Ski Utah Press Release

Public Relations Director alison@skiutah.com

Coronet Peak/The Remarkables, New Zealand Join The Mountain Collective for the 2016-2017 Season

Purchase This Spring for Lowest Guaranteed Price of $379 USD, Bonus Day at Destination of Choice and Kids’ Pass for Just $1

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand – Coronet Peak/The Remarkables, New Zealand has joined The Mountain Collective™ as a full partner for the 2016-2017 season. This addition expands the breadth of the Collective with full partner destinations in four countries, and affiliates in three more.

Coronet Peak/The Remarkables joins Thredbo, Stowe, Taos, Sun Valley, AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Village, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, and Whistler Blackcomb in this alliance of 12 iconic destinations. 

Starting today, a limited number of Mountain Collective passes are on sale for only $379 USD. The Mountain Collective™ Pass includes two days of skiing or riding at each of the 12 partner destinations, plus a 50 percent discount on all additional days with no blackout dates. For a limited time, pricing for the kids pass (ages 12 and under) is just $1 for the 2016-2017 season when purchased this spring with an Adult Pass, offering an incredible deal for families. 

In addition, spring pass purchasers receive one bonus day at the destination of their choice and two additional days at Global Affiliate Resorts* - Valle Nevado, Chile, Hakuba Valley, Japan and Chamonix Mont Blanc, France.

Queenstown, New Zealand, the adventure capital of the world, is home to two of New Zealand’s best ski areas Coronet Peak & The Remarkables. Voted the South Pacific’s Number One Destination by TripAdvisor, this stunning resort town packs a huge punch and is hot on the travel bucket list.

Coronet Peak, New Zealand’s premier ski area is a 20 minute drive from the heart of Queenstown offering skiers spectacular views, awesome terrain and incredible back bowls to challenge the most discerning skiers and riders. With modern lifts, restaurants, world-class grooming and extensive snowmaking it’s no wonder why some of the best ski racers in the world use Coronet Peak on their international training circuit. Across the valley, The Remarkables, located in the heart of Queenstown’s iconic Remarkables mountain range, is renowned for its friendly, relaxed atmosphere and is loved by families, freestylers, extreme skiers and boarders alike.

 

“We’re delighted to join this international network which further reinforces Queenstown’s reputation as a world-class destination with Coronet Peak and The Remarkables as the key winter attractions" says NZSki CEO, Paul Anderson.  “We’re committed to delivering the best possible experience for our guests and this puts us in the company of the most respected winter destinations on the planet."

“Mountain Collective pass holders will feel right at home in Queenstown, New Zealand. The scenery is simply breathtaking and the destination offers multiple mountains in close proximity, a thriving town with incredible dining and nightlife, and more adrenaline adventures than anywhere on the planet. The endless winter has never been more accessible and we’re pleased to be aligned with the finest resort operator in New Zealand,” remarked Christian Knapp, VP Marketing, Aspen Skiing Company.

In addition to being able to ski or ride at twelve leading destinations, extra benefits available to Mountain Collective pass holders include exclusive lodging deals and a complimentary, one-year Protect Our Winters (protectourwinters.org) membership. The Mountain Collective is committed to being in business forever and proudly partners with Protect Our Winters with the mission of uniting the winter sports community on the important issue of climate change. The partnership also offers a 50 percent discount on lift tickets to premier season pass holders at the participating resorts throughout the season.

The Mountain Collective™ Pass grants access to worldwide destinations with more than 51,000 acres of terrain and over 450 lifts and an unmatched reputation for snow quality, quantity and steeps. Passes are available online through an exclusive technology, distribution and marketing partnership with Liftopia at www.MountainCollective.com. A limited quantity of passes are now available at this lowest guaranteed price.

Visit www.MountainCollective.com or call (800) 705-6286 in North American or +61 2 6459 4151 in Australia or New Zealand for more information. 

*Price and availability of bonus day subject to change while supplies last.  Mountain Collective global affiliate benefits are valid only at then current Mountain Collective Global Affiliates.   Global Affiliates are subject to change each ski season. 

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About Mountain Collective

The Mountain Collective™ is an international alliance of premier ski destinations providing the Mountain Collective™ Pass, a lift ticket that includes two days of riding at all partner resorts and 50% off additional days at each resort.  The Mountain Collective™ includes AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Coronet Peak/The Remarkables, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, Stowe, Sun Valley, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Taos, Thredbo and Whistler Blackcomb – Global Affiliate resorts include Chamonix (France), Hakuba Valley (Japan) and Valle Nevado (Chile)