I'm getting emails about season pass sales for next season already.  For a few independent ski areas out west, the lowest price will only be offered for a week or so.

Here's what Wintergreen is sending out.  Deadline is March 23, 2026.  Presumably the same type of deal exists for Wisp.

fatsalmon wrote:

Tangentially related, to plan season passes for next year, do people have recommendations for the "best" ski resort ~2 hours from DC? I've been to Massanutten which I thought was pretty good, but never been to Liberty or Whitetail. 

 Will most of your skiing be on weekends?  Or is midweek an option at times?

fatsalmon wrote:

Midweek is an option. ~2 hours away makes a day trip convenient, for longer weekend trips I've been going out to WV

I'm a bit biased because I chose Massanutten as my home mountain over Wintergreen for assorted reasons.  That was before the recent addition of upper mountain terrain and upgrade to the summit lift.  I drive from central NC and always stay overnight.  The Massanutten Special Value Pass is worth considering.  The Mnut SVP is good Sun-Fri, only Sat 9am-4pm is not included.  The SVP was $440 for this season if bought during April-May 2025.

I've skied a few times at Whitetail.  Have only looked at the base of Liberty during the off-season.  In general, the walk from the parking lot is longer for Whitetail and Liberty than Mnut.  With a pass, booting up at the car and getting on snow to ski down to the Creekside lift (over Southern Comfort) without passing through the lodge is possible.