| Show Local ski resorts offer discounts for students Jeff Dixon The Globe A crisp autumn wind can mean different things to different different different dif dif- dif dif- ferent folks To many it indicates the coming of the dreaded inversion inversion inversion inver inver- sion when the Salt Lake Valley becomes a toxic icebox icebox icebox ice ice- box of sunless days and bitter bitter bitter bit bit- ter foggy nights For skiers and snow snowboarders snowboard snowboard- boarders board board- ers it evokes anticipation for fOJ sunshine on alpine slopes gliding through The Greatest Snow on Earth high above the ugliness the rest of or orus us have to endure Snow sports are a great escape Not just from the gloom and pollution down inthe inthe in inthe the valley but from school and work as well Valley residents residents residents res res- res- res are fortunate to live within 45 minutes of world class resorts Some people 7 f L S c I such as Massachusetts native Pete March cite Utah's snow as their primary reason for moving here You have sunshine mountains and powder its it's like paradise up there March said who holds a season season season sea sea- son pass at Alta There areno areno are areno no worries when youre you're skiing skiing skiing ski ski- ing ing So stop taking it for grant grant- ed Get off your arse arse this winter and into the mighty Wasatch Some Som resorts are discounts on giving generous both day and season lift passes pass pass- es for local college students Here are some of the best deals within 35 miles of Salt Lake City The Canyons o Snowboard Ski o 0 Acres o 0 Runs o 0 Vertical Drop Serviced by Lift Lifto o Opens November 19 o Hours of Operation am a.m. pm p.m. College Season Pass Before November 14 After November 14 No Blackouts use any y day you wish Must show proof of enroll enroll- ment Dropped out Graduated time on Dont Don't worry their No Brainer pass is also available available available avail avail- able for 25 18 year olds regardless of enrollment Simply put The Canyons is huge Not only that its it's within minutes of Main Streets Street's watering holes I ib t. t i t Park City l Mountain Resort o Ski Snowboard o 0 Acres o 0 Runs o 0 Vertical Drop Serviced by Lifts o Opens November 19 o Hours of Operation am a.m. pm p.m. College 23 yr Old Pass Must show proof of enrollment enrollment enrollment enroll enroll- ment and be taking at least 12 credit hours Park City's great instructors instructors instructors tors tors help many improve from staggering down the bunny slopes to intermediate ate runs within 24 hours Give the resort a test ride with a 20 purchased pre-purchased lift pass on Friday November for their 3rd annual Benefit Day When youre you're done hop on the Town Lift which will take you right in into into into to Park City's entertainment and business district Deer Valley o No Snowboards o 0 1825 Acres o 0 91 Runs o 0 Vertical Drop Serviced by Lifts o Opens December 3 o Hours Hour of Operation am a.m. a.m. 4 15 pm p.m. Deer Valley famous for its groomed runs and fashionable fashionable fashionable fashion fashion- able crowds doesn't offer any deals geared specifically towards students They do however hook locals up with witha a discount on lift passes when purchased in a Coupon Book of 5 or 10 Coupon Books have varying varying varying vary vary- ing restrictions guidelines and requirements with day 40 being the lowest t rate for adults Local specials aregood are aregood aregood good through November Visit for more information and dont don't forget your cashmere turtleneck Snowbird o Snowboard Ski o 0 2500 Acres o 0 85 Runs o 0 Vertical Drop Dropo o Opens November o Hours of Operation am a.m. pm p.m. Military College Unlimited Chair Pass Military College Unlimited Tram Pass Must show proof of enrollment enrollment enrollment enroll enroll- ment and be taking at least 12 credit hours At the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon Snowbird reaches the highest elevation of any Utah resort at feet This means colder temperatures and a longer melt which translates into longer seasons Last years year's inches of snowfall kept the resort open to skiers and snowboarders until July A good choice for those who cant can't let go Email tickets Alta o No Snowboards o 0 2200 Acres I Io o R ilS Runs f Reid d Q o 0 2020 Vertical Drop Serviced by Lift Lifto o Opens November 18 o Hours of Operation 9 College Student Season Pass- Pass College Student Spouse Season Pass- Pass No minimum credit hours student ID and class schedule required Certificate of Marriage required for wedded couples Spouse passes only available with purchase of Student Season Pass Season passes are valid Skiing Cont on Page 7 Skiing Cont from Page 3 boarding passes on all UTA Ski Bus routes Virginia is for Lovers Provo is for virgins and Alta Is For Skiers Hey two out of three aint bad Sorry Virginia Seriously though Alta is for people who are serious about ski ski- ing They and their patrons are proud of that fact Pete March who is mentioned above delights in the fact that Alta is a skiers' skiers moun moun- tain Snow Snowboarders boarders can be punks A lot of them just get getup getup getup up there and carve all the snow off the mountain March said Some of them know what they're doing those ones are cool But I like that Alta is just for skiers No offense Snowboarders Skiers just feel threatened Brighton o Snowboard Ski o 0 1050 Acres o 0 66 Runs o 0 1745 Vertical Drop Serviced by Lift Lifto o No opening date announced o Night Skiing 20 Lighted Runs o Hours of Operation am oo pm Unlimited Student Pass Pass Midweek Student Pass Night Student Pass Must show proof of enrollment and be taking at least 8 credit hours Another great value Brighton offers Coupon Books on day and night lift passes A Pack 10 of day coupons is a pack 5 is and a pack 5 of night passes is only 88 Brighton sits at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon is serviced by UTA's Ski Busses and is one of the most economical choices nearby Its long hours make scheduling easier and allow one to get more for their money Brighton is also kid friendly Kids under 10 ski free a and d season passes are only 35 They offer several rental lift packages for beginners and families Go to for more info Solitude T i o Snowboard Ski o 0 1200 Acres o 0 o 64 Runs o 0 2150 Vertical Drop Serviced by Lifto Lift o Opens November 18 o Hours of Operation As of press time Solitudes Solitude's preseason packages packages packages pack pack- ages will have expired November 1st Updated pricing for procrastinators can be found at For more information regard regarding ng Utah resorts including those not mentioned mentioned mentioned men men- can be found at NOTE Resort statistics were gathered from Ski Utah and from the resorts' resorts individual press releases and brochures |
