Peak prices: The cost of skiing has never been steeper — here’s where to look for downhill discounts

Orientul Mijlociu

Emma Mains has lived in Revelstoke in central British Columbia for 17 years, and every season she picks up a ski pass from its eponymous mountain resort. But not this year.  “Early-bird pricing was around $1,600, and they’re $2,200 right now,” said Mains. “Even at $1,600 it felt like I might not get my money’s worth since a regular day ticket is $200. I’ll be touring and Nordic skiing [outside the resort] this year.” It’s not just a Canadian problem. Across North America, locals are quietly