SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Solitude Mountain Resort has launched a Reserve Pass, giving those who pay an extra $699 the ability to skip lift lines, on top of the cost of a regular season pass.

Solitude's “Reserve Pass” is the lowest priced of seven other resorts under the Alterra Mountain Company.

While some understand the appeal, many skiers are frustrated, especially those who say they simply can’t afford to pay hundreds more on top of an already expensive season pass.

While all this is going on, the popular ski swap is back in Utah, helping families save while gearing up for winter. It’s a busy afternoon inside the Utah State Fairpark, hundreds of shoppers searching for the best deals on ski gear. There, reactions to the new premium pass are mixed.

“I’m really thankful for this ski swa

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