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Skiing on the Cheap - 2010-11 Thread

chrisrunsi

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Anyone come across the Ski VT passes yet? I bought a couple last year, I believe they come in a 3 and 6 packs? Someone posted the form on here last year, was just wondering if it was up yet. I checked SkiVermont.com but didn't find anything.
 

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I have emailed them twice and know of others who have emailed/called etc and not gotten response.

My guess is that they're still wrangling over pricing. With club prices going up this year, I do not anticipate the Ski Vermont deal to be as good as past years.
 

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I have emailed them twice and know of others who have emailed/called etc and not gotten response.

My guess is that they're still wrangling over pricing. With club prices going up this year, I do not anticipate the Ski Vermont deal to be as good as past years.

Spoke with someone there, and they said open and accepting until Oct. 4 and to email or call the office. They're not regularly made public for whatever reason. I'd try contacting again.
 

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When I called VSAA this morning they said three and five pack VT Passports were going on sale on October 4th. That seems pretty standard for them. Didn't ask about a price.
 

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When I called VSAA this morning they said three and five pack VT Passports were going on sale on October 4th. That seems pretty standard for them. Didn't ask about a price.

Thanks all! Just trying to get my ducks in a row for the season. :wink:
 

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Everyone hear about the K55 Killington ticket yet?

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Thanks for posting the link. I was looking at it earlier in the week. Not a bad deal. There are places to get them for 7 to 15 bucks cheaper, if you need to save money for beer. :cool:

Terms: Pre-purchase up to ten tickets for $55 each. Deadline is October 15th. Standard VT blackout dates apply.

I don't understand the assertion that these are "perfect for skiers and riders planning to hit the slopes four or more days" since there is no minimum purchase.
 

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Belleayre Ski Club Discount

Last year, Belleayre offered 10 bucks off for anyone showing a ski club card. I'm posting it here to keep an eye on it. Discounts like this often recur.http://www.belleayre.com/winter/lift.htm


Ski Club Discounts-
Live to ski and ski to live? Well, we have great news because Belleayre has a ski club discount! Receive $10 off a full or half day rack price ticket any day.​
 

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http://www.goremountain.com/tickets-passes/frequent.cfm

four tickets for Gore or Whiteface, fully transferable, $249, $62.50 each. Not that big a savings off a 79 ticket.
No, definitely not much savings their, especially with a four ticket commitment. The standard in New England for packs is three packs at a significantly lower price point (a la MRG, Wildcat, Magic, etc.).

I am hoping Price Chopper will run their three pack special which included Gore and Whiteface. I think that was a three pack for $140 or so...
 

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No, definitely not much savings their, especially with a four ticket commitment. The standard in New England for packs is three packs at a significantly lower price point (a la MRG, Wildcat, Magic, etc.).

I am hoping Price Chopper will run their three pack special which included Gore and Whiteface. I think that was a three pack for $140 or so...

the only upside to the NY offer is that they are fully transferrable. Then again, I don't have any interest in being in the ticket distribution business.
 

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Boston ski and snowboard expo, Nov 11 -14th. $12 ticket.
$4 off until Sept. 30th with code. PM me.

$2 off http://www.bewisports.com/expos/boston is the regular discount.
I'm going.


Included with your ticket is a one-year subscription to SKI or Transworld Snowboarding magazine. To register for your subscription you must complete an e-form on one of the computers at the entrance to the expo.
 

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Smugglers - Plan to ski 2 or more days? Consider a "Bash Badge" - $89 before labor day, 109 by halloween - allows you to purchase a adult day ticket for $25. Consider this if you've maxed out other bulk ticket purchase programs from clubs or associations.
 

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No, definitely not much savings their, especially with a four ticket commitment. The standard in New England for packs is three packs at a significantly lower price point (a la MRG, Wildcat, Magic, etc.).

I am hoping Price Chopper will run their three pack special which included Gore and Whiteface. I think that was a three pack for $140 or so...


There are deals on whiteface but they are hard to find.
 

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Smugglers - Plan to ski 2 or more days? Consider a "Bash Badge" - $89 before labor day, 109 by halloween - allows you to purchase a adult day ticket for $25. Consider this if you've maxed out other bulk ticket purchase programs from clubs or associations.
I might consider that for next year before Labor Day, I just saw that two weeks ago. At $89, that is only $41 for four tickets and it goes down from there with decreasing drops the more you get. That is right at my $40 per ticket target. At $109 that is $46 per day for four days which is still really good but there are better deals at that price point.
 

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From the Sliding on the Cheap newsletter....

Exclusive “Sliding on the Cheap” offer! Purchase a THREE PACK for only $99 plus tax. The three pack tickets are valid anytime throughout the 2010/2011 season. Tickets must be purchased by October 15th.

To order: 1 888-BURKEVT and be sure to ask for the "Sliding on the Cheap THREE PACK."

SICK DEAL, GO BURKE!!!
 
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