The Aspen Skiing Co. has reduced the price of season passes by as much as $280 this year.

The company said Thursday an unrestricted pass for all four of its mountains would cost about $1,800 if purchased after Nov. 13. That's $280 less than last year.

The same pass will cost about $1,100 if purchased through a local chamber of commerce before Sept. 18. That's $200 less than last year.

Aspen Skiing Co. owns the Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk ski areas.

Aspen Mountain and Snowmass are scheduled to operate from Nov. 26 to April 11. Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk will be open Dec. 12 to April 4.

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