Ski passes unchanged

The 2012 ski season is about to end at most fields, but NZSki has already announced season-pass prices for next season - and they will remain the same as 2012.

A Queenstown (both fields) adult season pass will be $889 at the early bird price and $1299 at the full price; a Remarkables season pass will be $499 early bird and $799 full; a Mt Hutt season pass will be $699 early bird and $1049 full; an NZSki pass for both Queenstown skifields and Mt Hutt will be $999 early bird and $1499 full.

Passes are available from Monday and the tentative 2013 opening dates are June 8 for Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt and June 22 for the Remarkables.