Bringing beer into the lodge?

[Edd]

Due to higher gas prices this winter I've been brainstorming ways to save a buck when I ski. An obvious area is food/drink. Last year I did eat a fair share of Clif bars to save money and that works ok.

Is it typically against the rules to drink store-bought beer in the lodge? I don't remember seeing people doing it, and I'm not one for skiing with a backpack and taking them with me. Opinions from ski resort employees would be particularly helpful.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

You can't bring beer into any ski lodge that I ever heard of just like you can't bring it into your local TGIF or Applebees.

I have seen people seek a couple of beer bottles in there pockets. It's not cool though, it's a place of business and that's how they earn their money.

 

[snoseek]

Grab a spare coffee cup with a lid in the morning and pour it in, then proceed to the brown bag area if there is one.

 

[Philpug]

I don't bring beer...I bring scotch.

 

[Moe Ghoul]

I'm a big fan of the flask, and generally bring a few beers which I bury in the snow for later. I'll drink those right after skiing, while changing, then buy a beer at the bar and hit the flask. Keeps my spending under 10$ unless were buying rounds. That's my "stash".

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Due to higher gas prices this winter I've been brainstorming ways to save a buck when I ski. An obvious area is food/drink. Last year I did eat a fair share of Clif bars to save money and that works ok.

Is it typically against the rules to drink store-bought beer in the lodge? I don't remember seeing people doing it, and I'm not one for skiing with a backpack and taking them with me. Opinions from ski resort employees would be particularly helpful.

Wow...I'm sure people from the ski area would be against this. Why not just keep it in your car in a cooler..or better yet..pour a couple cold ones in a thermos..and drink your beer discreetly. Any ski resort officials want to chime in here. One thing is for sure AZers are a frugal bunch.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

You can't bring beer into any ski lodge that I ever heard of just like you can't bring it into your local TGIF or Applebees.

I have seen people seek a couple of beer bottles in there pockets. It's not cool though, it's a place of business and that's how they earn their money.

But people can bring their own cans of Coke into the brownbag area...does this have something to do with the liquor license?

 

[C2H5OH]

You can't bring beer into any ski lodge that I ever heard of just like you can't bring it into your local TGIF or Applebees.

I have seen people seek a couple of beer bottles in there pockets. It's not cool though, it's a place of business and that's how they earn their money.

Would you consider bringing own beer into Midstation lodge at WF "not cool"? I would not take beer(or rather cognac) to the bar, but don't see anything wrong with bringing own six-pack into the lodge area, where every other skier is brown-bagging.

 

[Edd]

Wow...I'm sure people from the ski area would be against this. Why not just keep it in your car in a cooler..or better yet..pour a couple cold ones in a thermos..and drink your beer discreetly. Any ski resort officials want to chime in here. One thing is for sure AZers are a frugal bunch.

I'm not much for hiking to the car...especially on colder days. I know what you're saying about being frugal but the fact is most of us spend thousands a year on this sport and it's wise to cut costs where possible.

I've often considered the flask idea, though. Maybe I should develop a taste for straight Jack Daniels.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I'm not much for hiking to the car...especially on colder days. I know what you're saying about being frugal but the fact is most of us spend thousands a year on this sport and it's wise to cut costs where possible.

I've often considered the flask idea, though. Maybe I should develop a taste for straight Jack Daniels.

Do what you do. I keep beers in a backpack on gaper days in the spring and go back to my car for extras. I figure if I'm going to spend thousands a year on skiing..what's a few more bucks for a beer at the bar. I wish more ski areas had little convenience stores where you could buy a gatorade, beer, sandwich, chips..whatever for at least close to normal prices. Some large resorts with base villages have that but most ski areas don't. Southern Comfort seems to be in alot of skiers and riders flasks..goes down smoother than JD. I rode the Gondola at Jackson Hole with some Brits who had a steezy flask with little metal shot glasses..mad steezy yo!!!!!

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

You can't bring beer into any ski lodge that I ever heard of just like you can't bring it into your local TGIF or Applebees.

I have seen people seek a couple of beer bottles in there pockets. It's not cool though, it's a place of business and that's how they earn their money.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the terminology....But, if a resort has a brown bag cafeteria section where people can bring their own lunch and drinks, why can't people also bring their own beer/wine/booze? Shouldn't be an issue if consumed in moderation.

The brown baggers crowd isn't likely to go to the base lodge's lame bar and tip back a couple of overpriced beers, anyway....Give the people an enjoyable experience and they'll keep coming back. I'd think that whatever margin is lost on beer sales is made up for by additional skier visits.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Do you think restricting BYOB at ski lodges has something to do with insurance liability and liquor laws?

 

[campgottagopee]

If I'm planning a "social" ski day, not the "lap" day with my pals, I'll take a 6'er up the chair and stash 'em in the woods for relaxation throughout the day. Then it's off to the tailgate, then to the bar for a hoot.

 

[dmc]

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the terminology....But, if a resort has a brown bag cafeteria section where people can bring their own lunch and drinks, why can't people also bring their own beer/wine/booze? Shouldn't be an issue if consumed in moderation.

There's a big difference between food and booze... As far as laws and liability and taxes and profits...

Maybe thats what your missunderstanding - the difference between alcohol and food...

 

[dmc]

Do you think restricting BYOB at ski lodges has something to do with insurance liability and liquor laws?

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[SkiDork]

At Killington, its easy to keep it in the car. You can park at Bay 1 and then you basically just ski right past your car on the way to the Snowdon Quad.

 

[ComeBackMudPuddles]

Maybe thats what your missunderstanding - the difference between alcohol and food...

That's true. I have been known to have a liquid lunch on the slopes (especially on a warm spring day).

 

[dmc]

That's true. I have been known to have a liquid lunch on the slopes (especially on a warm spring day).

Beer can be considered food...

 

[BeanoNYC]

At Killington, its easy to keep it in the car. You can park at Bay 1 and then you basically just ski right past your car on the way to the Snowdon Quad.

I was just thinking the same thing.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Beer can be considered food...

I think 5 beers equals a porkchop...O.K. time for some beer