Plenty of discount lift tickets available at Lake Tahoe ski resorts

Perhaps this year more than any recent one, the lack of snow has left Lake Tahoe ski resorts anxious to get more skiers and snowboarders interested in a trip to the slopes. While the overall attendance numbers are down this year, it’s not from a lack of persuasion.

Practically every resort is currently offering a tempting deal that will reduce the cost of a regular adult ski ticket. And in many cases, the savings are considerable. So why pay full price?

Below is a sampling of bargains being offered by 10 Lake Tahoe ski resorts:

ALPINE/SQUAW: This attractive “Tahoe Super 2” offer was just announced late last week by the two North Tahoe resorts that now operate under the same ownership. The deal is for two unrestricted days of skiing or snowboarding at either resort for $98, which breaks down to $49 per lift ticket.

Note that the “Tahoe Super 2” is a limited offer that runs through Friday (Feb. 17).

The pass can be used for two days at one resort or for one visit each to Squaw or Alpine. The deal also includes two additional Friday afternoons of skiing or riding.

Regular adult lift ticket: $92 at both resorts ($83 when purchased online three days or more in advance)

Information: Alpine – (530) 583-4232, www.skialpine.com; Squaw – (530) 452-4000, www.squaw.com

MT. ROSE: The Reno resort has perhaps the greatest variety of overall bargains. An appealing one that’s valid any day is the $138 Family Package that includes two adult lift tickets and two kids lift tickets for ages 17-and-under.

Lift tickets cost $49 on Mondays, Tuesday a 2-for-1 deal is offered, and Wednesday’s price is reduced to $35 by showing a lift ticket or pass from another ski resort.

Regular adult lift ticket: $69

Information: (775) 849-0704, www.skirose.com

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE: The resort off Highway 50 offers the Sierra 3 Pak, a deal that reduces the daily lift ticket price to $54. The lift tickets are good for any three days during the season with no holiday or weekend blackout dates.

Regular adult lift ticket: $74

Information: (530) 659-7453, www.sierraattahoe.com

HOMEWOOD: The Tahoe City resort is promoting the Homewood 3-Pack for $129, which breaks down to $43 per ticket. There are no date restrictions and the pass, a plastic media card, is good for the rest of the season.

Regular adult lift ticket: $49 ($54 weekends)

Information: (530) 525-2992, www.skihomewood.com

SUGAR BOWL: By purchasing the CORE Daily Pass for $19, skiers and riders can receive $15 off their regular lift ticket price every time they visit Sugar Bowl. There are other cost-saving benefits that can be used at Sugar Bowl through the CORE pass that are points based.

Regular adult lift ticket: $77

Information: (530) 426-9000, www.sugarbowl.com

BOREAL: By spending $5 or more at any Northern California Togo’s sandwich shop, customers receive a 2-for-1 Boreal lift ticket voucher. The voucher is good for two all-day adult lift tickets. The tickets have to be used on the same day and blackout days are Saturdays, holidays and evenings.

Regular adult lift ticket: $49

Information: (530) 426-3666, www.rideboreal.com

HEAVENLY/NORTHSTAR: The two Vail Resorts partners offer discounts through the PEAKS Rewards program. Tickets must be purchased online seven days in advance.

Regular adult lift ticket price: $88 at both resorts

Information: Heavenly – (775) 586-7000, www.skiheavenly.com; Northstar – (800) 466-6784; www.NorthstarCalifornia.com

KIRKWOOD: Adult lift tickets are $5 cheaper by purchasing online. Two-day lift ticket packets cost $132 and a three-day packet goes for $180

Regular adult lift ticket price: $79

Information: (209) 258-6000, www.kirkwood.com

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