LUDLOW, Vermont ??” Time is running out to get the best price on 2006/2007 season passes at Okemo Mountain Resort. With early-bird rates offered only until September 29, now is the time to purchase passes for great savings on skiing and snowboarding at Okemo for this winter. At Okemo, the difference is variety and flexibility. Some of the resort’s season passes offer benefits including skiing at sister resorts Mount Sunapee, in N.H., and Crested Butte, Colo. Okemo’s pass alliance with Vermont’s Stratton Mountain continues this winter as well.

Okemo’s Ultra Pass covers it all. Skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the slopes every day at Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte and Stratton with no restrictions for only $1,299 for adults, if purchased by September 29. Plus, they get a special rate of $15 off group lessons, morning specialty clinics, and full-day high performance rentals and ski/snowboard demo packages. First-track fanatics will especially enjoy early access benefits that include 7:45 a.m. lift access on weekends and holidays at Okemo and Stratton.

The Okemo Peak Pass is a seven-day, unlimited season pass that’s valid every day at Okemo and Mount Sunapee with no restrictions. As a bonus, Okemo Mountain Peak Pass holders receive 25 percent off lift ticket prices at Crested Butte seven days a week, including holiday periods. Adults can purchase this pass for $1,029 at the early bird rate offered until September 29.

The Okemo Value Plus Pass is aptly named for its tremendous value. One great price of $619 by September 29, for all ages, gets skiers and riders on the slopes at Okemo, Mount Sunapee and Stratton, seven days a week, excluding holiday periods.

The Okemo Midweek Superpass is another one-price-fits-all-ages super value. For $329, if purchased by September 29, this Monday-through-Friday season pass gets skiers and riders on the slopes weekdays, non-holiday (with just 11 blackout days) at Okemo, Mount Sunapee and Stratton.

The Okemo Midweek Super Senior Pass is a super value for 70 and older seniors. This midweek, non-holiday season pass is just $219when purchased by September 29. Super seniors can ski or ride Monday through Friday all season long, excluding 11 holiday blackout dates.

For more information, or to purchase a 2006/2007 Okemo season pass, please visit www.okemo.com or call (802) 228-1600.