Indy Ski Pass

[jaytrem]

There are a number of places that are very close to each other. I think that helps both of them in some cases. Best example might be Brundage/Tamarack.

 

[2planks2coasts]

Cannon and Waterville are only about 30-35 minutes apart. Not thinking that's a huge issue.

 

[2planks2coasts]

Bluewood, Kelly Canyon, Sawmill added.

 

[jaytrem]

Well I went 0 for 5.

Kelly had the darkest night skiing I've ever seen, good time though. The line for the free hotdogs was far longer than the lift lines. Easy place to hit after a day at Targhee.

Bluewood is very cool, but real far from everything else. Has some nice tree skiing.

Have not been to Sawmill, good chance I'll get there next year. Figured I would hit the Western PA Epic stuff, so that works out well.

2 more XC places, at least Rikert is in VT, so might be good from some folks here.

 

[2planks2coasts]

Was in Idaho falls for work once and talked a couple of non-skiing colleagues into coming with me for night skiing. I assured them they could relax in the lodge woth a beer, maybe a nice dinner and some mountain scenery while I skied. I was completely unaware that it's a Mormon owned ski area. No booze and the culinary offerings consisted of hot dogs and heat lamp pizza. Those colleagues still give me grief about it

 

[Edd]

Dang, Burke would have been nice.

 

[Harvey]

Burke would be a great addition. I don't know why the receiver added Jay and left out Burke last year. Too close to each other for Indy? Berkshire East and Catamount are both on Indy.

This was Steve Wright's call not the receiver.

 

[snoseek]

Dang, Burke would have been nice.

Burke is all alone now and really needs to team up with another ski area as far as pass sales go imo.

 

[drjeff]

Burke is all alone now and really needs to team up with another ski area as far as pass sales go imo.

Is that something that Burke Mountain Academy would necessarily want though? Since when it gets down to it, that truly world class facility that BMA is certainly has some pull with how the mountain operates.

I suspect though that if many folks, who have never skied/ridden Burke before, got to do so at a time when the snow is good, that regardless of any potential affiliation, or lack thereof, with a multi resort pass, that they would definitely go back there and maybe even buy a day ticket a couple of times a year. Burke is truly a hiden gem, and I am guessing that there are plenty of Burke regulars who hope that it stays exactly that, a hidden gem

 

[snoseek]

Is that something that Burke Mountain Academy would necessarily want though? Since when it gets down to it, that truly world class facility that BMA is certainly has some pull with how the mountain operates.

I suspect though that if many folks, who have never skied/ridden Burke before, got to do so at a time when the snow is good, that regardless of any potential affiliation, or lack thereof, with a multi resort pass, that they would definitely go back there and maybe even buy a day ticket a couple of times a year. Burke is truly a hiden gem, and I am guessing that there are plenty of Burke regulars who hope that it stays exactly that, a hidden gem

But historically that place has been on the brink of going under so many times. I don't see them going on epic ikon but as a standalone the place could use some more $$$$ I bet.

Wmsp would actually be a good fit as that pass could add some value imo and it's not like the nh crowds are gonna completely overun the place. Indy would be a.good fit as well but maybe the numbers there would bring in more than they care to handle.

I agree the place is an absolute gem.

 

[thebigo]

My dream for burke is acquisition by pacific resorts. The size and financial situation fits well with their portfolio. A joint pass with ragged would help fill beds on holiday weeks. Be good opportunity for summer/vacation week race programs.

 

[jaytrem]

My dream for burke is acquisition by pacific resorts. The size and financial situation fits well with their portfolio. A joint pass with ragged would help fill beds on holiday weeks. Be good opportunity for summer/vacation week race programs.

That's some operation they run down at Wisp, was very impressed.

 

[crystalmountainskier]

Was in Idaho falls for work once and talked a couple of non-skiing colleagues into coming with me for night skiing. I assured them they could relax in the lodge woth a beer, maybe a nice dinner and some mountain scenery while I skied. I was completely unaware that it's a Mormon owned ski area. No booze and the culinary offerings consisted of hot dogs and heat lamp pizza. Those colleagues still give me grief about it

Yeah many people don't realize the most heavily Mormon counties in the country are in East Idaho, not Utah. For years Kelly Canyon was closed on Sundays but that has changed.

 

[RH29]

Indy Pass will likely not add any more resorts in the east until someone leaves. I believe Doug Fish said this publicly. If Jay's new owner takes them off, then Burke (or maybe Smuggs, or MRG?) would be a replacement. Until then, they feel they've got enough resorts in the East and frankly they're right.

Consider the setup they've got now, which is a mixture of daytrip options close to major metro areas (<2h30m drive)
DC: Bryce/Massanutten
Philly: Montage/Shawnee
NYC: Montage/Shawnee/Catamount/Mohawk
CT: Catamount/BEast/Mohawk/Magic
Boston: Pats/Waterville/BEast

And farther away, "destination" resorts (Greek Peak, Jay, Cannon, Saddleback).

It's a model that is obviously popular with skiers across the Northeast, and while I'd love even more growth, I'm sure they're scared of A, increasing the price too much and B, oversaturation of ski areas in a given region.

 

[Smellytele]

My plan next year is a weekend at saddleback and black
Day trips to Cannon, Waterville, Bolton, magic, BE
Live 5 minutes to pats
Then maybe a day at S6.
Then maybe a trip somewhere out west.
Also 4 days xcountry at Jackson and Waterville and maybe ricker

 

[Ski2LiveLive2Ski]

Indy Pass will likely not add any more resorts in the east until someone leaves. I believe Doug Fish said this publicly. If Jay's new owner takes them off, then Burke (or maybe Smuggs, or MRG?) would be a replacement. Until then, they feel they've got enough resorts in the East and frankly they're right.

Consider the setup they've got now, which is a mixture of daytrip options close to major metro areas (<2h30m drive)
DC: Bryce/Massanutten
Philly: Montage/Shawnee
NYC: Montage/Shawnee/Catamount/Mohawk
CT: Catamount/BEast/Mohawk/Magic
Boston: Pats/Waterville/BEast

And farther away, "destination" resorts (Greek Peak, Jay, Cannon, Saddleback).

It's a model that is obviously popular with skiers across the Northeast, and while I'd love even more growth, I'm sure they're scared of A, increasing the price too much and B, oversaturation of ski areas in a given region.

Is Sawmill not in the East?

 

[machski]

Looks like Bousquet has joined onto the pass.

 

[crystalmountainskier]

Looks like Bousquet has joined onto the pass.

They haven't. Just a discount program for their passholders to buy one.

 

[Edd]

Instagram alerted me that today Is the last to buy Indy with a payment plan so I pulled the trigger.

 

[2planks2coasts]

Per StormSkiing, 6 new resorts coming online tuesday. With a "twist".