RANGELEY, ME — “The deadline for locking in savings on a Saddleback pass for the 2011-2012 ski season is July 4th,” announced Chris Farmer, general manager.

Early pass holders not only pay the lowest prices of the year, but they also receive a $25 Gift Card and a 10% discount at the Saddleback Ski Shop and at all food and beverage venues (alcohol excluded). The pass can also be used as a debit card for purchases at the ski area.

Saddleback season passes are available for adults and juniors with special rates for military, college students, seniors and kids.

New this year, Saddleback’s popular PEAK Pass (Promoting Education and Activity for Kids) has been expanded for honor students in grades K-12 to include all of the United States and Canada. Last season, over 3033 honor students participated in the program.

For more information or to purchase a season pass online before the July 4th deadline, go to: www.saddlebackmaine.com or call 1-877-864-5441 (toll free).

Saddleback Maine, one of New England’s finest family ski resorts, is located in the legendary Rangeley Lakes Region of the Western Mountains of Maine. With a 2,000′ vertical drop, a 4120′ top elevation and 66 trails and glades, Saddleback offers New England’s best big mountain value and unspoiled, rustic beauty amidst the largest concentration of 4,000 foot peaks in Maine. Saddleback is committed to carefully crafting its growth with an environmental focus and support of community.

For more information about Saddleback and its year-round offerings, visit www.saddlebackmaine.com . For information about real estate investment opportunities, visit www.saddlebackrealty.com .