Skiing on the Cheap - 2012-13 Edition

[Bm0136]

thanks for the info

 

[BenedictGomez]

Skiridefree.com went live today.

Start gathering those 8 Gallon Gas receipts for lift ticket BOGOs!

2012/2013 Changes

ADDED
Belleayre (New York)
Mount Southington (Connecticut)

DROPPED OUT
Camelback (Pennsylvania)
Pico (Vermont)

Don't have time today, but later tonight I'll start updating my GPS map and post a link to the new smartphone map here.

At first glance I notice they've added 2 additional gas stations in MA and 5 in CT (previously CT had zero), and TWENTY-SEVEN in Vermont (was only 10 last year) so I'm going to have a lot of work to do!

 

[soposkier]

Saddleback Tickets and Cheap Beer for those in Maine
http://www.sebagobrewing.com/calendar.php?task=View&id=755

 

[mlkrgr]

Ski Trip for Entrepreneurs

IEEE Boston ENET is planning a ski bus trip so that entrepreneurs in Eastern MA can enjoy a day of skiing at Loon Mountain on January 20 while networking. The price is $85 and includes bus transportation and lift ticket and an additional $36 for on mountain equipment rentals. Link to register will become available soon at the website. Go to www.boston-enet.org to register.

When rationalized, $85 for a day of skiing plus transportation is still cheap as people also get the benefit of networking with like people. I'm the mastermind behind this trip (although someone else chose the date).

 

[k123]

Skiridefree.com went live today.

Start gathering those 8 Gallon Gas receipts for lift ticket BOGOs!

2012/2013 Changes

ADDED
Belleayre (New York)
Mount Southington (Connecticut)

DROPPED OUT
Camelback (Pennsylvania)
Pico (Vermont)

Don't have time today, but later tonight I'll start updating my GPS map and post a link to the new smartphone map here.

At first glance I notice they've added 2 additional gas stations in MA and 5 in CT (previously CT had zero), and TWENTY-SEVEN in Vermont (was only 10 last year) so I'm going to have a lot of work to do!

Filled up at the Tannersville, NY station on the way back from Hunter on Sunday and they had the new coupon. Was excited to see Belleayre was on there since I don't have any other coupons for Belleayre this year.

 

[ScottySkis]

Filled up at the Tannersville, NY station on the way back from Hunter on Sunday and they had the new coupon. Was excited to see Belleayre was on there since I don't have any other coupons for Belleayre this year.

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You can get flex and discounted tickets for Bell from Potterbrothers.com stores sell discount tickets. Flex tickets for can buy online or in the store which they have several of fyi.

 

[k123]

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You can get flex and discounted tickets for Bell from Potterbrothers.com stores sell discount tickets. Flex tickets for can buy online or in the store which they have several of fyi.

Yes I have used flex tickets in the past but there are only 3 dates for Belleayre this year and they are $40. With a BOGO the cost is $30

 

[Euler]

I'm glad the Mobil gas station promo is happening again. Bummer Pico dropped out, but I'll be trying to use the Bromley,MRG, and Magic BOGOs. Skiing cheap!

 

[ScottySkis]

Yes I have used flex tickets in the past but there are only 3 dates for Belleayre this year and they are $40. With a BOGO the cost is $30

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Good point.

 

[trackbiker]

Their main page lists tickets in the $50 range when they are actually in the $70.00 range. Only weekends and holidays listed. About a $10.00 savings. Still not bad if you are skiing with multiple people and holiday discounts are hard to come by.
I sent them an email asking about weekday tickets. Will report if I get a reply.

Following is the response I received from the thefrugalskier.com
"Thanks for the question. Within each product listing there is the option for adult, young adult and junior tickets. Junior ticket pricing for the given resorts is in the $50 range. The online software package being used defaults to showing the lowest priced item within that given product listing on the homepage which is why you are seeing a $50ish product advertisement. In general you'll see a $10 savings on adult, $8 on young adult and $6 on junior tickets for the resorts listed on the website.

Weekday tickets are not currently being offered, but may be available should there be demand for this type ticket.

Thanks for visiting The Frugal Skier. I hope you give us a chance to provide discounted weekend and holiday lift tickets this season."

 

[Smellytele]

Burke $44
http://deals.boston.com/deal/25328/burke-mountain-vermont

 

[Smellytele]

$39 popup sales for Bolton
http://www.boltonvalley.com/tickets-passes-rentals/specials-ticket-packs/39-lift-ticket-pop-up-sales

 

[Bm0136]

Good cheap skis and other equipment http://www.skiessentials.com/browse.cfm/skis-demo-used/2,214.html

 

[Bm0136]

Not bad for Ski equipment http://www.backcountry.com/

 

[Bm0136]

Good deals on New England Lift Tickeets http://www.newenglandskidiscount.com/

 

[Smellytele]

Skiridefree.com went live today.

Start gathering those 8 Gallon Gas receipts for lift ticket BOGOs!

2012/2013 Changes

ADDED
Belleayre (New York)
Mount Southington (Connecticut)

DROPPED OUT
Camelback (Pennsylvania)
Pico (Vermont)

Don't have time today, but later tonight I'll start updating my GPS map and post a link to the new smartphone map here.

At first glance I notice they've added 2 additional gas stations in MA and 5 in CT (previously CT had zero), and TWENTY-SEVEN in Vermont (was only 10 last year) so I'm going to have a lot of work to do!

Does anyone know if the 2 fer 1's are only good on adult tickets or could you also get 2fer1 for kids/teens?

 

[RENO]

Magic Mountain - $29 Saturday or Sunday, $19 Monday, Friday, and select powder days
http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/176/deals/530246-full-day-lift-pass

 

[BenedictGomez]

Does anyone know if the 2 fer 1's are only good on adult tickets or could you also get 2fer1 for kids/teens?

Each year, every mountain in the program has their own restrictions. Some of them are fairly open with no-restrictions, while some of them are so restrictive they're almost useless*. Many say, "Buy 1 adult ticket, get 1 adult ticket free", but some are "Buy 1 lift ticket get one of equal or lesser value free".



*The worst offender is Gore Mountain. I dont have the new handout in front of me, but the last few years Gore has been "good only on Tuesday". Gee, thanks. LOL

 

[Smellytele]

Each year, every mountain in the program has their own restrictions. Some of them are fairly open with no-restrictions, while some of them are so restrictive they're almost useless*. Many say, "Buy 1 adult ticket, get 1 adult ticket free", but some are "Buy 1 lift ticket get one of equal or lesser value free".



*The worst offender is Gore Mountain. I dont have the new handout in front of me, but the last few years Gore has been "good only on Tuesday". Gee, thanks. LOL

The website doesn't have the restrictions on it do I have to get the hand out at the participating gas stations?

 

[billski]

Each year, every mountain in the program has their own restrictions. Some of them are fairly open with no-restrictions, while some of them are so restrictive they're almost useless*. Many say, "Buy 1 adult ticket, get 1 adult ticket free", but some are "Buy 1 lift ticket get one of equal or lesser value free".

In my experience, he general rule is they are adult tickets. Always a exceptions and they change every year. My suggestion if that if you need some combination like this, you're best to go fishing yourself.