Closed for the Season

That's a wrap! The 2012-13 season at Bolton Valley has come to a close. A big thank you to everyone who came out to ski and ride with us this year. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you again next winter.

Speaking of next season, 2013-14 All Access Season Passes and season long products are now on sale.

Extra Innings Weekend

We can sum up the weekend projections with just two words: Spring Skiing. If that's good enough for you, then feel free to skip ahead to the next headline which has something to do with $29 lift tickets, or even further ahead to read about your chance to score next year's pass at a great price. But, if you'd like to hear more about conditions for this weekend stick with us and head to the next paragraph.

Thanks to over 3 feet of snow since March 15, and colder than usual temps the past couple of weeks, the mountain is in excellent shape. Base depths are solid and snow should corn up nicely this weekend. We expect temps in the 30s under sunny skies on Saturday. Sunday, we'll see more clouds but the mercury will rise into the mid 40s. All in all, it looks like it is going to be a tremendous weekend of spring riding. Talk about closing out the season on a high note!

$29 Lift Tickets

As an avid reader of this Blog, you know that Bolton Valley's closing day was planned for this past Sunday, March 31. Also, you probably already know that thanks to mid-winter conditions lasting into late March, the season is going into Extra Innings and Bolton Valley will be open for one final weekend on April 6 and 7. Our plan is to run the Vista Quad Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am - 4:00pm. Pretty much every trail off of Vista will be open giving you about 40 trails and glades to choose from. Lift tickets will be just $29 each day.

We plan to set the BBQ up on Saturday and you can grab a burger and a drink for just $6. The Tavern and Deli will also be open this weekend, each with a limited menu. Ski school will be offering private lessons all weekend for intermediate and advanced skiers looking for those late season tips for spring skiing and riding. 

Thanks to deep base depths we plan to have about 11km groomed for both skate and classic skiing on our Nordic terrain. The remainder of our 100km of backcountry terrain will be open for the more adventurous souls. Nordic day tickets this weekend will be just $5. 

Special Sale on 2013-14 All Access Season Passes

The deadline for the early prices on season passes was on April 1st, but in honor of Extra Innings Weekend we have decided to give you one more shot at getting a 2013-14 Season Pass at a fairly reduced rate. When you purchase your pass before midnight on April 7th, you'll pay just $10 more than the early spring price for an All Access Season Pass and just $5 more than the early price for a Nordic pass. Season long leases and lockers are also on sale for just $10 more than the early price.
As another bonus, you can use your 2013-14 Season Pass to ski and ride this weekend for free.

Closed Midweek, Re-Open 4/6 at 8:30am

Bolton Valley is going into Extra Innings April 6^th and 7^th! That means you’ll get a bonus weekend of skiing and riding with lift tickets at just $29. Conditions have been nice and springy, so plan ahead for a great weekend. Please note that we are closed midweek, April 1^st through the 5^th, and we will reopen on Saturday April 6^th at 8:30am for Extra Innings. You can expect more updates to come as the week progresses, so stay tuned.

Have you picked up your 2013/2014 All-Access Season Passes yet? What are you waiting for?!? This is the absolute lowest price of the year and you only have until April 1^st to take advantage of Adult Passes at $449 and Youth passes for as low as $99.

We’ll see you next weekend! Snow Reporter Sam signing off with an Extra Innings-inspired song. To the tune of “Take Me out To the Ballgame…”

Take me over to Bolton

Take me out to the hill

Buy me a ticket and ski all day

Extra Innings are coming our way

So it’s root, root root for Cobrass

If you don’t ride, it’s a shame

For it’s one, two, three runs let’s go

Catch the Quad a-gaaaaain! 

Extra Innings to Come!

A few updates as we head into another weekend of great conditions!

Weather:

It seems that we are heading into a few days of relatively mild temperatures. Friday and Saturday should be in the mid to upper 30s. Both days bring a chance of flurries and Saturday could turn partly sunny. Sunday is still a bit of an unknown right now. Forecasts indicate we could hit the low 40s with possible precipitation late in the day. Hopefully any wet weather will just pass us by, as precip chances still look to be fairly low at this point. 

Trails and Conditions: 

We will be very near 100% open yet again this weekend! We can safely project 68 of our 70 trails to be open. We will run 5 lifts: Vista, Timberline, Wilderness, Snowflake and Mighty Mite. The snow conditions are abundant packed powder. Thursday we woke up to 1-2 inches of snow that gave the surfaces a little refresher. But overall, the skiing is just phenomenal and with more terrain to get at this weekend, you can't go wrong. 

Bonus Night Skiing!

We're offering some bonus night skiing on Friday and Saturday. Night skiing will run from 3-7pm and will cost a mere $19. We will also honor any Night Passes including the Powder Pass Lite. On Sunday, we'll keep Vista open for an additional hour and it will close at 5pm. From 3-5pm that day, tickets will be $19 as well, so squeeze in every last run you can! 

Weekend Events: Pond Skimming, Karaoke and an Easter Egg Hunt

This Saturday March 30th at 1pm is Rock and Roll Pond Skimming presented by WIZN watch the gutsiest Bolton Valley skiers and riders attempt to cross our man made pond. The stakes are high; one adult and one youth winner will take home a 2013/2014 All Access Season Pass for the best skim. Registration begins at 10am. The entry fee is just $5 per skimmer and you must have a lift ticket or season pass to enter. If you feel like dry is more your style, come out to watch the splashes and listen to some great music. WIZN radio host Joey Vega will be the special guest announcer for the afternoon. 

On Easter Sunday, we'll throw on our bonnets for a good old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt. Kids aged 12 and under won't want to miss the candy and prizes the bunny has in store. 

We'll keep the Rock 'n Roll theme alive on March 31st with Spring Ski and Ride Karaoke starting at 1pm! So grab your hairbrush and come in costume because we'll give away a 2013/2014 All Access Season Pass to one adult and one youth winner. Registration starts at noon, entry fee is just $5.

BV Heading into "Extra Innings" Bonus Weekend of skiing April 6th and 7th 

Over 3 feet of snow since March 15th is a bit of a game changer. The last day of the season was scheduled for Sunday, March 31st, but because of the prime conditions we have decided to extend our season. After this weekend, we will be closed mid-week (April 1st-5th) and we will re-open April 6th and 7th with a bonus weekend of skiing and riding we're calling "Extra Innings." That means you get more skiing and riding AND, pay less for it.  Find out more about Extra Innings, including info on how to snag a $19 Lift Ticket in the next few hours! 

No Foolin! Lowest Prices of the Year on Season Passes

Don't be an April fool and end up paying more for your 2013/2014 All Access Season Pass. Because right now, the prices are the very lowest they will be, with Adult Passes at just $449 and Youth Pass offers starting at $99.  

With only a few days left to take advantage of this offer, don't be tempted to put it on the to-do list, put it on the done list and save yourself some cabbage in the meantime!

Extra Innings!

The last day of the season was scheduled for Sunday, March 31st. But, thanks to over 3 feet of snow since March 15th conditions are as good as they've been all year. So, we’re extending the season and heading into “Extra Innings” on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7. (We will be closed mid-week from April 1-5). 

36 Hour, $19 Lift Ticket Sale

Lift tickets for Extra Innings will be just $29 per day. Want more savings? Then get your Extra Innings ticket during the 36 Hour Sale and save 33% off of the already reduced rate. From noon on Thursday to midnight on Friday (March 28-29) you can purchase your Extra Innings lift tickets online for just $19 per day. 

$58 Ski and Stay Packages

Ski and Stay packages for Extra Innings are also available for just $58 per person, per night. Hurry, this offer is only available until noon on Sunday, March 31. After noon on Sunday the ski and stay price will be $79 per person / per night. Book online or call 877-9BOLTON.

Extra Innings Weekend will  Consist of the Following:

• Vista Quad only from 8:30am – 4pm (Timberline, Wilderness and all other lifts will be closed)
• We are anticipating intermediate and advanced skiing and riding on about 40 trails, weather permitting. 
• $29 all ages, all day lift tickets (No afternoon or late day pricing. Coupons or discounts cannot be applied to this rate.)
• Season passes will be honored including night passes (Nordic passes will not be valid at the lifts)
• BV Sports will continue with their 20% off sale on most items.
• The James Moore Tavern and the Deli will be open with a very limited menu for food and drinks.
• Nordic will be open and we will have a plan for grooming as we get closer to next weekend. Tickets will be just $5. 
• The Sports Center will be open from 8:30am – 4:00pm each day for video games and the Sports Center field house. There will be no pool, hot tub, sauna or inflatable games.
• There will not be group lessons but private lessons will be offered. There will not be Nordic lessons.

The Following Will Not Be Open:

• Pool, hot tub, sauna
• Inflatable games at the Sports Center
• Cafeteria
• Timberline, Wilderness and all other lifts except the Vista Quad will be closed
• Terrain Parks
• Child Care

Pond Skimming Postponed

Pond Skimming has been postponed due to temps in the low 20's and gusty winds. We will now hold Pond Skimming next Saturday, March 30. Spring Ski and Ride Karaoke will be bumped to Sunday, March 31.

20 Inches Since Tuesday and Pond Skimming!

It may be spring on the calendar, but it looks like deep midwinter here at Bolton Valley. Check out these photos from Wednesday morning...and remember, add 3 - 4 more inches of snow to what you see. 

Weather:

There's not much 'splainin' to do in terms of weather this week. It could basically be summed up with one statement: We got a ton of snow. But, I suppose if you're looking for the particulars you'd want to know that our storm total was between 18-19 inches. And, that the temperatures look to keep that snow around for the foreseeable future. Going into the weekend there is a chance of snow on Friday and Saturday with comfortable temps in the low 30s. Sunday could live up to its name as we may see some sunny skies. Not bad as we near the end of March, not bad at all. 

Trails and Conditions:

This weekend we will have 5 of our lifts running, including Timberline and Wilderness. Timberline will open at 10:30am on Friday; Wilderness will come in on Saturday at 10am. We project a near 100% opening for the weekend, as 68 of our 70 trails should be online.  

The snow this week started on the heavier and wetter side, but quickly transitioned into that lighter, more delicate powder we are all so fond of. So the combination of snow types has not only helped to pack down a tad more on the base, but it has also provided some really ideal surfaces to ski on. Both the groomed and ungroomed trails remain soft and should stay that way into the weekend. Whatever trails you choose to hit this weekend (or heck, maybe you plan to hit them all) you're going to be in store for a treat. From from the snow-filled woods to the groomed terrain, there’s really no going wrong.

Spring Lift Ticket Prices

With the mountain in the great shape that it is and spring lift ticket rates that let you ski on the cheap, there's no reason to stay home. Here's the lift ticket pricing for the rest of the season:

• $39 for an Adult Full Day ticket
• $29 for a Full Day Youth, Senior, or College Student ticket
• Just $19 for an "all ages" Night Skiing ticket (4-8pm)

Please note: No other discounts or coupons may be applied to spring lift ticket rates.

Great snow, great weather, lots of open trails and bargain lift tickets would all be reason enough to get out on the hill this weekend. But we don't stop there. Call us overachievers, go ahead. For the rest of the month, we're keeping the fun going on and off the slopes.

Pond Skimming and Other End-of-March Happenings! 

This Weekend:

On Friday (3/22) head to the JMT for a performance from Donna Thunders and the Storm from 8- 11 pm. Quell your burning legs with the evening's Long Trail specials.

On Saturday (3/23) the biggest event of the year returns to Bolton Valley and this time, it's Rock 'n Roll themed. WIZN presents Rock 'n Roll Pond Skimming. What's pond skimming you ask? Let me give you a visual. We groom out a tasty incline and build a pond. You throw on your best rock-themed costume and your skis or snowboard and head down that incline in an attempt to cross the pond. And to the victor go the spoils, as one adult and one youth winner will take home a2013/2014 All Access Season Pass for the best skim. Registration begins at 10am, skimming commences at 1pm. The entry fee is just $5 per skimmer and you must have a lift ticket or season pass to enter. For those who don't care to skim, come spectate! There will be great music and even better splashes. WIZN radio host Joey Vega will be the special guest announcer for the afternoon. 

Also on Saturday, Blue Fox appears for some live tunes in the JMT. Be there from 8-11pm. And don't miss the last trivia night of the season this Sunday with Mike Germano, from 6-8pm. 

Next Weekend:

We'll keep the Rock 'n Roll theme alive on Saturday March 30th for Spring Ski and Ride Karaoke! So grab your hairbrush and come in costume because we'll give away a 2013/2014 All Access Season Pass to one adult and one youth winner. 

And on Easter Sunday, we'll throw on our bonnets and whip out our egg-detecting radars for a good old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt. Kids aged 12 and under won't want to miss the candy and prizes the bunny has in store. 

Season Passes: Lowest Pricing of the Year!

Although you wouldn't know it from a quick glance around...it's almost April 1st. And maybe a little bird told you that was an important date for some reason. Okay the bird was me. The date is important because I want to save you money. That way you'll have $4 to spare to buy me a waffle. We're talking the lowest prices of the year on Season Passes folks and you only have a little over a week to get to it! Get your 2013/2014 All Access Season Pass before April 1st!