Balsams Wilderness a Grand Resort Rebirth?

The Balsam's in Northern New Hampshire has been closed for several years now. I know of the area as I have brothers who have worked there and live in Colebrook, NH. Over the lest few month's word had been circling that Les Otten of Sunday River and American Skiing Company fame was soon to surface with an investor group to be the catalyst of this rebirth and new mountain resort.

Let's keep our eyes on this one for more details. Here is a clip on the coming ski experience - With a base camp at 2,350 feet above sea level, The Balsams has been called one of nature’s most glorious balconies. Due to its location in a true alpine climate zone, avid skiers and riders will experience more dependable snow and a longer winter season year in and year out. With 2,200 skiable acres of alpine terrain, one of the largest vertical drops, and 100 km of Nordic trails, The Balsams will be larger and more varied than any other resort in the east.

• Longer ski season with earlier opening and later closing.

• Better snow quality.

• Twice the number of acres of skiable terrain than the closest Eastern competitor.

Season Pass sales and Deals

The 2015.16 season pass sales just keep rolling out.


Many new multi resort options:
Max Pass from Intrawest, Powdr Corp and Boyne Resorts - Wow 22 resorts coast to coast. Another option is buy one of these 22 resorts passes and add the MaxPass as an add on. Pricing and options vary by resort and resort group.
California 
Alpine Meadows/Squaw Valley - expanded pass protection. After a challenging winter of snow conditions again in California, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows have introduced a guarantee to their pass product. Kudos. The new “worry-free” rollover option for skiers and riders who purchase a 2015-16 Tahoe Super Pass. The option includes the ability to rollover up to four unused days during the 2015-16 winter season for credit toward the purchase of a 2016-17 Tahoe Super Pass. To gain this option, Gold- or Silver-level passes must be purchased by May 7. The pass also includes additional days at Sierra at Tahoe and Sugarbowl. And additional options with the Mountain Collective.
Cali4nia Pass from Mammoth Mountain is a 4 mountain pass that now includes Bear Mountain, June Mountain and Snow summit as well and many new perks. Early season pricing with many options.
Colorado - the season pass wars are underway. Buy now and save....
Eldora Ski Area, CO - Super Value Pass for adults at only $289 and a variety of options.
Rocky Mountain Super Plus Pass - Includes unlimited at Copper Mountain, Winter Park Resort & Eldora Ski Area, 6 days at Steamboat Resort and 3 days at  Crested Butte Mountain Resort for only $439 with $49 down before April 7, 2015.
Jay Peak and Q Burke resort - Once again have teamed up for The Judge Pass and other options from midweek to one resort only.
Northeaster Pass from Peak Resorts  - Unlimited skiing and riding. Valid at Mount Snow, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Crotched Mountain, Attitash and Wildcat. With bonus tickets for your friends. They are also offering another pass for Mount Snow and Stratton in Vermont as well as other options.



The Mountain Collective - This unique collection of world class and renown areas is truly a unique product in the market. Participating resorts include - Aspen/Snowmass, Alta, Snowbird,Jackson Hole, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Mammoth, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Whistler/Blackcomb and new this year Sun Valley. Now only $369 and includes 2 free days at each area and additional half price lift tickets and 25% off lodging.

Powderhorn - Located on the western slope of Colorado now buy early and use pass the rest of this year as well as take 15% off. Many benefits for pass holders like free days at partner resorts and more.

Purgatory Power Pass - With a new ownership group that now includes Southwest Resorts Sipapu, Pajarito in NM and Arizona's Snowbowl in Flagstaff, plus extra bonus tickets for friends and free days at Colorado resorts Crested Butte, Powderhorn, Sunlight,&  Loveland; Powder Mountain and Brian Head in Utah; Taos,NM and Grand Targhee, WY. Prices for adult start at $649 and many other year round benefits.

Vail Resorts -  Now a myriad of passes from Epic Pass versions to various local passes. From a high of to local passes from $299 for the Keystone - Arapahoe Basin pass and 4 packs, or 7 Packs. If you are skiing next season now is a great time to lock in the best deal and it only requires $49 down.

New Expanded Vail Resorts Pass for kids - Vail Resorts is expanding its program for fifth and sixth graders, formerly known as School of Shred, to include all kindergarten through fifth graders. Vail has renamed the product “Epic SchoolKids Colorado Pack,” and the program provides 16 days of free skiing—four days each at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. Also, Epic SchoolKids can receive a free full-day beginner lesson and equipment rentals at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge or Keystone in the month of January, outside of holiday periods, as part of Learn to Ski & Ride Month.

Silver Mountain, ID - A variety of passes now available. Adult season passes starting at only $299.

Shawnee Peak, ME - Just announced a variety of early season pass deals for 2015.16.

Wild Mountain in Minnesota - Early bird season passes for this classic family friendly mid western resort favorite now only $234.99!!!

Lookout Pass, MT - Early bird pass now from $199!!.

Pats Peak, NH - Season passes now include a Powder Pass privileges option with half price skiing at partner resorts.

Hunter Mountain, NY - Several pass option available when buying by April 30. Easy Pass plan allows you to pay installments and get the best price.

Vermont



We will keep updating pass specials and pricing as they are announced.

Make sure to keep getting out to enjoy the great spring conditions. We got out to Loveland Ski Area last week and snow conditions are excellent with everything open and skiing well. We will be skiing and riding through May and maybe into June.

Lift ticket discounts are plentiful this time of year for members. Check out all the savings.

Ski & Snowboard Season Passes for 2015.16 at Best Pricing

The deals on season passes just keep coming. They are everywhere and we will do our best to keep up and post these deals as we see them come in. Here are a couple we had not published.

Colorado
Powderhorn - Located on the western slope of Colorado now buy early and use pass the rest of this year as well as take 15% off. Many benefits for pass holders like free days at partner resorts and more.

Purgatory Power Pass - With a new ownership group that now includes Southwest Resorts Sipapu, Pajarito in NM and Arizona's Snowbowl in Flagstaff, plus extra bonus tickets for friends and free days at Colorado resorts Crested Butte, Powderhorn, Sunlight,&  Loveland; Powder Mountain and Brian Head in Utah; Taos,NM and Grand Targhee, WY. Prices for adult start at $649 and many other year round benefits.

Passes, and more season pass options for 2015.16

As we march through March Madness the ski resorts are providing their own version of March Madness as they release a plethora of options for the best price on your next year's pass deal. Last week we published an initial round of 2015.16 season pass offerings. Look for more updates and announcements in the coming weeks.

The Mountain Collective - This unique collection of world class and renown areas is truly a unique product in the market. Participating resorts include - Aspen/Snowmass, Alta, Snowbird,Jackson Hole, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, Mammoth, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Whistler/Blackcomb and new this year Sun Valley. Now only $369 and includes 2 free days at each area and additional half price lift tickets and 25% off lodging.

Wild Mountain in Minnesota - Early bird season passes for this classic family friendly mid western resort favorite now only $234.99!!!

Silver Mountain, ID - A variety of passes now available. Adult season passes starting at only $299.

Hunter Mountain, NY - Several pass option available when buying by April 30. Easy Pass plan allows you to pay installments and get the best price.

Make sure to keep getting out to enjoy the great spring conditions. We got out to Loveland Ski Area last week and snow conditions are excellent with everything open and skiing well. Lift ticket discounts are plentiful this time of year for members. Check out all the savings.

Season Passes and Many Resort options for 2015.16

The season pass sales and multi-resort options for skiers and boarders is exploding with many new options for next season. With a myriad of options and many new resort partnerships it will take a bit of planning to get the best deal. But make no mistake the offers are plenty and represent a big value for 2015.16. This will continue to unfold in the coming weeks but this is what we see to date. So take your time and start planing the next winter as we continue to enjoy the rest of this winter and the coming spring season.

Vail Resorts -  Now a myriad of passes from Epic Pass versions to various local passes. From a high of to local passes from $299 for the Keystone - Arapahoe Basin pass and 4 packs, or 7 Packs. If you are skiing next season now is a great time to lock in the best deal and it only requires $49 down.

Max Pass from Intrawest, Powdr Corp and Boyne Resorts - Wow 22 resorts coast to coast. Another option is buy one of these 22 resorts passes and add the MaxPass as an add on. Pricng and options vary by resort and resort group.

Rocky Mountain Super Plus Pass - Includes unlimited at Copper Mountain, Winter Park Resort & Eldora Ski Area, 6 days at Steamboat Resort and 3 days at  Crested Butte Mountain Resort for only $439 with $49 down before April 7, 2015.

Lookout Pass, MT - Early bird pass now from $199!!.

Eldora Ski Area, CO - Super Value Pass for adults at only $289 and a variety of options.

Pats Peak, NH - Season passes now include a Powder Pass privileges option with half price skiing at partner resorts.

Shawnee Peak, ME - Just announced a variety of early season pass deals for 2015.16.

We will keep updating pass specials and pricing as they are announced.

2 for 1.BOGO Lift tickets for March and spring

March has turned most mountain towns and many urban cities into winter wonderlands as winter sends more blasts of snow across North America. The snow is deep as is the snow pack and days are starting to get longer. As temperatures thaw spring skiing and riding will be in vogue as spring breaks start to happen. There are lots of great big discounts in the form of 2 for 1 and BOGO lift ticket discount coupons for our premium members. Below is a listing of those resorts/areas and the great discounts available. Get out and enjoy the great snow and savings. Not a member? Join now and receive all next season as well for the low price of $29,95. Use it once and it's paid for. Use the membership often and save hundreds!!

Premium Plus!! Bonus select a free lift ticket from one of 10 current resorts, with premium plus promotion.

California
Mammoth Mountain - Save on advance purchase of multi day lift tickets of 2 days or more.
Sierra at Tahoe - Save up to $35 daily on advance purchase lift tickets valid any day.

Colorado - Lift ticket discounts and savings in most resorts and resort towns for the winter and spring 2014.15 season.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort - Save $30 daily on single day lift tickets.
Copper Mountain Resort - Now save on 2014.15 lift tickets when purchasing lift tickets in advance. Save up to $49 daily.
Loveland Ski Area - Save on lift tickets. Save $15 daily midweek March 2 - April 10, 2015. Premium plus with one free day ticket for only $35 while supplies last.
Monarch - Save up to $12 daily on advance purchase of lift tickets and save for 2014.15.
Powderhorn Mountain Resort - Save $12 daily on advance ticket purchase.
Ski Granby Ranch, formerly Sol Vista - Save daily on adult and child lift tickets with 2 for 1 tickets and more for 2014.15.
Sunlight Mountain Resort - Save up to $12 daily all season on lift tickets at Sunlight Mountain.
Telluride - Save up to 30% off window price with advance purchase.
Winter Park, CO - Savings available on advance purchase lift tickets, daily and multiday.

Idaho
Brundage Mountain Resort - Enjoy 2 for 1/BOGO adult full day lift tickets Sunday - Fridays starting March 1 till end of season. Saturday $20 off starts March 15, 2015.
Lookout Pass - Enjoy 2 for 1 lift tickets all season 2014.15 midweek and save $38 daily. With over 400 inches of snow best price for powder anywhere.Now open.
Tamarack Resort - 2 for 1 lift tickets mid week non holidays for the 2014.15 season. Save up to $52 daily.

Maine - Great snow and resort selection for members to enjoy savings and discounts...
Saddleback Mountain - 2 for 1 lift tickets Sunday - Friday non holidays &; Save $10 Saturdays for 2014.15.

Shawnee Peak Ski Area - Save $10 Daily on Sunday, non holiday lift tickets for 2014.15.

Massachussetts
Berkshire East - Members save with 2 for 1 midweek lift ticket discounts. Daily savings on lift tickets for the 2014.15 season.Free lift ticket with premium membership now only $31 while supplies last.
Nashoba Valley - Lift ticket discount coupons for 2014.15 now online. Save $10 daily on night lift tickets.
Otis Ridge - $5 off night skiing lift tickets, valid 2014.15 season.
Ski Ward - 2 for 1 midweek non holiday lift tickets all winter for the 2014.15 ski/snowboard season.

Montana
Lookout Pass - Enjoy 2 for 1 lift tickets all season 2014.15 midweek and save $38 daily. With over 400 inches of snow best price for powder anywhere.

Nevada
Diamond Peak Resort - Save on advance purchase lift tickets.

New Hampshire - The Granite state includes many resort options with daily discounts and 2 for 1 lift tickets.
Black Mountain Ski Area - Big discounts and savings with 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets and Save $10 off on weekend lift tickets for the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season.
Cranmore Mountain Resort - Lift ticket discounts are 2 for 1 lift tickets Mondays - Thursdays non holiday all season for 2014.15.Free Cranmore ticket with premium plus now available for only $35.
Crotched Mountain - Members save big with 2 for 1 lift ticket discount coupons for the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. Save big at Crotched.
Dartmouth Ski Way - New for 2014.15 members will enjoy 2 for 1 lift tickets, valid weekends non holiday.
**New Cross Country Offer**Great Glen Trails - 2 for 1 Coupons now available.
King Pine Ski Area - Discount coupons for 2014.15 are now online and available. 2 for 1 Mon - Thursday lift tickets! Additional half price offers available.
Pats Peak Ski Area - Save $5 off weekend lift tickets and more midweek! Additional offers available and 2014.15 discounts and savings coupons now online.
Whaleback Mountain - Mountain Sports Club Members buy 1 lift ticket and get the 2nd FREE! Valid every day during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season, No Holiday blackouts. Special Free Lift ticket with membership for 2014.15 now available, supplies limited buy now and ski free!

New Mexico
Angel Fire - Save daily on lift tickets up to $21 all season with advance purchase.
Red River - Look for new coupon savings to be posted soon for 2014.15.
Sipapu Ski Area - New for 2014.15 2 for 1 lift tickets and free lessons.
Taos Ski Valley - Save on advance purchase of multi day lift tickets.

New York - 2 for 1 Lift tickets and discounts from the Catskill mountains to the Adirondacks and western New York...
Plattekill Mountain -  Winter 2014.15 ski and snowboard season discounts ware once again available - Half price lift ticket with purchase of one full price.Join now and save all winter.
Swain Resort - 2014.15 discount lift ticket offers 2 for 1 midweek. 

Pennsylvania - A wide range of discount on lift tickets from the Pocono's, central and western resorts...
Shawnee Mountain - Big lift ticket discounts; 2 for 1 midweek lift tickets and save $10 on weekends during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season. Save up to $45 a day!!!

Utah - Wasatch powder and great deals for members...
Snowbird Resort - Save up to 43% on advance purchase lift tickets for 2014/15.
Solitude Mountain - Save on advance purchase lift tickets.

Vermont - The Green Mountain state's wide selection of resort offers ensures you save some green...
Bolton Valley - Lift tickets only $39 daily every day during the 2014.15 season. Save up to $30 a day!
Burke Mountain - 2 for 1 lift ticket discounts Sunday through Fridays all season non holidays for 2014.15 coupons.Include a free day at Burke for only $35 valid any day.
Jay Peak Resort - Members save up to $72 daily on lift tickets with 2 for 1 lift tickets, Sundays through Fridays, during the 2014.15 ski and snowboard season.

Magic Mountain - New lift ticket offers for 2014.15 include savings from $10 off weekends to 2 for 1 lift tickets. Free Magic lift ticket with premium membership available while supplies last only $35
Okemo Mountain Resort - Members save big now with advance purchase. Save up to $18 on day lift tickets valid any day.
Smugglers' Notch Resort - 2014.15 lift ticket discounts now available. 2 for 1 lift tickets early season and again in the spring as well as daily lift ticket savings of $15 off a full day 3 mountain lift ticket!

Washington - Lift ticket deals and great lodging offers...
49 Degrees North - Save $10 daily on Monday and Tuesday lift tickets.

Wyoming - Lift ticket deals and great lodging offers...
Grand Targhee Resort - Now save up to 32% on advance purchase lift tickets.
Snowy Range Ski Area - Buy in advance and save up to 40% off.

Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Mt Norquay in Banff - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Sunshine Village - Pay only $79 daily for an adult full day lift ticket, save $19 daily.
Ski Marmot Basin - Pay for 2 days and receive third day free for 2014.15.

Not a Mountain Sports Club Member yet? Register now and save all winter on lift ticket discounts! All memberships purchased now are valid till May 15, 2016 on memberships purchased by May 15, 2015.

March Madness with Deep Snow and Giveaways for being Social

It has been quite the mixed bag for skiing and snowboarding his winter across North America. Now as we enter March winter has roared in like a lion in many regions. The Southwest had been a bit short on snow until the last 2 weeks and now they have the deepest snows of the year and we know what the Northeast has seen. Truly a winter to remember and celebrate. In a few weeks spring will be here and next week the days get longer as we move the clocks again. There are many BOGO and daily lift ticket discounts still available. Be sure to check out resort lift ticket savings.

The Mountain Sports Club wants to invite you to celebrate by sharing your pictures, stories, reviews and videos with us this month.

At the on snow demos at Copper Mountain for testing next year's gear. Send us your pictures and stories to share and win!

Make sure to connect with us on social channels. Like us, follow us, share your days on the mountains as we celebrate the joys of the mountains filled with snow, family and friends.

                                       

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We will have weekly giveaways on submissions through Sunday and announce in the next week's email and on our social channels so join the fun and try to win. This week we have 2 tickets to Cranmore Mountain in NH, 2 Tickets to Saddleback in Maine and 2 lift tickets to Berkshire East in MA and 2 lift tickets to Magic Mountain in Vermont for those who show us spotlights from these areas.

We will also have a pair of Zapz Footbeds and a pair of EZ Fit insoles from our sponsors America's Best Bootfitters.

So log on and share the March Madness with us, fellow members and your friends.

Special Thanks to our resort partners and sponsors.