Denver-based High Country Club has announced price increases for both membership deposits and annual dues for each of its destination club tiers. The cost increases, which come into effect June 1, represent an incremental bump, reflecting both an adjustment for inflation and the nearly ubiquitous industry practice of increasing price tags at least once a year. In fact, the overall increase in membership deposit prices from 2007 to 2008 is the same as High Country Club’s last increase from 2006 to 2007: 19%.

Membership dues will jump from $25,000 to $30,000 for the seven-night Companion level plan, $40,000 to $50,000 for the 15-night Associate plan, $50,000 to $60,000 for 25-night Affiliate level of membership and $70,000 to $80,000 for the top level Private plan.

Annual dues are increasing anywhere from $200 to $600 depending on the plan. The club, which serves the entry level of the destination club market, with homes valued at $1 million and below, remains a strong value even after the price increases. The cost-per-night for an Associate Plan sees the biggest jump, but that rise of $47 to $387 a night is almost negligible. The cost-per-night for the Private plan increases just $23 to $320 a night. High Country Club currently has over 325 members and 35 properties in its portfolio.