25% off Killington

[ALLSKIING]

Not a bad deal.


September 8, 2006

Greetings from Killington,

How would you like to save 25% on a Killington winter vacation?
You can through our RSVIP program. All you need to do is purchase your Killington
vacation before October 12, 2006. You'll save 25% on regular lift and lodging rates.
You can also save up to 10% off our already discounted package rates. Even during
peak holiday periods and family vacation weeks. All you need to do is purchase by
October 12 to save big. This is the best value of the season and it is being offered
exclusively to our returning guests.

Lots to offer families, including our new Family Adventure Center.
At Killington, it begins with the East's most expansive terrain-
seven mountains worth-but it doesn't end there. Our family-friendly
amenities include:

. Dedicated children's learning center at Ramshead
. Nationally recognized free ride experience at Bear Mountain
. Family vacation weeks presented by Nickelodeon
. Exciting events including the Sports Illustrated Kids Next Snow Search Finals
. New Family Adventure Center at Snowshed, complete with Fun Zone
arcade, climbing wall, activities desk, restaurant and snow tubing park.

About the only thing you won't find at Killington is boredom.

Killington is a place where you will truly rise above the ordinary vacation
experience, so we hope to see you again this year.

Dave Rathbun
VP of Brand Management


P.S.
Don't forget, you must purchase by October 12th to get your RSVIP savings of up to 25%.

Save big when you book early! Up to 25%
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[ski_resort_observer]

Kmart is desparate to increase it's non-season pass visits, after all, last year they suffered an 18% decrease in skier visits, the greatest decrease in the northeast, maybe the country. People who want to ski there should be able to gets some pretty good deals througout the entire season. I would asume Mt Snow, in a similar pickle, will be following suit.

IMHO both resorts are between a rock and a hard place financially. The cheap season passes has turned off the non-season pass crowd for a variety of reasons. They can't stop offering the cheap passes for obvious reasons. A good snow year and working hard on bringing those people back might not be enough....should be interesting.

 

[loafer89]

Does that offering also include the following:

A 25% shorter ski season

25% less snowmaking each season

25% more rust and grime on their infrastructure.

Honestly I was a big fan of Killington back before ASC took it over, but I see no positive benefits of ASC ownership. When was the last time they installed a new lift, 1998? Snowmaking is far less intensive than in past years and the ski season is a shadow of it's former glory.

Skiing their now is painfull for me because it is hard to see the place deteriorating before my very eyes. Killington needs a owner that cares about skiing.

 

[SkiDork]

this rules:

Killington is a place where you will truly rise above the ordinary vacation

 

[ALLSKIING]

I don't want this thread to turn into another K bashing deal...we have had a bunch of those if you want to take a look back.

 

[loafer89]

I don't want this thread to turn into another K bashing deal...we have had a bunch of those if you want to take a look back.

That's not my intention either, I am just stating the facts as I see them. If Killington is giving up 25% in discounts, I am sure that they will take it back somewhere else along the way to make up for it. Hopefully we have a good snow year, if not it could be the last nail in the ASC coffin.

Fingers, toes, ski poles (hopefully not my ski's) are crossed for a good winter season ahead.

 

[riverc0il]

Kmart is desparate to increase it's non-season pass visits, after all, last year they suffered an 18% decrease in skier visits, the greatest decrease in the northeast, maybe the country. People who want to ski there should be able to gets some pretty good deals througout the entire season. I would asume Mt Snow, in a similar pickle, will be following suit.

IMHO both resorts are between a rock and a hard place financially. The cheap season passes has turned off the non-season pass crowd for a variety of reasons. They can't stop offering the cheap passes for obvious reasons. A good snow year and working hard on bringing those people back might not be enough....should be interesting.

solid observations. i would expect nothing less from the observer! :lol:

could be a drive to increase off season revenue as well. maybe ASC needs some quick cash to make their fall loan payments?

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I don't want this thread to turn into another K bashing deal...we have had a bunch of those if you want to take a look back.

They do get bashed alot, but they certainly have a loyal following.