Dec. 07, 2011 - Issue #842: Hroses
Fall Lines
Great deals at local ski hills
Plus: Snatch up some resort card savings
Two of our local hills are offering up some great deals for the winter season if you want to get out and carve some turns with your friends without breaking the bank. On Tuesday nights at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort you can purchase a lift ticket to ski or snowboard from 6 pm – 9 pm, slip into some rentals and eat supper for $6. That's a pretty good night for under $10. If you're more into family skiing, then Thursday is your night at Rabbit Hill. A family of four can ski and ride from 5 pm – 9 pm for $79, including rentals. If you're more into snowbound weekends, then the resort's six-day Flexi Pass may be right for you. For $139 – $149 you can get out for six full days—a $50 – $70 savings compared to regular rates. The pass is also fully transferable and can be used for lift tickets or ski rentals. In town, Snow Valley Ski Club will once again offer its Food Bank Friday special. Bring a non-perishable food item and $5 along and your lift ticket is taken care of for the night. This special starts at 5 pm, so you can get in a full night of turns or some serious grind time in the terrain park.Our local resorts aren't the only ones trying to attract first timers and seasoned snow sports veterans. Rocky Mountain Resorts has been tweaking its ski card specials for years and once again it has created something a little bit special. If you head to the hills more than once a year, all you need to decide is which resort fits best for you, because these deals are a definite no brainer. The Sunshine Marmot card is $84.95 and can be used at either resort, with the first, fourth and seventh days on the slopes free. The card, which can be purchased at any Safeway or AMA office, also offers deals on regular lift tickets throughout the season. The Louise Plus Card costs a little more at $99, but can be used at four resorts: Lake Louise, Castle Mountain, Kicking Horse and Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Buy online and collect when you arrive at the hill to access three free ski days, money off your regular lift pass and savings on other winter activities. Both ski card deals are only available to residents of Western Canada.
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