Powder Alliance unites Sierra-at-Tahoe resort passholders to 11 resorts in the West

Winter explorers unite: The greatest powder stashes in the West have joined forces to create the Powder Alliance where Sierra-at-Tahoe and 11 other signature resorts will offer free skiing benefits to anytime passholders from other participating Powder Alliance areas.

These 12 mountains include Crested Butte, Snowbasin Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Stevens Pass, Timberline, Schweitzer, China Peak, Mountain High, Arizona Snowbowl, Mt Hood Skibowl, Angel Fire Resort, and Bridger Bowl.

For the price of your local season pass, Powder Alliance resort members of any age receive three (3) free days at all other participating areas plus special offers on lodging, rentals, buddy tickets, and more. This offer applies to top-tier, anytime passes only and not midweek, spring, or other restricted options. Tickets are valid Sunday – Friday, non-holiday, and must be used during the 2013/14 season only. Guests are encouraged to visit www.powderalliance.com or their official resort’s website for a complete list of holiday dates and resort benefits.

Thirty-three free days at some of the best resorts in the West makes the Powder Alliance an incredible value when compared to other group passes. Plus it makes for a great winter road trip. As a Powder Alliance member, you are free to ski about the Western United States and find the best snow conditions & limitless vertical feet at resorts throughout California, Colorado, Utah, Washington and more. Best of all, Powder Alliance benefits are free!

There are no membership fees, no collective pass prices, no additional charges of any kind. Guests simply show an anytime 2013/14 season pass from any participating Powder Alliance area and receive free skiing benefits up and down the West coast. Explore 3,000 acres at Snowbasin Resort, UT, dive deep into 450 inches of fresh snow annually at Stevens Pass, or take a vacation to Crested Butte, CO. These benefits are FREE to full, anytime season passholders at participating Powder Alliance resorts.

Says Scott Clarkson , VP of Sales & Marketing for Crested Butte, “The Powder Alliance magnifies the value of participating areas and gives winter enthusiasts the variety, flexibility, and affordability to chase magnificent powder at some of the most well-known mountains in the country. The Powder Alliance is the best value of any group pass product.”

To begin planning your winter road trip, visit www.powderalliance.com for details on participating resorts, special offers, and answers to frequently asked questions. Guests can also see who has the snow by following the Powder Alliance at https://www.facebook.com/powderalliance and https://twitter.com/powderalliance

This is your season to explore. Get out there with help from the Powder Alliance.

More about Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: Keepin’ It Real
With 480 inches of average annual snowfall, wind-protected slopes, incredible tree skiing, and 320 acres of backcountry terrain out the Huckleberry Gates, Sierra™ Resort is a bastion of the authentic California ski experience. For beginner skiers and riders Sierra Resort is home to the worlds only Burton Star Wars Experience, has over 100 acres of dedicated terrain, four beginner-only conveyor lifts, a $39 adult beginner package, and PSIA Certified Instructors, Sierra Resort is the place to learn to ski or ride in Lake Tahoe. For freestylers, a commitment to innovative terrain parks has led to Sierra Resort being recognized by TransWorld SNOWboarding as a Top 10 Overall Resort as well as among the Top 10 Best Parks and Pipes in the nation. Guests can also enjoy a new 9,000 square foot plaza located at the base of the mountain. The new facility offers retail options, indoor and outdoor seating, fire pit gathering areas, and a venue for live music, events, and other activities, enhancing the overall après atmosphere. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort embraces skiers and snowboarders who want to escape from everyday life and enjoy the simple pleasure of winter in the mountains.