'14-'15 passes

[steamboat1]

I havent pulled the trigger yet, but Pico passes are on deck for the whole family.

That's really a super deal & you get $25 free Beast Bucks to boot.

 

[Cornhead]

I just bought an A Basin season pass for 2014-2015, and I live 1,800 miles away! My Son moved to Boulder about a month ago, I'm flying out Thursday to visit him for a week, I was going to get their three day pass for $139 when I saw how cheap a season's pass for next year is, $279! Then I discovered you get three days at Taos, a $231 perk. You also get one unguided day at Silverton. I can ski on the pass for the remainder of this season. My plans for next year are to take two consecutive weeks vacation, ski a week in CO using my pass for a day or two at A Basin, checking out Breck and probably another place or two in CO. I would then rent a car one way to NM, hit Taos, possibly Wolf Creek on the way if conditions are right. I then would probably ski a couple days at Santa Fe, then fly home from Albuquerque . I can stay with my Son while in CO, I can stay with a friend of mine in Santa Fe while in NM. If I can swing it, I'll probably visit my Son again next May for some more late season turns at A Basin on the pass. All this for $120 less than a season pass to my Central NY molehill! Got one of those passes too.

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[Savemeasammy]

I just bought an A Basin season pass for 2014-2015, and I live 1,800 miles away! My Son moved to Boulder about a month ago, I'm flying out Thursday to visit him for a week, I was going to get their three day pass for $139 when I saw how cheap a season's pass for next year is, $279! Then I discovered you get three days at Taos, a $231 perk. You also get one unguided day at Silverton. I can ski on the pass for the remainder of this season. My plans for next year are to take two consecutive weeks vacation, ski a week in CO using my pass for a day or two at A Basin, checking out Breck and probably another place or two in CO. I would then rent a car one way to NM, hit Taos, possibly Wolf Creek on the way if conditions are right. I then would probably ski a couple days at Santa Fe, then fly home from Albuquerque . I can stay with my Son while in CO, I can stay with a friend of mine in Santa Fe while in NM. If I can swing it, I'll probably visit my Son again next May for some more late season turns at A Basin on the pass. All this for $120 less than a season pass to my Central NY molehill! Got one of those passes too.

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Nicely done.


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[marcski]

I just bought an A Basin season pass for 2014-2015, and I live 1,800 miles away! My Son moved to Boulder about a month ago, I'm flying out Thursday to visit him for a week, I was going to get their three day pass for $139 when I saw how cheap a season's pass for next year is, $279! Then I discovered you get three days at Taos, a $231 perk. You also get one unguided day at Silverton. I can ski on the pass for the remainder of this season. My plans for next year are to take two consecutive weeks vacation, ski a week in CO using my pass for a day or two at A Basin, checking out Breck and probably another place or two in CO. I would then rent a car one way to NM, hit Taos, possibly Wolf Creek on the way if conditions are right. I then would probably ski a couple days at Santa Fe, then fly home from Albuquerque . I can stay with my Son while in CO, I can stay with a friend of mine in Santa Fe while in NM. If I can swing it, I'll probably visit my Son again next May for some more late season turns at A Basin on the pass. All this for $120 less than a season pass to my Central NY molehill! Got one of those passes too.

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Save your money, Cornhead, your beloved Snow Ridge is for sale according to this: http://www.snowjournal.com/page.php?cid=topic20428

 

[VTKilarney]

Why is it that Colorado season passes are so cheap? I know a couple of people who get passes in Colorado because it's the cheapest option for just one trip out there.

 

[Cornhead]

Why is it that Colorado season passes are so cheap? I know a couple of people who get passes in Colorado because it's the cheapest option for just one trip out there.

Idk, but Scotty and I are both wondering why the Hell we live in NY. My Son bought the Epic Pass for next season, that's a sweet deal too. He can board unrestricted at A Basin, Breck, and a few others, I think it was around $500. They have a cheaper local pass, Breck and A Basin for $279 IIRC.

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[Cornhead]

Save your money, Cornhead, your beloved Snow Ridge is for sale according to this: http://www.snowjournal.com/page.php?cid=topic20428

Oh nooooo, I hope someone buys it, the place is a gem, I will surely miss it, cheap, consistent powder sure is nice.

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[dlague]

I havent pulled the trigger yet, but Pico passes are on deck for the whole family.

Just looked at this and it is a pretty good deal! That would be about $900 for my son, wife and I!

 

[dlague]

This is a pretty cool way to compare multiple mountian season passes! It is still missing a few but they are getting it together!

Find The Best.Season Passes

BTW if you look up ski gear using this it makes pretty good recommendations.

 

[mbedle]

You just answered the question. A company like Vail sells at $500 dollar summit pass to a vacationer that is only going to use it for a week and never return to use the lifts for the rest of the year. Its a great business plan, in my opinion. Plus, these resort make a mint off of food and lodging, again from vacationers.

 

[ScottySkis]

Magic season pass next comes with a ticket for Platekilll on NY Catskills.

 

[WWF-VT]

I purchased season passes for Sugarbush yesterday for two adults and one teen. My wallet feels much lighter today. At least the pass for my 16 year old is only $299 where a lot of other mountains charge closer to adult rates for youth passes.

 

[abc]

You just answered the question. A company like Vail sells at $500 dollar summit pass to a vacationer that is only going to use it for a week and never return to use the lifts for the rest of the year. Its a great business plan, in my opinion. Plus, these resort make a mint off of food and lodging, again from vacationers.

Actually, I think it's the other way around. Vail WANTS these people to COME BACK FOR MORE!

Say, a family had a second vacation time and money, they would have previously gone to say, Jackson Hole for their second week for a change. Now since they have a pass, they'll be coming back to Vail!

Or, perhaps they've never thought of skiing a second week before. But now they could ski "for free", they might try to squeeze in a second week (or long weekend).

If the family who previously don't ski the ski week is now skiing the second week, Vail stands to profit from lodging, food, ski rental and lessons it otherwise wouldn't have gotten. And if the family had a second week in mind, the season pass seal their fate on WHERE to spend their second week!

Still, the majority of tourist won't have the time or money to come back for a second week. Vail loses nothing.

 

[ScottySkis]

Magic season pass for next year comes with 3 lift tickets to other places.

Plattekill Mountain Ski Area in the Catskills, Sipapu Ski Resort in Taos New Mexico and Eaglecrest in Alaska.
http://www.magicmtn.com/seasonpass.php

 

[VTKilarney]

I'd love to see the marketing meeting that led to that combination of ski areas.

 

[Cornhead]

I'd love to see the marketing meeting that led to that combination of ski areas.

Ha, I could use em all, all but the Magic season pass!

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[ScottySkis]

I might get this cheap, night skiing only 1.5 hours from where I live.

http://www.catamountski.com/tickets-passes/season-pass.php
here’s no better way to enjoy skiing and riding at Catamount than to purchase a season pass for you and your family. Without restrictions and with night skiing, Catamount’s season passes are the best value in snow country. Catamount season pass holders also receive discounts at numerous area restaurants and at ski areas that have agreements with Catamount. Prices valid through 5/31/2014

2014-2015 Season Pass ​	Age​	Price ​
Adult	14-69​	$345​
Junior	7-13​	$295​

 

[dlague]

I just read the biggest bullshit line I have ever seen:

An Adult Unlimited Pass Holder pays just $5.52 a day to ski and ride at Killington.

That is based on a 199 day season. If someone gets that pass and are skiing that many days more power to them. Realistically, I bet a majority of the pass holders do not break fifty days!

Sure do wish I could see season pass stats!

 

[thetrailboss]

I just read the biggest bullshit line I have ever seen:

An Adult Unlimited Pass Holder pays just $5.52 a day to ski and ride at Killington.

That is based on a 199 day season. If someone gets that pass and are skiing that many days more power to them. Realistically, I bet a majority of the pass holders do not break fifty days!

Sure do wish I could see season pass stats!

That's pretty tame for Killington considering what they used to do in the day. I wouldn't call it misleading.


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[steamboat1]

I just read the biggest bullshit line I have ever seen:

An Adult Unlimited Pass Holder pays just $5.52 a day to ski and ride at Killington.

That is based on a 199 day season. If someone gets that pass and are skiing that many days more power to them. Realistically, I bet a majority of the pass holders do not break fifty days!

Sure do wish I could see season pass stats!

My cost this year $13.35 a day based on 34 days on a midweek pass. That's with tax.:grin:

Just 100 days would've put me well under 5 bucks.