'14-'15 passes

[ERJ-145CA]

That's helpful. Is it more or less crowded than Thunder Ridge for kids' safety?

I've never been to Thunder Ridge so I have no basis for comparison but I've never feared for my kids' safety at Mt. Peter. I think it a great place for kids.

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[Domeskier]

I saw one the last time that I was there which was 3/8. The trail was Devil's Tail. It was the first time I ever saw bumps at Mt. Peter and I actually said to my son "look moguls, I've never seen that here before." We got lots of natural snow and it was consistently cold for most of the winter so I imagine they didn't have to groom it just to make it skiable after a number of freeze-thaw cycles like most seasons. That being said Mt. Peter may be small but they consistently have the best snow conditions in that area.

Cool. Thanks, man!

 

[legalskier]

I've never been to Thunder Ridge so I have no basis for comparison but I've never feared for my kids' safety at Mt. Peter. I think it a great place for kids.

+1
My kids learned at Mt Peter- we had lots of fun times there. The only time it was crowded was holiday weekends, and even then it wasn't excruciating.
On the other hand, the people I've met who've been to TR had one thing in common- complaints about the crowds.

 

[AdironRider]

DrJ, you seem to be only looking at pricepoint. Does the additional drive time to Sugarbush and Jay play into your feelings at all, because if I were in your shoes, I'd gladly pay a bit more for the convenience of saving 1-2 hours each way. That's way to much chocolate to get stuffed inbetween the seats for my liking....

 

[drjeff]

DrJ, you seem to be only looking at pricepoint. Does the additional drive time to Sugarbush and Jay play into your feelings at all, because if I were in your shoes, I'd gladly pay a bit more for the convenience of saving 1-2 hours each way. That's way to much chocolate to get stuffed inbetween the seats for my liking....

Drive time is certainly a factor that my wife and I consider! Killington is an extra hour from our house in CT and Sugarbush/Stowe are about an extra 2 hours each way. Last year we spent 31 weekends at our place at Mount Snow. That equates to lots of extra drive time, and due to work and school schedules and now racing commitments we often take 2 cars up to VT most weekends - that's even more driving.

If the road conditions are good, I'm about 5.5hrs round trip every weekend. 7.5 or even 9.5 hrs round trip every weekend (before any extra travel time for away races/contests also happen) just has such a limited appeal to my family now. Let alone the "loss" of many families who own and are based out of Mount Snow like us. Stratton? Maybe. Hermitage Club? Not as a primary. So in the short run, pass + program price points and what they offer is all I got to go on ;-)

 

[steamboat1]

http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-skiing-snowboarding/season-passes

 

[skiNEwhere]

What is mt. Ellen plus pass?

And you have to be 90+ to get a free season pass? Not that it applies to
me, but I swear ski areas keep pushing the age for free skiing back further and further. By the time I reach that age (IF I do) it'll be 105+ for a free season pass

 

[Tin]

$369 for Pico is a steal, but you'll be pissed if they get a storm on Monday or Tuesday night.

No more student pass at Crotch, now a 19-29 year old pass for $399 which includes Crotch, Wildcat, and Att.

 

[skiNEwhere]

Rocky Mountain super pass plus for $439.

Unlimited skiing at copper and winter park, 6 days at steamboat and 3 at crested butte, and 5 days at some place in New Zealand.

Good deal if you're trying to plan an early vacation

 

[skiNEwhere]

Utah gold pass only $3,999 for 50 days of skiing at each resort in the state!

 

[steamboat1]

http://www.jaypeakresort.com/skiing-riding/tickets-passes/season-passes

 

[steamboat1]

http://www.huntermtn.com/huntermtn/tickets-passes/season-passes.aspx

 

[steamboat1]

http://www.coppercolorado.com/winter/plan_and_buy/season_passes/copperpass/index.html

 

[Smellytele]

Steam, you're getting lazy with all your posts just being links...

 

[Savemeasammy]

No more student pass at Crotch, now a 19-29 year old pass for $399 which includes Crotch, Wildcat, and Att.

Nice deal. Too bad those days are behind me...


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[WWF-VT]

What is mt. Ellen plus pass?

Mt Ellen Plus pass is a good deal
Includes skiing and riding at Lincoln Peak from opening day until Mt Ellen opens. Spring skiing and riding at Lincoln Peak after Mt Ellen closes through the remainder of the season, plus five days at Lincoln Peak for whenever you want to use them. Also includes: A complimentary Youth Mt. Ellen Plus Pass for one dependant child age 12 or under

 

[MadMadWorld]

Nice deal. Too bad those days are behind me...


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That's shocking to me. Never would have guessed

 

[xwhaler]

I missed out on the intro of these 19-29 yr old passes by a couple yrs. Turned 30 the yr they started introducing them.
Despite my love to deal hunt and explore different mtns that Granite Pass for $399 would have been very tempting.

 

[steamboat1]

Surprised no one took notice that Powdr is now offering a few tickets to their other areas included with the Copper season pass. I wonder if they'll do the same with a Killington pass this year?

 

[mccleaks]

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.
It would be difficult to get the cost/day on a pass significantly lower than this unless I really got out during the week and both days every wknd.

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

Where are you skiing for this cheap!? Or what am I doing wrong?? I find with most of the discount cards that they will include at least 1 or 2 mountains that I will never make it to. Do you have some sort of secret? Just putting in the mileage to get to all the mountains? I usually feel pretty good when I get a lift ticket for 50 bucks. I guess maybe it is because I stick to the bigger resorts?