Skiing on the Cheap - 2013-14 Edition

[St. Bear]

I dont think it's a great deal. Not unless you plan on hitting their designated stops for the BOGO aspect, and I dont travel based on deals, I travel based on snow conditions.

And when you're an Extreme Discount Lift Ticket'er", you mock people who think $10 off is a good deal. I'm certainly not saying it's not a bad thing, but it just dont impress me much.

The aspect of the deal that provides the most value is that it gives you some options on holidays. That alone makes it worthwhile.

 

[twinplanx]

Not sure who to thank, but while scanning my email today I found an email from Killington dated 10/25 with the early season BOGO. So thanks to Urll ;-)

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[xwhaler]

The aspect of the deal that provides the most value is that it gives you some options on holidays. That alone makes it worthwhile.

Not to mention the Saturday 2 for 1's.....very difficult to find many deals 50% off on Saturday with any discount card/coupons etc. The mtns really limit what they offer on Saturdays for deals it seems. I also like that you buy a ticket for $35 and even if you don't use any other deal or tour stop you are still getting a day for $35 to a big name resort w/o any blackout days.
The cost certainty of this is appealing to me and means I can use it whenever I want vs having to try and match that deal through Liftopia last minute.

 

[dlague]

Not to mention the Saturday 2 for 1's.....very difficult to find many deals 50% off on Saturday with any discount card/coupons etc. The mtns really limit what they offer on Saturdays for deals it seems. I also like that you buy a ticket for $35 and even if you don't use any other deal or tour stop you are still getting a day for $35 to a big name resort w/o any blackout days.
The cost certainty of this is appealing to me and means I can use it whenever I want vs having to try and match that deal through Liftopia last minute.

Holy shit some one that gets it! I can not see how someone can call this a bad deal! I have used it 8-9 years now and we have saved a bundle!

 

[dlague]

I dont think it's a great deal. Not unless you plan on hitting their designated stops for the BOGO aspect, and I dont travel based on deals, I travel based on snow conditions.

And when you're an Extreme Discount Lift Ticket'er", you mock people who think $10 off is a good deal. I'm certainly not saying it's not a bad thing, but it just dont impress me much.

First congrats for being able to travel not based on deals! Second, if you chase conditions and get $10 off then that is a bonus! Third, I will take the Sugarbush Saddleback, Magic and Jay Peak Saturday's as 2 fers anytime! Not to mention Waterville (just added), Ragged 2 fers and the discounted day at Wildcat and Attitash which are also on Saturdays! If you just ski those then you had a decent season! However, I will take Jay Peak and Pico 2 fer Sundays all the way to the bank! If this is is not a good deal then not sure what is!

 

[BenedictGomez]

First congrats for being able to travel not based on deals! Second, if you chase conditions and get $10 off then that is a bonus! Third, I will take the Sugarbush Saddleback, Magic and Jay Peak Saturday's as 2 fers anytime! Not to mention Waterville (just added), Ragged 2 fers and the discounted day at Wildcat and Attitash which are also on Saturdays! If you just ski those then you had a decent season! However, I will take Jay Peak and Pico 2 fer Sundays all the way to the bank! If this is is not a good deal then not sure what is!

As I said, if you want to be a road warrior and hit those Saturday tour stops, and you dont mind "conditions roulette", it's a great deal. Even if you only do a few Saturdays it's decent assuming you dont have other ways to save (KEY POINT), or if you can hit a place like Jay on Sunday. I'm just saying that for many folks I think it looks better than it likely is, and for uber-cheapskates like me I can probably match or exceed a lot of this, but I go to pretty extreme lengths to save money skiing.

 

[BenedictGomez]

The Ski Ride Free website will be updated with the 2013/14 participating gas stations and mountains/lift restrictions next week. I'll be updating and posting a link to my GOOG GPS map in this thread for those who bookmark/use it.

 

[dlague]

As I said, if you want to be a road warrior and hit those Saturday tour stops, and you dont mind "conditions roulette", it's a great deal. Even if you only do a few Saturdays it's decent assuming you dont have other ways to save (KEY POINT), or if you can hit a place like Jay on Sunday. I'm just saying that for many folks I think it looks better than it likely is, and for uber-cheapskates like me I can probably match or exceed a lot of this, but I go to pretty extreme lengths to save money skiing.

Trust me, I can dollar cost average a per visit cost like the best of them! 2 fers are the more expensive part of our experience! The Fox 44 deal will bring down cost for sure!

 

[dlague]

Well here is the final tally for the Ride and Ski NE tour! Sign of the times - fewer 2 fers this year! But Sunday 2 fers at Pico and Jay Peak and if the card is used at Killington then it is $10 off - a couple of free beers! :beer:

2013-2014
Weekend Schedule

January

4th – Pats Peak – 2 for 1 lift tickets
11th – Sugarbush – 2 for 1 lift tickets
18th – Mt. Abram – 2 for 1 lift tickets
25th – Ragged – 2 for 1 lift tickets

February

1st – Saddleback – 2 for 1 lift tickets
8th – Pats Peak – 2 for 1 lift ticket
15th – Magic Mtn. – $39.00 lift ticket
21st – Shawnee Peak – 2 for 1 lift ticket
22rd – Black Mtn. – $35.00 lift ticket
23rd – Attitash – $49.00 lift ticket

March

1st – Jay Peak – 2 for 1 lift tickets
8st – Bolton Valley – 2 for 1 lift tickets
15th– Wildcat – $49.00 lift ticket
22nd–Waterville – 2 for 1 lift tickets

 

[Abubob]

Early season tickets on sale from Ragged (This deal is for full day lift ticket to ski or ride Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire, good for Opening Day through 12/25/13.): http://raggedmountainresort.ltibooking.com/resort_detail.php?ResortId=2823

 

[thetrailboss]

Three tickets for Killington, no blackouts, from Costco: $189.99:

http://www.costco.com/Killington-Sk...3-Pack-E-Card,-Vermont.product.100075633.html

And two days at Alyeska for one adult: $104.99

http://www.costco.com/Alyeska-Ski-R...ucher-Girdwood,-Alaska.product.100079915.html

 

[xwhaler]

Magic just announced "Throwback Thursdays" where tickets are only $15 on non-holiday and non pow Thursdays.
Incredible deal....ppl really should take advantage of this midweek.

"$15 Throwback Thursdays!"

New for the 2013-14 season, Magic will be open on Thursdays with special $15 "Throwback" pricing taking every one back to the 1970s-80s! The Thursday special pricing applies to every one and every ticket issued--no other discounts or promotions will be applicable on Throwback Thursdays. The Throwback Thursday pricing does not apply on any Thursdays which are holidays or "Powder Days" (where Magic receives 6" of new snow prior to 8am of opening). Regular Holiday ($63) or Powder Day ($49) pricing will then apply as noted above.

 

[twinplanx]

^SWEET!!!

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[Smellytele]

Magic just announced "Throwback Thursdays" where tickets are only $15 on non-holiday and non pow Thursdays.
Incredible deal....ppl really should take advantage of this midweek.

"$15 Throwback Thursdays!"

New for the 2013-14 season, Magic will be open on Thursdays with special $15 "Throwback" pricing taking every one back to the 1970s-80s! The Thursday special pricing applies to every one and every ticket issued--no other discounts or promotions will be applicable on Throwback Thursdays. The Throwback Thursday pricing does not apply on any Thursdays which are holidays or "Powder Days" (where Magic receives 6" of new snow prior to 8am of opening). Regular Holiday ($63) or Powder Day ($49) pricing will then apply as noted above.

I think I will be sick on some Thursdays...

 

[xwhaler]

I think I will be sick on some Thursdays...

+1 Thursdays are probably the best midweek day for me to go skiing too with my son in daycare and a family place to stay 25 mins from Magic I could shoot up to after work Wed night. Will of course have to run proposed plan by the wife first!

 

[Skier4life]

will of course have to run proposed plan by the wife first!

very wise!!!

 

[Skier4life]

I think I will be sick on some Thursdays...

Start coughing on Tuesdays!!

 

[Cornhead]

Full four weeks of vacation saved for skiing, I'll have to keep this in mind. I've yet to ski Magic, I think I've driven past at least four or five times in my travels, maybe this'll be the year!

 

[HD333]

Magic just announced "Throwback Thursdays" where tickets are only $15 on non-holiday and non pow Thursdays.
Incredible deal....ppl really should take advantage of this midweek.

"$15 Throwback Thursdays!"

New for the 2013-14 season, Magic will be open on Thursdays with special $15 "Throwback" pricing taking every one back to the 1970s-80s! The Thursday special pricing applies to every one and every ticket issued--no other discounts or promotions will be applicable on Throwback Thursdays. The Throwback Thursday pricing does not apply on any Thursdays which are holidays or "Powder Days" (where Magic receives 6" of new snow prior to 8am of opening). Regular Holiday ($63) or Powder Day ($49) pricing will then apply as noted above.

That is awesome. I'll have to make sure I take advantage of that. Magic isn't far from Okemo so I may be able to make this work.

I am a Magic virgin.


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[Verona]

Thats what she said