Liftopia users comments?

[SAB]

I used it at Wildcat on 2/29, and both the web-site and the ski area transactions were quick and smooth.
SAB

 

[skier90]

Used it a couple times, $7 at gunstock, Ragged and $25 for wildcat. I even got a voucher for Wildcat when I went after that big rainstorm a couple weeks ago. The wind was so strong it almost knocked me over walking to the loadge. Great service and let me ski more areas than what im limited to on a seoson pass.

 

[billski]

I grabbed a Wildcat ticket the night before for a buddy who decided, as we usually do, at the last minute. Resort was on the ball, they said they had about a dozen printouts/customers , with forms in a pile behind the desk. Ticket was handed very readily. I like the system and have begun to promote it to my club and friends.

p.s., My buddy left his wallet on the table in the lodge. He didn't realize it till halfway down the next run. Scoot to the customer service desk, an tada, there it was! Kudos to the staff AND the integrity to the Wildcat clientèle!

 

[abc]

When is the cutoff for day tickets?

I saw a deal in the evening and alerted a friend who's skiing the next day. He try to get it the next morning but it seems same day ticket is not an option?

 

[deadheadskier]

When is the cutoff for day tickets?

I saw a deal in the evening and alerted a friend who's skiing the next day. He try to get it the next morning but it seems same day ticket is not an option?

This is correct. I'm not sure what the cut off is, but it does not work the same day and if you buy and can't go, you're out of luck. That's the only drawback, but considering the discounts available, its still a great deal.

I'm sure I will be using it for Wildcat late season.

 

[abc]

This is correct. I'm not sure what the cut off is, but it does not work the same day and if you buy and can't go, you're out of luck. That's the only drawback, but considering the discounts available, its still a great deal.

Well, that's pretty much the issue. Since you can't get a refund, you don't want to buy too far advance. So knowing when the cutoff is become a bit more important.

These super-deep discounts are particularly good for area one is not familiar with and don't want to pay the nearly full price to "try". So it's almost always a last minute thing.

I was basically sending the info to my buddy to encourage him to try a place I think he might like. But he missed the opportunity. I'm not sure I want to drag him along for a full weekend not knowing if he can handle the terrain and enjoy it. Even my self I don't want to pay $70 to visit a place only to find it's either too tame or too tough. I'd rather check it out for a day at a discount. And if I can't find enough to entertain me, I'll make it a short day and not feel like I wasted that much. And if I like it, I'll go back for a full weekend.

 

[Evmo]

Well, that's pretty much the issue. Since you can't get a refund, you don't want to buy too far advance. So knowing when the cutoff is become a bit more important.

These super-deep discounts are particularly good for area one is not familiar with and don't want to pay the nearly full price to "try". So it's almost always a last minute thing.

I was basically sending the info to my buddy to encourage him to try a place I think he might like. But he missed the opportunity. I'm not sure I want to drag him along for a full weekend not knowing if he can handle the terrain and enjoy it. Even my self I don't want to pay $70 to visit a place only to find it's either too tame or too tough. I'd rather check it out for a day at a discount. And if I can't find enough to entertain me, I'll make it a short day and not feel like I wasted that much. And if I like it, I'll go back for a full weekend.

We definitely will work on having more information on there about cutoff, but in essence is functions much like Expedia/etc (except you cant buy same day). Deals can change often, and one available today may not be tomorrow (because it can either sell out at a specific price, or the resort can adjust the price up as the demand for that day changes). Thanks for the understanding, and let me know if you have any questions.

 

[abc]

We definitely will work on having more information on there about cutoff, but in essence is functions much like Expedia/etc (except you cant buy same day). Deals can change often, and one available today may not be tomorrow (because it can either sell out at a specific price, or the resort can adjust the price up as the demand for that day changes). Thanks for the understanding, and let me know if you have any questions.

I'm not sure there's parallel. Airline seats and hotel rooms are fixed. Once they sold out, there's no more seats/rooms.

Lift tickets don't have a limit in quantity (except Deer Valley, that is). Resorts sell as many tickets as they can, even at the risk of huge long lift lines. So traditionally, lift ticket deals may have deadlines but seldom quantity limits. A deal is available until the deadline is passed. That's why I believe a clearly specified dealine would be neccessary. But if lifttopia operates on a different model than resort deals, it's even more neccessary to spell it out prominantly then.

 

[Evmo]

I'm not sure there's parallel. Airline seats and hotel rooms are fixed. Once they sold out, there's no more seats/rooms.

Lift tickets don't have a limit in quantity (except Deer Valley, that is). Resorts sell as many tickets as they can, even at the risk of huge long lift lines. So traditionally, lift ticket deals may have deadlines but seldom quantity limits. A deal is available until the deadline is passed. That's why I believe a clearly specified dealine would be neccessary. But if lifttopia operates on a different model than resort deals, it's even more neccessary to spell it out prominantly then.

I guess I didnt do a great job explaining. You are totally right about the typical lack of fixed inventory (as with an airline), but airlines and hotels always will fix the number of tickets or rooms available through a given channel (like Expedia). We used to work at Hotwire (owned by Expedia), and allow resorts to adjust pricing and available tickets at any time. So though their own inventory may not be fixed, their tickets and pricing available on Liftopia is. We definitely will work on doing a better job to communicate this, and thanks again for the feedback.

 

[abc]

Evmo, I'm not saying you should or should not do this or that.

What I'm trying to say is the perception of lift ticket buyer is likely shaped by what happen in the resorts, which is usually time limited not quantity limited. So a "change of paradime" ought to make itself clear.

I don't think most people will particularly care one way or the other, as long as they know what they're looking at.

 

[Evmo]

Evmo, I'm not saying you should or should not do this or that.

What I'm trying to say is the perception of lift ticket buyer is likely shaped by what happen in the resorts, which is usually time limited not quantity limited. So a "change of paradime" ought to make itself clear.

I don't think most people will particularly care one way or the other, as long as they know what they're looking at.

Definitely agree. I think you are making a great point, and we definitely are trying to do a better job of educating customers as to the "how/what/why" of what we are doing. Thanks for the feedback.