Skiing on the Cheap - 2008-09 Thread

[billski]

descentpass.com

http://www.descentpass.com

Found this in the December issue of Ski Mag.
Problem with their web is that they have no deals listed for any of the NY, MA, VT or NH areas I briefly perused. Attractive site, but... show me the money!

 

[RootDKJ]

I also found this for places out West.

http://www.snowbomb.com

 

[Smellytele]

http://www.descentpass.com

Found this in the December issue of Ski Mag.
Problem with their web is that they have no deals listed for any of the NY, MA, VT or NH areas I briefly perused. Attractive site, but... show me the money!

All the areas at this moment say...
"Descent Pass Specials coming soon! Check back frequently for updates and new specials."

So hopefully they will post them soon.

I looked at some out west and they said the same thing

 

[Smellytele]

I also found this for places out West.

http://www.snowbomb.com

I bought one of their snowbomb cards (45 bucks) because I am heading out to Tahoe and it came with a free ticket to either Sugarbowl or Kirkwood. Also had some other good deals for out there for Alpine Meadows and Squaw where I will be skiing. Also they mention they will be posting deals for the east coast. Not sure if you need to be a member for all the deals.

 

[thetrailboss]

Recent article by Marty Basch on cheap tix.

 

[Mildcat]

Recent article by Marty Basch on cheap tix.

I'm surprised he never mentioned the deals at Magic.

 

[billski]

Ski and Ride with The Point 2009

I'm surprised one of you slugs haven't ferreted out this one. Reprise from last season:

Buy and wear a button, get a discount (just like last year).
http://www.pointfm.com

Wear your button to the participating mountain each week, and present the appropriate voucher from your coupon book to get the half-price deal. Be sure to join us at 4 pm for the Harpoon Apres-Ski Party in the bar. We'll talk about our day on the slopes and give away a ton of terrific prizes Prizes vary from each mountain but could include TSL Snowboards, complete ski packages from Nordica, CDs, gift certificates and loads more!

Jan 16, 2009 - Sugarbush – ½ price
27-Mar-2009 – Jay Peak –
http://www.friendofharpoon.com/index.cfm?cd=MAE&cdid=121777&pid=29029

Waiting for the details to be published. The following info is trolled from various sites: Yes Virginia, it does work!

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH
1/9

Jay Peak

2/6

Burke Mountain

3/6

Sugarbush
1/16

Sugarbush

2/13

Bolton Valley

3/13

Bolton Valley
1/23

Mad River Glen

2/20

Dartmouth Skiway

3/20

Killington
1/30

Smuggler's Notch

2/27

Asctuney

3/27

Jay Peak​

I don’t see where to purchase them yet, other than perhaps at the brewery

I am too lazy to format this pretty for you....

 

[Smellytele]

I'm surprised one of you slugs haven't ferreted out this one. Reprise from last season:

Buy and wear a button, get a discount (just like last year).
http://www.pointfm.com

Wear your button to the participating mountain each week, and present the appropriate voucher from your coupon book to get the half-price deal. Be sure to join us at 4 pm for the Harpoon Apres-Ski Party in the bar. We'll talk about our day on the slopes and give away a ton of terrific prizes Prizes vary from each mountain but could include TSL Snowboards, complete ski packages from Nordica, CDs, gift certificates and loads more!

Jan 16, 2009 - Sugarbush – ½ price
27-Mar-2009 – Jay Peak –
http://www.friendofharpoon.com/index.cfm?cd=MAE&cdid=121777&pid=29029

Waiting for the details to be published. The following info is trolled from various sites: Yes Virginia, it does work!

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH
1/9

Jay Peak

2/6

Burke Mountain

3/6

Sugarbush
1/16

Sugarbush

2/13

Bolton Valley

3/13

Bolton Valley
1/23

Mad River Glen

2/20

Dartmouth Skiway

3/20

Killington
1/30

Smuggler's Notch

2/27

Asctuney

3/27

Jay Peak​

I don’t see where to purchase them yet, other than perhaps at the brewery

I am too lazy to format this pretty for you....

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
1/9 Jay Peak 2/6 Burke Mountain 3/6 Sugarbush
1/16 Sugarbush 2/13 Bolton Valley 3/13 Bolton Valley
1/23 Mad River Glen 2/20 Dartmouth Skiway 3/20 Killington
1/30 Smuggler's Notch 2/27 Asctuney 3/27 Jay Peak


Button Locations includes Harpoon Brewery store in Windsor, VT.

 

[powhunter]

roomsaver.com got a room at the red roof inn at killington on the access road for 49 bucks

steve

 

[deadheadskier]

Anyone receive their Ride and Ski New England card yet?

 

[Smellytele]

Anyone receive their Ride and Ski New England card yet?

Is this the CHAD card? If so I bought mine at the Boston ski show for 25 bucks so I have mine. They also through in a 2 for 1 for Jay not sure if everyone got one but I assume they do.

 

[deadheadskier]

Is this the CHAD card? If so I bought mine at the Boston ski show for 25 bucks so I have mine. They also through in a 2 for 1 for Jay not sure if everyone got one but I assume they do.

yep

what free lift tickets did you get?

 

[Smellytele]

Black was automatic (I do like it a lot on snowy days) and then I chose Ragged because it was close by and I thought it was the one I would most likely use with my family.

 

[Clarkl23]

The latest EICSL members "at the window" discounts are posted on the Discounts Page - http://www.eicsl.org/discounts.htm.

In the case of Bretton Woods a larger discount is available by prebuying tickets.

Feel free to PM me if anyone has questions about joining EICSL or any of our discounts. I'm down to 2 spaces left for our Jackson Hole trip.

Clark

 

[thehare]

5th Graders ski free?

In VT there is a program for 5th graders to ski free 3X at every VT ski area (alpine and nordic). Is there a program similar to this in NH?

 

[Smellytele]

In VT there is a program for 5th graders to ski free 3X at every VT ski area (alpine and nordic). Is there a program similar to this in NH?

Yes
http://www.skinh.com/FifthGrade.cfm

 

[thehare]

5th graders

thanks for the information.

 

[deadheadskier]

Black was automatic (I do like it a lot on snowy days) and then I chose Ragged because it was close by and I thought it was the one I would most likely use with my family.

I received a call from Jeff yesterday and went with the same. Last year he also through in a Mount Abram as a surprise. It was tough turning down the option for Magic or Saddleback, but given my current locations, I thought Ragged would be the place I would utilize it as well.

 

[OppositeGeorge]

The latest EICSL members "at the window" discounts are posted on the Discounts Page - http://www.eicsl.org/discounts.htm.

Connecticut Ski Council just posted their own "at the window" discounts too. Look here, or here if you'd prefer see a .pdf version. Limited-time "Awareness Days" are here.

Read further back in the thread to get my pitch on CSC as well as the Danbury and Sterling Ski Clubs. PM me if you have any questions or want to join.

 

[YardSaleDad]

$99 4-packs are going to be available this Fri, Sat and They can be purchased at the Upper Guest Services location on Sun from noon-4pm!(limit 1 per household)
Opening Day $25 lift tickets on Friday 11/28!

Not sure what the 4-pack rules are, but I am certainly going to ask this Friday when I am there.