One of Skiing's Steepest Ticket Discounts Is Back, but It May Not Last for Long

At King Pine, New Hampshire, tickets are going for $4 later this season.

Ian Greenwood
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powder.com
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January 23, 2026

One of skiing’s steepest lift ticket discounts is back, but it may not last for long.

The New Hampshire ski area King Pine is, after hosting a sold-out “rollback day” special earlier this winter, once again selling $4 lift tickets.

“King Pine decided to give more skiers a chance to experience the great skiing and family vibe again on Friday, March 20,” the ski area shared in an email. “Tickets must be bought online in advance only. Ticket sales will be limited to the first 1,000 purchasers.”

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The deal harkens back to a different time. Decades ago, spending $30 or less on a lift ticket wasn’t unheard of. Now, though, at major ski resorts, it’s possible to drop well over $200 for a day of skiing. That’s prompted many frequent skiers to eschew lift tickets entirely, choosing instead to participate in the dominant season pass model.

While those passes, like the Epic and Ikon, include access to loads of ski resorts, there is still something romantic about the humble lift ticket. You pay for a day of skiing. You go skiing for a day. No other strings or expectations are attached. That's why, if you’re in the area, you might want to consider visiting King Pine for less than the price of a craft beer.

The deal joins a few other discounts at the ski area this season. On February 8, the day of the Super Bowl, tickets are half off. Meanwhile, on Tuesday nights, the King Pine is selling $20 tickets that work between 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

King Pine, as you may have guessed, isn’t a looming destination resort. There isn’t a buzzing base village on par with Whistler, British Columbia, or thousands and thousands of acres of trails.

But, for deal hunters, these are the places worth looking towards as the cost of skiing skyrockets. After all, in the end, skiing is skiing. And experiencing the mountains without the hassle of crowds found at headlining resorts can make for a memorable trip.

Paying $4 for a ticket doesn’t hurt, either.