The Gems Pass an Affordable Riding Ski Pass in Colorado

The Gems Pass, a Multi-Mountain Colorado Resort Pass

The Gems Pass Collection of Resort is one of the best deals on a ride or ski pass in Colorado. It’s a collection of 20 Colorado ski resorts; some are lesser-known or more out of the way, but they are gems and ready to deliver the Colorado experience at a more affordable price.

Check the Colorado Ski Resorts Map for locations.

It’s Like the IKON

The Colorado Gem Pass is the IKON Pass, less the rest of the world. It’s a pass that’s perfect for the Colorado skier or rider and a perfect addition to a Colorado Epic Regional Pass. These two together will give you access to resorts not included in the Epic Regional Pass.

The Gems Pass Resorts

• Arapahoe Basin
• Aspen Highlands
• Aspen Mountain
• Buttermilk
• Cooper
• Copper Mountain
• Echo Mountain
• Eldora
• Granby Ranch
• Hesperus
• Howelsen Hill
• Loveland
• Monarch
• Powderhorn
• Purgatory
• Silverton
• Snowmass
• Steamboat
• SunlightTelluride
• Winter Park

The Gems Pass Collection

Kids’ Ski Passport – (ages 3 – 6) $67

Skiers and riders in grades 3 – 6th can explore 4 days at each of the 20 Colorado Gem Resorts for $67 per day. Plus, 2 free junior daily rental packages from Christy Sports.

That’s 80 days on the slopes for $67

The Ski Passport was created with the junior skier and rider in mind. It allows kids to participate in the Colorado ski and snowboarding heritage.

Gems Teen Pass – (ages 12 – 17) $199

Skiers and riders get 2 full-day tickets to 11 resorts for 22 days of skiing.

The 11 Gems Resorts:

Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Hesperus, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, and Sunlight.

Gems Parent Pass – $325

To purchase the Gems Parent Pass, the parent must first purchase a child’s Ski Passport or Gems Teen Pass. Then, the Gems Parent Pass will appear in their pass portal for purchase.

Get 2 days each at 11 Gems resorts; limit one pass per household.

That’s 22 days on the slopes for $325

Gems Discount Card – $48

• Skiing/riding solo: get 30% off a single adult lift ticket.
• Skiing with a friend: buy one lift ticket and get one free for the same-day adult lift ticket.

This card is valid for 2 days at each of the following resorts:

Cooper, Echo, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Hesperus, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, and Sunlight. This card is also good at Arapahoe Basin, but some restrictions apply; see the website.

That’s 22 days of resort discounts for $48

The Gems Gold Pass – $4,600

This exclusive pass provides unlimited access to all 20 of the Gem’s Collection of Resorts. The Gold Pass is fully transferable and has no blackout dates. This pass can be shared with clients, colleagues, friends, and family.

by Kathleen Fitzsimmons