Bargain Books: Discounted ski pass vouchers
We are a non-profit charitable organisation and all Bargain Book proceeds go to supporting Adaptive Snowsports Canterbury activities. These Bargain Books are only possible due to the generosity of the 16 ski areas and are the biggest source of fundraising for our adaptive ski programme.
Ski and save money at 16 South Island ski areas!
The 2026 Bargain Books are released first at the CUSSC ski sale at Canterbury Uni May 2 and 3. We’ll drop some off at our favourite ski shops who sell them on our behalf from Monday 4th. See the list of shops below.
How does it work?
Purchase an ASC Bargain Book and present it at the ski area ticket office when you buy your ski pass to receive the associated discount. Discounts vary by ski area.
What does it cost?
Bargain Books are $120 each, the same as in 2024 and 2025, with no discount for multiple purchases.
The payback period of a Bargain Book is usually two days skiing or snowboarding.
How and when can I purchase a Bargain Book?
Buy from our stand at the CUSSC Ski Sale May 2 & 3, then from May 4 at our wonderful outdoor sports shops (see list below).
To buy direct please: SOLD OUT SORRY!
- note limited numbers available
- email your order request to admin@asc.org.nz
- include your name, postal address and number of books required
- once your order has been confirmed back by ASC admin, deposit payment to Westpac 03-1592-0031007-00
- include postage in your payment at $6.40 plus $5.70 for rural delivery
- include your name as reference in deposit
- your book(s) will be couriered to you
To buy from a ski shop FROM 10 am MONDAY MAY 4TH
Limited numbers will be available until they sell out from
Snow and Surf, Tuam St (cash only please) SOLD OUT!
FurtherFaster, Buchan St SOLD OUT
Gnomes, Waterloo Rd, Christchurch SOLD OUT!
Snowride Sports, Lincoln Rd SOLD OUT!
Small Planet Sports, Queenstown A FEW LEFT !!
If you have any queries, email us at admin@asc.org.nz.
Bargain Book lift pass discounts 2026
Note: these are revised annually.
Ski Area |
Deal |
| Broken River | 2 lift passes for the price of 1, mid-week only Monday-Friday |
| Cardrona | Buy 1 lift pass, get second half price |
| Craigieburn | 2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Fox Peak |
2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
|
Mt Cheeseman |
2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Mt Dobson |
20% discount, weekdays only, 1 voucher per lift pass |
| Mt Lyford | 2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Mt Olympus | 2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Ohau | 2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Porters | 2 lift passes for the price of 1 – excludes July school holidays |
| Rainbow |
No discount this year, major changes to operating model
|
| Treble Cone | Buy 1 lift pass, get second half price |
| Snow Farm | 2 day passes and rentals for the price of 1 |
| Temple Basin | 2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Hanmer Springs |
2 lift passes for the price of 1 |
| Roundhill | Buy 1 lift pass, get second half price |