Have you heard of the Ski California Gold Pass? They only issue 100 per year and existing pass holders get first dibs so there’s no telling how many are actually available. They’re pricey starting at $2,750 but the big thing is you can give your pass to anyone else to use for the day (fully transferable). Pretty sweet in that respect:
The Ski California® Gold Pass is the ultimate and most exclusive pass to skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing in California and Nevada. With just one pass, you or anyone with your pass can ski or ride at 32 downhill and cross-country resorts. Here’s the detail on the Gold Pass:
- Fully Transferable:  The Gold Pass is the only season pass that is fully transferable. That means you can loan it to your friends, family or employees!
- The Most Resorts:  The Gold Pass is the only season pass that gives holders access to 32 ski resorts in California and Nevada. Â
- Zero blackout dates. Passes are valid holidays, busy weekends and any time resorts are open.
- Good for 50 days of access to EACH of 32 ski resorts.
- Speed:  The Gold Pass has RFID and bar code technology that allows direct lift access at many resorts, including Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Sugar Bowl, Mountain High, Boreal Mountain Resort, Soda Springs, and Bear Valley.Â
- Exclusive item! Only 100 Gold Passes available each season. Previous passholders get advance opportunity to purchase each year.
It’s a little suspect that wouldn’t actually include resorts included on they landing page but I found them on the downloadable application for the resort:
Auburn Ski Club
Bear Mountain Resort
Bear Valley Cross-Country
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Boreal Mountain Resort
China Peak Mountain Resort
Diamond Peak Ski Resort
Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Homewood Mountain Resort
June Mountain
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood Cross-Country Ski Area
Lee Canyon
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
Mountain High Resort
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Shasta Ski Park
Northstar California
Northstar California Cross-County
Royal Gorge Cross-Country Resort
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Snow Summit Mountain Resort
Snow Valley Mountain Resort
Soda Springs Mountain Resort
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
Tahoe Cross-Country
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area
Tahoe Donner Cross-Country
Tamarack Lodge Resort