Whistler drop prices for season tickets in 09

Whistler Blackcomb may be holding the Olympics in 2010 but they’ve also unveiled the cheapest season pass in a decade.

The early bird adult unlimited pass is available for $1,099 starting at 9am on Thursday, August 27 through October 12, 2009. In comparison, last year’s early bird adult unlimited pass was $1,529. This year all pass prices include unlimited access to the peak 2 peak Gondola.

“We will encounter some access challenges this coming season unlike any prior year, and we have listened to the concerns and feedback pass holders have provided. But, it is important to remember that there will be very little [the Olympic] Games impact for the majority of the season. We believe this season’s pass prices provide exceptional value, and will inspire people to join us for what will certainly be an epic season. ”

Whistler Blackcomb has developed a special 2010 Bonus Pak available at an additional charge to the early bird pass price. For $429 early bird pass purchasers receive a $500 Whistler Blackcomb gift card and three adult lift tickets, valid any day during the season, offering a combined value of $734. The 2010 Bonus Pak is only available to season pass holders and only until October 12. In addition, the first 2,000 purchasers of a 2010 adult or senior season pass will receive a pair of Olympic Victory Ceremony tickets.

This season, all season pass products include unlimited use of the Peak 2 peak Gondola. Additional season pass perks include: 20 per cent off food and hot beverage purchases, two-for-one Fresh Tracks tickets, 20 per cent off rentals, half price Coca-Cola Tube Park tickets, bring a friend lift ticket offers, $100 off heli skiing, 20 per cent off purchases in Whistler Blackcomb retail stores, $50 off ski and snowboard school as well as summer discounts (some conditions apply).

Following the early bird purchase period, the adult unlimited season pass will be available for $1,529.

For more information on the season passes visit whistlerblackcomb.com.

Posted by Brendon on August 25th, 2009 in Canada and Whistler

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