Skiing on the Cheap - 2014-15 Edition

[Quietman]

It's not bad but it doesn't start until 3/20. Last season I think Okemo closed the 3rd wknd in April---with plenty of snow albeit not enough demand. K has the VT Spring market cornered.
The K Pass I think is a better value at $179 as you get a wknd early and probably 5-8 weeks later.

Okemo closed on April 13th last year and there were a lot of complaints on their facebook site at the time.

I know there have been some questions about Okemos closing date and I wanted to set the record straight that Okemo will be closing for the season on Sunday April 13, 2014.

I bought a Skiesta card and now you are closing for the ski season?

The Skiesta card was available for guests beginning Monday March 17th. Offering 28 days of skiing was actually more than we expected when this program was decided upon last summer. With March being very unpredictable, we were hopeful we could get to this closing date, and Mother Nature obliged.

 

[VTKilarney]

Burke just announced some day ticket discounts, including buy one get two free on Wednesdays.

 

[yayowhitesack]

Going to bnut tomorrow

 

[rocks860]

Anyone know of any deals valid this weekend? Was thinking Berkshire east but can get a ticket to pico for Saturday for cheaper on liftopia

 

[skifree]

Check post 823. My buddy scored it the other day. 30 per tix is a steal

 

[rocks860]

Check post 823. My buddy scored it the other day. 30 per tix is a steal

Thought I read that you have to use all 4 tickets at once. There's only 2 of us so that wouldn't really work

 

[gmcunni]

Anyone know of any deals valid this weekend? Was thinking Berkshire east but can get a ticket to pico for Saturday for cheaper on liftopia

guessing you don't belong to any of the ski clubs? i'll (probably) be skiing MT Snow for $50 / day this weekend. Ski Council discount days. probably mobbed tho.

too late for much discount this year but check out one of the other CT clubs for discount tickets for next season. I belong to CAST, $15 for family membership

 

[rocks860]

What's cast? I saw a post about the manchester ski club earlier this week

 

[gmcunni]

What's cast? I saw a post about the manchester ski club earlier this week

CAST is just one of many CT ski clubs... it is a low cost no frills club option. the only thing you get is a Ct Ski Council card which gets you the discounts for the different days throughout New England + some standing discounts good all week.

Manchester club gets same card but has other benefits as well, including house access. but you pay more for that.. so if you don't need a house and just want access to discounted tickets CAST is a good option. if you want a house and trips and bulk-ticket purchases then Manchester or other clubs might make more sense.


list of clubs
http://www.skiclub.com/Default.aspx?uc=JoinAClub

benefits from CSC (ct ski council)
http://www.skiclub.com/Default.aspx?uc=MemberBenefits

daily discount schedule
http://www.skiclub.com/documents/FinalAw1415.pdf

 

[rocks860]

CAST is just one of many CT ski clubs... it is a low cost no frills club option. the only thing you get is a Ct Ski Council card which gets you the discounts for the different days throughout New England + some standing discounts good all week.

Manchester club gets same card but has other benefits as well, including house access. but you pay more for that.. so if you don't need a house and just want access to discounted tickets CAST is a good option. if you want a house and trips and bulk-ticket purchases then Manchester or other clubs might make more sense.


list of clubs
http://www.skiclub.com/Default.aspx?uc=JoinAClub

benefits from CSC (ct ski council)
http://www.skiclub.com/Default.aspx?uc=MemberBenefits

daily discount schedule
http://www.skiclub.com/documents/FinalAw1415.pdf

Yeah the manchester one looked really involved and I don't really need a house. I'll check this out, thanks!

 

[rocks860]

CAST is just one of many CT ski clubs... it is a low cost no frills club option. the only thing you get is a Ct Ski Council card which gets you the discounts for the different days throughout New England + some standing discounts good all week.

Manchester club gets same card but has other benefits as well, including house access. but you pay more for that.. so if you don't need a house and just want access to discounted tickets CAST is a good option. if you want a house and trips and bulk-ticket purchases then Manchester or other clubs might make more sense.


list of clubs
http://www.skiclub.com/Default.aspx?uc=JoinAClub

benefits from CSC (ct ski council)
http://www.skiclub.com/Default.aspx?uc=MemberBenefits

daily discount schedule
http://www.skiclub.com/documents/FinalAw1415.pdf

What do you need to do to join the cast one? That sounds great since we live in Rocky hill now too

 

[gmcunni]

What do you need to do to join the cast one? That sounds great since we live in Rocky hill now too

View attachment 2014-2015 CAST Membership Application.pdf

complete attached form and mail in with check. i've never met the guy that runs it nor attended any meetings.

i get my card and use it for discounts.

 

[rocks860]

That attachment doesn't seem to be workin g

 

[gmcunni]

PDF file.. try right click and download?

if you send me your email i will happily forward it to you. PM if you like

 

[dlague]

That attachment doesn't seem to be workin g

Worked for me.

 

[rocks860]

All set, thanks

 

[steamboat1]

Wow you guys are actually ski club members now. Not only that but belong to the Ct. Ski Council.

Such a deal!!!!

 

[abc]

Guys,

I can get you Pico VT for 29 each.

Couple days ago, I checked Pico's online ticket pricing. Even though it's a holiday weekend, the price was only in the high 20's (every day slightly different).

 

[Jcb890]

I am definitely joining CSC through one of the Groups next season. Those prices are great!

For those of you like me not in CSC this season, check to see if your work uses HR Knowledge for their HR resources. If so, you have access to ticketsatwork.com and they have some pretty solid lift ticket prices.

(prices are pre-tax):
Mount Snow - $58
Killington - $67
Waterville Valley - $59.99
Loon - $64

For NY/NJ deals they have:
Mountain Creek
Hunter Mountain
Whiteface - $65.50
Gore - $49.99

 

[dlague]

I am definitely joining CSC through one of the Groups next season. Those prices are great!

For those of you like me not in CSC this season, check to see if your work uses HR Knowledge for their HR resources. If so, you have access to ticketsatwork.com and they have some pretty solid lift ticket prices.

(prices are pre-tax):
Mount Snow - $58
Killington - $67
Waterville Valley - $59.99
Loon - $64

For NY/NJ deals they have:
Mountain Creek
Hunter Mountain
Whiteface - $65.50
Gore - $49.99

Still kind of high IMO needs to be 50% or less of window rate.