Cheapskates 2025-2026

[deadheadskier]

Noticed we don't have a thread. Here's this season's thread to post up bargains.

This morning was the SkiVT buy day and apparently they had technical difficulties and are postponing the 4 for $199 on sale date. I wonder if too many tried to log on and it crashed.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Noticed we don't have a thread.

It's not that cheapskates no longer exist, it's that there's virtually no true "deals" left in the ski world to populate an entire thread. LOL

 

[jaytrem]

How about a nice Wisconsin Ski Passport. 17 tickets for only $250. The catch, you have to ski in Wisconsin. But at least you can use more than 1 ticket a day this year...

Skiing Wisconsin

Quantity is Limited.

skiingwisconsin.com

Tough to beat the Indy License Plate Club for cheapskates. I was tempted to buy another car.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Skiing on the Cheap alert for the Utah folks here

It wasn't originally announced with tickets, but for this Saturday's SLC World Premier of the Warren Miller movie, the VIP tickets ($58 after tax & fees) are now going to come with a Sundance S-card, that is already preloaded with 1 free day of skiing at Sundance, with no blackouts. Then the S-card lets you buy $99 tickets the reset of the season with no blackouts. There's also some other freebies, but what I find additionally intriguing is it cryptically says VIP tickets will come with some other "resort" giveaways "TBD" - so, it's worth it for the $58 Sundance tic alone, but given Snowbird, Alta, Deer Valley, and Solitude are also sponsors this year I'm hoping maybe it comes with a BOGO or something for at least one of those.

There's only about 30 VIP tickets left (out of 150), so you probably have to strike soon if you want this (I dont think they were moving until they added the Sundance tic.) @ThatGuy @thetrailboss @jimk @kingslug

7:30PM | FILM PREMIERE


• VIP Ticketholders can enter at 6pm for VIP Lounge access (21+)
• General Admission doors at 6:30pm
• Show starts at 7:30pm

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VIP TICKET
Upgrade Your Warren Miller Experience with a VIP Ticket!
Along with prime seating, each VIP ticket holder will receive an S-Card, which includes:

• One day at Sundance Resort
• Season-long discounted $99 lift tickets (no blackout dates)

Plus, enjoy exclusive VIP access and gifts, featuring:

• Early entry at 6 PM
• VIP Lounge access (6–9 PM) with athletes, brand reps, and more. (21+)
• Aberfeldy drink coupon (redeemable in the VIP Lounge only)
• Atomic-branded Voile ski straps
• 15L dry bag
• Headlamp
• Dry Brew 3-pack
• Additional resort deals (TBD)

 

[drsmooth]

Attention Cheapskates.

Buffalo Ski Center has a weekday 6 pack of transferable tickets for $129

I've bought these the past 4 years, but have a seasons pass for Kissing Bridge this season so I thought I would share it with others since BSC has some great terrain and this is a great deal.

Here are the details.

• Good Wednesday and Thursday 4p-9p / Friday 2p-9p
• Transferable ( you can give them to friends and family) you can use all 6 in one trip if you like.
• Good MLK (Jan 19 11a-5p) / Presidents Day (Feb 16 11a-5p)

On Sale: $129 October 15, 2025 – October 31, 2025
Regular Price: $150 November 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025)

What does Transferable mean ????
Transferable means anyone can use the tickets. You can bring a gang of 6, and use them all in one shot or split them up with you and your significant other, a friend, cousin, neighbor….you get the picture.

2026 Weekday 6-Pack | Buffalo Ski Center

www.buffaloskicenter.com

 

[KBL Ed]

It's been a long time since I've been to Utah. Can you still get discount lift tickets at various ski shops?

EDIT: Hey, I'm not a new member! I just post pretty much never.

 

[jimk]

It's been a long time since I've been to Utah. Can you still get discount lift tickets at various ski shops?

EDIT: Hey, I'm not a new member! I just post pretty much never.

I think you can still get them from places like this, which may not be active until the season actually starts. You can call one of their shops and probably get some general info and likely pricing now.

DISCOUNT LIFT TICKETS - Ski 'N See

Ski N See carries discount lift tickets for Utah Resorts. Conveniently purchase and pickup your tickets/rentals in-store to save big.

www.skinsee.com

A lot of people now use friend or family discounts from Ikon or Epic pass holders (25-50% depending). Do you know anyone that has one of those passes? They can send you the discount electronically, including up to 50% off (with Ikon) if you act by end of Oct and know the exact dates of your usage of ticket.

 

[KBL Ed]

I think you can still get them from places like this, which may not be active until the season actually starts. You can call one of their shops and probably get some general info and likely pricing now.

DISCOUNT LIFT TICKETS - Ski 'N See

Ski N See carries discount lift tickets for Utah Resorts. Conveniently purchase and pickup your tickets/rentals in-store to save big.

www.skinsee.com

A lot of people now use friend or family discounts from Ikon or Epic pass holders (25-50% depending). Do you know anyone that has one of those passes? They can send you the discount electronically, including up to 50% off (with Ikon) if you act by end of Oct and know the exact dates of your usage of ticket.

Thanks. Yes, at least one person has an Ikon pass, so we'll be looking at those, too. We won't have exact dates before end of Oct, though.

 

[Ski2LiveLive2Ski]

Jay is offering 4 transferable no black out tickets for $289 if purchased by end of November

Can even redeem more than one in a day

Won’t find a better non-pass deal than that for skiing a major VT mountain that is valid in peak periods

(Unless you are close enough to go there in person, show a Canadian ID, and pay for that same deal with Canadian cash accepted at par)

 

[BenedictGomez]

Jay is offering 4 transferable no black out tickets for $289 if purchased by end of November

Can even redeem more than one in a day

Whoa! I call that the, "Should I question your finances?" deal. LOL That's as good a ski deal as I've seen in 2025; about $57 a ticket in pre-COVID prices.

And I do wonder about that company. About a year ago I accidentally stumbled upon their headquarters & it's in this little nondescript office building with a physical therapy office over towards Walmart. Just seems kinda weird.

 

[Smellytele]

Bolton Valley

Here’s your sign to lock in some winter stoke! Our ski and ride Triple Ticket is officially on sale now. That’s 3 anytime lift tickets for just $169 through November 1. After that, they’ll jump to $199. Maybe you're just not ready to commit to that season pass, or maybe you're visiting for the weekend this winter and want to save big. Either way, this is a SWEET deal. Seriously. There's no blackout dates. No fine print. No gimmicks. Just three golden tickets to ski or ride whenever you want this season. We're talkin' powder days, bluebird days, or that random Tuesday you “work from home.” Grab yours now, stash ’em for later, or surprise your favorite ski buddy. Either way, it’s a deal worth jumping on before the first flakes fly. 3 Anytime Lift Tickets – $169 (through 11/1) Non transferable.​

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[BenedictGomez]

Bolton Valley

3 Anytime Lift Tickets – $169 (through 11/1) Non transferable.​

This is fantastic too. Only $56.33 a lift ticket! And again, if I put that mentally in pre-COVID dollars it's like a $45 single day lift ticket.

Are we perhaps starting to see some cracks in the foundation of uber-expensive lift tickets?

 

[Smellytele]

Ski nh tix

 

[Hastur]

just picked up the Jay 4 pack. solid deal. Hopefully its not a pain to redeem. I am assuming they have kiosks that spit out tickets / cards?

 

[BenedictGomez]

just picked up the Jay 4 pack. solid deal. Hopefully its not a pain to redeem. I am assuming they have kiosks that spit out tickets / cards?

Unless they've changed things recently, you go inside Tramside next to (right of) where their rental shop is.

 

[Zand]

VT 4-Pass will be a random lottery this year. You need to sign up for the lottery and they start drawing names on Tuesday next week.

I haven't gotten it in a few years and won't this year but if anyone was looking to get one, make sure you sign up for the lottery in the email link.

 

[deadheadskier]

VT 4-Pass will be a random lottery this year. You need to sign up for the lottery and they start drawing names on Tuesday next week.

I haven't gotten it in a few years and won't this year but if anyone was looking to get one, make sure you sign up for the lottery in the email link.

I wonder if those who don't sign up this year get removed from the list?

I'm all set for this season, but I'll consider the VT 4 again in the future. Still a good deal

 

[Smellytele]

I wonder if those who don't sign up this year get removed from the list?

I'm all set for this season, but I'll consider the VT 4 again in the future. Still a good deal

I signed up for the lottery. Not sure I am buying yet but if I do I would use it at Killington, Sugarbush, MRG and Stowe. decisions, decisions.