Goodbye All4One, You Served Me Well!

[nycskier]

I have to admit if it wasn't for the A41 pass I won't have skied Killington as much as I did the last 3 years.

I probably would have hit a lot of diffenent mountains. I know there were some weekends that I didn't feel like driving 5 hours to Killington and would have rather just gone 2 to Hunter but figured why pay to ski Hunter when I can ski Killington for free.

And keep in mind while I did get cheap skiing I did spend money at the K1 bar, at the Wobbly and other ASC owned business around Killington.

And because I could ski there with the pass I know I brought up lots of friends who had to buy full priced tickets.

So the A41 pass was good deal for me and ASC.

 

[snowmonster]

It's been great getting to know you a little and I look forward to more in the future. I love the fact that you continuousy want to learn more about the sport and it's history. It works out well for me 'cause I like to talk about it... too much. Anyway, great to have to out there and addicted. Send me a pm with your mailing address and I will send you some interesting stuff about our last ski destination, which I know ou'll enjoy.

Thank, jerryg. PM sent. Been reading up on ski history in New England. Always wanted to ski Wildcat because of the history involved and would love to see the materials you have. Anyway, when I get hooked into a sport, I tend to get into the history, techniques and tactics of it all. I guess that's how I became a baseball fan!

By the way, thanks for the lecture on trail cutting and on reading the fall line. Lots to learn about this sport and I have a whole summer to do it.

 

[deadheadskier]

Indeed, considering the amount that I skied, it was one of the best bargains I've ever had. I was able to log 17 days in at a $360 price. So, $21.18 per day

The only better deal I have gotten was when I lived in Stowe during 2000-2001 and got 88 days in at a locals mid-week pass price of $300. $3.41 a day - doubt I'll beat that ever again, unless the lotto gods smile on me.

 

[MikeTrainor]

When I lived in Boston Cannon and Wildcat were day trip favorites. Cannon is a quick shot up I-93, boot up at tram side and grab the first Tram at 8:15. For over night trips the Loaf was tough to beat.

I find Wildcat to be one of the better day trips from Boston. Usually before the season they sell Wildcards which is buy two days get one free. Also on Sundays Noon to close is only $20

 

[Newpylong]

At 150 miles I would hardly call Wildcat a day trip from Boston! What else is there in the 75 mile range besides Crotched???

 

[MikeTrainor]

Well I am north of Boston so that saves some time. But it is about 2:15-2:30 for me depending on Route 16. I am not sure from Boston. Hour wise what do you consider a day trip?

 

[jerryg]

Well I am north of Boston so that saves some time. But it is about 2:15-2:30 for me depending on Route 16. I am not sure from Boston. Hour wise what do you consider a day trip?

When I ski Killington, I drive from Portland for the day usually and it's 3.5 on good days. Granted, I don't do it all that often, but 2.5 hours for a day trip is in no way out of the ordinary for NE skiers/riders.

 

[Newpylong]

I would never drive more than 2 hours for one day... I have been lucky where I have lived in the past. 2 hours to Killington, 45 minutes to Mount Snow... I don't expect that to continue next year but I still won't travel much more than thar for one day.

 

[loafer89]

I did a day trip to Killington in 2005 from Lake Grove, Long Island and that was a 5 hour + ride each way. We left at 3 am and where back home at 10 pm, but that was with three adults to share the driving.

Nowdays I consider Killington at 2.5 hours an easy day trip as we used to drive 3 hours to get to Hunter from Long Island. Sugarloaf is now possible for a weekend being 299 miles from my house, but NOT a day trip.

 

[darent]

geoff
that is interesting, some how it doesn't surprise me, I new a lot of pass holders that didn't get more than 10days in. I think the pass was a plus for ASC, gave them alot of early money in the bank!

 

[Vortex]

I'm with Mike Trainer. Day trips I try to keep under 2 hours. Try any way. If I'm going 3 hours I usually drive up early ski one day and grab a place overnight and ski the next day and Drive back. If you can find a cheap place its almost cheaper to stay over than drive.
3 hours total driving one day. Late season there are no rules. Just go.

 

[nycskier]

If you want a long day trip, Emilio's Ski Shop in NYC runs day trips on a bus from New York City to Okemo, Stratton and Mount Snow. Those are 4 hour drives each way!!! Bus would leave Brooklyn at 3:30 AM, Queens at 4AM and Manhattan at 4:30 AM!

So please don't complain about 2 1/2 drives to the mountain!

 

[Vortex]

Thats why we don't live that far south.:idea: jk;-)