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Recent content by p_levert

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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2022-23

    I assume Ski Vermont doesn't want them to sell so quickly. So maybe next year it will be one per customer, rather than two. This would certainly slow things down.
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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2022-23

    Got mine at 12:05, no problem. One hour later, sold out, wow!
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    Skiing on the Cheap - 2022-23

    After taking a few years off, I am going to buy the 4-pack this year (dropped the Ikon pass, went with Monarch pass for CO). Last year, how quickly did the passes sell out?
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    The '21-'22 ski season was the busiest ever per the NSAA!

    I believe that a record was set. It correlates with strong National Park attendance, campgrounds, etc. Is this a long-term trend, assuming covid goes away? I'm not so sure about that. With young people addicted to their phones and all Americans getting fatter every year, I'm not so sure that...
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    Indy Ski Pass

    This latest Indy enhancement is a big nothingburger to me (not currently an Indy passholder). I was hoping that Mr. Fish would do something like the Epic Day Pass where you could buy 1-5 lift tickets in advance which would work across the Indy network, probably with multiple tiers (more for the...
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    22/23 Passes

    Ikon pass goes up about 7% per year. Four years ago, you could use the base pass to go to Alta, Aspen, JH, but now you have to upgrade to base pass plus. Maybe I'm wrong, but it sure seems like the renewal discount went away sooner this year. So, yeah, at least with the base, the price has...
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    22/23 Passes

    Kusty, I have enjoyed your posts over the years, but in this case you have no idea what you're talking about. This past season I purchased two Epic days and used them at Crested Butte and Stowe. There's nothing Walmart about these places and I paid roughly $65/day. And while Vail has messed...
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    22/23 Passes

    The Ikon session pass product also blows. The rate goes from $110/day (4 day pass) to $135/day (2 day pass). Pretty shitty deal for a pre-buy in April with holiday blackouts. Don't get me wrong, Vail sucks big time. But I am beginning to think that both Epic and Ikon are losing propositions...
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    22/23 Passes

    With the latest Ikon price increase, the Ikon base is now more expensive ($869) then the full Epic ($841). Like wow! Ikon has also removed the renewal discount going forward. And, of course, Ikon base no longer includes Alta. Alterra must be pretty confident in their product because they are...
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    Beware of Northeast Skiology

    This is some weird shit.
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    Weather forecast map?

    Wow, a 16 day forecast. Of course, days 8-16 are probably complete BS, but still a fun tool. Thanks Kusty.
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    First?

    Just wondering, is the K1 base lodge upgrade now complete? If so, how did it turn out?
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    First?

    Just wondering, do you also get this buzz when you cycle outside? I have never been big on cycling for fitness because I don't get the runner's high (ie endorphin rush) that I get from jogging. For me, running is best for endorphins, with outside running better than treadmills. I jump rope...
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    Major West Mtn Plans: High Speed Lift, Real Estate, More

    A really easy ride from Albany, a metro area with 1,170,00 people! Even greater Glens Falls has 128K people. Plus close to Lake George and the race track. It *could* work. But, yeah, just like @jaytrem , I hope they don't overextend themselves. The 1K vertical is plenty for the location...
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    Buying a Ski House with Friends

    Welcome back @fbrissette. OTOH, I would never take legal advice from a Canadian, as the legal systems are different. Hey, nothing personal.
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