The Gems Discount Card – Inexpensive Ski Resorts in Colorado
The Gems Discount Card an Affordable Riding Ski Pass in Colorado
The Gems Discount Card  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.
The Gems Discount Card is designed to save you money on lift tickets, Monday through Sunday, at each of the Gems resorts.
Valid for 2 days each at Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Echo, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, and Sunlight.
The Gems Pass Resorts
- Arapahoe Basin

- Cooper
- Echo Mountain
- Granby Ranch
- Loveland

- Monarch
- Purgatory
- Sunlight
The discounts offered are different from resort to resort and the ticket prices may change throughout the season as well. Check the terms and conditions to make sure your getting the most out of you Gems Discount Card.
The Gems Pass Collection
Kids’ Ski Passport – Grades K-2 $67 and Grades 3-6 $72
The Kids Passport gives kids 4 days of adventure at 19 different Colorado Ski Resorts. That’s 76 days of skiing and riding as well as two junior days of equipment rentals from Christy Sports.
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) $207
Now kids ages 12–17 can mine the best of Colorado’s local gems for a fraction of the cost.
Gems Teen Pass holders get 2 full-day tickets to 10 Colorado resorts—that’s 20 days of skiing and riding at some of the state’s best resorts.
Gems Discount Card – $49.99
- One card with 20 Discounts
- Unlocks member discounts on lift tickets
- Valid for 2 days each at Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Echo, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, and Sunlight.
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

