Platinum First Tracks
New This Season
This season, we made optimizations to Platinum First Tracks in order to deliver the best possible experience for a variety of groups. In order to accommodate more ski and ride abilities, we will be spinning both Arrow and Comstock lifts, which provides access to beginner and advanced terrain. To further enhance your experience, enjoy Preferred Parking, Platinum Club access, an exclusive mountaintop lunch hosted at Schaffer's Camp, as well as Platinum lift lane access for the remainder of the day.
Platinum First Tracks Includes
This special event is only open to 30 people at a time to ensure that our expert guides are able to provide the undivided attention that you deserve and lead the way to an experience of a lifetime.
- Access to expanded terrain one hour before it opens publicly
- Ski & Snowboard guides
- All day Platinum Lift Lane access - Exclusive to Platinum guests
- Platinum Club access
- Preferred Parking
- Exclusive, mountaintop lunch at Schaffer's Camp
Scheduled Dates
- Sunday, Dec. 15
- Sunday, Jan, 5
- Sunday, Jan. 19
- Sunday, Feb. 2
- Sunday, Feb. 16
- Sunday, March 1
Don't see the date that you're looking for? Host your own Private Platinum First Tracks event. We can accommodate up to 30 guests, with prices starting at $3,375. Call our Platinum First Tracks specialist at 530-562-3546 for more details.
*Dates are weather, conditions and attendance permitting
Itinerary
6:45-7:15 AM: Check-In at Platinum Club
- Platinum Club is located on the main level of the village behind Rubicon Pizza through the Day Locker entrance
- Complimentary snacks & assorted beverages available
- Platinum Day Access tickets distributed
7:15 AM SHARP: Platinum Club attendant will escort you to the Big Springs Gondola entrance
7:25 AM: Meet guides at the base of Arrow chairlift
7:30-8:30 AM: Ski & Snowboard with guides
11AM: Exclusive Platinum First Tracks lunch hosted at Schaffer's Camp
Remainder of day: Continue to explore the mountain with Platinum Lift Lane access
Ritz-Carlton Guests Platinum First Tracks Itinerary:
7:25 AM SHARP: Check-In with guides at the base of Arrow chairlift
- Platinum Day Access tickets distributed
7:30-8:30 AM: Ski & Snowboard with guides
11AM: Exclusive Platinum First Tracks lunch hosted at Schaffer's Camp
Remainder of day: Continue to explore the mountain with Platinum Lift Lane access
More Information
- Communication: Within one week prior to the event, our Platinum concierge will reach out to confirm your parking and lunch attendance as well as provide your event day itinerary.
- Where to Meet: Village guests will check-in at the Platinum Club behind Rubicon Pizza through the Day Locker entrance from 6:45-7:15am. Ritz-Carlton guests will check-in with guides at the bottom of Arrow chairlift at 7:25am.
- Book By: Please book at least 48 hours prior to the event date to allow necessary time to coordinate complimentary parking, guides and lunch attendance.
- Free Parking: Parking will be made available to you in our Preferred lot. As you near the resort on Northstar Drive, the preferred parking entrance is the first left after the three-way stop sign. Inform the parking attendant of your Platinum First Tracks parking reservation under your name.
- Lunch: Included with the experience is an exclusive, mountaintop lunch at Schaffer's Camp. Guests are welcome to arrive as early as 10:30am to warm up, change into slippers and enjoy the complimenary hot beverage service and fresh baked pastries prior to being seated at a communal table in the Private Dining Room for lunch at 11am.
- Platinum Day Ticket: Your Platinum Day Ticket will be available upon arrival to your meeting location.
- Terrain: Open terrain off Comstock & Arrow lifts.
- Age & Ability Level: Open to all ages and ability levels – Must be able to ride the chairlift without assistance
- Lift Ticket: Required for the event, not included and must be purchased separately.