Michigan — The newest multi-mountain pass has arrived.
Yesterday, Boyne Resorts announced the Boyne Passport, a season pass that gets you unlimited access to the ski resorts that are owned/operated by the ski resort chain. This includes Cypress Mountain in British Columbia, The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington, Big Sky Resort in Montana, Brighton Resort in Utah, Boyne Mountain in Michigan, The Highlands in Michigan, Loon Mountain in New Hampshire, Pleasant Mountain in Maine, Sunday River Resort in Maine, and Sugarloaf in Maine. Priced at $2600, this is probably most appealing to the most avid skiers and riders.
This does come with some nice perks, which include 50% off lift tickets at Mountain Collective destinations (like Alta, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole, and Snowbird), early first tracks at various ski resorts, summer lift access for off-season activities, and the ability to add on an Ikon Pass for either $299 (base pass) or $799 (the full Ikon Pass).
“For years, our most passionate guests have been asking for an unlimited season pass across our entire collection of resorts,” said Nick Lambert, Chief Marketing Officer at Boyne Resorts. “Many divide their time between Big Sky and our other destinations and look for seamless access to the full Boyne Resorts experience. Today, we proudly deliver exactly that – an unlimited pass that empowers our guests to explore all our mountains across North America that can also serve as a true global skiing passport with the addition of an Ikon Pass.”
They’re also offering 3-6 day options, which are called the Boyne Explorer Pass. This gives you days at various resorts with mostly no blackouts (except at Big Sky). These passes also include a free bonus day at Cypress Mountain or Pleasant Mountain. For adults, the cost for this Pass ranges from $370 to $570.
This season pass isn’t for everyone. For example, the Boyne Passport won’t interest you if you live in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, the Southeast, the Southwest and some areas of the Midwest. However, this is an appealing pass for those who live in New England, Michigan, Montana, Utah, and Washington want unlimited access at their local mountain, and to make trips to one of the biggest destinations in North America’s ski industry: Big Sky. If you’re a Boyne Resorts regular that’s planning for a long vacation at Big Sky, and plan to ride the Lone Peak Tram more than a couple of times, this $2600 price point begins making more sense. This also makes sense for a regular Big Sky skier and rider who wants to go on trips to destinations like Brighton or The Summit at Snoqualmie.
So this isn’t a pass for everyone, and it probably isn’t a direct competitor to Epic or Ikon Passes, but it does provide an intriguing option for regulars at ski resorts owned/operated by Boyne Resorts.
Image Credits: Big Sky Resort
