'14-'15 passes

[MadMadWorld]

I guess resorts must think that the "over 30 with kids" crowd has more disposable income. Many of us don't. It would be nice if "family" passes were more realistically priced. It's expensive to buy 4 of everything, and then shell out thousands for passes at a decent resort.


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You could probably get your oldest signed up for a few classes at ITT Tech or one of those trucking schools.

 

[Puck it]

You could probably get your oldest signed up for a few classes at ITT Tech or one of those trucking schools.

Or put them to work. Any sweatshops in NH?

 

[HowieT2]

I guess resorts must think that the "over 30 with kids" crowd has more disposable income. Many of us don't. It would be nice if "family" passes were more realistically priced. It's expensive to buy 4 of everything, and then shell out thousands for passes at a decent resort.


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I hear ya. Sugarbush does give a free pass for child 12 and under for every adult pass. so family of 4 is $2100 if purchased early, about $3200 at regular in season price.

 

[VTKilarney]

I didn't realize they gave free children's passes. $2,100 is a heck of a deal compared to Stowe.

 

[steamboat1]

If I lived in town I sure as hell would work at least part time at the resort, assuming they even give passes to part time folks!

While I was there this summer I spoke with the liftie on the Over Easy gondola. He told me he worked two days a week & received a free season pass. He was a retired guy from Boston who lived in town.

 

[steamboat1]

NY gold pass goes on sale again Tues Sept 2 . It probably sell out fast.

http://www.iskiny.com/ski-deals/iskiny-gold-pass

ISKINY Gold Pass

The ISKINY Gold Pass will have it's final allotment for the 2014-15 season go on sale starting September 2nd. They will sell out fast when they go on sale. If you would like to be notified of when they are on sale please click the email link or send email to memberservices@iskiny.com here.

How much are/were they selling for?

Did you get one?

 

[VTKilarney]

Let's assume that the Stowe employee works from December 15 until March 15. That is approximately 13 weeks. Let's also assume that the employee works two days per week at eight hours per day. During the season that employee will have worked 208 hours. For an adult, the "free" pass equates to an additional $8.26 per hour in compensation. For a senior, it equals an extra $4.14 per hour.

Is it safe to assume that the value of the pass is reported by the employer to the IRS?

 

[mbedle]

Howie, isn't that listed as $2,700? It looks like its $1,349 for each adult at early rates.

 

[mbedle]

Let's assume that the Stowe employee works from December 15 until March 15. That is approximately 13 weeks. Let's also assume that the employee works two days per week at eight hours per day. During the season that employee will have worked 208 hours. For an adult, the "free" pass equates to an additional $8.26 per hour in compensation. For a senior, it equals an extra $4.14 per hour.

Is it safe to assume that the value of the pass is reported by the employer to the IRS?

Is that required? I would put the season pass as a requirement for working at the resort. Hence the reason why they are given out to the employees.

 

[fbrissette]

Most major ski areas seem to charge between $3,600 and $4,500 for a family of four.

Jay Peak is by far the best deal for major mountain season passes.

Till October 13, 699$ for an adult, 378$ for kids 6 and above and 30$ 5 and under. So between 1458$ and 2154$ depending on the age of the kids. Substract 100$ per adult and 50$ per kid 6 and above for the early bird May pricing.

 

[HowieT2]

Howie, isn't that listed as $2,700? It looks like its $1,349 for each adult at early rates.

That's correct now, but before 5/15 it's $1049.

 

[HowieT2]

Jay Peak is by far the best deal for major mountain season passes.

Till October 13, 699$ for an adult, 378$ for kids 6 and above and 30$ 5 and under. So between 1458$ and 2154$ depending on the age of the kids. Substract 100$ per adult and 50$ per kid 6 and above for the early bird May pricing.

still slightly more than the sugarbush early may pricing if the kids are 12 and under.

 

[WWF-VT]

still slightly more than the sugarbush early may pricing if the kids are 12 and under.

In May I paid only $299 for an All Moutain 7 pass for my 16 year old

 

[fbrissette]

still slightly more than the sugarbush early may pricing if the kids are 12 and under.

????? Early May pass for Jay would have been 1854$ (kids 6 and above) or 1258$ for kids 5 and under, significantly below 2100$

If we compare current pricing - you are looking at 2700$ IF your kids are 12 and under, against 2154$ at worst at Jay including kids all the way to 18 years old. The difference gets much larger for regular rates and kids above 12.

 

[skiNEwhere]

Is that required? I would put the season pass as a requirement for working at the resort. Hence the reason why they are given out to the employees.

Season pass is NOT required. I remember reading about Snowbird requiring employees to have worked there for a certain amount of hours and AT LEAST 2 season before getting a complimentary season pass. I think they've changed it since then, but you do not need a season pass to perform your job. If you were to work the top of a chairlift, obviously you would need to ride the lift to get to your post, but skiing in your free time is not a requirement of the job.

I'd imagine any resort still doing that now would have a hard time filling positions.

 

[steamboat1]

If I lived in town I sure as hell would work at least part time at the resort, assuming they even give passes to part time folks!

While I was there this summer I spoke with the liftie on the Over Easy gondola. He told me he worked two days a week & received a free season pass. He was a retired guy from Boston who lived in town.

I forgot about my friend who works for Sugarbush. He only works for the mountain on weekends for some sort of kids program. Not only does he get a free season pass for himself but he's also able to get me employee discount tickets for $30 (any day). Some pretty steep discounts in the cafeteria too. To bad the discounts don't apply to alchoholic beverages.

 

[HowieT2]

????? Early May pass for Jay would have been 1854$ (kids 6 and above) or 1258$ for kids 5 and under, significantly below 2100$

If we compare current pricing - you are looking at 2700$ IF your kids are 12 and under, against 2154$ at worst at Jay including kids all the way to 18 years old. The difference gets much larger for regular rates and kids above 12.

sorry, didnt see where you wrote the early may prices are $100 less.

 

[dlague]

Aspen almost beats it http://www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-vacation/season-passes

One thing that kind of annoys me about both of these places is that they both offer a college season pass, but neither offer a military (either active duty, reserve, or veteran) season pass. Aspen even takes the college pass a step further by stating you must be 24 or younger. What, if I'm military or a college student over 24 it's automatically assumed I'm not poor?

Good point - never thought about that! Especially the military aspect!


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[dlague]

I guess resorts must think that the "over 30 with kids" crowd has more disposable income. Many of us don't. It would be nice if "family" passes were more realistically priced. It's expensive to buy 4 of everything, and then shell out thousands for passes at a decent resort.


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+1 - why I often deal hunt!


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[ScottySkis]

How much are/were they selling for?

Did you get one?

They were selling today for 1200$ . I think in June it was around 900$. No I didnt buy didnt want spend money without a steady income.