Skiing on the Cheap - 2013-14 Edition

[jaytrem]

I will only get to Cannon out of these this year so I won't be getting one but if someone gets one and will not be using the Cannon one let me know...
The 2013/14 FOX44 Ski and Ride Card
http://wfff.halfoffdeals.com/index.php?index_type=promo-detail&h=2070863

Wow, even better than last year with the addition of Middlebury. In my opinion this was probably the deal of the year last year. The tickets are good on weekends, can't go wrong. Thanks for posting, unfortunatly I'll be passing on it. Too many other plans already. I'll be passing it along to some firends though.

 

[billski]

Wow, even better than last year with the addition of Middlebury. In my opinion this was probably the deal of the year last year. The tickets are good on weekends, can't go wrong. Thanks for posting, unfortunatly I'll be passing on it. Too many other plans already. I'll be passing it along to some firends though.

Excellent. For people like me who wander, this is great, esp. if you want at least 3 of these areas. Cheaper by a bit than SkiVT, same blackouts. My target is $40/ticket averaged over the entire season. I'm going to Burke, JP and MRG for sure. Everything else is gravy.

There are no restrictions on transferability.

BTW, S6 doesn't offer much of a discount in season and their price is really steep for what you get.

 

[xwhaler]

I'm really torn on buying one of these. Cannon/Burke are the only realistic day trip mtns for me and even Burke is pushing it. Most day trips I do will be with my wife and infant son where we'll trade off skiing and watching him in the lodge. So A 3 hr up and back in a single day is not going to work for me this yr.

I'd ideally like to get to at least 3 mtns to feel I got value out of the card. Wouldn't make it to Owl's Head, Titus, or Gore to be sure.
If there is anyone that wants to buy the card but is in a similar position as me (can use some but not Cannon/Burke) let me know via PM ASAP as we may be able to swap vouchers to make it easier on both of us.

I've already invested in a SkiVT 3 pass so want to watch how many days I get pre-purchased vouchers for.

 

[St. Bear]

I bought 2 of these cards. I expect to use at least 6-7 of the tickets. That along with 2 SkiVT 3 passes is probably 80% of my days, already paid for.

 

[billski]

I'm really torn on buying one of these.

I mix and match my purchases, hoping to target around $40 per person (I think it's going to be $43 now.) Take a look at what Liftopia was charging last year. Maybe if you mix it up with some Liftopia's it will work. Also keep your eyes peeled for the Boston and Albany ski shows. Several resorts had ticket "specials" last season. You might also want to consider a set of three transferable tickets from Magic, that could get the family in for any day this season. Great if you want to ski on the holiday and want to avoid crowds and being over-charged!

 

[xwhaler]

I'm already also in for an RSNE card where Sat 'tour stops' would bring the cost/visit average below the $40 I'd likely acheive on this Fox44 deal. And I'll likely go to the Warren Miller show to get the Sugarbush midweek voucher.

Unless I can acquire another Cannon voucher through someone else who wants Gore, Titus, Owl's Head, or even Jay I'm likely to pass.

 

[Cornhead]

I'm really torn on buying one of these. Cannon/Burke are the only realistic day trip mtns for me and even Burke is pushing it. Most day trips I do will be with my wife and infant son where we'll trade off skiing and watching him in the lodge. So A 3 hr up and back in a single day is not going to work for me this yr.

I'd ideally like to get to at least 3 mtns to feel I got value out of the card. Wouldn't make it to Owl's Head, Titus, or Gore to be sure.
If there is anyone that wants to buy the card but is in a similar position as me (can use some but not Cannon/Burke) let me know as we may be able to swap vouchers to make it easier on both of us.

I've already invested in a SkiVT 3 pass so want to watch how many days I get pre-purchased vouchers for.

Hey X, how's it going? This is a great idea, since the cards are transferable, you could just mail the cards back and forth. I felt bad that I let the Smuggs and Burke passes from last year's card go unused. I had planned on using one of them, but someone at the Snowshoe gave me a BOGO to Jay, so I sold the extra ticket, and skied two days there instead.

I didn't think I'd be interested in the card this year either. I plan on attending the AZ Summit, and going to New Mexico in February too. I now think I may buy one. I'm getting a weekday Sugarbush voucher from Warren Miller, so the MRG would be nice to have. We got a Gore from WM last year, I was assuming we'd get on this year, we're not, so that would be appreciated too, and I'd be happy to swap for another.



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[xwhaler]

Whats the card exactly CornHead? just a single card with punch out holes? So if we did each buy one and made some trades we would in fact need to mail it to each other?
Or is it a card with seperate individual vouchers we could mail for a specific mtn?

 

[billski]

I wish people (not here) would be more sensible in pricing their "leftovers" at the end of the season. They buy or win a ticket, then try to sell it for nearly window rate near the end of the season. It's like the people who try to sell their 8 year old PC for $800. The season ends, they're left holding the bag. Unlike a PC, which can still serve as a good step stool. Lots of smart people, not much common sense.

 

[Cornhead]

Whats the card exactly CornHead? just a single card with punch out holes? So if we did each buy one and made some trades we would in fact need to mail it to each other?
Or is it a card with seperate individual vouchers we could mail for a specific mtn?

Yess, it's a hole punch, some initial over their logo on the card. I was a little concerned when it arrived, looks like it was printed on an inkjet printer, but all was good. Yes, Jaytrem, this deal is tough to beat, it did go up $5, and there is a handling charge, $5 too, I believe. Buying more than one is a great idea if you want to do multiple days.

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[Smellytele]

Yess, it's a hole punch, some initial over their logo on the card. I was a little concerned when it arrived, looks like it was printed on an inkjet printer, but all was good. Yes, Jaytrem, this deal is tough to beat, it did go up $5, and there is a handling charge, $5 too, I believe. Buying more than one is a great idea if you want to do multiple days.

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Don't let it get wet. Mine stuck together and got ruined.

 

[Cornhead]

I ordered one, worst case I break even, definitely use the Gore and MRG at least, probably squeeze some more in somehow. They did raise their handling charge to $8.75 from $5 FWIW.

Smellytelly, sorry you melted your card last year. Thanks for the heads up, I have a laminator at work, maybe I'll run it through. If it doesn't look like I'll use, or trade my Cannon voucher, you're first in line.

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[jaytrem]

I plan on attending the AZ Summit, and going to New Mexico in February too.

Speaking of New Mexico, the NMX card is now available. $69 for a couple freebies and some discounts. Not nearly as good as it was a couple years ago, but worth a look. And at least the money goes to a good cause....

http://www.nmxsports.org/

 

[Smellytele]

Speaking of New Mexico, the NMX card is now available. $69 for a couple freebies and some discounts. Not nearly as good as it was a couple years ago, but worth a look. And at least the money goes to a good cause....

http://www.nmxsports.org/

I would use the 1/2 off Taos and the 2 fer 1 at Durango and that is it...
HMMMM? wonder if you could use the 2 half off at TAOS on the same day. I bet not.

 

[deadheadskier]

I will only get to Cannon out of these this year so I won't be getting one but if someone gets one and will not be using the Cannon one let me know...
The 2013/14 FOX44 Ski and Ride Card
http://wfff.halfoffdeals.com/index.php?index_type=promo-detail&h=2070863

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Kind of glad I skipped out on the SkiVT tickets. This deal works better for me and could potentially be a better value if I get the most out of it. Going to try to at least get to MRG, Cannon, Jay and Burke. Hopefully Middlebury and Owl's Head too as I've never skied those mountains, though Owl's Head is a long shot.

 

[xwhaler]

I also just bought this---figured too good a deal to pass up even if I can only get to 3-5 of these. S6 might be a decent place to check out as well sometime if I just want to do a 1/2 day.

 

[mlkrgr]

I will only get to Cannon out of these this year so I won't be getting one but if someone gets one and will not be using the Cannon one let me know...
The 2013/14 FOX44 Ski and Ride Card
http://wfff.halfoffdeals.com/index.php?index_type=promo-detail&h=2070863

Would only use Jay Peak myself from that card but I have to say it is a great deal if you can get to at least 3 of them. Will try to make the most of the Waterville Valley Simon Mall deal when that comes out as I did very well on it last year.

 

[Smellytele]

Would only use Jay Peak myself from that card but I have to say it is a great deal if you can get to at least 3 of them. Will try to make the most of the Waterville Valley Simon Mall deal when that comes out as I did very well on it last year.

Let us know when that Simon Mall thing comes out.
Also any word out there on Price chopper thing yet?

 

[steamboat1]

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Kind of glad I skipped out on the SkiVT tickets. This deal works better for me and could potentially be a better value if I get the most out of it. Going to try to at least get to MRG, Cannon, Jay and Burke. Hopefully Middlebury and Owl's Head too as I've never skied those mountains, though Owl's Head is a long shot.

Owl's Head is only about a 1/2 hour from Jay. It's a nice mountain with good views overlooking a lake. It's worth it if you can get there. I'm not a big fan of Middlebury but that's mostly due to the fact that my parents brought me there a zillion times when I was young.

 

[ScottySkis]

Let us know when that Simon Mall thing comes out.
Also any word out there on Price chopper thing yet?

I been checking price chopper website I haven't seen anything yet, there is one near where I live I go in on Friday to see if they know when pass will come out.