Skiing on the Cheap - 2009-10 Thread

[billski]

Post links to ski deals you've found for the 2009-10 ski season.

[billski]

Ski and Snowboard Sale

http://www.boltonvalley.com/news_events/ski_sale/

Claims to be "Vermont's Largest." Does not appear to be a swap (they usually come later) buy who knows, maybe a deal or two...

[billski]

http://www.joejonessports.com/

[billski]

"Earn Your Turns" Now through the end of September on selected Sundays:


"Trail Clearing and Creation at Whaleback 1-3PM Volunteering is a great way to get some FREE skiing. Join us to help clear and build trails. We will be meeting on the deck at 1pm to head up on the hill to trim the areas that our mighty John Deere cannot reach. Those that have weed whackers with cutting blades or a chainsaw will be most helpful. Anybody that gives a few hours of honest labor gets 2 vouchers for skiing and riding at your local mountain, Whaleback! "

An adult weekend all-day ticket went for $40 last year.

Checkout web site calendar for dates:
http://www.whaleback.com

[billski]

http://www.treeskier.com/mrg/index.html

2009 Schedule:


Saturday, August 15 Hike Regeneration Zone maintenance
Saturday, August 29 Hike Regeneration Zone maintenance
Sunday, September 27 Lift Line Maintenance
Saturday, October 10 Hike Line Maintenance
Saturday, October 24 Hike Line Maintenance

• Report at 9 am in the Base Area at the Cricket Club picnic table.
• We're back down at 3:30 - 4 pm.
• Most of the time we hike from the base, so be prepared to hike.
• We always go, rain or shine. If it is raining, it is more of an adventure.

[icedtea]

"Earn Your Turns" Now through the end of September on selected Sundays:


"Trail Clearing and Creation at Whaleback 1-3PM Volunteering is a great way to get some FREE skiing. Join us to help clear and build trails. We will be meeting on the deck at 1pm to head up on the hill to trim the areas that our mighty John Deere cannot reach. Those that have weed whackers with cutting blades or a chainsaw will be most helpful. Anybody that gives a few hours of honest labor gets 2 vouchers for skiing and riding at your local mountain, Whaleback! "

An adult weekend all-day ticket went for $40 last year.

Checkout web site calendar for dates:
http://www.whaleback.com

That is sweet, more resorts should do this.

[billski]

Oops. Didn't see Geoff's thread already:

[legalskier]

“Mountain Creek rolls back preseason All Access Pass price to 2001 rate
Buy now and get their All Access Pass for $299 (one price for all ages). That's $100 off the in-season price - and the same price they charged in 2001.
There's more: Buy 4 All Access Passes together as a group and pay $289 each.
Mountain Creek is too crowded for me on weekends, but I enjoy mid week visits. If you feel the same way, look into the 5x7 Plus Pass. It costs $199 for all ages and valid Monday-Friday all day and night (Yes, Mountain Creek offers night skiing and riding); and weekends beginning at 3 p.m. A 5x7 Plus Pass holder can buy discounted $25 lift tickets on weekend days.”


http://blog.nj.com/skiing/2009/08/mo...pres.html#more

[St. Bear]

“Mountain Creek rolls back preseason All Access Pass price to 2001 rate
Buy now and get their All Access Pass for $299 (one price for all ages). That's $100 off the in-season price - and the same price they charged in 2001.
There's more: Buy 4 All Access Passes together as a group and pay $289 each.
Mountain Creek is too crowded for me on weekends, but I enjoy mid week visits. If you feel the same way, look into the 5x7 Plus Pass. It costs $199 for all ages and valid Monday-Friday all day and night (Yes, Mountain Creek offers night skiing and riding); and weekends beginning at 3 p.m. A 5x7 Plus Pass holder can buy discounted $25 lift tickets on weekend days.”


http://blog.nj.com/skiing/2009/08/mo...pres.html#more

I've had the 5x7 the past two years, and just upgraded to the All Access Pass this year. As for the weekend crowds, it's packed until 4-5pm, and then the place empties out. That's your best shot to ski some NJ powder (ie. skiing freshies under the guns).

[Zand]

When does Stratton start the 10k ticket giveaway?