Attention Basalt Chamber Members
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Important 2019-20 Chamber Discount Ski Pass Program update
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Chamber pass sales will
NOT
start until August 12, 2019
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Dear Chamber Member,
While the amazing 2018-19 ski season is not over yet, today Aspen Skiing Company (ASC) made two big announcements with regards to next winter's (2019-20) passes.
Here is what you need to know:
- ASC is having a Spring Pass Sale. It only impacts standard 2019-20 passes (i.e.: non-Chamber/non-special discounted) purchased before May 31, 2019.
- All 2019-20 Premier Adult, Chamber, Senior, and Parent Passes include a complimentary Ikon Base Pass (see details below).
Impact to the Chamber Pass Program:
- The ONLY change: 2019-20 Premier Chamber season passes will include an IKON Base pass.
- Everything else remains the same - Chamber Passes go on sale starting on August 12, 2019.
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In short - if you remain a Chamber member, it makes the most sense to
wait until the Chamber discounted pass season begins
in mid-August
in order to purchase your season passes.
The ASC
Spring Pass Sale
is intended for people who buy a traditional, regular season pass (i.e. full-price), not through a discounted pass program, such as the Chamber's.
Know someone who isn't a member yet
?
The information below may help convince them that it is worth joining!
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The math - it pays to be a member
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While 2019-20 Chamber Pass Program prices have not been set,
ASC typically increases the prices 5%.
Assuming a worst case scenario (high-end price increase of 10%),
here is the potential difference in price for the 2019-20 Premier Pass:
$1,528
| Premier Chamber Pass (based on a 10% increase on 2018-19 prices)
vs.
$1,899
| Standard ASC Premier Pass during the current Spring Sale
Based on these assumptions, Chamber members will still save money through the Chamber Pass Program!
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Now for the Double Flex (twice a week) pass -
Again, assuming a worst case scenario (high-end price increase of 10%), here is the potential difference:
$1,363
| Double Flex Chamber Pass (assuming 10% increase on 2018-19 prices)
vs.
$1,539
| Standard ASC Double Flex Pass during the current Spring Sale
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Finally, the Flex (once a week) pass -
assuming a worst case scenario (high-end price increase of 10%), here is the potential difference:
$995
| Flex Chamber Pass (assuming 10% increase on 2018-19 prices)
vs.
$1,049
| Standard ASC Flex Pass during the current Spring Sale
REQUIRED DISCLOSURE:
The above math utilizes assumptions based on information provided by Aspen Skiing Company. It is NOT a guarantee of pricing for the 2019-20 season. The official 2019-20 pass prices have not been released at this time. The Chamber is not responsible for any bad pass decision making; this is to help you make an educated guess. We do not have a crystal ball.
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2019-20 Aspen Skiing Company standard pass types:
Premier Pass
- Unlimited skiing/riding across all four mountains with no blackout dates
- Ikon Base Pass - NEW!
- More than $1,000 in exclusive benefits
- Unlimited summer gondola and chairlift sightseeing accessPremier Senior, Child, Teen, College and Silver Passes will also be on sale this spring.
Double Flex Pass*
- Two days of skiing/riding each week
- Ability to add days anytime for 50 percent off the one-day, in-resort rate
- Receive discounts on summer lift access
Flex Pass*
- One day of skiing/riding each week
- Ability to add days anytime for 50 percent off the one-day, in-resort rate
- Receive discounts on summer lift access
*Weeks begin on Monday and end on Sunday and unused days cannot be carried over.
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With Premier Chamber pass, you will receive all of the 2019-20 Ikon Base Pass skiing/riding benefits. Other benefits included with this complimentary pass are still being finalized. More information will be available prior to Chamber Pass Program sales starting on August 12, 2019.
Unlimited access at 12 iconic destinations
- Winter Park Resort
- Copper Mountain Resort
- Eldora Mountain Resort
- Big Bear Mountain Resort
- Solitude Mountain Resort***
- Mammoth Mountain Resort***
- Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows***
- June Mountain*
- Snowshoe
- Crystal Mountain
- Tremblant
- Blue Mountain
Up to 5 days***
each at 24 destinations (Aspen Snowmass is excluded).
- Steamboat
- Brighton
- Alta/Snowbird
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Deer Valley Resort
- Big Sky Resort
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
- Taos
- The Summit At Snoqualmie
- Sunday River
- Sugarloaf
- Loon Mountain
- Stratton
- Sugarbush Resort
- Killington-Pico
- Boyne Highlands
- Boyne Mountain
- Cypress
- Thredbo, Australia
- Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt, Nz
- Skibig3, Ab
- Niseko United, Japan
- Valle Nevado, Chile
***
= Blackout dates apply
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Sale v. Chamber Comparison
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Why can’t I buy my chamber pass at this year’s super early rate?
ASC is not selling any discount passes until mid-August and the Chamber Pass Program is a discount program. Since this is run through the Chambers, and businesses need to renew memberships annually, ASC won't know who will still be eligible.
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ASC Spring Pass Sale - applies only to standard passes
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Timing: Now through May 31, 2019
Cost:
Premier - $1,899
Double Flex - $1,539
Flex - $1,049
SPRING SALE BENEFITS**
Premier Pass - unlimited
Also on sale - Premier Senior, Child, Teen, College and Silver Passes.
- Two (2) transferable vouchers, each valid for 50% off a 1-Day Winter Season Lift Ticket; valid from purchase date through the end of the 2019-20 season.
- Bonus Summer 2019 Benefits:
- Two (2) transferable vouchers, each valid for one FREE Lost Forest Full Access
- One (1) transferable voucher valid for 50% Off one Lost Forest Peak Access, including the Canopy Run Zipline Tour
- One (1) transferable voucher valid for one Free 1-Day Snowmass Bike Park ticket
Double Flex Pass
and
Flex Pass
- Two (2) transferable vouchers, each valid for 25% off a 1-Day Winter Season
- Lift Ticket; valid from purchase date through the end of the 2019-20 season.
- Bonus Summer 2019 Benefits:
- Two (2) transferable vouchers, each valid for 50% Off One Lost Forest Full Access
- One (1) transferable voucher valid for 25% Off One Lost Forest Peak Access, including the Canopy run Zipline Tour
- One (1) transferable voucher valid for 50% Off One 1-Day Snowmass Bike Park ticket
**Valid for Premier Adult, Silver, Senior and Parent Passes only.
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2019-20 Chamber Discounted Ski Pass program
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Timing: Starts August 12, 2019
Cost: TO BE DETERMINED
Aspen Skiing Co. has not yet finalized pricing beyond the spring sale. Typically prices increase around 5% from year to year.
Here are prices based on that assumption (for budgeting purposes only).
2018-19 Super Early Chamber prices + 5% increase:
Premier - $1,389 w/ 5% increase =
$1,449
Double Flex - $1,239 w/ 5% increase =
$1,301
Flex - $904 w/ 5% increase =
$950
2018-19 Super Early Chamber prices + 10% increase:
Premier - $1,389 w/ 10% increase =
$1,528
Double Flex - $1,239 w/ 10% increase =
$1,363
Flex - $904 w/ 10% increase =
$995
Premier passes through the Chamber program will still have the same benefits as a full price Premier pass,
Premier Pass
- Unlimited skiing/riding across all four mountains with no blackout dates
- Ikon Base Pass
- More than $1,000 in exclusive benefits
- Unlimited summer gondola and chairlift sightseeing accessPremier Senior, Child, Teen, College and Silver Passes will also be on sale this spring.
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