'14-'15 passes

[deadheadskier]

If I were an Okemo pass holder, I'd be psyched to have the K passes for when Okemo finishes up for the season.

Interesting marketing partnership.

 

[AdironRider]

After the past month I might just swing an extra season and get my shop opened up in the spring back home. Jhole for free courtesy of the wife.

 

[boston_e]

I don't think they have released anything yet, but assuming no changes to the price point I'll be doing Pico passes for the whole family again this year.

Great mountain and a pass price point that works for families that can't get up there every weekend. All trails leading to one base area is also a major plus for those with kids.

 

[MadMadWorld]

What are you looking to study? Both great schools both academically, campus, and proximity to skiing. Dartmouth probably being superior in all 3 phases however!
My wife and I are both double Wildcats and live 20 mins from campus. Would be happy to help answer any questions about the school/area if you'd like.

Like there is any other choice!!!

 

[xwhaler]

Like there is any other choice!!!

 

[ScottySkis]

600$ For Platty i think as of now no pass except msybe another spring pass to much fun at seperate hills and deals i kie it this wsy.t

NY gold pass worth considering and am it good at so many hills i do snd so many i want to try really need tostart trying some hills in Lake effect west NY gold pass be perfect for that.

 

[meff]

I think I'll get the epic local pass this year vs the full epic pass. Price hasn't been released yet but if it's the same price as last year it should be $549. Only difference between the two is that I I only get 10 days at Vail or beaver creek and I doesn't include any of the Tahoe resorts, both which are fine by me.

Stayed $549, and it has the Tahoe resorts with limited restrictions like past years.

 

[abc]

If this year is the pattern, I won't bother with any passes or even pre-paid deals: numerous coastal storms that dumps snow on my doors steps while the mountains stay dry

I'll simply ski out my door on my XC rig! (And do my downhill skiing in the big mountain out west)

 

[MadMadWorld]

I'll be sticking to the discount cards, Fox44 card, resident special days, etc again next yr.
Few reasons for this:
1) I love the variety of visiting new places---much like a golf course each mtn has its own unique feel, terrain, attitude/culture. I like the exploration side of it all.

2) There is no mtn I can be at in under 90 mins that I'd consider getting a pass to. Cannon would be my pick if it were closer or the Granite pass so I could hit Crotched for just an AM/PM session. To me the best way to maximize value out of a season pass is if you have a 2nd home near a mtn or have a night skiing hill you can use after work w/o going too far out of the way---neither scenario exists for me right now.

3) Cost: I keep track each season how much I spend just on the lift ticket component of skiing. Going back the last 3 yrs:
2012: $29 average over 24 Days
2013: $20 average over 16 Days
2014 YTD: $19 avg over 16 days---will likely end up being closer to $25 over ~25 days once I use/input my SkiVT vouchers and Fox44 card.

4) Call me a bit crazy but I actually enjoy hunting for deals---I try and ski more for less every yr

+1 it is a lot of fun. I make fun of the nuts on Extreme Couponing but I'm starting to understand their obsession. I feel like I am sticking it to The Man.

 

[Smellytele]

With my wife running our towns after school ski program we get free Pats Peak Season passes. Then I shop deals like Dlague and xwhaler. skied 7 days in Colorado at 6 different mtns for under 32 a day. as far as the east goes not including my days at Pats I am averaging 27.1 which will go up a little after next weekend at Sugarloaf and Saddleback to about 28.

 

[Puck it]

Cannon for $799 and two free tix by 4/13 purchase. Wish I could the NH rate.

 

[dlague]

+1 it is a lot of fun. I make fun of the nuts on Extreme Couponing but I'm starting to understand their obsession. I feel like I am sticking it to The Man.

+1 No kidding right? With the VT Ski 5 Pass $35 per visit makes Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush, or any resort that cost over $80 very affordable!

 

[steamboat1]

+1 No kidding right? With the VT Ski 5 Pass $35 per visit makes Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush, or any resort that cost over $80 very affordable!

I believe the ski VT. pass comes out to a little over $40 per day. I don't necessarily look for the biggest bang for the buck when I use mine. I was perfectly happy using one of my coupons at Bromley this weekend. I think the window rate was $69. I already have a pass for K so I don't use them there & I get $30 employee discount tickets at Sugarbush so don't need them there either. Stowe has SC appreciation days every month with 2 day tickets for $69 which is a better deal than the VT. pass. I'm actually a little hard pressed finding areas I want to use the Vt. passes at.

 

[snoseek]

I don't know where I'm even gonna live let alone ski. I know two things-I want to get away from Vail Resorts next year and I think I need to be somewhere else than Tahoe, somewhere a bit colder and more like winter.

I want somewhere with good consistent snow, steep terrain, and somewhat decent lifts. I would like to ski powder after 11 on a deep day and good ridge hiking sidecountry makes me happy.

Next year is looking to go full El-Nino also, so there's that.

I'm not doing anything early season, too early for me

 

[xwhaler]

I'm actually a little hard pressed finding areas I want to use the Vt. passes at.

Me too which is why I'm 1 and done this yr on them. On Sat I'm using a Ski VT pass simply to get rid of it so I am not left holding the bag but I could be skiing for less at BV using the RSNE 2fer.

 

[4aprice]

I don't know where I'm even gonna live let alone ski. I know two things-I want to get away from Vail Resorts next year and I think I need to be somewhere else than Tahoe, somewhere a bit colder and more like winter.

I want somewhere with good consistent snow, steep terrain, and somewhat decent lifts. I would like to ski powder after 11 on a deep day and good ridge hiking sidecountry makes me happy.

Next year is looking to go full El-Nino also, so there's that.

I'm not doing anything early season, too early for me

May be one of those years to be in South Colorado or even New Mexico. Taos gets screwed some years but in others is supposed to be epic. El-Nino would open up the southern jet (ie good for New Mexico). Next stop for Snoseek, Santa Fe?

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[yeggous]

Okemo Peak Pass is $1169 for adults and $799 for Jr's if you buy before 4/30, which we will be doing.

Perks include Okemo and Sunapee no restrictions, 3 free Killington Tickets, 2 free Okemo Tickets (valid after 3/2/15), 5 days at Crested Butte.

I like the 3 Kton tickets and the 2 Okemo tickets for guests.

I saw those prices and nearly choked. That's obscene. I think the White Mountain Super Pass is bad at $950 for 4 major mountains. The Granite Pass (this year) works out to $500 after discounts for 3 mountains. Thanks for the reminder why I avoid most of Vermont.


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[thetrailboss]

I saw those prices and nearly choked. That's obscene. I think the White Mountain Super Pass is bad at $950 for 4 major mountains. The Granite Pass (this year) works out to $500 after discounts for 3 mountains. Thanks for the reminder why I avoid most of Vermont.


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If you think that is bad then don't look at Sugarbush or Stowe.

Okemo is going after a certain segment of the market and those with a certain level of disposable income.

 

[steamboat1]

I'm happy with my $429 mid week pass for K/Pico (early season price). I think it came out to $454 with tax. Of course you have to be able to ski weekdays

 

[jimk]

I don't know where I'm even gonna live let alone ski. I know two things-I want to get away from Vail Resorts next year and I think I need to be somewhere else than Tahoe, somewhere a bit colder and more like winter.

I want somewhere with good consistent snow, steep terrain, and somewhat decent lifts. I would like to ski powder after 11 on a deep day and good ridge hiking sidecountry makes me happy.

Next year is looking to go full El-Nino also, so there's that.

I'm not doing anything early season, too early for me

What's your gripe with VR or is it more about poor snow in Tahoe? I'm thinking about retiring next year and doing two months out West/Colorado. Maybe EpicPass or RckyMtnSuperPass?