Skiing on the Cheap - 2012-13 Edition

[St. Bear]

I figured that must be the case given Gore is much closer than VT or NH. It's why I often ski n.VT instead of the DAX or central VT as well, because I can stay in n.VT for free = well worth the extra 1 hour or so drive.

My biggest issue with skiing "locally", is the lack of babysitters near us. Elk is the only mountain I can do without an inconvenience.

It's usually 5 hours to my parent's house in NH, then day trips to wherever has the best combo of deals and snow.

 

[ScottySkis]

My biggest issue with skiing "locally", is the lack of babysitters near us. Elk is the only mountain I can do without an inconvenience.

It's usually 5 hours to my parent's house in NH, then day trips to wherever has the best combo of deals and snow.

It is a good place for that.

 

[ScottySkis]

I figured that must be the case given Gore is much closer than VT or NH. It's why I often ski n.VT instead of the DAX or central VT as well, because I can stay in n.VT for free = well worth the extra 1 hour or so drive.

Gore has better terrain then any thing in South Vermont. Just wish Gore got north Vermonts snow fall averages.

 

[BenedictGomez]

Gore has better terrain then any thing in South Vermont. Just wish Gore got north Vermonts snow fall averages.

That's why I dont ski in Southern Vermont, I just really see no point. I'd rather drive a wee-bit further to northern Vermont for the much better terrain, or hit Whiteface etc..... The one exception is that I still need to hit Magic given it sounds like it's Southern Vermont's Plattekill. Just doesnt seem to happen, and sadly wont happen again this season.

 

[ScottySkis]

That's why I dont ski in Southern Vermont, I just really see no point. I'd rather drive a wee-bit further to northern Vermont for the much better terrain, or hit Whiteface etc..... The one exception is that I still need to hit Magic given it sounds like it's Southern Vermont's Plattekill. Just doesnt seem to happen, and sadly wont happen again this season.

I been to Magic once but it was not a good weather day. But I think you love it like Platty, hope you get their soon.

 

[steamboat1]

http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-skiing-snowboarding/season-passes

 

[steamboat1]

We have some pretty significant changes to our season pass program next year and I wanted to explain the thought process behind these adjustments. We have frozen all pass prices for next year and even lowered several of them. Many of you already know that you can attach your credit card to your season pass or express card so you don’t need to carry your wallet. Next year we are also adding a program called “Beast Bucks” that allows guests to load a predetermined amount of money on a pass (instead of charging your card each time). We have also included preloaded cash (Beast Bucks) on several of the passes, to reward existing passholders that are renewing with us next year.

One of our strategies moving forward is to continue to focus on families and youth to ensure we are creating the skiers and riders that will help grow our sport in the future. In association with our sister company, Woodward, we will continue to focus on the youth action sports segment.
Here is the pricing for 2014 season passes: Which will go on sale March 16th. Look for more info on-line in the coming week.

1. Youth:
a. We are rolling out an Unlimited Season Pass for youth (ages 7-18) for $499 (early rate). This is almost a 30% decrease in price for this segment!
b. Also, this year a Killington Youth Pass offers FREE skiing at Powdr resorts across the country! More on this in future communications.
c. We created a value offering for youth at Pico in our $75 Vermont School Pass this past year, and this year for out of state youth we’re offering a $149 early option. This is a 32% drop in price! There will also be a $299 Killington season pass for Vermont school age kids in grades K-12. Powdr offer does not apply to Pico.

2. Adults ages 19 to 29 years old:
a. We are offering a NEW Millennial Pass (Unlimited) at the early rate of $599! For this age segment this is a 43% drop in price!

3. Adult & Senior Unlimited:
a. If you’re renewing an Adult or Senior Unlimited pass from last year, we are freezing the price of a pass as well as loading $100 Beast Bucks onto your pass to be used for the 2013-14 Season.
b. We’ll be offering a Super Senior Pass for $39 to 80+ folks. We figure if you’re skiing after 80 years old, you should be rewarded.
c. If you’re renewing a Blackout Pass from last year, we are freezing the price of a pass as well as loading $50 Beast Bucks onto your pass to be used for the 2013-14 Season. You will still have the ability to ski any 3 Blackout days of your choice.

4. SPRING: As previously announced, we are offering unlimited skiing and riding for the Spring from March 15th through the end of the season for $199! Hopefully you’ve seen the commitment we’ve made to spring by viewing the glacier on Superstar.

• Please note: The 2013-14 Season Passes are NOT valid for the spring of 2013.
• Beast Bucks can be used in base lodge food venues, cafeterias, Ovations, Retail, Snow Sports, etc.
• Only offered to those who had a valid pass in 2012-13 and are valid for next season 13-14.
• Must buy by June 13th to get early rates and renewal bonus.

Look for our NOR’BEASTER line-up of events here:

http://www.killington.com/winter/beast/ ... elebration
http://www.killington.com/winter/activities/norbeaster


Best regards;

Mike Solimano
President and General Manager
Killington Resort & Pico Mountain

 

[ScottySkis]

I hope this is true, maybe I go this spring, haven't been back to K since I had my season pass their so long ago ( last year of ASC cheap ness) maybe time to have fun their again.:beer:

 

[xwhaler]

http://www.crotchedmountain.com/st_patricks.html

$17 Crotched this Sunday.....I just bought one....looking forward to 1st visit there!

 

[vinnyv11]

Not sure where to ask this question but does anyone have suggestions for lift tickets next Sunday 3/24 at Mount Snow?

 

[ScottySkis]

Not sure where to ask this question but does anyone have suggestions for lift tickets next Sunday 3/24 at Mount Snow?

I sell you my one price chopper pass for MT snow good on Sundays not Saturday for 48$ at Elk this Sunday, I pay 150$ for three passes and used 2 does that sound good?

 

[vinnyv11]

You going to hit elk now Sunday? Thought you were out.

 

[ScottySkis]

You going to hit elk now Sunday? Thought you were out.

I don't have the money but if you want the voucher that is good at MT snow and Gore, whitreface, Sunappe, Bromley and other hills then I can buy an Elk ticket on Sunday. It does expire this year, 48$ is what 4 hour ticket at Elk costs.

 

[St. Bear]

One voucher for Gore Mt, up for grabs. No strings attached.

EDIT: Taken

 

[BenedictGomez]

One voucher for Gore Mt, up for grabs. No strings attached.

I would love it, but only if you could get it in the mail today? (Going there this weekend and I wouldnt want to accept your generosity and then have it go to waste).

 

[Ski2LiveLive2Ski]

One voucher for Gore Mt, up for grabs. No strings attached.

If it is still available I would love to get that

 

[hammer]

Crotched is having a Teacher Appreciation Day this Saturday 23 March. Teachers get to ski free and their families get discounts.

http://www.crotched.com/events.html?id=182

 

[Ski2LiveLive2Ski]

So far this season: 9 days on skis, total lift expenditure $183
(ok, that includes reselling tix at 3pm for $20 on 3 days)

 

[St. Bear]

If it is still available I would love to get that

Sorry, already gone.

 

[Ski2LiveLive2Ski]

Thanks anyway (now I'm never going to get my average spend per day below $20 this year)