This page contains news, special offerings, and other items of interest from the MNYSC, member clubs, and other sources.
SKI CLUB APPRECIATION DAYS AND OTHER SPECIAL OFFERS
IKON PASSES - MNYSC members can purchase discounted IKON season passes for next season from the council. Contact Michael Calderone (skimikec@aol.com) for the pricing, and he will provide a discount code to purchase the IKON Pass online. The Council also gets credit for people who are renewing their pass. Email him with the name, birthdate, last years' pass number and which pass you will purchase this year.
SUN VALLEY, ID - Feb. 22 - Mar. 3, 2025 The Skidaddlers Ski Club is offerng this trip to MNYSC members. $2180 pp. See the attached brochure for more information. Sun Valley
STEAMBOAT, CO - March 15-22, 2025 Mogul Meisters have openings for their trip to Steamboat for MNYSC members. $3,651 pp. See the attached brochure for more information. Steamboat
STRATTON MOUNTAIN DISCOUNTS -Stratton offers discounts to MNYSC member clubs. See the attached flyer. Stratton Discounts
KILLINGTON RESORT/PICO MOUNTAIN Ski Council Appreciation Dy Lift Tickets. Killington and Pico offer several dates at discounted lift ticket prices to council members. Lift tickets must be purchased in advance and require a ONE PASS RFID Card. You must also have a valid Ski Council or Ski Club membership card reflecting your current 2024/25 winter season and present it at any ticket window staffed by a ticket seller (Kiosk Ticket Pick Up not applicable for Appreciation Day Lift Tickets) to redeem your lift ticket. See the following link for more information: Kilington/Pico Discounts
OTHER NEWS and OFFERS
ON THE SNOW Read the attached newsletter for updates on ski resorts ,early season skiing, projected opening dates, and other ski topics. Go to: OnTheSnow
INDY PASSES Several new resorts were added this year; however, the INDY Pass is currently sold out. To get on the waiting list, go to: Indy Pass
9 SKI AREAS SENIORS SKI FOR FREE. If there is one perk to aging, it‘s got to be free skiing. Growing older certainly is proving to have its benefits, with some resorts across North America offering free ski passes to those who meet their definitions of“Senior” or “Super Senior.” Ed. Note: Palisades Tahoe also offers free skiing to 80+ skiers. Read more: SnowBrains
NSAA NEWSLETTER -National Ski Areas Association- The fall 2024 issue of NSAA Journal featured deep dives into lift safety tech, the whys and hows of involving the entire team in lift safety, and ways to create an inclusive experience for adaptive guests at your ski areas. Brush up on your lift safety and more while the season is still getting started. Read the full issue: NSAA Journal
NATIONAL SKI COUCIL FEDERATION NEWSBEATNovember 2024. The latest news on what is happening in the ski resort industry.Newsbeat
OVRRIDE It is time for the annual snow dance! Do not miss our annual OvR Season Kickoff where we get hyped for the season, raffle off awesome gear, and raise funds for Hoods to Woods. Check out the early season action at Stratton with our annual Thanskgiving Weekend. And this year, we are back to Saturday and Sunday at Killington starting January. And don't miss all the fun at Belleayre with our first trip Nov 16th. Go to:OVRRIDE
EPIC PASS RAISES PRICES - Vail Resorts Epic Pass suite for 2024-25 has the unrestricted Epic Pass launching at $982 and the Epic Local pass retailing for $731, new highs for the products and about an 8 percent increase from last year, when they were $909 and $676, respectively. More SAM
IKON PASS INCREASES PRICES - Adds Benefits for 2024-25. The 2024-25 Ikon Pass suite goes on sale March 14, with 58 destinations and a handful of new benefits. The company has bumped up prices, with the unrestricted Ikon Pass retailing for $1,249 (compared to $1,159 last year) and the Ikon Base Pass on sale for $869 (up from $829 last year). More SAM
50-YEAR STUDY REVEALS SURPRISING INSIGHTS on SKI HELMETS and INJURY PREVENTION - Jasper Shealy's groundbreaking research in ski safety has reshaped our understanding of head injuries on the slopes. More Ski Magazine
JAY PEAK Plans Price Freeze and Reductions. Jay Peak Resort unveiled plans to freeze or reduce pricing on a variety of its products for both this summer and the upcoming 2024-25 winter season The initiative, dubbed Mission Affordability, will freeze rates on day tickets and reduce pricing on the Mission Affordable 4-pack, as well as certain menu items. More: SAM
THE 7 MOST ICONIC SKI RUNS IN THE EAST COAST The East Coast, or, the Ice Coast, as some may say it, is widely regarded as having some of the most icy and variable conditions in North America. Due to this, challenging runs on the East Coast are often overlooked. This article should change that, however, as it is a list of all of the most challenging and iconic ski runs on the East Coast. More: SnowBrains