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Japan’s Niseko United has joined a group of the world’s most prestigious ski resorts as a full member resort of The Mountain Collective pass for the 2018/19 season.

Niseko United, which comprises four resorts on the one mountain, Niseko Annupuri on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, joins locations including Aspen Snowmass, Banff Sunshine, Coronet Peak, Jackson Hole, Lake Louise, Mammoth, Revelstoke and Thredbo as the only resort in Asia in the Mountain Collective alliance of 17 destinations.

The Mountain Collective Pass includes two days of complimentary skiing or riding at each of its 17 partner resorts across five countries (34 days total), plus a 50% discount on all additional days with no blackout dates. Passholders also receive two free days at each Global Affiliate Destination, Chamonix in France and Valle Nevado in Chile.

Commenting on the partnership, Colin Hackworth, President of Niseko United resort Hanazono, stated “the four resorts of Niseko United are delighted to be joining the Mountain Collective as a full partner. The fabled powder of Niseko awaits all Mountain Collective riders dreaming of their opportunity to visit one of the most storied deep snow resorts on the planet."

Niseko United first joined The Mountain Collective as an affiliate partner last winter, before being invited to upgrade to full member status this season.

Aspen Ski Company Chief Marketing Officer, Christian Knapp added “the team is eager to kick off the upcoming season with the additions of Montana's Big Sky Resort and Niseko United as full partners, making the 2018/19 Mountain Collective pass the strongest roundup of resorts and skiable days since the pass's inception.

"We're thrilled to continue offering our passholders access to a stellar lineup of resorts around the world at an affordable price."

In addition to being able to ski or ride at partner resorts around the world, extra benefits available to Mountain Collective pass holders include exclusive lodging deals and a complimentary, one-year Protect Our Winters (protectourwinters.org) membership.

Passes are available online through an exclusive technology, distribution and partnership with Liftopia.

Mountain Collective resorts include Alta Ski Area, Aspen Snowmass, Banff Sunshine, Big Sky Resort, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Lake Louise, Mammoth Mountain, Niseko United, Snowbasin Resort, Snowbird, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Sugarbush Resort, Sun Valley Resort, Taos Ski Valleyand Thredbo Alpine Village

Located 100 kilometres south of Sapporo, Niseko Annupuri is a part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is the most eastern park of the Niseko Volcanic Group.

For more information go to www.MountainCollective.com

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