Skiing on the Cheap - 2016-17 Edition

[Jully]

Just caught wind of this deal while browsing. So what is up with the sale date? Thats the only day they will sell the pass for the $99? Its really a great deal for Platte and maybe hitting up Magic etc. Really interested in it so thanks for sharing!

That is what it appears to be... really odd that they have a single sale date and every other day it is 3x the cost. Its a great deal for Black, Bolton, Magic, and Platty!

 

[BenedictGomez]

Having some beers before the Warren Miller show and it's about 70 degrees out; seems weird!

 

[KustyTheKlown]

ugh another $100 on lift tix. but it makes so much sense for magic bolton and platty.

 

[Cornhead]

ugh another $100 on lift tix. but it makes so much sense for magic bolton and platty.

I know, hard to say no, I'd do 3 at Platty, and probably a day each at Magic and BV. That's $23 per, not too shabby. I hope to ski CO this year too, so Purgatory is a possibility.

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[Smellytele]

I know, hard to say no, I'd do 3 at Platty, and probably a day each at Magic and BV. That's $23 per, not too shabby. I hope to ski CO this year too, so Purgatory is a possibility.

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Purgatory is not near much - Silverton, wolf creek, telluride are the closest.

 

[dlague]

Purgatory is not near much - Silverton, wolf creek, telluride are the closest.

Yup and they are spread out down there!

 

[Cornhead]

Purgatory is not near much - Silverton, wolf creek, telluride are the closest.

Yeah, I probably wouldn't use it, my Son lives in Boulder. I did drive to NM last time I was out there. I skied Taos and Wolf Creek. I would like to ski Telluride someday.

I did learn to have a full tank of gas when heading cross country out there. I took off from Taos to Pagosa Springs with a half tank, drove 20 miles, turned around and filled up in Taos. The drive was spooky enough without running out of gas. I didn't see another car for an hour and a half. There was a stretch where it snowed the week before, snow was 10ft high on each side of the road. The snowmelt mixed with the red soil and looked like blood flowing into the road.

Purgatory is not near much - Silverton, wolf creek, telluride are the closest.

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[Smellytele]

Yeah, I probably wouldn't use it, my Son lives in Boulder. I did drive to NM last time I was out there. I skied Taos and Wolf Creek. I would like to ski Telluride someday.

I did learn to have a full tank of gas when heading cross country out there. I took off from Taos to Pagosa Springs with a half tank, drove 20 miles, turned around and filled up in Taos. The drive was spooky enough without running out of gas. I didn't see another car for an hour and a half. There was a stretch where it snowed the week before, snow was 10ft high on each side of the road. The snowmelt mixed with the red soil and looked like blood flowing into the road.



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I drove the other way Pagosa to Taos during a snow storm. I saw 2 vehicles. One was a cop and the other was some idiot towing a boat. There was about 18 inches of snow and only one lane was plowed. When I came upon the policeman in a old bronco we each had to drive with only 2 tires on the plowed surface. Rather sketchy seeing we were on the up hill climb with switchbacks.

 

[Cornhead]

It is beautiful country out there, but the expanses are vast. Back here, even in the wilderness, except for Maine maybe, you're able to get to some semblance of civilization on half a tank. I didn't check to see if I had cell service, but I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't, why have it? No one lives out there.

I did have fun driving the two lane back to Boulder. Me in my rental Fusion and an Audi A8 did 100 for miles and miles. Easy to pass because you can see forever ahead.

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[Jully]

It is beautiful country out there, but the expanses are vast. Back here, even in the wilderness, except for Maine maybe, you're able to get to some semblance of civilization on half a tank. I didn't check to see if I had cell service, but I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't, why have it? No one lives out there.

I did have fun driving the two lane back to Boulder. Me in my rental Fusion and an Audi A8 did 100 for miles and miles. Easy to pass because you can see forever ahead.

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While obviously nothing like out west, if you're north of Bangor you can certainly be out of reach of civilization with only half a tank in some parts. I'd have thought some parts of upstate NY too, but maybe not.

 

[bousquet19]

$99 Mt. Bohemia pass includes 3 free days each at Magic, Bolton Valley, Plattekill, Black NH, Dartmouth, Granite Gorge, Mcintyre and more out west. Definitely buying this, if they will mail it.

http://www.mtbohemia.com/season-passes/

Looks like this will be a big deal.

Hope the Upper Peninsula phone lines, internet service, smoke-signal receivers and other technological setups will be ready on the Big Day. Snowshoe's systems crashed during one of their recent offerings of the discounted "Ridiculous Pass".

Are any other ski areas in the Freedom Pass group going to offer the $99 one-day deal that Bohemia is trying?

Woody

 

[chuckstah]

Looks like this will be a big deal.

Hope the Upper Peninsula phone lines, internet service, smoke-signal receivers and other technological setups will be ready on the Big Day. Snowshoe's systems crashed during one of their recent offerings of the discounted "Ridiculous Pass".

Are any other ski areas in the Freedom Pass group going to offer the $99 one-day deal that Bohemia is trying?

Woody

It would be nice if a local Freedom pass hill had the one day special. I would certainly give them my business. I don't, however, expect to see it. Looks like I'll be a Bohemia season pass holder this year!

 

[catsup948]

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2666398

$26 for a Smuggs ticket.

 

[dlague]

Cyber Monday sale announcement

$20 early season lift ticket
$199 ski bum season pass (18-25)
Free early season lift ticket with $100 gift card purchase

http://www.boltonvalley.com/tickets...utm_campaign=cybermonday2016&utm_medium=email

 

[billski]

rsne 2fer fridays schedule is out http://www.rideandskine.com/events/

 

[dlague]

rsne 2fer fridays schedule is out http://www.rideandskine.com/events/

You mean Saturdays! Always has been Saturdays except Shawnee which has always been Friday followed by a Saturday tour stop else where on the same weekend. I also notice that Pats Peak and Burke compete on one of the Saturdays (March 4th).

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[billski]

Saw this

Saw this in Nashua NH Costco Yesterday. Killington.

I find these "three packs" to be a very curious quantity. Two couples, nah, need to buy another one or give one to a single. Good for singles who will come back 3x times, or give tickets to their friends. Interesting combinations... I'll bet you never see one in even numbers!

 

[Jully]

Wildcat ski show deal out. Peak Passport is back at $149. Or a 3 pack at the same price. Also discounted gift cards and a lower season pass price are all back.

http://www.skiwildcat.com/plan-buy/boston-ski-snowboard-expo/

 

[dlague]

View attachment 20962 Saw this

Saw this in Nashua NH Costco Yesterday. Killington.

I find these "three packs" to be a very curious quantity. Two couples, nah, need to buy another one or give one to a single. Good for singles who will come back 3x times, or give tickets to their friends. Interesting combinations... I'll bet you never see one in even numbers!

I still think that is expensive IMO. I can get a quad Pakistan for Keystone and A Basin and if you want can ski both in the same day for less that Peaks 3 Packs. That is like $66 - Pathetic! I am noticing those products are getting over priced back east.

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[Smellytele]

I still think that is expensive IMO. I can get a quad Pakistan for Keystone and A Basin and if you want can ski both in the same day for less that Peaks 3 Packs. That is like $66 - Pathetic! I am noticing those products are getting over priced back east.

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I am thinking what is a quad Pakistan...

And why would I want one?