Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River unveil The Maine Pass
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Combined season pass projected to go on sale on or before Wednesday, Aug. 15
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine – (July 19, 2007) – Maine’s two largest ski and snowboard resorts, Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River, are pleased to announce a combined season pass for the upcoming winter season. The new Maine Pass is projected to go on sale on or before Wednesday, Aug. 15.
“We’re pleased to offer a value priced season pass valid at both Sunday River and Sugarloaf/USA,” said Dana Bullen, president and managing director of Sunday River. “Skiers and riders used to sampling more than one resort won’t have to choose between the eight peaks of Sunday River or the snowfields at Sugarloaf/USA. With the Maine Pass they can have both, while also enjoying perks at our new sister resorts out west.”
The Maine Pass is a tiered season pass with three levels. The Bronze Maine Pass is $299 and is an all ages pass valid midweek non-holiday. The Silver Maine Pass is $499 and is an all ages pass valid seven days a week with 12 blackout dates on holidays and select Saturdays. The Gold Maine Pass is valid every day of the season and ranges from $399 for seniors to $799 for adults. The full list of products and prices is available at
www.sugarloaf.com and
www.sundayriver.com.
Current early purchase rates are in effect until the fall deadline of Oct. 15, at which point rates on all products will increase. Maine Student Passes are also being offered beginning on Aug 15. College Student Season Passes will be announced at a later date.
“The Maine Pass is all about value,” said John Diller, president and managing director of Sugarloaf/USA. “The Maine Pass offers flexible pricing options, diverse terrain and dependable snowmaking. Since Maine skiing offers less crowds, big mountains and great snow, we’re anticipating a positive response from New England skiers and riders.”
Skiers and riders who purchase a Maine Pass will receive additional benefits including retail discounts at the Resorts and free or discounted skiing at Boyne USA resorts in the U.S. and Canada including Big Sky in Montana, Brighton in Utah, Crystal Mountain in Washington, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands in Michigan, and Cypress Mountain in British Columbia.
Sunday River and Sugarloaf/USA are both projected to open in mid-November and operate well into April.
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About Sugarloaf/USA Resort – Located in Carrabassett Valley, ME, Sugarloaf/USA is recognized as one of the top winter and golf resorts in the world and is home to the only lift-serviced above treeline skiing and riding in the East.
