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Lake Tahoe Area Lift Ticket Deals and Discounts 2006-2007

Multiple Resort Deals

Bay Area Ski Bus | BeyondWork pre-purchase | Costco 2-Packs | Galleria at Roseville | NAC Ski Bus | Pre-purchase at Helm of San Mateo | Pre-purchase at Helm of SJ/Capitola | Pre-purchase at Lombardi's | Pre-purchase at Mel Cotton's | Pre-purchase at Rainbow Mountain | REI prepurchase | Ride Lake Tahoe Bus | SAC Ski Days | Ski Tahoe North Interchangeable Lift Ticket | Skiing for Schools | SnowBomb Bus | Snowbomb E-Ticket | Tahoe Card | Valley Fair | Value Shop Voucher | Vertical Plus | Westfield San Francisco Centre  

Deals by Resort

Deal Resort (Reg. Price) Price
Bay Area Ski Bus
$99 (Squaw and Heavenly add $10) buys you a ride up to and back from the resort on a luxury bus (no dealing with driving, or worse still, chains), a lift ticket for Alpine, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar, Sierra, Squaw, or Sugar Bowl, and a continental breakfast. $59 if you already have a season pass or ticket. Convenient pick-ups in Belmont, Oakland, Pleasanton, SF, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek. New pick-up locations for selected trips in Marin, Benecia, Vacaville, and Sacramento. Includes apres ski snacks and movies on the trip back. They've also got teen and family buses, and longer trips to North and South Lake Tahoe, Banff/Lake Louise, Utah, and Colorado. Great crew - check out the site for more details! We also will have the dates in our calendar.
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $99
Heavenly ($59-$75)$109
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$99
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$99
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$99
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$109
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$99
BeyondWork pre-purchase
Pre-purchase tickets at discounted prices. The catch? Your company must be registered with BeyondWork -- you'll need to check with your HR/Benefits department. All except Bear Valley and Heavenly are E-tickets: print and bring to ticket window w/ ID. Heavenly paper tickets are cheaper than e-ticket. Bear Valley tickets ($48) are for Holiday Periods ONLY. Paper tickets can be sent in the mail ($0.99 USPS), or picked up Beyond Work's San Jose offices for free. Boreal e-tickets not valid holiday periods. Northstar/Sierra e-tickets can be exchanged for adult or child beginner ski or snowboard package ($89-$102 value!). If Northstar/Sierra e-ticket used just as a lift ticket at Sierra, you also get a $5 food/retail voucher. Homewood Mon-Thu, non-holiday e-ticket is $23! Sugar Bowl holiday e-ticket is $58; non-holiday e-ticket is $46!
Bear Valley ($48/$54) $48
Boreal ($42/$44)$40
Diamond Peak ($46)$38
Heavenly ($59-$75)$66
Homewood ($27-$48)$41
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$59
Mt. Rose ($58)$43
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$59
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$59
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$61
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$58
Costco 2-Packs
Costco members can buy 2-Packs of adult tickets for Kirkwood, Homewood and Diamond Peak from participating Northern California and Nevada stores (call your local store to see if they've got them). Tickets valid anytime, including holidays. Kirkwood tickets available on-line (+shipping and handling). 2-paks of Kirkwood junior tickets (13-18) also available for $84.99. Also available online!
Diamond Peak ($46) $32
Homewood ($27-$48)$27
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$53
Galleria at Roseville
Spend $250 or more in same-day Westfield Gift Card purchases and receive 1 FREE lift ticket (Sun-Fri, probably non-holiday), good at one of six participating resorts, including Northstar-At-Tahoe or Sierra-At-Tahoe. One gift per transaction, per day. Quantities limited. Good while supplies last. Visit the Concierge Center to learn more.
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71) $250
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$250
NAC Ski Bus
$81-$96 gets you a bus ride and lift ticket. $42 for bus-ride only. Prices vary by destination (holiday rates listed, may be cheaper). Pickups vary by trip: Colleges: SJSU, SFSU, UCB, Stanford, UCD, Sac State; Milpitas, Redwood City, SF, El Cerrito, Pleasanton, San Leandro. Specific prices and dates at the link, or on our calendar. (Hey, if you sign up, can you register with my referral ID - CA92896237? Thanks!)
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $85
Heavenly ($59-$75)$94
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$86
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$86
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$81
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$96
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$83
Pre-purchase at Helm of San Mateo
Pre-purchase lift tickets to save money. Sugar Bowl tickets require a $11 "upgrade" if used during holiday periods (12/26/06-1/1/07, 1/13/07-1/15/07, & 2/17/07-2/19/07). Call them at 650-344-2711 to confirm price and availability.
Bear Valley ($48/$54) $46
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$56
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$58
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$44
Pre-purchase at Helm of SJ/Capitola
Pre-purchase tickets at Helm of Sun Valley in San Jose (on Saratoga) or Capitola. NOTE: If you use the Sugar Bowl tickets during holidays and are 23-59, you will have to pay $11 to "upgrade" your ticket at the window. (Sugar Bowl holiday dates: 12/26-1/1, 1/13-15, 2/18-20)
Bear Valley ($48/$54) $46
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$56
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$59
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$45
Pre-purchase at Lombardi's
San Francisco sports shop sells discounted lift tickets -- in-store only. Must sign up for free "Rewards Card" Membership. Northstar/Sierra tickets can also be exchanged for adult or child beginner ski or snowboard packages ($89-$102 value!) When used at Sierra as a lift ticket, you also get a $5 food/rentals/services voucher. Sugar Bowl tickets will require an $11 "upgrade" at the ticket window for holiday use.
Bear Valley ($48/$54) $45
Boreal ($42/$44)$37
Diamond Peak ($46)$37
Homewood ($27-$48)$35
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$56
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$54
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$54
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$58
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$43
Pre-purchase at Mel Cotton's
Pre-purchase lift tickets at Mel Cotton's in San Jose to get a discount.
Bear Valley ($48/$54) $46
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$56
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$59
Pre-purchase at Rainbow Mountain
Pre-purchase discounted tickets at Rainbow Mountain Ski and Board Rentals (near Heavenly, but alas they don't sell Heavenly tickets).
Kirkwood ($67/$70) $60
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$56
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$64
REI prepurchase
Starting Dec 1, REI members ($15 for lifetime membership) can prepurchase discounted lift tickets at any of their Bay Area stores. You should call first to confirm availability. Northstar/Sierra tickets can also be exchanged for adult or child beginner ski or snowboard packages ($89-$102 value!) When used at Sierra as a lift ticket, you also get a $5 food/rentals/services voucher. (Note that Alpine tickets are not discounted, but are direct-to-lift tickets, so you can avoid waiting in line or sell-outs.) Sugar Bowl tickets will require an $11 "upgrade" at the ticket window for holiday use.
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $46
Bear Valley ($48/$54)$46
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$56
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$56
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$56
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$60
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$44
Ride Lake Tahoe Bus
$84 gets you a bus ride and lift ticket for Kirkwood, Sierra and Heavenly. $45 bus ride only. Pickups in San Jose, San Francisco, and Berkeley. Dates at the link, or on our calendar. 2-day trips for $189.
Heavenly ($59-$75) $84
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$84
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$84
SAC Ski Days
Support the Sierra Avalanche Center (which provides valuable snowpack stability info for backcountry travelers) by skiing inbounds for cheap! Must pre-purchase through the link on their website. Dates: Mt. Rose 12/17, Kirkwood 1/21, Homewood 2/4, and Sugar Bowl 3/25. (Limited quantities, so check back a few weeks before each date and order early!)
Homewood ($27-$48) $20
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$40
Mt. Rose ($58)$30
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$30
Ski Tahoe North Interchangeable Lift Ticket
Buy a 2-7 day pack of vouchers that are good at any of the North Lake Tahoe downhill or cross-country reports. Note that this is only a discount if you use them at Squaw, Northstar (!), or during holidays, Sugar Bowl. What's good is that they don't have to be used on consecutive days, and they can be shared! $5 shipping by USPS (allow 1 week) or you can have them hold them for pickup at the Visitors Information Center in Tahoe City for no charge. Recently informed that if you buy tickets in person at the Chamber of Commerce, there is a 3-ticket minimum, due to some Squaw restriction.
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $58
Diamond Peak ($46)$58
Homewood ($27-$48)$58
Mt. Rose ($58)$58
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$58
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$58
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$58
Skiing for Schools
To support local schools, various resorts donate some or all proceeds from a limited quantity of discounted tickets to the Excellence in Education Foundation. You can pre-purchase them the week before at Porter's Ski Shops. You should call first to confirm availability. Alpine tickets will be available on-site -- no prepurchase necessary. Squaw will pre-sell their tickets on their website beginning Dec. 1. Dates are: Squaw 12/17, Sugar Bowl 12/23 and 3/24, Northstar 1/7, Homewood 3/18, and Alpine TBD. Dates will also be listed on our calendar. (Alpine tickets will be available at the resort for a reduced price this day!)
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $20
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$20
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$35
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$20
SnowBomb Bus
$89 gets you a ride, continental breakfast and a lift ticket. (Add $10 for Squaw or Heavenly.) Pickups in Belmont, Novato, Oakland, Pleasanton, SF, Sunnyvale, and Walnut Creek. Dates at the link, or on our calendar. $49 bus ride only.
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $89
Heavenly ($59-$75)$99
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$89
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$89
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$89
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$99
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$89
Snowbomb E-Ticket
Pre-purchase and print e-tickets online and redeem at resort. Unrestricted (good on holidays or weekend) prices shown, except Mt. Rose, which is only good non-holiday. Kirkwood midweek/non-holiday is $57. Diamond Peak midweek/non-holiday is $36.
Diamond Peak ($46) $39
Homewood ($27-$48)$35
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$59
Mt. Rose ($58)$50
Tahoe Card
The purchase of a $44.99 ($39.99 if you buy 2 or more or if you purchase at Costco) discount card from Snowbomb includes free early/late season lift ticket to Sugar Bowl or Kirkwood (also good Mon-Thu non-holiday). $24.99 card from Snowbomb (the Platinum Card that included the free ticket is sold out). Discounts obtained either through pre-purchasing "e-tickets" on-line, or at some resorts (Boreal, Dodge Ridge, Northstar, Sierra) by simply showing card. Squaw e-tickets valid *any day* including holidays! Northstar/Sierra discounts ($10) only available Mon-Fri, non-holiday. Alpine and Mt. Rose discounts only available non-holiday. Otherwise, prices listed here are for holiday/weekend rates. Prices even cheaper for non-holiday tickets for Sugar Bowl ($43), Kirkwood ($52 Mon-Thu), Homewood ($25 Mon-Thu), Northstar/Sierra ($43 during Value Season), Diamond Peak ($31 Mon-Fri), and Bear Valley ($36 Mon-Fri). Also includes: $10 non-holiday lift ticket to Diamond Peak, FREE ticket to Tahoe XC; several free tune-ups and rental packages from Bay Area, Sacramento, Stockton, Tahoe, and Reno ski/board shops; Food freebies; Lodging and other discounts. Check the site for all the extras, along with the various restrictions. All orders placed before 12/31 receive a free 1-year subscription to your choice of Skiing or Transworld Snowboarding Magazine.
Alpine Meadows ($46/$55) $44
Bear Valley ($48/$54)$46
Boreal ($42/$44)$34
Diamond Peak ($46)$37
Dodge Ridge ($48)$40
Homewood ($27-$48)$33
Kirkwood ($67/$70)$57
Mt. Rose ($58)$46
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71)$59
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$51
Squaw Valley USA ($69/$73)$59
Sugar Bowl ($50/$63)$53
Valley Fair
Spend $250 or more in same-day Westfield Gift Card purchases and receive 1 FREE lift ticket (Sun-Fri, probably non-holiday), good at one of six participating resorts, including Northstar-At-Tahoe or Sierra-At-Tahoe. One gift per transaction, per day. Quantities limited. Good while supplies last. Visit the Concierge Center to learn more.
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71) $250
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$250
Value Shop Voucher
Free voucher lets you buy a $44 lift ticket to Northstar or Sierra. Only valid from opening to 12/23, 1/2-1312 and 3/20 to end of season. Vouchers can be picked up at Partner Shops (PDF link). You can also print coupons from Snowbomb that get you the same deal: Coupons
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71) $44
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$44
Vertical Plus
$119 (!) bucks for a special pass that gets you $5 off daily tickets at Northstar and Sierra. Lets you use the members-only lift lines, which are (sometimes) a help on busy days. You earn 15,000 vertical feet each day you ski/ride, which you can redeem for food/equipment/rental credits. You can also earn "feet" by buying stuff with a linked scan card. Comes with a voucher for free Mon-Fri non-holiday lift ticket and a bonus 10,000 feet. Bonus feet for every 10 days you ride during the season. 500,000 feet cap on feet earned through skiing/riding (that's 33+ days). [New and Improved?]
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71) $66
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$59
Westfield San Francisco Centre
Spend $250.00 or more in same-day Westfield Gift Card purchases at swanky new Westfield San Francisco Centre and receive 1 FREE Sun-Fri lift ticket (probably non-holiday) to Northstar-At-Tahoe or Sierra-At-Tahoe! One gift per transaction per day. Quantities limited. Good while supplies last. Visit the Concierge Centre for details.
Northstar at Tahoe ($69/$71) $250
Sierra-At-Tahoe ($61/$64)$250

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