Time to Hit the Slopes: Ten of the Top Lift Ticket Deals for this Winter Season

(PRWEB) October 22, 2006 -- Welcome, diehards, to the first release of the annual 2006-07 Top 10 Lift Ticket Deals newsletter, featuring a review of the absolute best season pass deals found anywhere. Not only that, but the newsletter also includes occasional special events and single-day ticket deals during this weekly, seasonal newsletter. Hurry, because many of these specials are first come, first served, and they go fast. Top10 Lift Ticket Deals is not a paid advertisement. Every other week during the snow-sports season, the Top 10 staff of diehard skiers and snowboarders chooses North America's best ski lift ticket values. Be sure to visit www.top10ticket.org for the latest releases all season long.

#1 Heavenly, CA – A pass at Heavenly Mountain Resort gets you access to the highest-ranked resort in Lake Tahoe by SKI Magazine readers. When you're a passholder at Heavenly, you get the best of everything: Biggest mountain, most high-speed lifts, longest runs, 22-foot superpipe, most vertical, highest elevation, coolest tree skiing, most extensive grooming, sweetest sweet spots, rockinest nightlife and the hottest deal: The Adult Heavenly Pass ... Still just $349, but only through Dec 17. For more information, visit www.skiheavenly.com

#2 – Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA – The classic Double Whammy gives adult skiers and boarders access to both Sierra and Northstar-at-Tahoe for only $369, or choose Sierra only for a reasonable $199. Check out www.sierraattahoe.com for this and other deals as the season approaches.

#3 – Steamboat, CO – Super Value passes starting at $499 offer flexibility, benefits and value with a variety of pricing packages for 20, 15 and 10 days through the season. The Super Value Pass package consists of direct-to-lift access, a limited number of specially-priced $19/day tickets during early and late value seasons, on mountain discounts, Free Friday Afternoon tickets during early and late value seasons, and summer benefits. Go to www.steamboat.com for this and other information.

#4 – Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, NV – Purchase a season pass and the mountain is yours! Season passes are a great way to access the mountain throughout the season. Save time and money; purchase your pass today! College pass is $349; adult pass is $509 (weekdays only). See www.skilasvegas.com for more deals.

#5 – Ski Maine, ME – Ski Maine Passbooks are on sale now. The Ski Maine Passbook will contain 4 vouchers to each of Maine's larger resorts and 2 vouchers to each of Maine's community areas for a price of $535 (limited availability). Use the Passbook with your child's WinterKids Passport (for a maximum of 52 vouchers). For more information, visit www.skimaine.com.

#6 – Sugarbush, VT – Be a part of the new Lincoln Peak Village, buy your 06/07 season pass online today. Why Choose Sugarbush?
Because everything is new! Adult, All Mountain-5 season pass is $699. Check out www.sugarbush.com for this and other ticket or season pass prices.

#7 – Big Sky Resort, MT – Midweek Sky Card ... Ski or ride any one day Monday through Thursday each week throughout the season for $349. Buy by Nov. 6, 2006 (same rate for all ages). Get day ticket at window. If card is purchased Nov. 7 or after, price is $449. Go online to www.bigskyresort.com for more information.

#8 – Mt. Ashland Ski Area, OR – Kids Six & Under Ski Free. Kids 6 years or younger, and Golden Seniors 70 years or older ski free every day. Both these age groups may purchase a season pass for only $19. Season passes and lift ticket specials are on sale now, so visit www.mtashland.com for more.

#9 – Mt. Shasta Board and Ski Park, CA – Super MONDAYS through THURSDAYS, adult lift tickets are just $25 (’06 pricing). Some blackout dates apply. Check out other deals coming soon as the 2006-07 season approaches: www.skipark.com

#10 – June Mountain, CA – College Pass on sale now for just $125: This pass is for full-time college students enrolled in a minimum of 12 units, and a fantastic deal ... no blackout dates. Must show current student ID. Call (800) MAMMOTH to purchase, or go online to www.junemountain.com