
- Lift ticket prices go up and down like the lifts themselves. That kind of dynamic pricing can be hard to keep a handle on!
- Our agents will help you customize the right pass or ticket for each member of your group. All of your questions will be answered, and our insight will allow you to take the most frugal and best value path.
- As a preferred seller, Snow Sport gets the best prices at many of the premier destinations. So long as you package with your competitively priced lodging, you will pay the lowest price out there.
- Bundling lets you save even more. Let us bundle all facets of your ski vacation for the best possible deal! We can arrange comprehensive packages that include airport transfers, lodging, equipment rentals, ski school, lift tickets, and more. We'll even include our expert local knowledge at no extra charge!
Let Us Help
Create your ideal, personalized ski trip using our Resort Finder. Then let our easy trip planner help you book that fabulous ski vacation! Still have questions? Give us a call at 866-981-SNOW and we'll be happy to help!
The knowledgeable team at Snow Sport is well-armed to offer you the best value, most hassle-free, vacation out there! We can't wait to hear from you soon.
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