Colorado’s A-Basin has teamed up with Taos Ski Valley, in New Mexico, to offer riders a ticket exchange. Pass holders at either resort will now be able to enjoy two free days at the other at some point during the 2013-14 season.

“Taos is very excited about our reciprocal agreement with A-Basin,” said Gordon Briner, Chief Operating Officer of Taos. “Our pass holders will surely enjoy exploring the great mountain at A-Basin and we look forward to hosting their pass holders at Taos.”

More details provided in the press release below:

ARAPAHOE BASIN, CO & TAOS, NM – This season, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (A-Basin) and Taos Ski Valley (Taos) – two ski areas recognized for their authentic atmosphere and renowned terrain – have teamed up to provide two free reciprocal ski days for their 2013-2014 season pass holders.

Qualified season pass holders from each ski area will receive two free ski days to be used at the other resort. The two free exchange days will be valid for the 2013-2014 ski and ride season with limited blackout dates for each resort. A-Basin will begin the program on November 12, 2013 while Taos will begin theirs November 22, 2013. Please check each ski area’s website for details or more information on the mountains, blackout dates and season pass eligibility.

Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin’s Chief Operating Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the program and his appreciation for the terrain at Taos. “With its unique New Mexico charm and culture and its dramatic Sangre de Cristo Mountain setting, Taos is a real treasure in the ski world,” Henceroth said. “We are extremely excited to bring this program to our pass holders. Taos and A-Basin are a perfect fit.”