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Power Pass Prioritizes Affordability for 2026-27 with Continued Price Freeze

MCP announces more than $37.5 million in network-wide upgrades

DURANGO, Colo. — March 18, 2026 — The Power Pass is on sale today, marked by a fourth consecutive year of no price increases. By maintaining rates across its international network, the Power Pass continues to make skiing and snowboarding attainable for guests from the Southwest to the Pacific Northwest and the Chilean Andes.

While pricing holds steady, reinvestment is accelerating. This year, the Power Pass is committing more than $37.5 million to mountain infrastructure globally, headlined by a snowmaking project at Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos, New Mexico. A cornerstone of the Jemez Mountain Regional Fire Protection Project, this public-private partnership with Los Alamos County and the state of New Mexico will build a pipeline to deliver reliable water for snowmaking operations beginning in the 2026-27 season, while also supporting regional fire protection through a 10-million-gallon reservoir.

“While much of the industry has accepted annual price increases as a foregone conclusion, we believe the future of skiing depends on affordability,” said Stacey Glaser, MCP head of marketing. “We are holding the line on pass prices for a fourth consecutive year because skiing and snowboarding shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be a way of life for the families and young adults who are the heartbeat of our communities.”

“By holding our rates while simultaneously investing more than $37.5 million in infrastructure, we are reinvesting not only in our mountains, but in our guests as well,” she said.

More Than $37.5 Million in Mountain Infrastructure Improvements

Capital improvements across the network are designed to expand terrain access, improve reliability and enhance the guest experience ahead of the 2026-27 season:

• Pajarito, N.M.: A major snowmaking project will significantly increase coverage and allow for consistent daily operations for the first time in the mountain’s history.
• Lee Canyon, Nev.: The resort will debut its fourth new lift in three years. The new fixed-grip quad will expand access to West Bowl and open additional terrain for the Las Vegas community.
• Purgatory, Colo.: Construction is moving forward on the Gelande Lift, a fixed-grip triple chair that will provide lift access from Gelande parking lot and open five new expert trails. Additional upgrades include improvements to Lift 1 control systems and continued snowmaking expansion in key areas of the mountain.
• Valle Nevado and La Parva, Chile: More than $17.5 million in improvements are debuting for the 2026 Southern Hemisphere season. This includes the new Aconcagua Ski Residences, modernized lift infrastructure and expanded snowmaking, along with other significant upgrades to create one of the largest seamless skiable domains in the Andes.

Kids 12 and Younger Still Ski Free Globally

Power Kids remains the only season pass in the country to offer children 12 and younger free skiing with no purchase required and no blackout dates. The benefit extends across two hemispheres, with unlimited access to Power Pass mountains in the U.S. and Chile, plus free mountain bike uplifts at U.S. bike parks.

Passholder Experience Enhancements

Several updates for the 2026-27 season are designed to improve access, flexibility and overall value:

• RFID Access: All U.S. Power Pass mountains will transition to RFID technology, replacing manual scans with hands-free lift access.
• Expanded 50% Off Tickets: Most passes now include six 50% off winter or summer uplift tickets, an increase from the previous 35% discount.
• The Lowest Monthly Payments: The 0% interest payment plan has been extended through February 2027.
• Support for Every Age: The Power Pass continues its legacy of tiered pricing, with dedicated discounted rates for ages 13 to 18, 19 to 24, 25 to 29 and 30 to 36 to help keep the sport affordable as guests grow beyond the Power Kids years.

2026-27 Power Pass Early Bird Pricing Through April 24

• Power Pass: $749 (adults 37 to 64): Unlimited access to all mountains with no blackout dates, plus 10 interconnected days at Valle Nevado and La Parva in Chile during the 2026 winter season.
• Power Pass Select: $549 (adults): 12 restricted days shared between Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl and Lee Canyon, with unlimited access at all other mountains. Includes 10 interconnected days during the 2026 winter season at Valle Nevado and La Parva in Chile.
• Power Pass Core: $299 (adults): Four restricted days at Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, Lee Canyon and Spider Mountain, with unlimited access at all other mountains.
• Weekday Power Pass: Starting at $175 (all ages): Choice of one to five restricted weekdays to ski all season at any Power Pass mountain.
• Power Kids: Free (ages 12 and younger): Unlimited skiing across two hemispheres and mountain bike uplifts at U.S. bike parks.
• Resort-specific season passes: starting at $99.

The Power Pass provides access to more than 8,000 acres across Colorado, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas, plus destinations in Chile. For more information, visit thepowerpass.ski.

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About Mountain Capital Partners

Headquartered in Durango, Colo., Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) owns and manages 17 ski resorts, bike parks and golf courses: Purgatory Resort (CO), Arizona Snowbowl (AZ), Brian Head Resort (UT), Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (NM), Nordic Valley Ski Resort (UT), Pajarito Mountain Ski Area (NM), Hesperus Ski Area (CO), Willamette Pass Resort (OR), Valle Nevado (Chile), La Parva (Chile), Lee Canyon (NV), Sandia Peak Ski Area (NM), Elk Ridge Ski Area (AZ), Spider Mountain Bike Park (TX) and Colorado’s largest snowcat skiing operation, Purgatory Snowcat Adventures (CO). In spring 2023, MCP announced its purchase of Silver Creek Golf Course (AZ), which includes the oversight of neighboring Bison Golf Club (AZ). In total, the ski and bike resorts feature 8,000 acres of lift-served terrain and more than 30,000 acres total; more than 500 trails, 70 lifts, 20 terrain parks; over 35,000 acres of backcountry snowcat skiing and 200,000 acres of heli-skiing. Since 2015, MCP has invested more than $111 million in improvements, including new chairlifts, new trails, snowmaking and other capital improvements. For more information, visit mcp.ski.