Wow! This has been a tough season!  Although we received enough snow to get the mountain open early, we just haven’t seen the visits we are accustomed to.  Maybe 50+ degrees downtown has something to do with it?!  Needless to say, we have been learning to do more with less (as you can tell from our lack of blog updates!).  Regardless, we have been consistent in our operating hours and our grooming and terrain park staffs have been doing wonders with what Ma Nature has given them.  All-in-all, it has been a great season… lotsa sunny days, easy travel, etc.  We sure appreciate all of you guys and gals who came up to support the Mountain this year!

Here is some really good news for you: Season Passes for 2010-2011 are on sale now!  You will save some serious CA$H…if you act very soon!  These are the deepest discounts we have offered in years.

Here is the Deal:
Existing 2009-2010 passholders get 15% OFF our best price for next season’s pass if they purchase before May 31st.  You can pass that savings along to friends as well.  For every friend you refer that buys a pass, that friend gets 15% off, and you will receive an additional 10% off!  Recommend 9 friends and you get a free season pass!

New passholders can ski or ride for FREE for the remainder of this 09-10 season and all of next season on a Pass Plus.  And, since we let the cat out of the bag above, find a current passholder and use their referral code to get 15% off too!

Next year’s climate predictions are favorable for an excellent ski season, so we will be working hard this summer to do many improvements to the mountain in anticipation of a great season.

The New Lodge:
We are continuing to look for funding for the new lodge and we sincerely appreciate all the letters of support you sent to our legislators.  Right now, the State is in a bit of a budget crunch (to say the least), so the grand new lodge plan is still a few years off.  But we are continuing to work with legislators to get funding for an upgrade to the current facilities, to get us through.  As far as the ongoing terrain expansion project, we have completed terrain mapping and will be developing survey protocols very soon… stay tuned!

Freestyle Terrain:
We are currently seeking passionate freestyle & terrain park enthusiasts (ski or snowboard) that can serve on a dedicated Freestyle Advisory Committee several times a year and offer ideas and advice on our freestyle terrain.  Please contact us at ticketsales@mtspokane.com if you are interested.
The sun is out in force today and everyone is working on their goggle tans!  Coverage is still excellent, the groomers are wall-to-wall, and you just can’t beat spring skiing in the sunshine - we’ll see you up here!

Are you one of those people that wait around until the fall to purchase your season pass at the “cheaper rate”?  Or forget to buy now and end up buying in the fall, possibly losing hundreds of dollars?  We hear those stories all the time.  Those in the know, know that spring is the time to buy, because pass prices are the lowest they go.

So, save some bucks by purchasing today.  Passes jump up to the next price point over the summer, and a final sale in the fall, before jumping to full price in November.  Today, your adult season pass is only $269, vs $469 in the fall.  That’s a savings of $200 bucks!

Here’s your reminder that TODAY, Sunday, is the absolute last day to purchase your Mt. Spokane season pass for next year.  Prices right now are the lowest they will be all season.  You can call (509) 238-2220 x204 and talk to Myris or Rachel today, or, since you’re already online, click here to purchase online.

We’ve added even more value to your season pass for 2009/2010.  Besides already being so close to Spokane (just 28 miles from downtown), having the most night skiing, and offering the best family atmosphere, we’ve added bonus days and times to our operating schedule for next season.  Check the previous blog posting for more details!

Let me let you in on a little hint if you’ve never bought a season pass before: experienced passholders know that the spring pass sale is the time to buy your pass, because prices are at the lowest they will be all year (at over half off), and you even get free skiing & riding in for the rest of this year!

Think about this - if you come 7 or more times a season, your adult pass has paid for itself.  And youths (ages 7-17) need only come 5 times to have the pass pay for itself.

On top of that, Mt. Spokane offers the best value for local skiers & riders.  At just 28 miles from Spokane, you can jet up for a long lunch to get a few runs in, or take a “sick” day off (we call them pow days up here) and spend the day skiing instead of driving.  We also have 40 nights of night skiing next season, more than any other local resort.  Because of our proximity to Spokane, nights can be even more popular than weekdays - come on up after you get out of school and get at least 5 hours of skiing or riding in.  On top of that, you can bring the little ones up to play on the tubing hill on most weekends and holidays.

Our season pass prices were not raised at all this season.  In fact, we lowered the price of the midweek pass!  Families can save even more - buy two adult or youth passes at regular price and each pass for tax-dependent family members will be discounted $50.

Don’t let yourself wait until the fall again to purchase your season pass (and possibly lose hundreds of dollars)!  Our new website makes purchasing a breeze, and you can come in and pick up your pass and head straight to the lifts.

BUY NOW!

New Purchasers: Ski or Ride Free the rest of this season!
Pass Plus Adult $299
Pass Plus Youth $199

Renewing Purchasers: Buy now at the lowest prices of the season!
Adult $269
Youth (7-17) $169 - price unchanged since 2000!
Child (6 & under) $25
Senior (70+) $89
Midweek $149

http://www.mtspokane.com or call (509) 238-2220 x204