Q: What is the New England Pass?
The New England Pass is a new season pass offering skiing and riding at Sugarloaf and Sunday River in Maine and Loon Mountain in New Hampshire.
Q: What New England Pass options are available?
The New England Pass will have three versions: an unrestricted Gold Pass, a Silver Pass with 12 blackout dates and a Bronze Pass valid midweek non-holiday.
Q: When is the New England Pass on sale?
The New England Pass is on sale now through April 30, 2008 at the lowest prices offered and with special renewal and new purchase benefits. After April 30 prices will increase and the additional benefits will no longer be offered.
Q: What are the renewal benefits for returning season passholders?
2007-08 Maine Pass and College Pass holders are eligible to receive a $50 discount on 2008-09 New England Passes if purchased by the April 30, 2008 deadline. To qualify for the discount, pass holders must maintain or upgrade the level of their pass to Silver or Gold. Renewal benefits are available for all age levels.College pass holders must upgrade from a College pass to a Silver or Gold New England Pass.
Q: Why is there no renewal benefit for Bronze pass holders?
The early price for the Bronze New England Pass was kept at the same level as the early price for the Bronze Maine Pass with the addition of Loon Mountain. Given the value of being able to ski and ride at a third resort at no additional cost, no additional benefit is offered.
Q: What are the benefits to new purchasers?
Skiers and riders who did not hold a season pass from Sugarloaf, Sunday River or Loon Mountain in the 2007-08 season and purchase a New England Pass prior to the April 30, 2008 deadline will receive a pass valid for skiing and riding at all three resorts from March 23, 2008 through the end of the 2007-08 winter season.
Q: Can 2007-08 pass holders visit all three resorts this season beginning March 23, 2008 also?
Yes, 2007-08 Maine Pass and Threedom Pass holders can use their current season pass at all three resorts beginning March 23, 2008 through the end of the 2007-08 season. Passes are valid the same days at all three resorts, for example a midweek season pass is valid only midweek at each resort.
Q: Will you be offering college season passes next season?
Yes, a New England College Pass will be offered for the 2008-09 season but pricing will not be announced until this summer. Skiers and riders who will be full-time college students next season should wait and purchase a New England College Pass for the best deal.
Q: Will Maine Student Season Passes be offered next season?
Yes, Maine Student Season Passes will continue to be offered at Sugarloaf and Sunday River next season but pricing has not been announced and passes are not yet on sale. Students who are residents of Maine and age 6 – 18 should wait and purchase a Maine Student Season Pass for the best deal.
Q: Will there be limited quantities of the New England available?
No, there will be no quantity limits on the New England Pass. Passes will be available at spring rates through April 30, 2008. Rates and deadlines past that date have not been announced.
Q: Why did the Silver New England Pass blackout dates change from the Silver Maine Pass blackout dates?
The blackout dates for the Silver New England Pass were adjusted based on feedback from pass holders this season. There are still only 12 blackout dates but fewer Saturdays are blacked out in 2008-09. The blackout dates for the Silver New England Pass are Dec 27-31, 2008; Jan 2-3, 2009; Jan 17, 2009; Jan 24, 2009; Feb 7, 2009; Feb 14-15, 2009.
Q: How age is determined for season passes?
Age is determined by what the pass holders age will be on 11/1/08.
Q: Will you offer the Frequent Skier Card next winter?
Yes, the Frequent Skier Card will remain available at Sugarloaf, Sunday River and Loon Mountain in 2008-09. Pricing will be announced in the fall.
Q: When will you announce lift ticket pricing?
2008-09 lift ticket rates will be announced this fall.
Q: Will you still offer e-tickets online?
Yes, we are still planning to offer the e-ticket program, which allows you to save 10% on lift tickets valid for two days or longer when purchased online at least four days in advance.
Q: Does the New England Pass include retail discounts?
The New England Pass will offer retail discounts of 15% for Gold New England Passholders and 10% for Silver and Bronze at Sunday River and Sugarloaf retail stores only.
Q: Will any passholders receive benefits at Boyne’s other resorts?
The New England Pass includes free and discounted skiing privileges at Boyne Resorts’ western resorts. Check the New England Pass page for details.
Q: When can I pick up my New England Pass?
New season pass purchasers who qualify for skiing and riding privileges beginning March 23, 2008 will be issued a pass to be used this spring only. 2008-09 New England Passes will begin to be issued in the fall of 2008.
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