12 Western resorts that might not all be at the top of everyone's list but are well worth a visit (thanks in part to their low-key lift lines) have announced a combined pass known as the Powder Alliance, likely in response to multi-resort passes like the Mountain Collective and Vail Resort's Epic Pass, offers anytime season passholders at any of the following dozen resorts three free days of Sunday-Friday skiing at any of the other 11 mountains during the season:
· Angel Fire - Angel Fire, New Mexico
· Arizona Snowbowl - Flagstaff, Arizona
· Bridger Bowl, Bozeman, Montana*
· China Peak - Lakeshore, California
· Crested Butte - Crested Butte, Colorado*
· Mountain High - Wrightwood, California
· Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Government Camp, Oregon*
Schweitzer - Sandpoint, Idaho
· Sierra-At-Tahoe - Twin Bridges, California*
· Snowbasin - Huntsville, Utah
· Steven's Pass - Skykomish, Washington *
· Timberline - Government Camp, Oregon
*A Curbed Ski favorite
The pass is really targeted towards regulars at any of the participating resorts who inevitably want to take a vacation or last-minute powder trip elsewhere in the West. Those who'e already bought their season passes will still be eligible for the Alliance. More details and info. available at PowderAlliance.com.