Skiing on the Cheap - 2015-16 Edition

[billski]

For those going to the Boston Ski Show- you can sign up for 49 dollar Stowe lift tickets at the Stowe booth. No blackouts.

I'll be there and that's one slam down deal. Where di d you find it?

 

[billski]

THIS IS THE WEEK!
Every member will receive the Catamount Trail Rewards Book filled with over 80 coupons good for half price and discount skiing at most Vermont nordic and alpine resorts, as well as discounts at numerous specialty retailers and other Vermont businesses. ($1,200+ Value) http://catamounttrail.org/joinrenew/membership-benefits/

Whoever can squeeze the list of ski resorts out of the CTA, I'll buy them three liquid refreshment of their choosing!

 

[billski]

That seems to be a ski show only special that you need to buy from them direct at the show.
I'm not attending the show so am curious what they plan to charge walk up or pre-buy online for early season.

I'll see if I can report live for you from the show on Saturday.

 

[Griswold]

Just went up to the booth and they told me about it. The way I understood it is you can sign up yourself and up to 5 (maybe 4) family members for one ticket each at 49 dollars a piece. I guess they will send an email and you can purchase the tickets. I haven't gotten an email yet though...

 

[yeggous]

[Originally posted by Hike_N_Mike]:

What motivates you to give up all the comforts of home, put on fairly uncomfortable boots, carry a heavy pack, put up with insects and unpredictable weather, risk injury, and forego good and easily obtained food to go backpacking in the woods? I know my own motivation, but would like to hear from others. Thanks.

That is a good deal. If I didn't already have a granite pass I would buy that in a heartbeat.

 

[VTKilarney]

I finally figured out how to order single day tickets on the Bretton Woods website. You have to click through "season passes" to get there.

The bad news... No tickets at all are available until December 19th. Nada. Nothing. Except for free tickets for over 80 and under 4 years of age.

Last year at this time I was ordering the ski show early season specials.

 

[trackbiker]

Magic Mountain $15 Thursday or $29 anytime ticket. Click on "Buy" and a dropdown with the options will pop up. https://www.groupon.com/deals/magic-mountain-ski-resort-7

 

[deadheadskier]

Nice. I had forgotten about Groupon. Don't see those as much as you did a few years ago.

 

[dlague]

Mt. Snow
A cool new product we're happy to unroll this weekend at the Boston Ski Show this weekend - The Peak Resorts Passport. A klller of a deal - $149 and you'll get a ticket to each of our four New England Peak Resorts! - yours truly (of course) and our friends CROTCHED MOUNTAIN, Attitash Ski Resort & Wildcat Mountain

Ski them all and receive a bonus ticket to use at any of the resorts of your choice. Hope you'll choose us!

Only avaible at the Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo

That is pretty good!

I interested in what I will find for deals at Canadiens resorts. With the dollar being stronger that might be a long weekend option.

BTW if you go to the ski show stop by The Ride and Ski Car Booth ask for Dave! There are two booths but I am the only Dave!


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[dlague]

Nice. I had forgotten about Groupon. Don't see those as much as you did a few years ago.

There was an issue with how groupon and other sites like that work. Groupon deals are honored for seven years while resorts only want to honor them for the current season. As a result, they did not play nice together.


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[billski]

Jumponit.com

Get a Monday-Friday, non-holiday lift ticket at Smugglers' Notch Resort for only $36 - a $72 value!

 

[billski]

jumponit.com

Get $40 towards your next in-store purchase at SkiRack in Burlington for only $20!

 

[billski]

non-specific "deal"

Get prepared for more awesome Waterville Valley days at the Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo! Join us Thursday — Sunday and check out what's new for the season and save with our Show Special prices!

 

[billski]

Buy a four pack of Bolton Valley lift tickets for just $100 at the Boston Ski Show.

 

[billski]

whatcha got cooking?Loon Mountain Resort Lots of good stuff, like discounted Frequent Skier Cards and early-season Ski &Stay packages. Come swing by the booth this weekend!

 

[BenedictGomez]

I had forgotten about Groupon. Don't see those as much as you did a few years ago.

So has everyone else.....

 

[Smellytele]

Bill's back and his deals are flowing like cheap wine

 

[billski]

Indeed, but jump quickly. Those deals close up quick at or right after the show, save Sugarbush's November offer.
This week will mostly be the end of the early season deals. Your pockets will pretty much be filled as much as they will be, so don't ignore these posts.

Then you'll need to work on timing your special days, your prepaid vouchers, liftopia, and other books and programs like The Point, Ski and Ride, Golf and Ski, etc.

I am going for the four pack at Sugarbush, because there's no blackout dates, which is really rare for VT. Not that I like long lift lines, but I can't stand not skiing. Yes, I know, I could go to smaller areas, but the Bush pricing will be at parity with smaller areas.

And I'm going to make a beeline for the Stowe booth!

 

[billski]

Don’t miss out on two lift tickets to Tremblant and two lift tickets to Blue Mountain for only $189*! Combine Blue Mountain Double Down and Tremblant Latitude Card to make the most of your winter!

Purchase before November 19 to enjoy the best deal on lift tickets – guaranteed!

 

[steamboat1]

And I'm going to make a beeline for the Stowe booth!

All of the Stowe ski club/council appreciation days this year are on weekends except for Jan.