VALLEY – Senior skiers and snowboarders are celebrated on the slopes in Colorado, where Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member ski areas welcome seniors to take advantage of dozens of deals, discounts and special events.

Below is a summary of Colorado ski area offerings for seniors in the San Luis Valley region:

Monarch Mountain

At Monarch Mountain, skiers between the ages of 62 and 68 can purchase a season pass for $339, while Super Seniors (69+) pay only $20 to ski all season. Monarch also offers a discount on daily lift tickets, with seniors ages 62-68 paying only $59 for a full-day lift ticket. For more information, visit www.skimonarch.com.

Wolf Creek Ski Area

Wolf Creek offers senior season pass for ages 65 and older for $430. Seniors can also purchase discounted lift tickets, with seniors ages 65 to 79 receiving a discount. Seniors age 80 or older are eligible for a free lift ticket.

In addition, Wolf Creek’s new Forever Young Ski & Board Clinic is specifically designed for seniors interested in hitting the slopes at Wolf Creek. Skiers and boarders, ages 50 and older, can enroll in a discounted 2-hour morning lesson, instructed by a qualified senior instructor while skiing on a discounted full day lift ticket. For more information, visit www.wolfcreekski.com.