Durango, Colorado — It hasn’t been the easiest season for Mountain Capital Partners, as they’ve had to deal with the effects of a very below-average winter out West. However, they remain committed to making improvements and keeping their mountains affordable.
Yesterday, Mountain Capital Partners announced $37.5 million in upgrades and updates to the Power Pass.
The highlights of the $37.5 milllion in capital projects include:
- Lee Canyon will debut another quad chairlift in the West Bowl terrain pod. This will grow Lee Canyon’s trail count.
- Pajarito Mountain will be the beneficiary of a pipeline connecting to a 10-million-gallon reservoir. The project between Los Alamos County and the state of New Mexico will significantly increase snowmaking capacity, expanding the ski resort’s operating season.
- After some delays last offseason, Purgatory Resort is moving forward with the Gelande lift project. This will add a fixed-grip triple chairlift and five new expert runs to the mountain.
- Over $17.5 million has been spent to improve Valle Nevado and La Parva, which includes the new Aconcagua Ski Residences, refurbished lift infrastructure, and snowmaking upgrades. A more seamless connectivity experience is also being made between the two resorts.
- Another notable change across their properties will be the transition to RFID tickets, which will lead to a more streamlined loading experience in lift mazes.
Regarding the Power Pass, which provides access to all of Mountain Capital Partners’ resorts, the price will remain the same, as it has for the past four years. New this year, passholders now get six tickets that let their buddies ski for 50% off. Passholders also get ten days to ski at Valle Nevado and La Parva. As always, kids ages twelve and under remain free.
“While much of the industry has accepted annual price increases as a foregone conclusion, we believe the future of skiing depends on affordability,” said Stacey Glaser, head of marketing for Mountain Capital Partners. “We are holding the line on pass prices for a fourth consecutive year because skiing and snowboarding shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be a way of life for the families and young adults who are the heartbeat of our communities.”
Image Credits: Valle Nevado, Mountain Capital Partners
