Squaw Valley, CA – For the first time ever skiers and riders can enjoy Squaw Valley and Whistler Blackcomb, two of the most popular ski resorts in North America, with one multi-day card product. Available for $479 USD, the new Ultimate 7 Card gets skiers and snowboarders four days at Squaw Valley USA in California and three days at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, with no blackout dates. The Ultimate 7 Card is valid for the entire winter 2011-12 season with reloadable options available for additional days at both resorts.
“Whistler Blackcomb and Squaw Valley share a great number of qualities including unmatched, diverse big mountain terrain, a history uniquely inclusive of hosting the Winter Olympics and brands that are quintessentially about adventure, exploration and discovery,” said Andy Wirth, president and chief executive officer of Squaw Valley. “The Ultimate 7 provides our shared customer base, in all of California and North America, with terrific value and a way to easily and affordably access both legendary mountain experiences.”
The new Ultimate 7 Card allows skiers and riders to explore over 12,000 total acres of terrain ranging from wide, open slopes for beginners, to steeps and bowls for experts. Both resorts were host sites for the Olympic Winter Games, when the entire world turned their eyes to these two legendary mountains in 1960 and 2010, respectively.
“Whistler Blackcomb is thrilled to partner with iconic Squaw Valley on this new card,” said Dave Brownlie, president and chief operating officer at Whistler Blackcomb. “The United States is a key destination market for Whistler with quick direct access into Vancouver. We look forward to sharing our No.1 ranked resort this coming season with our American neighbors.”
The Ultimate 7 Card is available for purchase online at www.squaw.com or in Squaw Valley’s Season Pass Office. All Ultimate 7 Cards will be mailed in October in preparation for the upcoming ski season. Purchasers who do not have a photo on file with Squaw Valley will need to upload a photo on to www.squaw.com at the time of purchase. The Ultimate 7 Card is limited in quantity and will be available while supplies last. For any questions, guests can call Squaw Valley at (800) 403-4206.
Also this winter, Squaw Valley’s season passholders will also be able to receive $25 CAD off per day on lift tickets at Whistler Blackcomb. The discount will apply to multi-day lift tickets up to five of six days.