SAM Magazine-McCall, Idaho, Feb. 27, 2009-Yes, even before many areas begin to sell next year's passes, Brundage is ending the first phase of its advance sales. This is the last week for customers to save up to $160 on the purchase of a 2009-10 season's pass. Prices currently range from $79 (ages 7 to 11) to $289 (adults ages 18 to 69); they rise in two steps to $79 to $449 on May 1.

As an added incentive, anyone who purchases a 2009-10 season pass can use it for the remainder of the 2008-09 season as well. This could be especially attractive to first-time Brundage pass buyers: the current price for first-time buyers ages 12 to 69 is $239, rising to $299 by May 1. Anyone who has never held a Brundage season's pass is considered a first-timer. \