Even if planning on skiing just a few times at Appalachian Ski Mountain, a season pass is often the best choice for skiers and riders. Season Pass holders get the best lift ticket price and tons of benefits. A season pass typically pays for itself after just a few days on the mountain. Skiers can choose from various season passes.
Understanding Lift Ticket Options
How much is a lift ticket at Appalachian Ski Mountain? Find Appalachian Ski Mountain lift ticket prices for single day, half day and multi-day lift tickets wherever that information is available and provided by the ski resort. Appalachian Ski Mountain lift ticket prices are provided to OnTheSnow or sourced directly from the ski resort, who is responsible for its accuracy. Lift ticket prices are often dynamic and subject to change.
Purchasing your tickets in advance is the best way to save money. We recommend checking out the resort’s special offers page for a variety of deals on lift tickets, lodging, retail, and more.
Daily Lift Tickets and Dynamic Pricing
Daily Lift Tickets for the 2025-2026 ski season vary depending on whether you buy your lift ticket before the season starts, during the peak season or at the end of the season. Some ski resorts offer dynamic lift ticket pricing, which means the price changes depending on the time of year and how far in advance you buy the lift ticket. Other factors include age and the number of days you plan on skiing.
If the ski resort offers dynamic ski pass prices, it is worth buying a ski pass in advance. Our tip: You can buy cheaper ski passes before the season begins and toward the end of the season, during what’s considered spring skiing. For detailed information call the ski resort at (800) 322-2373.
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The Advantages of a Season Pass
Season passes are non-transferable under any circumstances. Your season pass is the property of Mountain Creek. There are quite a few exclusive benefits for Season Pass holders ONLY! You can see a list of our season pass benefits above.
Key Benefits of a Season Pass
- Best lift ticket price.
- Tons of benefits.
- Access all season long.
- Freedom to hit the slopes whenever you want.
Passes at The Summit are an unbeatable value, providing access all season long and the freedom to hit the slopes whenever you want. We're so close, it's easy to get more days than you ever imagined.
Get ready for the 2025-2026 ski season with an estimated start date of 2025 Dec 05 and a tentative end date of 2026 Mar 15. With the 9 slopes and 6 lifts, ski pass holders have a lot to get excited about for the upcoming ski season.
Special Offers and Discounts
App Ski Mtn is Cashless. Replacing the old method of sticky-back lift tickets and metal wickets, RFID cards are reloadable, reusable slope access cards that are stored in the guests ski jacket or pants. These cards contain a unique microchip that will store the guests entire profile, from their parking ticket, to slope access, to rental information and more. Treat your RFID card as you would cash. Receive an App Ski Mtn. *No expiration date. Good from Open to Close! Good from Open to Close!
Any time any school system in NC, TN, or VA is out of school due to winter weather or has an inclement weather virtual learning day, students, teachers and school staff from that school system can purchase an 8-hour Flex ticket for only $15! Students must present report card or dated school ID; Teachers and staff must present paystub or dated school ID to take advantage of this great offer.
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Our Flex ticket is an 8-hour ticket, and your time starts when you purchase your ticket. If school is rescheduled for Saturday attendance or rescheduled on a Holiday, and canceled due to snow, Snow Day rates do not apply. Snow Day rates apply to tickets and equipment rentals sold between 8:30am and 4:00pm. Students should present a report card or other school ID from one of the listed counties. Teachers and Staff should present a pay stub or other employment identification. Home-school students may present a home-school authorization letter from the NC Department of Non-Public Education along with a parent’s driver’s license confirming the specific county residency.
College students are only eligible for the Regional Snow Day Flex Ticket when classes are cancelled for winter weather. Upgrade a $10 Snow Day Ski Ticket to an 8-Hour Flex Ticket for only $5 more!
Additional Discounts and Programs
- Military Discount: $5 off adult ski tickets for active soldier, spouse, and dependent children.
- Snow Day Rates: Special rates for students, teachers, and staff on days when schools are closed due to winter weather.
- RFID Cards: Reloadable, reusable slope access cards for easy access and purchases.
Types of Season Passes
Get unlimited access to the mountain for the 2025/2026 Winter Season with our All Access Season Pass. $409.99 + Fees Ages 7-79 / Prices above do not include taxes and municipal fees. Ages 6 & Under available as an add-on w/ Adult Season Pass Purchase. Verification of age upon redemption required.
Get all of the access you need with our Value Season Pass. $359.99 + Fees Ages 7-79 / Prices above do not include taxes and municipal fees. Ages 6 & Under available as an add-on w/ Adult Season Pass Purchase. Verification of age upon redemption required.
We are proud to offer all pass holders the option to purchase our Pass Guarantee. We know life is uncertain and sometimes things don’t go as planned. The Pass Guarantee is designed to help give you some peace of mind. With our Pass Guarantee you can rest assured knowing your Season Pass purchase is protected.
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Skiers and riders age 80 and up receive a free season pass. Children 6 & under also receive a free season pass with the purchase of an adult season pass. Passes can be obtained online during the check-out process for the adult Season Pass.
Exclusive Season Passholder Privileges
Membership has it’s Privileges. Introducing.. Our NEW Uphill Policy for Season Passholders only. 15% off on all food and beverage purchases* throughout the Winter 2025/2026 season at all Mountain Creek on-property restaurants and dining facilities.
Get our partner rate and receive 15% off overnight stays. Offer valid at Appalachian Hotel through the end of the winter season - not to be combined with other offers or discounts, not valid for groups, subject to availability, not valid on holiday black out dates. Big SNOW American Dream: Receive 30% off 2-Hour Slope Access Tickets.
Plattekill Mountain: Bring your current Season Pass and receive 30% off Weekend/Non-Holiday Day Tickets & 50% off Weekday/Non-Holiday Day Tickets. Offer valid for Mountain Creek/Big Snow passholders only. Subject to availability. Advance reservations required. Must present valid Mountain Creek season pass at check-in to receive discount. Receive 10% off Golf Simulator experience at Great Gorge Golf Club.
Need to go inside? No worries - we’ll watch your equipment for you while you take a break. Experience family fun at Snowtubing every Thursday & Friday night. Just visit a Team Member in a Green Jacket near the Snowtubing Picnic Table Area. Subject to availability. Free snowtubing will be every Thursday & Friday night except holidays/holiday weeks.
When purchasing your Pass, you will not be able to bypass the Waiver and Photo upload. I purchased my season pass in the spring of 2025? Passes will be available for pickup on the first day of the season. Already have a pass from last season? Yes, there is. Children under the age of 7 also receive a free season pass with the purchase of an adult season pass. Passes can be obtained online during the check-out process for the adult Season Pass.
Your Card Represents YOU: All your purchases and passes are linked to your RFID card, so it’s always ready when you are. Drop in anytime, either for an hour or two, or an entire day. Season Membership Holders SKI ALL WINTER LONG for the price of about eight ski tickets. Season Membership Holders also benefit from free gated parking closest to the lodge. *Families are spouses & dependent children. Ages 18 & older must present valid student ID to qualify as dependents.**Good ANY night session, 5×7 passholders have special night hours of 3pm - close! or non-holiday weekday day session.
Season Equipment Rentals are checked out once per season and returned on the skiers last day on the slopes or by March 15. Over the last three years alone, ASM has invested over $3M in snowmaking. * Family members are spouses and dependent children.
Other Pass Options
Wondering which pass is right for you? Access: Enjoy the ultimate stoke! Blackout Dates: Nope!
Access: Enjoy the flexibility to ski at all US Power Pass resorts (Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl, Lee Canyon, Brian Head, Nordic Valley, Willamette Pass, Sipapu, Pajarito and Sandia Peak) on the weekday(s) that you choose. Power Pass Mountain winter and summer lift tickets, 10% off food and beverage (exclusions apply). Benefits: Six 35% off single-day online winter lift tickets, summer scenic chairlift rides or mountain bike uplifts, and 3 FREE days at our partner mountain Monarch Mountain.
Access: Get the next generation pumped on mountain fun! Kids get unlimited skiing at Purgatory, Snowbowl, Brian Head, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Lee Canyon, Sandia Peak and Willamette Pass - plus unlimited uplift access at every Power Pass bike park. NEW! Blackout Dates: Nope!
Access: Thank you for your service. Enjoy restricted access here at Purgatory Resort! Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard (proof required). Active duty only: not valid for dependents, reserves, National Guard, retired military or veterans. Benefits: None.
Access: Share the love and share unlimited ski access at Purgatory Resort. Available for parents of kids ages 3 and younger (a birth certificate is required). Two parents share one pass. Restrictions: Only one parent may use the pass at a time. If both parents wish to ski together, they will each need their own pass. Benefits: Six 35% off single-day online winter lift tickets, summer scenic chairlift rides or mountain bike uplifts.
Access: Keep on livin’ it up with unlimited skiing at Purgatory, Snowbowl, Brian Head, Sipapu, Pajarito, Nordic Valley, Lee Canyon, and Willamette Pass - plus unlimited uplift access at Spider Mountain Bike Park through April 30, 2026. NEW! Blackout Dates: Nope!