Skiing on the Cheap - 2014-15 Edition

[jaytrem]

When did it change to 60,000 from 50,000?

I took a FF trip to Europe in 2004 and it cost me 50,000. I guess there's even "inflation" in FF miles!

I'm not sure, I just realized it when I was checking out flights today. I do vaguely recall reading something about it a while back, like maybe a year or two ago. I know they were still 50,000 in the summer of 2010.

 

[VTKilarney]

60,000 miles is now standard - and that assumes that you can find tickets at that tier. On Delta, good luck.

 

[VTKilarney]

I haven't been able to find a schedule for The Point FM's Friday ski days. Are they doing it this year?

 

[BenedictGomez]

60,000 miles is now standard - and that assumes that you can find tickets at that tier. On Delta, good luck.

What a crock of crap. I have so many miles I may as well just start selling them.

 

[abc]

What a crock of crap. I have so many miles I may as well just start selling them.

If you got a boat load of miles you don't have any use for, sell it!

A couple years ago, I sold a bunch of AA miles because they don't fly to where I want to go direct. It certainly help finance my trips. And my buddies got a pair of tickets at less cost than if they buy the ticket straight.

End result: I gain a couple of ski buddies and (I believe) some good karma points!

 

[BenedictGomez]

If you got a boat load of miles you don't have any use for, sell it!

A couple years ago, I sold a bunch of AA miles

I guess this has to be done with friends or family? I mean, there's no private market for them, is there?

 

[ScottySkis]

All hill and prices and dates for flex tickets posted here now.

Potterbrothers store in Kingson NY has the advertimsements for daily discounts and flex dates in the store. I post some here today through out the day.

http://www.potterbrothers.com/produ...gston+Swap+#+3+(Email+Blast)&utm_medium=email
Plattekill-$t37.95 on Sundays-Jan4, Jan25 and feb 22, march22
Killington-$49.95 Dec.19, Jan2, Jan15, jan30, feb. 12, feb27,mar6, and sunday(only weekend day)3/15
Hunter ( all Fridays)$ 37.95 Dec12, jan 9 , feb 6, fb 27 march 13
Bell (FLAT) eayre $37.95 Dec20(sat), 1/4and2/1Sundays Fri 2/6 and Sundays Feb22and March15
Catamount $24.95 Saturdays eveinings from 3pm -10pm.1/17,1/31, Feb 7 and Feb 28 Jiminy Peak and Windham to come later

Bromley $39.95 jan1, 1/3,&10sat.s ,1/19 Monday. Sat.s: 1/31,2/7,2/21,2/28,3/7,3/14
Windham $37.95 1/6,1/14,1/22,2/4,2/10,2/26, Saturday :s 2pm-8pm 1/3,1/10,1/24,2/7 and, Sundays:$39.95:1/11,1/25,2/1,2/8,3/1,3/8

Jiminy Peak $25 Sat.s 1/24and 2/21 from 3pm to 10pm. 38 Fridays any 8 hours 1/9,1/23,2/6, and 2/13. Sundays $40 any 8 hours 1/4,1/11,1/25, 2,/8, 2/22,3/1, 3/8
http://www.potterbrothers.com/product-category/flex-tickets/



Plattekill-$t37.95 on Sundays-Jan4, Jan25 and feb 22, march22
Killington-$49.95 Dec.19, Jan2, Jan15, jan30, feb. 12, feb27,mar6, and sunday(only weekend day)3/15
Hunter ( all Fridays)$ 37.95 Dec12, jan 9 , feb 6, fb 27 march 13
Bell (FLAT) eayre $37.95 Dec20(sat), 1/4and2/1Sundays Fri 2/6 and Sundays Feb22and March15
Catamount $24.95 Saturdays eveinings from 3pm -10pm.1/17,1/31, Feb 7 and Feb 28
Bromley, Jiminy Peak and Windham to come later[/QUOTE]

 

[VTKilarney]

Monte Sainte Anne offered a kids ski free promotion last year during a portion of the winter.

I can't find anything on their official website, but one of the lodging partners has it available and it can be booked. The promotion runs from February 16th through March 22nd.

Here is a link:
http://www.chateaumontsainteanne.com/en/packages/

If anyone else knows of any other kids ski free offers I would love to know.

 

[skifree]

smuggs
http://myjumponit.com/engine/SplashDetails.aspx?LID=4291&contestid=125848&productid=13139692&p=12

 

[VTKilarney]

If you are thinking about a trip to Bretton Woods, the Fairbanks Inn in St. Johnsbury is offering a Manager's Special through the end of November for 2 nights at the price of 1. It doesn't price correctly if you book online, so you will need to call. The cheapest room looks to be $134 per night.

The Fairbanks Inn is a motel, but it is definitely an upscale motel. Truthfully, $134 seems somewhat steep, but one family has a monopoly on hotels in town and the rates reflect that reality.

 

[jaytrem]

I guess this has to be done with friends or family? I mean, there's no private market for them, is there?

There's no legit one that I know of. I've arranged a few deals between friends (different circle), works out real well for both parties. There's also Craigslist, but obviously that a bit more risky. And who knows, maybe somebody from AZ will PM you now that they know you have miles you're looking to part with.

 

[Tin]

Anyone know of any cheap lodging within 45 minutes of Mad River/Bush and Smuggs? We generally stay at the Hollow Inn in Montpelier for under $100 a night. Was thinking the hostel when solo but that won't work when the GF or dog is with me.

 

[xwhaler]

Catsup948 and I grabbed a room at the Hydeaway 2 miles from MRG for March for $86 after taxes on a Sunday night. Includes hot breakfast

 

[reefer]

Anyone know of any cheap lodging within 45 minutes of Mad River/Bush and Smuggs? We generally stay at the Hollow Inn in Montpelier for under $100 a night. Was thinking the hostel when solo but that won't work when the GF or dog is with me.

Golden Lion. Route 100 across from Sugarbush South Entrance. Used to give an AZ discount. Hot Breakfast included. 5 minutes to Bush, 10 to MRG.

 

[Tin]

Stayed at the Lion last year and liked it. $86 is a great deal

 

[Kleetus]

Not sure if this has been posted before...but looks like a good deal if your going for the ride and ski card...basically half off...

http://nhdollarsaver.dollarsavershow.com/Advertiser.aspx?advertiser_id=4663

 

[gmcunni]

smuggs - $49 adult / 39 youth @ Costco

print ticket @ home so no need to have your receipt checked as you exit.

One (1) 3-Mountain Lift Ticket

• Adult ages 19-64
• Youth ages 6-18
• Valid 11/28- 4/19/15, No Holidays

Features:

• 3 Big Interconnected Mountains
• Over 1,000 acres of terrain
• Over 750 acres of Glades
• 78 Trails - over 27 miles
• 58 km of cross-country and snowshoe trails

Specifications:

• 19% intermediate trails and glades
• 50% expert
• 31% challenge
• Variety of learning terrain
• 2,610 foot vertical rise
• Average annual snowfall of more than 26 feet

How to Redeem:

• Bring your printed e-voucher to Smugglers' Notch Ticket Booth to receive your one (1) Adult 3-Mountain Lift Ticket or one (1) Youth 3-Mountain Lift Ticket

Smugglers' Notch Terms & Conditions:

• Recipient’s e-mail address MUST be supplied in e-mail field on Shipping Address page
• E-voucher entitles the bearer to one single-day, Adult OR Youth 3-Mountain Lift Ticket
• Not valid with any other offers or discounts
• Identification must be presented upon request.
• Non-transferable
• Not for resale
• No Holidays - 12/26/14 - 1/4/15, 1/17 - 1/19/15 & 2/14 - 2/22/15

 

[xwhaler]

Ragged $25 Friday 12/5

http://raggedmountainresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CHAD.pdf

 

[bousquet19]

WNEP Ski Card for Poconos

Just received a blast email for the 2014-15 WNEP ski card: $114 + $2 shipping for seven Poconos resorts (well, six if you lump Jack Frost and Big Boulder).

Weekends OK, holidays blacked out.

Woody

http://wnep.com/2013/10/04/the-2012-2013-wnep-ski-card-is-here/

• Jack Frost
• Big Boulder
• Ski Sawmill
• Swain Resort
• Greek Peak
• Ski Shawnee
• Mountain Creek

 

[trackbiker]

Just received a blast email for the 2014-15 WNEP ski card: $114 + $2 shipping for seven Poconos resorts (well, six if you lump Jack Frost and Big Boulder).
Weekends OK, holidays blacked out
Woody

http://wnep.com/2013/10/04/the-2012-2013-wnep-ski-card-is-here/

• Jack Frost
• Big Boulder
• Ski Sawmill
• Swain Resort
• Greek Peak
• Ski Shawnee
• Mountain Creek

Be careful with this one. Some of the descriptions include Greek Peak but Greek Peak is not included this year.
This was much better last year. It included Greek Peak and Gore for the same price. That is why it is not selling well this year.