Sun Valley Joins The Mountain Collective(TM) for 2015-16 Ski Season

Passholders Now Have Access to Eight Leading Destinations on One Pass for Just $369 USD; Purchase This Spring and Receive One Additional Day at the Destination of Your Choice, Two Free Days at Valle Nevado, and the Guaranteed Lowest Price

| Source: The Mountain Collective The Mountain Collective

SUN VALLEY, ID, BANFF, AB, WHISTLER, BC, ASPEN, CO, JACKSON HOLE, WY, ALTA, UT, SNOWBIRD, UT, SQUAW VALLEY, CA, MAMMOTH LAKES, CA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 10, 2015) - The Mountain Collective™ has added another premier ski destination in North America to its roster of mountain resorts for the 2015-16 winter season. Sun Valley Resort joins AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Village, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and Whistler Blackcomb in this alliance of classic destinations.

Open since 1936, Sun Valley is America's first destination ski resort and was named the #3 Overall Resort by SKI Magazine in 2014. As the newest member of the Mountain Collective, Sun Valley offers pass holders over 2,000 acres of skiing across Bald and Dollar Mountains and an iconic experience that is as unpretentious and pristine as the mountains and rivers that surround the resort.

Starting today, a limited number of Mountain Collective passes are on sale for only $369 US. The Mountain Collective™ Pass includes two days of skiing or riding at each of the eight destinations (AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, Sun Valley, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and Whistler Blackcomb), plus a 50 percent discount on all additional days with no blackout dates. Pricing for the kids pass (ages 12 and under) is just $99 for the 2015-16 season, offering an incredible deal for families.

In addition, spring pass purchasers will receive one bonus day at the destination of their choice* and two free days at Valle Nevado, Chile this summer. Valle Nevado is one of the premier resorts in the Southern Hemisphere, offering unequaled skiing and riding, a thriving village and exciting activities and events.

The Mountain Collective™ Pass grants access to 15 mountains with more than 40,500 acres of terrain and 225 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.

"We are thrilled that Sun Valley is joining the seven world-class ski resorts that have made the Mountain Collective so successful," said Tim Silva, Vice President and General Manager, Sun Valley Resort. "Sun Valley, with its unique combination of history, ski lore and innovation, will be a great addition to the roster. Recognized for its commitment to outstanding guest service, Sun Valley offers uncrowded slopes, exceptional off-mountain adventures for the whole family, and, this summer, a newly renovated Lodge with a 20,000 square foot spa and fitness facility. We look forward to welcoming Mountain Collective pass holders to Sun Valley, for an authentic small town-big mountain experience."

"It doesn't get more iconic than Sun Valley and they're the perfect complement to the most incredible lineup of destinations on one pass ever assembled. With more mountains, the same low price and a bonus third day this spring, there's never been a better time to join the Mountain Collective," said Christian Knapp, vice president of marketing, Aspen Skiing Company.

In addition to being able to ski or ride at eight 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.

Visit www.MountainCollective.com or call (800) 705-6286 for more information. 

*Price and availability of bonus day subject to change while supplies last.

About The Mountain Collective™
The Mountain Collective™ is an alliance of eight of the premier independent mountain destinations in the West -- AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Sun Valley and Whistler Blackcomb. The Mountain Collective™ Pass is available online through an exclusive technology, distribution and marketing partnership with Liftopia at http://mountaincollective.com/. Like The Mountain Collective on Facebook and follow @CollectivePass on Twitter.

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