2016/2017 Season Passes

[yeggous]

?? Gift card discount?

The Explorer pass says free unlimited Spring skiing. ($599)
The Ranger pass does not say anything about Spring skiing. ($499)

Yes, Attitash / Wildcat sells gift cards for 20% off at the Boston ski expo in November. They are good at any of the Peak Resorts mountains.

For the last couple of years I have bought a couple thousand dollars worth. Starting this year they let you load them directly onto your season pass. I loaded about $500 onto my wife's pass for pocket money, and put the rest on my pass. It's great because it saves on everything from next year's pass to ski tunes to today's lunch and beer. I save hundreds of dollars per year.

 

[deadheadskier]

That is my take too. It is a serious game changer for southern Vermont. And even more of a game changer for the New York metropolitan area skiers.

As much as I would like saving money if I were a Mt. Snow skier, I really wonder what this will do to the crowd levels. Mt. Snow is within easy day trip range.

If I were a Mount Snow or Hunter skier I would not be happy about this pricing. I would expect substantial increases in crowds at already very busy areas.

 

[yeggous]

If I were a Mount Snow or Hunter skier I would not be happy about this pricing. I would expect substantial increases in crowds at already very busy areas.

I do wonder about this. By halving the price of the Nor'Easter, they must be expecting a huge increase in volume.

 

[MEtoVTSkier]

Wow, I can't believe it. What a windfall for all of you centrally located. I may have to buy in too, and just re-arrange trip plans for next year some.

 

[steamboat1]

That is my take too. It is a serious game changer for southern Vermont. And even more of a game changer for the New York metropolitan area skiers.

Not this New York metropolitan area skier.

 

[VTKilarney]

Not this New York metropolitan area skier.

My comment was directed at the market as a whole. But you knew that.

 

[catsup948]

The early season purchase price for the Judge Pass (Jay and Burke) last year was $749. It will be interesting to see how they respond to the Peak Pass. They are going to have to decide if they are going to sell passes only to condo owners and locals, or if they want to compete more broadly. Something tells me that the former will be their choice.

I don't think this has any bearing on Jay Peak. Peaks has no properties anywhere near Jay. The Judge pass is fairly popular and Jay Peak has showed this season they can offer a good product in a bad winter.

 

[yeggous]

I don't think this has any bearing on Jay Peak. Peaks has no properties anywhere near Jay. The Judge pass is fairly popular and Jay Peak has showed this season they can offer a good product in a bad winter.

You know who was been both a Jay and Granite Pass holder? Me. A few years I held both passes. The certainly compete for skiers from central New England.

 

[drjeff]

If I were a Mount Snow or Hunter skier I would not be happy about this pricing. I would expect substantial increases in crowds at already very busy areas.

The extra $1100 this pricing will keep my pocket will help offset any extra bar bills me and my wife might incur on busy days quite nicely!

Plus, my guess is that Peak's move, might cause some other of the major pass players to adjust their thinking accordingly and offer up an attractive option that might attract some of the people now thinking about Peak's move today

 

[deadheadskier]

I'm not sure $1100 would be enough savings for me to consider becoming a Southern VT weekend skier again.

 

[thebigo]

Confused about the scout pass. Crotched is free for five and under, I do not see anything on the Attitash or Wildcat websites for this age group. Do they charge for kids?

I understand the convenience of not having to get a ticket but $60 is steep if my 3 year old daughter is free anyway.

 

[yeggous]

Confused about the scout pass. Crotched is free for five and under, I do not see anything on the Attitash or Wildcat websites for this age group. Do they charge for kids?

I understand the convenience of not having to get a ticket but $60 is steep if my 3 year old daughter is free anyway.

6 and under pay $60 for an unlimited season pass. Age 7 through 17 pay the adult rate.

 

[thebigo]

6 and under pay $60 for an unlimited season pass. Age 7 through 17 pay the adult rate.

But why buy the pass if five and under are free everyday?

 

[deadheadskier]

Probably to avoid having to get a day ticket each time you go

 

[yeggous]

But why buy the pass if five and under are free everyday?

I'd call the mountain directly. I've never brought any kids so I don't know. Looking at the lift tickets page I understand your confusion.

Edit: Just checked Mt Snow's page. They charge $5 for 5 and under. That may be your answer.

 

[Smellytele]

6 and under pay $60 for an unlimited season pass. Age 7 through 17 pay the adult rate.

I see the 7-17 as 200 cheaper than the adult - 599 vs 399

 

[yeggous]

I see the 7-17 as 200 cheaper than the adult - 599 vs 399

Where do you see that? The $399 pass is for ages 18-29.

 

[56fish]

But why buy the pass if five and under are free everyday?

As dhs said - almost all lift tickets have tiny print liability language on them. Basically the same wording on season pass apps. Free or, paid.

 

[Smellytele]

Where do you see that? The $399 pass is for ages 18-29.

Right on the pass page under explorer. smaller print.

 

[yeggous]

Right on the pass page under explorer. smaller print.

Right you are. Damn fine print.