Skiing on the Cheap - 2013-14 Edition

[dlague]

This isn't a bad deal either, 2013-14 Ride & Ski Card. All the proceeds go to the Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth.

They also have a booth set up at the Boston Ski Expo and give away 2 lift tickets, again select mountains.

The card itself has discounts on it, but what makes the card even better is that they do a 2for1 day tour throughout the season. Every week it's a different mountain and if you own the card you can bring a friend and split the cost of a lift ticket.

We purchase 3 every season! As a result three lift tickets and a boat load of 2 for 1 Saturdays and other discounts as you mentioned. We have purchased the Mountain Sports Club card but it was redundent and not quite as good as The Ride and Ski Card.

We will be helping them sell at their booths (they have two) at the Boston Ski Show - Hope to see some Zoners there!

 

[Smellytele]

New for 2013/2014 ski season:
Recreation Connection’s members can now save $$$ when your purchase lift tickets for Killington Resort or Pico Mountain through Recreation Connection’s direct link by CLICKING HERE!

Killington Resort 1-Day lift ticket is $67 per ticket
Pico Mountain 1-Day lift ticket is $44 per ticket

 

[jaytrem]

New for 2013/2014 ski season:
Recreation Connection’s members can now save $$$ when your purchase lift tickets for Killington Resort or Pico Mountain through Recreation Connection’s direct link by CLICKING HERE!

Killington Resort 1-Day lift ticket is $67 per ticket
Pico Mountain 1-Day lift ticket is $44 per ticket

I've gotten in on some really good specials from them over the years. So if anybody has a set place they're looking for, it might be worth checking somewhat often. I do wonder if I'm still eligible though. Previously I got into it thru Dell Perks, but I don't think that program exists anymore. I seem to recall hearing something about orders being cancelled if they can't verify your eligibility. But I guess it can't hurt to try.

 

[dlague]

Well the deals are not looking so good with Warren Miller movies this year! However as always, the Portsmouth, NH showing has the best deal though sparse. Last year there were four lift ticket deals and now only two. Boyne Resorts (Sugaloaf and Sunday River) apparently pulled out of that one this year! All other show locations besides this one have Sugarbush only.

http://www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/events/the-music-hall

FREE LIFT TICKET TO SUGARBUSH
Everyone attending Ticket to Ride will receive a voucher good for One (1) FREE lift ticket to Sugarbush Resort, valid Monday through Friday during the 2013–14 winter season. Offer NOT VALID 12.25.13 through 1.05.14, 1.18.14 through 1.20.14, and 2.15.14 through 2.23.14. Not valid with any other offers. No refunds. Non-transferable.


2-FOR-1 LIFT TICKET TO GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT
Everyone attending Ticket to Ride will receive a voucher good for One (1) 2-FOR-1 lift ticket to Gunstock Mountain Resort, valid from Opening Day 2013 through 1.31.14. Coupon NOT VALID 12.24.13 through 1.01.14 and 1.17.14 through 1.20.14. Not valid with any other discount offer. No refunds. No cash value. Non-transferable.

 

[dlague]

Though not publicly expressed and also not on sale yet!

October 4, Boyne Resorts are hosting a movie at the Portsmouth Music Hall called “Into the Mind” by Sherpas Cinema. It looks to be an incredible movie, check this out. http://intothemindmovie.com/ They will be giving a free lift ticket to Sugarloaf or Sunday River for early season (Pre Christmas Eve day) skiing or riding!

The trailer is also in the Ski Movie Trailers 2013-2014 thread http://forums.alpinezone.com/showthread.php/123653-Ski-Movie-Trailers-2013-2014-Season

 

[dlague]

Check out this savings site Savvy Cities as well as others like Groupon, Living Social and Boston Deals for lower cost options! Often found are 2 fer deals or half price deals!

Groupon
Living Social
Boston Deals

 

[billski]

Liftopia just posted some deals. Kind of like a summer sale.

New England Lift Ticket Deals

Gunstock Lift Tickets	from $25.00	save 67%
Ragged Mountain Lift Tickets	from $24.99	save 63%
Ski Ward Lift Tickets	from $19.99	save 52%
Mount Snow Lift Tickets	from $34.99	save 53%
Stratton Lift Tickets	from $38.99	save 51%
Bolton Valley Lift Tickets	from $28.00	save 50%
Attitash Lift Tickets	from $35.00	save 44%
Wildcat Lift Tickets	from $35.00	save 44%
Granite Gorge Lift Tickets	from $27.99	save 40%
Shawnee Peak Lift Tickets	from $39.00	save 36%
Sunday River Lift Tickets	from $59.00	save 32%
Jay Peak Lift Ticket + Rental	from $79.00	save 31%
Killington Lift Tickets	from $49.99	save 28%
Magic Mountain Freedom 4 Pack	from $185.00	save 27%
Dartmouth Skiway Lift Tickets	from $24.00	save 20%
Bousquet Resort Lift Tickets	from $36.00	save 20%

 

[ScottySkis]

Liftopia just posted some deals. Kind of like a summer sale.

New England Lift Ticket Deals

Gunstock Lift Tickets	from $25.00	save 67%
Ragged Mountain Lift Tickets	from $24.99	save 63%
Ski Ward Lift Tickets	from $19.99	save 52%
Mount Snow Lift Tickets	from $34.99	save 53%
Stratton Lift Tickets	from $38.99	save 51%
Bolton Valley Lift Tickets	from $28.00	save 50%
Attitash Lift Tickets	from $35.00	save 44%
Wildcat Lift Tickets	from $35.00	save 44%
Granite Gorge Lift Tickets	from $27.99	save 40%
Shawnee Peak Lift Tickets	from $39.00	save 36%
Sunday River Lift Tickets	from $59.00	save 32%
Jay Peak Lift Ticket + Rental	from $79.00	save 31%
Killington Lift Tickets	from $49.99	save 28%
Magic Mountain Freedom 4 Pack	from $185.00	save 27%
Dartmouth Skiway Lift Tickets	from $24.00	save 20%
Bousquet Resort Lift Tickets	from $36.00	save 20%

Any of these weekends?

 

[dlague]

Some of them are! For example most are for the first two weekends in the middle of December near their opening. It is kind of a crap shoot - we bought $23 lift tickets two years ago for Gunstock and Ragged in December only to find that the lift tickets were either the same or as in the case of Gunstock $5 less then what I paid on Liftopia.

I would be a little leery of Ski Ward's deal for $19 in early December.

We did take advantage of Jay Peak's $10 deal in January (no brainer) which is not in the list above surprisingly!

In anycase, to guarantee a rate for early season turns - well there are some good rates there!

 

[ScottySkis]

First weekend of December and MT snow has tickets for 45$ and $35 Saturday that really good prices.

 

[steamboat1]

http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=pre...8.bUfG..1Xnj.b..s.AWiv.b.UidZAA.Uid9iQ.iEQvqg

 

[dlague]

http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=pre...8.bUfG..1Xnj.b..s.AWiv.b.UidZAA.Uid9iQ.iEQvqg

Liftopia just posted some deals. Kind of like a summer sale.

New England Lift Ticket Deals

Gunstock Lift Tickets	from $25.00	save 67%
Ragged Mountain Lift Tickets	from $24.99	save 63%
Ski Ward Lift Tickets	from $19.99	save 52%
Mount Snow Lift Tickets	from $34.99	save 53%
Stratton Lift Tickets	from $38.99	save 51%
Bolton Valley Lift Tickets	from $28.00	save 50%
Attitash Lift Tickets	from $35.00	save 44%
Wildcat Lift Tickets	from $35.00	save 44%
Granite Gorge Lift Tickets	from $27.99	save 40%
Shawnee Peak Lift Tickets	from $39.00	save 36%
Sunday River Lift Tickets	from $59.00	save 32%
Jay Peak Lift Ticket + Rental	from $79.00	save 31%
Killington Lift Tickets	from $49.99	save 28%
Magic Mountain Freedom 4 Pack	from $185.00	save 27%
Dartmouth Skiway Lift Tickets	from $24.00	save 20%
Bousquet Resort Lift Tickets	from $36.00	save 20%

Two in the same - same source in any case.

 

[steamboat1]

Two in the same - same source in any case.

Yes but I thought I'd post the full listing.

 

[dlague]

Yes but I thought I'd post the full listing.

Ah got it - for other regions too!

 

[jaytrem]

The Colorado Gems card is now available for $20. It is improved this year. You get a 2 for 1 ticket at...

Arapahoe Basin, Eldora, Loveland, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn, Ski Cooper, Ski Granby Ranch, and Sunlight.

1 for each place, with the usual blackouts.

http://www.coloradoski.com/gems

 

[dlague]

Killington K-Tickets on sale NOW

The early bird gets the first chair - and the best deal on tickets. Take a group on a single outing or take your turns over multiple dates. That's the access you need with cash to spare - more runs, anyone?

On sale through October 17, 2013. All K-Tickets must be used during the 2013-14 winter season; no refunds, credits or extensions on unused tickets.


Valid all season long, no blackout dates. Don't forget, ages 6 and under and 80+ ski or ride for free.

Adult (ages 19-79) $58
Youth (ages 7-18 ) $48
Ship to Home $5

FREE TICKETS? GOT IT.
Here's how to make it happen:

Purchase seven Unlimited K-Tickets in a single order to get a FREE lift ticket, valid any non-peak* day, and enjoy some extra time on the hill!
Don't worry, it won't show up on the order confirmation; we'll add it on automatically, just to wish you a happy winter.

http://www.killington.com/winter/plan/tickets_and_cards/K-Tickets

 

[frapcap]

Stratton has a pass like Sugarbush for the 4-20's club. $299 gets you a no blackout date season pass. Wish K would get off their rears and take advantage of this crowd...

 

[dlague]

$4 off each movie ticket to see Warren Miller's "Ticket to Ride" - Portsmouth, NH Show has two deals Sugarbush (2 for 1) and Gunstock (2 for 1). All others seem to only have only Sugarbush (2 for 1)

https://www.facebook.com/WarrenMillerEntertainment?sk=app_295301383941071

 

[mriceyman]

Stratton has a pass like Sugarbush for the 4-20's club. $299 gets you a no blackout date season pass. Wish K would get off their rears and take advantage of this crowd...

was actually just looking at this pass. I thought to myself that its almost too good to be true but then realized while talking to friends that the 20s age group is more likely to spend more on mountain(mostly bar lol) compared to older people with families. I got in on a condo with some people so if we go 6 times its 50 bux a trip which is pretty good nowadays.

 

[jaytrem]

The Geigerrig hydration packs are available on theclymb.com today. Looks like they're about 40% off. These are the packs that come with a book of lift tickets and other discounts. Highlights this year for the East would be Killington, Pico, Bretton Woods. Unfortunatly no Sugarbush this year. Personally I'm excited that they have the 2 Southern Utah areas in there this year. Always wanted to do a combo ski trip/National Park trip down that way.

Anyway the Passport Book details are here, notice most tickets are weekday only....

http://www.geigerrig.com/passport2013/index.html

If anybody isn't a Clymb member yet feel free to use this invite link that would get me a $25 credit. Thanks in advance...

http://www.theclymb.com/invite-from/JamesTrembulak