As a former New England skier currently living in Colorado, I rarely wax poetic about New England ski areas. That said, two of these ski resorts hold a sweet spot in my heart: Sunday River, where I learned to ski, and Sugarloaf, where I learned to love skiing.

Now, these two areas have joined forces with Loon Mountain to offer fantastic savings for next year's season pass!These areas were recently purchased by Boyne Resorts, owners of the fantastic Big Sky Resort. Having visited Big Sky, Sugarloaf and Sunday River, I can honestly say that Boyne is an excellent match.You can expect to see major improvements and upgrades.

Meanwhile, Boyne is offering season pass deals starting at $349, which include all of these resorts. Visit any of their websites for details!