Nordic and alpine ski trails at Sun Valley (photo: Sun Valley Resort)

Sugar Bowl and Sun Valley Combine Season Passes

Sun Valley, ID and Norden, CA – Two western U.S. ski resorts — one in Idaho and the other in California — have united to combine season passes, with a new non-stop flight between San Francisco and Sun Valley serving as the glue.

The partnership will provide Sun Valley skiers and riders holding a Full Season or Sun Plus Pass free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Sugar Bowl Resort near Lake Tahoe. Sun Valley Nordic season passholders will receive free nordic skiing at Royal Gorge Cross Country. Sun Valley skiers/riders may present their season pass at Sugar Bowl’s Village Lodge or Judah Lodge at the ski area to receive a reciprocal pass with no blackout dates.

Nordic and alpine ski trails at Sun Valley (photo: Sun Valley Resort)
Nordic and alpine ski trails at Sun Valley (photo: Sun Valley Resort)

Meanwhile, Sugar Bowl’s Unrestricted and Slightly Restricted season passholders get free skiing and riding at the iconic Idaho resort. The agreement also offers Royal Gorge Cross County passholders complimentary cross-country skiing at Sun Valley Nordic Center. Combo Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge Unrestricted and Slightly Restricted passholders will have access to both downhill and cross country skiing at Sun Valley Resort. A two-night minimum stay in Sun Valley Resort Lodging is required for eligibility, and some blackout dates apply.

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Discounted lodging rates at the Lodge at Sugar Bowl will be available to Sun Valley skiers and riders on a space available basis subject to blackouts and restrictions.

Everyone participating in the new program can take advantage of new non-stop regional jet service from SFO to SUN on United Airlines. Daily flights begin December 12.

The partnership will provide Sun Valley skiers/riders holding a Full Season or Sun Plus Pass free skiing/riding privileges at Sugar Bowl Resort in Northern California. Sun Valley Nordic season passholders will receive free nordic skiing at Royal Gorge Cross Country.

Sun Valley skiers/riders may present their season pass at the Village Lodge or Judah Lodge at the ski area to receive a reciprocal pass.

The reciprocal program is effective all winter season long with no blackout dates.

Discounted lodging rates at the Lodge at Sugar Bowl will be available to Sun Valley skiers/riders on a space available basis subject to blackouts and/or restrictions.

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Skiers/riders holding a Sugar Bowl Unrestricted or Slightly Restricted Season Pass will be eligible for complimentary skiing/riding at Sun Valley Resort.

Royal Gorge Cross Country Season Passholders will be eligible for free skiing at Sun Valley Nordic Center; Sugar Bowl-Royal Gorge Combo Unrestricted and Slightly Restricted Passholders will receive skiing privileges at both the Sun Valley Resort and Sun Valley Nordic Center.

A two-night minimum stay in Sun Valley Resort Lodging is required for eligibility. Some blackouts apply. For reservations call 800-786-8259 and ask for the “Sugar Bowl Sweet Deal.”

This program is not valid with any other offers or discounts.

Everyone participating in the new program can take advantage of new non-stop regional jet service from SFO to SUN on United Airlines. Daily flights begin December 12 and can be reserved by visiting www.united.com.

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