Friendly reminder from UnofficialSquaw.com: New Squaw Valley Season Pass Prices Until May 11. The 50/60 Pass, as it is dubbed, comes in four different colors: The Bronze Pass, which goes for $369, is good seven days a week except for Saturdays between Dec. 27, 2009 and Feb. 28, 2010 and the usual holiday blackout periods (Christmas-New Year week, MLK weekend and Presidents weekend). The Silver Pass, which goes for $469, is good every day except for the holiday blackout dates. The Gold Pass, priced at $949, is good all season, with no blackout dates, and you get a few extra perks, such as four vouchers $20 off lift tickets, four group lessons, use of the Cable Car this summer and 15 percent off Squaw Valley retail purchases. onthesnow.com

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