Double Whammy Pass
The Countdown is On to Purchase Sierra and Northstar's Double Whammy Season Pass Two Great Mountains, One Low Price and Deadline to Purchase is September 30, 2003
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. and For the second year, skiers and riders can get two mountains for the price of one with Sierra and Northstar's Double Whammy Season Pass. Beginning at just $289, this dual mountain pass offers some of Tahoe's finest skiing/riding spread over 4,480 acres, 116 runs, 27 lifts, 10 freestyle terrain parks, 50 kilometers of cross country trails and snowshoeing terrain at both resorts. The $289 Super Value Season Pass, the most popular Double Whammy product, allows purchasers to ski/ride anyday, excluding blackout dates, at Sierra-at-Tahoe and Sunday through Friday, excluding blackout dates, at Northstar-at-Tahoe. Other pass products include an unlimited season pass valid anyday, with no restrictions at both resorts, priced at $629 for adults. A limited season pass valid anyday at Sierra and anyday excluding blackout dates at Northstar is priced at $419 for adults. Also, the resorts have doubled the savings on the child season pass, making it easier than ever for families to enjoy a ski vacation. The limited pass, now priced at $69, allows children to ski/ride any day at Sierra and any day excluding blackout dates at Northstar.
The unlimited season pass valid any day of the season at both resorts is now priced at $99-that's a $100 savings! Sierra/Northstar are enticing students to make the grade on the slopes this season with the all-new College Double Whammy pass. Available for just $219, the pass allows students of all ages to ski/ride any day at Sierra and any day excluding blackout dates at Northstar. Double Whammy passholders receive a number of perks including $5 off lift tickets for up to six friends, 50 percent off lift tickets to Telluride, Colo., the chance to ski at other Booth Creek resorts all day at the half day rate, the chance to ski/ride during blackout periods at a discounted rate and loads of discounts on food and beverage, lessons, rental equipment. Sierra and Northstar will also throw in a subscription to Skiing Magazine or Transworld Snowboarding Magazine with every online pass purchase. The blackout dates for 2003/04 are Nov. 28-29; Dec.27-Jan.3, Jan. 17-18, Feb. 14-15, and the Boarding for Breast Cancer event at Sierra. Those seeking to purchase their 2003/04 Double Whammy Pass should log onto www.DoubleWhammyPass.com or call (530) 659-7453 x208. or email nbelt@boothcreek.com