Seniors Save Big in New England

in East — by — March 24, 2016

Fabulous Deals For Senior’s Next Season Passes Are Happening Now.

Sugarbush offers a $99 mid-week pass for seniors. Act now. Price goes up on May 4. Credit: Sugarbush
Sugarbush offers a $99 mid-week pass for seniors. Act now. Price goes up on May 4.
Credit: Sugarbush

It’s never too early to think about next winter. Most ski areas have opened up season pass sales for next winter with some big savings for seniors if they plan ahead and purchase their passes now. Here are a few of the highlights.

If you’re 65 or older and planning to ski at least a couple of days at Sugarbush next winter you can’t go wrong with the Boomer All Mountain 5 Pass. This season pass is good mid-week, non-holiday at both Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen.

At a price of only $99 it may be one of the best deals in New England. It does require quick action as this price only holds until May 4th. After that it goes up to $199, still a very good deal.

Bolton Valley requires a little faster action. It’s Senior Pass (ages 65-74) is $199 and the Senior Plus for those 75 and up is a mere $29 if purchased by April 4th.

In New Hampshire early bird deals are available also. Gunstock offers a mid-week only Super Senior Saver pass for ages 65-80 for $149 with a May 1 purchase cut-off date.

King Pine’s Midweek Adventure Pass includes skiing and riding, XC skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing for those 65+ for $120 and if you’re 70+ you are not limited to weekdays – an Anytime Adventure Pass is $100.

Many other resorts encourage seniors to get on the slopes, especially midweek, with season passes at around the $300 mark. Senior rates usually begin at age 65 with some Super Senior values offered to those 70 and over. Check out your favorite areas. The best deals usually have a purchase deadline in the spring.

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Joan Wallen is a freelance writer who lives in Andover, NH. She began skiing at age 12 but became completely absorbed in the sport when she was a ski bum in North Conway during a year long break from college. After graduation and a couple of years of teaching she was made Patrol Director at King Ridge in New Hampshire. For the following 25 years she held positions in operations, marketing and management at a number of New England ski areas. She continues her involvement with the sport by writing about all aspects of it and skiing as much as possible. Joan is past President of the East region of North American Snowsports Journalists Association. Her writing assignments have included magazines, newsletters, trade journals and websites. The off-season finds her sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, hiking and attempting to become a good golfer.

6 Comments

  1. Howard Trachtenberg says:
    March 25, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    FYI Killington has a SuperSenior (80+) Unlimited Seasons Pass for $59. Hard to beat, especially after this snow starved season in which Killington did a fantastic job of snow making and maintenance.

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  2. Paul Remillard says:
    March 25, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    Cannon mt. is free midweek for everyone 65 and over no pass required.

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  3. Norma says:
    March 28, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    And only if you are aNew Hampshire resident
    Norma

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  4. marty says:
    August 1, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    Okemo’s sale to Vail resorts is scheduled to eliminate senior and mid-week passes for seniors. supposedly if you bought a 2018/19 pass before the ownership transfer this summer your purchase will be honored, otherwise beware. What a bummer for us all.
    Marty

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