I know it seems impossible to think about, but your best ski deals for the next 2021-2022 season are right NOW! Aggressive? Yes. But find your Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Western New York or Maryland ski season pass deals are all right here and you’ll be happy you did.
My eye is on the Indy Pass (mega pass for single resorts), Timberline ($359!), Wisp (Closest) and Highland Pass (3 resorts and SO MANY perks). Plus, I always regret not getting Wisp’s Mission: Four’dable pack deal… How do I choose?! Someone tell Tucker County to make a Ski the Valley pass and I’ll be DONE!
To me, my favorite Mid-Atlantic mountain resorts are in the tri-state area, marked by Snowshoe in the south and Holiday Valley in the north. To get a full range, Whitetail is probably as far as I would drive myself for a day trip, even though I worked at sister resort Liberty Mountain. But with Roundtop, those three are really on the Harrisburg and DC side of PA. Plus, they’re all on the Epic Pass and I’m trying to get you a good deal.
As for the small guys, Tussey, Mystic Mountain and Boyce Park all in Pennsylvania – those are your best mountains to learn on, and I highly recommend them. However, this post is for season passers, the snow people who are already in love and can’t get enough.
Table Key
- Pass X Payoff = how many times you have to ski or ride at the mountain to pay off your season pass, per weekend rates.
*multi-packs are a good option if you don’t think you’ll go that much. - Regular Pass Rates Listed = any day, no blackouts, no discounts. Most mountains offer separate Jr/Sr or Military rates.
- Buddy Tickets = usually mean 25-50% off lift tickets for a friend or family member, the same day you are there.
- Swap Tickets = 1 free lift ticket and ticket discounts at… [See Full Details]
- Resort Swap (7 Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Wisp & Wintergreen)
- Mountains of Distinction (Massachusetts: Jiminy Peak, Wachusett, New Hampshire: Cranmore, New York: Bristol Mountain, Holiday Valley, Ski Windham, Vermont: Bromley)
- 3 days at Cooper Mountain in CO
PENNSYLVANIA RESORTS
| HIGHLAND PASS | Spring Pass Price | Pass X Payoff | Perks | Other Deals |
| Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mtn ON SALE 2/27 | $643 before May 1 | 7+ times | 8am Lift Access March Buddy Swap Tickets Resort Discounts | Uphill! 7a-9a Pass = $20 No-Pass =$50 Super 7 – $448 (lift tickets) |
| SKI AREA | Spring Pass Price | Pass X Payoff | Perks | Other Deals |
| Blue Knob *ON INDY PASS! | TBD ($599 20-21) | TBD | Any Resort SP = $35 midwk lift tix. | TBD |
| EPIC PASS | Spring Pass Price | Pass X Payoff | Perks | Other Deals |
| Liberty Mountain, Whitetail Resort, & Roundtop Mountain | TBD | TBD | Mega Pass? | 1-7 Day Options |
MARYLAND RESORT
| SKI AREA | Spring Pass Price | Pass X Payoff | Perks | Other Deals |
| Wisp Resort | TBD ($399 20-21) | TBD | 8am Lift Access 4 Buddy Tickets PGRI Resort Access – Powderhorn, CO – Ragged Mtn, NH – Wintergreen, VA – BC Canada Resort Resort Discounts | 4-Pack for $229 |
WEST VIRGINIA RESORTS
White Grass is a cross country ski area. While I highly enjoy the place ($20 for the day), I’m creating this for downhill season passes.
| SKI AREA | Spring Pass Price | Pass X Payoff | Perks | Other Deals |
| Snowshoe (Ikon) ON SALE 3/11 | $429 Thru May 4 | 5 times | Resort Discounts | Silver Creek Pass – $199 |
| Canaan Valley *ON INDY PASS! | TBD ($600 20-21) | TBD | None | Discount for WV Resident |
| Timberline Mountain | $359 by April 1 ($389 July 1) | 5 times | None | None |
Unfortunately Snowshoe’s Ridiculous Pass super-deal has been discontinued.
WESTERN NEW YORK RESORTS
| SKI AREA | Spring Pass Price | Pass X Payoff | Perks | Other Deals |
| Holiday Valley ON SALE | $979 by April 30 | 12 times | Early Lift Access 1 Private Lesson 4 Buddy Passes Swap Tickets Resort Discounts | Under 25 = $699 Ultimate White Card (9) 8-hr Tix = $272 |
| Peek’n Peak | TBD ($499 20-21) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
BONUS CONTENT! THE INDY PASS
#indyrevolution is is in everyone’s mouths right now, and for good reason. The Indy Pass is really good deal for 2 free lift tickets at 63 resorts all over the US, and they keep adding more. If the locations weren’t juuuust far away enough this would have already been in my pocket. Get Wisp on there and it’s mine!
This pass is all about the “core” skier and rider who doesn’t want lift lines and enjoys an authentic mountain vibe. Think hipster, that doesn’t know about White Grass yet. But I hate putting people in boxes. Just get the pass – it doesn’t matter if you’re the goth kid from highschool or Candide Thovex – you’re still going to enjoy it.
Mountains on the pass include Blue Knob (PA), Canaan Valley (WV), Winterplace (WV), Shawnee (PA), Massanutten (VA) and Bryce (VA). But hold up… JAY PEAK?! Come on!
| Pass Price | How it Works |
| TBD on 21-22, for an idea: Indy+ Pass – $399 (no blackouts) Indy Pass – $259 (with blackouts) Spring Pass – $149 (March 1) | 2 free lift tickets at each resort. 25% off daily rate after that. No pass, just present photo ID. Boom. |
Did I miss one of your faves that you can get to with an easy drive? Do I need to add Ohio to my roundup of states?!?! Let me know in the comments. See you out there! ❄
Christina Skis 
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