Back to Snowmaking

The good news is that we picked up about an inch of snow before the weather warmed up and precipitation turned into the non-frozen variety. Also, more good news, once this warm mess moves out of here later this evening temperatures will be dropping and staying cold for the next few days and nights. This will allow our snowmakers to get back to work in preparation for Opening Day on Saturday, December 15th.

Opening Day Postponed

Opening Day was originally planned for Saturday, December 8th. However, our snowmakers were only able to make snow on the upper portion of the mountain before warm weather settled in on Saturday morning and forced them to stop. We will not have enough cold weather before December 8th to complete snowmaking to the bottom of the mountain. Due to this, Opening Day is now scheduled for Saturday, December 15th. The first night of night skiing will be on Wednesday, December 19th. In the meantime, we'll be hard at work making snow whenever temperatures permit. 

Pass Pick Up and Pop-Up Sales

The past week sure has felt like winter. We've picked up over a foot of snow in the past seven days, thanks in large part to 7"-9" that fell on Thursday night. Our snowmakers have been hard at work since Sunday making snow around the clock. We are on track to open on December 8th. So, what can you do to prepare yourself for Opening Day? I'm glad you asked.

Today we'll be printing and selling season passes and Powder Passes at the Richmond Holiday Market from 9:00am - 3:30pm. We'll be located in the Teen Center on the bottom floor of the Town Hall. This is a great opportunity to pick up your pass early and avoid having to do it on your first day at the mountain.

The Powder Pass is a great option for the person not yet ready to commit to a season pass, it gets you five All Access Lift Tickets for just $199 for adult and only $149 for youth/college/senior. The tickets are valid any day with no blackout dates and you may redeem multiple tickets in one day. This also makes a great gift.

Yeah, I said "All Access Lift Ticket". Yes, this is new this year. The All Access Lift Ticket not only gets you on the lift for the day but it also gives you access to 100km of Nordic and backcountry terrain as well as access to the Sports Center with pool, hot tub, sauna and games for the kids. Now you can enjoy a free soak in the hot tub after a day on the slopes.

Next week we'll be "popping up" in two shops in Montpelier and selling a limited number of $39 All Access Lift Tickets. These tickets are valid all season long with no blackout dates. Again, a great gift, or something to keep for yourself. We'll be at SlopeStyle Ski and Ride on Tuesday, December 4th and Onion River Sports on Friday, December 7th. Both sales run from 4-7pm or until we sell 250 tickets. Limit two tickets per customer. 

Cyber Monday Specials

Three Special Deals Only Available on Monday, November 26th.

Bolton Valley is getting in on the Cyber Monday online shopping craze by offering three amazing deals for one 24 hour period. Lock in some skiing and riding for yourself this winter, buy gifts for skiers and riders on your list, or a little of both. The sale will start at 12:00am on Monday, November 26th and will be open for 24 hours, closing at midnight on Monday.

Free Lift Ticket with Purchase of a $100 Gift Card

Bolton Valley Gift Cards go on sale on November 26th. You can use Gift Cards for all your favorite Bolton Valley goodies including lift tickets, season passes, food and beverage, lessons and more. Gift Cards will be available online in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. These make a great gift for the Bolton Valley skier or rider on your list.

To give the gift cards a proper opening day we're giving away a free early season lift ticket with the purchase of every $100 gift card on November 26th. The lift ticket offer is only valid when you purchase a $100 Gift Card on November 26th. The lift ticket is valid for one full day lift ticket from opening day through December 25, 2012. Your lift ticket voucher will be emailed to you after you purchase a $100 gift card online.

Gift Cards may be reloaded with any amount you like at any time either online or at Guest Services. Gift Cards are valid at all Bolton Valley points of sale excluding the Inn at Bolton Valley. Your Gift Card can be shipped to you for an extra $3.

Powder Pass Lite: Night Skiing for Under $20 Per Night

The Powder Pass Lite* is on sale for just $99 and is loaded with five all ages night lift tickets that you can use any night during the 2012-13 season - with no blackout dates. The Powder Pass Lite works just like a regular Powder Pass but for night skiing and riding. You can choose to redeem tickets one at a time or you may redeem multiple tickets in one night, so you can treat your friends and family to a night of skiing and riding under the lights. Night skiing runs from 4-8pm every Wednesday - Saturday. The Powder Pass Lite will only be on sale only on November 26th. Your Powder Pass Lite can be shipped to you for an extra $3.

2 For U College Season Pass: Just $299

The 2 For U College Season Pass reached its full price of $399 on November 1st. But, for one day we're dropping the price to $299. This pass makes a great gift for the college student on your list this year.

The 2 For U College Season Pass is an unrestricted, all access season pass to Bolton Valley and Smugglers' Notch Resort offering big mountain skiing/riding day and night! The 2 for U Pass also includes discounts on group instruction and equipment rentals. All this for just $299 if you purchase on November 26th.

Bolton Valley and Smuggs are the closest skiing & riding to Burlington. Need a ride? We’ve gotcha covered — enjoy FREE weekend bus transportation to Smuggs and Bolton while school is in session! Less Road. More Mountain.

Eligibility Requirements: Be a full-time college student for the 2012-13 school term — defined as carrying a full course load and/or a minimum of 12 credits in both the Fall and Spring semesters. You must be able to provide an Enrollment Verification Certificate confirming your full-time status and your college photo ID when picking up your pass


*The 2012-13 Powder Pass Lite is valid until the end of the 2012-13 Season. The Powder Pass Lite is loaded with five night lift tickets, valid for all ages, which expire at the end of the 2012-13 Season. Tickets do not carry over to the 2013-14 Season. Multiple tickets may be redeemed in one day but only up to the number of tickets remaining on the pass. Limit one Powder Pass Lite per pass holder. Once you buy a 2012-13 Powder Pass Lite you may not purchase another 2012-13 Powder Pass Lite but you may purchase a regular Powder Pass. The pass holder must be present in order to redeem tickets on his/her pass.

Job Fair

The second and final job fair is this Saturday, November 10th. The fair will be held in the main base lodge and will run from 10am - 3pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with managers from all departments on the mountain and interview for jobs this winter. For a complete list of openings, and to apply online, check out our employment page. 

Snow

Winter is finally starting to break through after a summer that was full of what seemed like endless sunny skies and warm weather. We could not be happier. We've picked up about 6-8" of fresh snow in the past few days and it just feels good to look up the mountain and see trees coated in white set against a brilliant blue sky. Before we know it there will be enough snow on the ground to make some decent turns. Opening day is planned for December 8th. 

This photo was taken on the morning of November 6th.

Job Fair

The first job fair is this Saturday, October 27th. The fair will be held in the main base lodge and will run from 10am - 3pm. This is a great opportunity to meet with managers from all departments on the mountain and interview for jobs this winter. For a complete list of openings, and to apply online, check out our employment page. 

There will be another job fair on November 10th.