2017-2018 Season Passes

[Jcb890]

I'd consider heading to Wildcat this wknd if you can...I am starting to have my doubts if they make next wknd.

I am thinking about it. I wonder if they'll be able to move some snow around to get a bit better coverage in some spots, but that is probably doubtful. It is looking like rain is possible on Saturday as well which would suck.

I have also been thinking of making a trek "across the street" to Tuckerman Ravine since we've never done that before. However, I feel as though we are a bit unprepared as we don't really have good hiking boots or cramp-ons, nor do I have a good pack which I can strap my board to. My wife wouldn't ride any of the chutes, but she'd come for the hike and moral support, haha.

 

[Smellytele]

I am thinking about it. I wonder if they'll be able to move some snow around to get a bit better coverage in some spots, but that is probably doubtful. It is looking like rain is possible on Saturday as well which would suck.

I have also been thinking of making a trek "across the street" to Tuckerman Ravine since we've never done that before. However, I feel as though we are a bit unprepared as we don't really have good hiking boots or cramp-ons, nor do I have a good pack which I can strap my board to. My wife wouldn't ride any of the chutes, but she'd come for the hike and moral support, haha.

Last weekend most people I saw hiking up were actually wearing sneakers up to the bottom of the bowl. only saw a few with acual crampons while some had those spring ones on their sneakers. As far as the board goes some people that were hard to get around with their board stuck in between their backs and their packs sideways.

 

[Jcb890]

Last weekend most people I saw hiking up were actually wearing sneakers up to the bottom of the bowl. only saw a few with acual crampons while some had those spring ones on their sneakers. As far as the board goes some people that were hard to get around with their board stuck in between their backs and their packs sideways.

I do have some high-ankle work boots I could wear which would be enough for protection in the elements. My sneakers would get soaked as they're a typical running type of shoe deal. I am imagining the trail is awfully wet and muddy right now with the snow melting, but obviously sneakers would be far more comfortable. When we hike up at Wachusett in the Spring/Summer I always just wear sneakers, but I'm assuming the trail is a lot more wet and muddy at this point.

I am going to make a separate Tuckerman thread to hopefully get some more info from guys like you if you wouldn't mind.

Most of the packs I see or one I'd want to get are ones where the board is mounted vertically so it doesn't stick way out to the sides. I'm currently riding a 169W board, so it would be sticking out side-to-side pretty damn far.

EDIT - here's the thread I made: http://forums.alpinezone.com/showth...-Ravine-Guide-(for-noobs)?p=978914#post978914

 

[Edd]

This is a change for me. I purchased the Max Pass along with a Peak Traveler. I'm a midweek guy so this should work out pretty good for less than $1000. I'll do at least one western trip.

 

[xwhaler]

This is a change for me. I purchased the Max Pass along with a Peak Traveler. I'm a midweek guy so this should work out pretty good for less than $1000. I'll do at least one western trip.

That's a sweet setup. Other than perhaps the Bold & Beautiful pass the Peaks Traveler is the best combo midweek pass for us NH guys

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[xlr8r]

Just pulled the trigger on another Max Pass for me, it will be my third year in a row on it.

 

[Jully]

Just saw an email from Wachusett. They are apparently issuing a 5 day sale (until May 1) on their season passes.

https://www.wachusett.com/shoponline/entity/tabid/254/c-2-season-passes.aspx

This is earlier than I ever remember them selling passes. I wonder if it has to do with the Max pass price going up 5/2. Does the add - on go up then too? I know Jcb890 reached out to them via email to get them to sell passes earlier, so they might have listened!

Silver is eligible for Max add on at $359.

 

[Jcb890]

Just saw an email from Wachusett. They are apparently issuing a 5 day sale (until May 1) on their season passes.

https://www.wachusett.com/shoponline/entity/tabid/254/c-2-season-passes.aspx

This is earlier than I ever remember them selling passes. I wonder if it has to do with the Max pass price going up 5/2. Does the add - on go up then too? I know Jcb890 reached out to them via email to get them to sell passes earlier, so they might have listened!

Silver is eligible for Max add on at $359.

Let's hope they listened. I'm guessing I'm not the only one who was emailing. I did get an email back the other day, but not from the same person I had talked to prior (Marking Director Tom Meyers). He probably passed me off to this poor girl - "Hey, take care of this guy, I'm sick of him!" :lol:

MAX site does say the price goes up 5/2, so I assume that means for the Add-On as well. I basically told Wachusett they'd be screwing themselves if they didn't release pricing prior to MAX upping their price.

Silver is what I'm eyeing as well. However, at $349, not $359. You can save $10 by joining the GPS (group sales) program which you just need 4 people to join. I'm going to figure out what we're doing this week, but between myself, my wife, my co-worker and his friend, we have 4.

If anyone else wants to join - they're more than welcome to. Send me a PM if interested so we don't clog up this thread.

I'm still debating whether to do Silver + MAX Add-On, MAX alone or no MAX. Silver + MAX is $678 vs $629 for MAX by itself where you'd get 5 Wachusett passes. It is a $49 difference, so if you're going to go to Wachusett say 7 times, it makes it worth it. If you'll get to Wachusett 5 or fewer times, better off saving your $49. We did Big Sky and Copper this season which really made the MAX worth it, but didn't get to Sunday River or Sugarloaf this season unfortunately.

Oh, lastly, the email from Wachusett also says they'll give you a $25 COW card for ordering your pass. This is basically a gift card, but you can't use it towards your season pass purchase... instead I guess you could use it on something in their store/during one of their sales or on food.

 

[Jully]

$25 COW card ALMOST makes it worth it. I've already moved in a different direction this year, though. I'll reassess in a year's time I suppose. Landscape will be way different then anyways with SkiCo possible in the mix.

 

[bigbog]

17/18 Silver Pass for SL purchase.
Those Rocky Mtn area passes do look good.....

 

[abc]

I've never understood the appeal of Mtn Collective. 2 Days isn't enough at any one area, and the areas are too spread out to combine them in a single trip.

No, they're not (too spread out). The SLC trio easily works out.

But my understanding, there're TWO big reasons beyond the SLC trio:

1) for those have kids, the kid's pass is a super steal

2) MCP has a calculation you can try. For people who do one week at a MCP mountain out west, the 50% for additional days will come pretty close to break even. Make a trip to Sugarbush, you're ahead.

Then, there're those who does more than 1 week out west.

 

[abc]

We are influx - to Epic or not to Epic. Hemming and hawing about Rocky Mountain Super Pass. Even considering Summit Value Pass.

I would make a small push for RSMP (or +), if only because that option may be gone forever with the newly reshuffled alliance

Copper has terrain that is more "weather-proof" than any single mountain in the Epic pool. Add WP/MJ, there's more diversity in RSMP than in Epic mountain pool.

If I were in the area, and if I were pressed to economize, I'd take RSMP first, may add A-bain/Keystone next. Not everyone bothers with Vail/BV. For those who don't, the extra cost only "buys" Breck.

During my 6 weeks at Summit County, I bumped into a lot of people who had RSMP only. I had it for 2 years, can easily see the appeal.

 

[deadheadskier]

Last day for the best price on a Peaks pass for those considering it.

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[JimG.]

I will do something today that has not happened in 30 years.

Not buying a PEAKS pass before the best price deadline. Not buying a PEAKS pass at all. Won't have a season pass at Hunter.

Buying the Belleayre only pass with the MAX pass add-on for my youngest son and I. Plus I can wait until August before purchasing and still get the best price.

 

[deadheadskier]

With someone who now travels to ski as much as you do, the Maxx + local pass at Belleayre is a compelling product. I'd probably do the same.



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[4aprice]

We are influx - to Epic or not to Epic. Hemming and hawing about Rocky Mountain Super Pass. Even considering Summit Value Pass.

The Jane, The Jane. Winter Park is an awesome place. Get the Max Pass add on with Steamboat and Crested Butte, Solitude and Brighton in Utah.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[dlague]

The Jane, The Jane. Winter Park is an awesome place. Get the Max Pass add on with Steamboat and Crested Butte, Solitude and Brighton in Utah.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

We have been considering two passes and are looking at options. One would be Loveland and something else. Not sure yet.

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[JimG.]

With someone who now travels to ski as much as you do, the Maxx + local pass at Belleayre is a compelling product. I'd probably do the same.



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I will miss having the season pass to Wildcat, but that's the only mountain I will miss on the PEAKS pass. And since it would be rare for me to get to Wildcat more than 4-5 times a season I can justify paying for a few lift tickets when I do go there.

Otherwise the Belle/MAX combo is unbeatable; who knows, I might even try to make it out west.

 

[deadheadskier]

Won't miss Hunter at all?

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[Los]

Trying to keep skiing affordable, I was all set to purchase Bolton Valley season passes next year. But then Sugarbush came out with their new pricing and, BOOM - we're now Sugarbush season pass holders.

Any predictions on how badly the new pricing - which seems to be the equivalent of opening the floodgates to the masses (including me and my large family) - will increase crowds next year?