Jay Peak Drops Lift Ticket Prices

[Smellytele]

Who cares about the price of a lift ticket - how can I get a deal on admission to the Pump House waterpark?

Liftopia had some deals for the Pump house

 

[Smellytele]

It seems like they are going the route of casinos and amusement parks.....they give the consumer attract offers to come visit and then get them to dish out money for other stuff while they are there (waterpark, lodging, etc.). Not that this is a bad thing. It definitely works!

For me staying in a hotel sized room rarely works because I have a family of 5. Also when on guy weekends the number of beds is the most important thing. House renting always works best for me weather it is skiing or an amusement park. I guess I am not their marketing target.

 

[steamboat1]

I guess it's good for day trippers or people staying at other accommodations nearby but the price they charge for a room in their hotel is crazy. You have to buy admission to the water park whether you plan on using it or not. Can't remember exactly but they wanted close to $500 for a room for 3 of us last spring not including lift tickets. We got a room down the road for the 3 us for $100.

edit: I believe the name of the place we stayed was the Cedarwood Resort. It was only about a mile down the road & had a decent bar/restaurant on site that was reasonably priced.

 

[Cornhead]

If you don't mind no TV, and mirrors on the ceiling above the beds, The Snowshoe Lodge in Montgomery is dirt cheap, $30 per night. I've only stayed there in the Spring, so I don't know if they charge more mid-season, or how hard it is to get a room. Quite a contrast from the swank digs up the road. It was a bit shocking to lay back on the bed and see an overweight, bald, middle aged man staring back at me, I slept in the other bed. A couple years back, they had Genny Cream Ale on tap, it was like a little piece of home 400 miles away.

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

If you don't mind no TV, and mirrors on the ceiling above the beds, The Snowshoe Lodge in Montgomery is dirt cheap, $30 per night. I've only stayed there in the Spring, so I don't know if they charge more mid-season, or how hard it is to get a room. Quite a contrast from the swank digs up the road. It was a bit shocking to lay back on the bed and see an overweight, bald, middle aged man staring back at me, I slept in the other bed. A couple years back, they had Genny Cream Ale on tap, it was like a little piece of home 400 miles away.

A Rochester Local! Nothing like a Genny! =)

 

[Nick]

Are the beds coin op?

Any other resorts dropping prices ? Is Stowe still at the top for lift ticket price, we haven't broken $100 yet have we ?

 

[steamboat1]

Any other resorts dropping prices ? Is Stowe still at the top for lift ticket price, we haven't broken $100 yet have we ?

I believe Killington & Sugarbush are going up $2 to $88 & Stowe already posted lift tickets will be $92 peak season.

 

[Smellytele]

If you don't mind no TV, and mirrors on the ceiling above the beds, The Snowshoe Lodge in Montgomery is dirt cheap, $30 per night. I've only stayed there in the Spring, so I don't know if they charge more mid-season, or how hard it is to get a room. Quite a contrast from the swank digs up the road. It was a bit shocking to lay back on the bed and see an overweight, bald, middle aged man staring back at me, I slept in the other bed. A couple years back, they had Genny Cream Ale on tap, it was like a little piece of home 400 miles away.

The Snowshoe is very interesting local hangout. The rooms are above the bar. I think the rooms rent either by the month or by the hour. In other words people live there and it maybe a house of ill-repute (might teach Zumba there).

 

[deadheadskier]

I believe Killington & Sugarbush are going up $2 to $88 & Stowe already posted lift tickets will be $92 peak season.

So, a 1st time visit to Stowe would be $102 out of pocket now then yes? IIRC I had to buy an RFID card when I went last year. You could get your $10 back at the end of the day, but even with that I'm sure there's a bit of sticker shock shelling out $102 the first time you go.

 

[Cornhead]

Are the beds coin op?

Any other resorts dropping prices ? Is Stowe still at the top for lift ticket price, we haven't broken $100 yet have we ?

No, but the mirror surprised me, I didn't have one in my room the first time I stayed there. The bar is pretty cool, I had fun and I don't even drink anymore. They had a band, and there were some interesting patrons at the bar. It would have been my kind of place when I did imbibe.

I think it's a smart move by Jay. The fact that gas prices are so high, and they are off the beaten path should encourage people to consider Jay, oh yeah the skiing isn't too shabby either. I've been hitting them in the Spring the last few years, I'll have to get up there mid-season sometime.

 

[4aprice]

So, a 1st time visit to Stowe would be $102 out of pocket now then yes? IIRC I had to buy an RFID card when I went last year. You could get your $10 back at the end of the day, but even with that I'm sure there's a bit of sticker shock shelling out $102 the first time you go.

Stowe is a great mountain but that's steep. Won't be getting there any time soon without a deep discount. Let's hope Jay is leading the curve with this trend. Sometimes you gotta wonder where they think their customers are coming from? If you plan right you can ski the west for less.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[deadheadskier]

yeah I've never paid full boat at Stowe. It's my favorite mountain by far too. No place is worth that kind of cash. Then again, that $92 would be considered a cheap round of golf for much of their clientele.

 

[steamboat1]

So, a 1st time visit to Stowe would be $102 out of pocket now then yes? IIRC I had to buy an RFID card when I went last year. You could get your $10 back at the end of the day, but even with that I'm sure there's a bit of sticker shock shelling out $102 the first time you go.

Not to nit pick but I believe it's only $5 for the RFID pass & it is refundable.

 

[steamboat1]

Stowe is a great mountain but that's steep. Won't be getting there any time soon without a deep discount. Let's hope Jay is leading the curve with this trend. Sometimes you gotta wonder where they think their customers are coming from? If you plan right you can ski the west for less.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Alex I ski Stowe several times a season & like DH I never pay full freight. I either use a VT. Pass which is around $42 a day or ski there during their ski club appreciation days which this year will cost me $45 for a 1 day ticket, 2 days for $66 or 3 days for $98. That's a sweetheart deal I think. They also sometimes run discounted tickets for St. Pats day. Last year they didn't because St. Pat's fell on a Sat. This year it falls on a Sun. I think so who knows if they're going to run the discount. Of course you have to pay $5 additional for the RFID card but it's refundable. In addition I could ski Stowe for 4 days (Wed.-Sat. 3/13-3/16 for $122) & if they run a discount on St. Pats (3/17) 5 days. I believe they charged $39 for skiing that day last time they offered it.

 

[gmcunni]

I used to stay on the Montgomery Center side of things. There are a number of cabins and houses to rent along Rt. 242 west of the resort which are large enough for families and big groups.

thanks, looking for some to share with another family for a long weekend, will check out MC.

 

[luvinjaycloud]

Man, last year there were a lot of people Biatching about the RFID and how they had to pay up for the use of a refillable card. The press realease says the RFID system is key to their ability to charge a lower price. I guess those folks won't be complaning about the 11 dollar savings per day this year.

 

[Smellytele]

thanks, looking for some to share with another family for a long weekend, will check out MC.

I stayed in a rental house on Edelweiss Cir in MC that had three good size bedrooms - found it through VRBO I think.

 

[4aprice]

Alex I ski Stowe several times a season & like DH I never pay full freight. I either use a VT. Pass which is around $42 a day or ski there during their ski club appreciation days which this year will cost me $45 for a 1 day ticket, 2 days for $66 or 3 days for $98. That's a sweetheart deal I think. They also sometimes run discounted tickets for St. Pats day. Last year they didn't because St. Pat's fell on a Sat. This year it falls on a Sun. I think so who knows if they're going to run the discount. Of course you have to pay $5 additional for the RFID card but it's refundable. In addition I could ski Stowe for 4 days (Wed.-Sat. 3/13-3/16 for $122) & if they run a discount on St. Pats (3/17) 5 days. I believe they charged $39 for skiing that day last time they offered it.

Appreciate the info. I cringe any time I see 3 digits for a lift ticket. Its for peak season anyways so its very unlikely I would go then. Anything under $50 is right up my ally. Paid $45 for Smuggs last March which I think is a great price. Don't want to sound cheap just thrifty.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[Nick]

I'm sure they don't want to push over the $100 number. That's a big mental hurdle ... triple digits ....

 

[Nick]

Appreciate the info. I cringe any time I see 3 digits for a lift ticket. Its for peak season anyways so its very unlikely I would go then. Anything under $50 is right up my ally. Paid $45 for Smuggs last March which I think is a great price. Don't want to sound cheap just thrifty.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Well you can ski twice instead of once if you can find a ticket for $40 instead of $80.