Most season passes pay for themselves after four to six visits....
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actually most don't. For instance the Big 3 in AB lists the season pass for $2199. A full price ticket is $119. So you need to ski 18 days before you break even. If you buy multiday tickets you can bring the price (per day) to under $100. Revelstoke is a little better: pass pays off in 9 days.

Some specialty/multiresort passes are indeed inexpensive. Like the MAX, Mountain Colectiv featured in the article (was this advertising?). But like other commenter said: travel+accommodation/meals will cost you a lot more than what you save in lift tickets.
People of Colorado, Utah, Tahoe have it best: season pass for world-class resorts within driving distance for US$679.