Comments on: Season Passes for 2008 / 2009 Ski & Snowboard Season

By: Webmaster

Webmaster — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:26:44 +0000

Hey Thanks Russ on the updated info about the Heavenly season pass.. I must have mis-interpreted the info.

And Ron.. sounds like an pretty sweet deal.. thanks for posting your details. I’d be interested in learning more about your product.. maybe we can team up and I could possibley promote your skier insurance right here on the California Mountain Report!

By: Ron Iverson

Ron Iverson — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:10:17 +0000

Many resorts are marketing 2008/09 season passes at discount prices which can save skiers a lot of money. Unfortunately, most season passes are non-refundable and non-transferable if they cannot be used. However, skiers can protect their investment in a season pass with SkierGuard, the insurance program for frequent skiers and riders. Coverage consists of the following benefits:

1. Loss of Pass Use
2. Emergency Evacuation
3. Accidental Death/Dismemberment

Loss of Pass Use responds to sudden illness or injury which prevents a passholder from using his/her pass for at least 30 days. The cost for all coverages is 6% of the pass price. Details appear at http://www.skierguard.com. Many of your readers would be interested in this protection, which can save them a bundle in event of a covered loss. We suggest that you consider reporting on SkierGuard because it would be a relevant and newsworthy contribution to your publication.

Ron Iverson
Skier Insurance Services
1855 Smith Lake Road
Kalispell, Montana 59901
ron@skierguard.com
800/ 624-0039
http://www.skierguard.com

By: Russ Pecoraro

Russ Pecoraro — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:15:43 +0000

The $369 Heavenly Pass is actually valid seven days per week. There are nine black-out days. The Epic Pass is Vail Resorts’ six-mountain pass (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Arapahoe Basin) which is good all season and has no black-out days, but you have to buy in prior to Nov. 15.