Skiing on the Cheap - 2016-17 Edition

[Jcb890]

From where I live and as someone who primarily does day trips, the addition of Bretton Woods is actually more appealing than Jay. I have day tripped Jay a few times since living here and it's just a long ass day. Also tough to find good deals at BW on weekends peak season. With the price drop this is a much improved product.

I hear you on that one.we have also day tripped Jay Peak from Concord. 2 hrs 20 mn one way was tough. BW does work out well unless you are a diehard BW is not good enough and rather have Jay type of skier.

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Jay's terrain certainly has more appeal for me, but at 3.5 hours, it's way further than I prefer to travel for a day trip. My plans are pretty well set for this season, so I don't see myself buying the card, but it might get consideration again for next year.

2 seasons ago I got a free late-season pass to Jay Peak from billski (big thanks again!), so I did a day trip...

4 and a 1/4 hours each way... it was a pretty long day to say the least - up and out the door around 3:30am, get there and ride all day, then arrived back home at about 10pm.

Last year I did a long weekend instead, which was great. I'm a big fan of Jay Peak personally.

 

[prsboogie]

Jay's terrain certainly has more appeal for me, but at 3.5 hours, it's way further than I prefer to travel for a day trip. My plans are pretty well set for this season, so I don't see myself buying the card, but it might get consideration again for next year.

Unfortunately most skiing is 3.5 from where I live, BW is close to 4 depending on traffic and road conditions. And of course if I can keep the kids out of the GD bathroom long enough to drive


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[deadheadskier]

Southern NH would be a great spot to commute from to your work!!!

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[prsboogie]

Southern NH would be a great spot to commute from to your work!!!

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Trust me I tried to push that option to stern rejection


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[Cornhead]

I hear you on that one.we have also day tripped Jay Peak from Concord. 2 hrs 20 mn one way was tough.


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Wuss[emoji6] We day tripped K in December two years ago, 13" of cement, my buddy drove 500 miles round trip, snowed both ways, the skiing was enough to kick my ass, better him than me. I'm probably lucky I'm here to type this.

I'm gonna pass on the Fox card, too many irons in the fire already. I'm more tempted by the Bohemia season pass. I would definitely do 3 days at Platty, wuss distance for me, 100 miles one way. 3 chances at powder days at Magic is tempting too.

I really want to get back out to CO this year too, for the skiing, and to see my Son. Hopefully we can hook up for some turns if I do. I won't have to drive too far, will I?[emoji33]

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[Tin]

Trust me I tried to push that option to stern rejection


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I would definitely try the argument I mentioned on FB. Your public schools will now have farm animals running around in them and marijuana...THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

 

[prsboogie]

I would definitely try the argument I mentioned on FB. Your public schools will not have farm animals running around in them and marijuana...THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!

Nice Mike, nice! Kind of a dead subject now with the new house.


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[BenedictGomez]

I'm more tempted by the Bohemia season pass. I would definitely do 3 days at Platty, wuss distance for me, 100 miles one way. 3 chances at powder days at Magic is tempting too.

Agreed. But has anyone confirmed if we can buy and use this without either visiting the hinterlands of Michigan and/or having a Michigan driver's license?

 

[dlague]

All Active Duty, Retired and Honorably Discharged members of the U.S. Military will receive a free Killington and Pico Express Card and a free lift ticket on Veteran's Day (Memorial Day too, if we're still open).

A little late for today!

 

[dlague]

Who has two thumbs and will give you an extra free lift ticket of his choice if you come see him at the Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo? Come see Jeff, tell him Dave sent you.

 

[Jully]

Who has two thumbs and will give you an extra free lift ticket of his choice if you come see him at the Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo? Come see Jeff, tell him Dave sent you.

Really? I'll definitely be there!

 

[bousquet19]

Discount Card for Mont Ste Anne and Stoneham, Quebec

Looks like the Kanon Savings Pass just about pays for itself with the first (free) use at MSA or Stoneham, QC, and the 5th visit is also free.

http://mont-sainte-anne.com/en/promotions2/carte-kanon-savings-card/

Other than lodging package discounts, I haven't found any discounts for Le Massif for 2016-17. Anybody else have luck?

Woody

Availiable online starting November 4thThe KANON Savings Pass is back with its $79 formula until December 26th! ($89 afterwards) It includes 2 free visits for skiing at either Mont-Sainte-Anne or Stonehamski resorts, and a string of interesting deals (taxes not included).

• 1st and 5th visits free at à Stoneham or Mont-Sainte-Anne
• $10 discount on the regular rate at each visit
• Wednesdays night skiing at $10 at Stoneham
• Thursdays night skiing at $10 at Mont-Sainte-Anne
• Double-discount (20$) in April
• 2 x 50% discount on tuning at Sports Alpins
• Flash-discounts all season long, follow us on social media and websites!

The more you ride the more you save

 

[Smellytele]

Who has two thumbs and will give you an extra free lift ticket of his choice if you come see him at the Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo? Come see Jeff, tell him Dave sent you.

Damn I left before 2 today

 

[yeggous]

Who has two thumbs and will give you an extra free lift ticket of his choice if you come see him at the Boston.com Ski & Snowboard Expo? Come see Jeff, tell him Dave sent you.

Going to be there tomorrow? I'll stop by.


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[jaytrem]

Looks like Le Massif is going to be on Liftopia. Currently 7 deals "out of stock".

Lots of interesting Quebec deals here (click products)....

http://boutique.maneige.com/produits/customer/account/login/

Only catch is it seems you can only register if you're based in Quebec, Ontario or New Brunswick. A friend's sister picked up one of the passports for me. So I should be getting 40% almost everywhere and 35% at St. Anne and Le Massif (Tremblant also 35%, but not going there).

Looks like the Kanon Savings Pass just about pays for itself with the first (free) use at MSA or Stoneham, QC, and the 5th visit is also free.

http://mont-sainte-anne.com/en/promotions2/carte-kanon-savings-card/

Other than lodging package discounts, I haven't found any discounts for Le Massif for 2016-17. Anybody else have luck?

Woody

Availiable online starting November 4thThe KANON Savings Pass is back with its $79 formula until December 26th! ($89 afterwards) It includes 2 free visits for skiing at either Mont-Sainte-Anne or Stonehamski resorts, and a string of interesting deals (taxes not included).

• 1st and 5th visits free at à Stoneham or Mont-Sainte-Anne
• $10 discount on the regular rate at each visit
• Wednesdays night skiing at $10 at Stoneham
• Thursdays night skiing at $10 at Mont-Sainte-Anne
• Double-discount (20$) in April
• 2 x 50% discount on tuning at Sports Alpins
• Flash-discounts all season long, follow us on social media and websites!

The more you ride the more you save

 

[Los]

I just took a 30 second liftopia for a $5 credit, following a link in an e-mail they sent. $5 for 30 seconds of time - why not?!

 

[sugarbushskier]

Link?

 

[fahz]

Passports for Kids

Last year my youngest utilized this when we skied in VT. Best deal ever if you have a son or daughter in the grade and ski/board in VT. She only used it 5 or 6 times but for $11. We are from NY and still could utilize the VT passport program.

Ski Vt Fifth Grade Passport
http://skivermont.com/fifth-grade-passport

NH has a version for 4th & 5th for $30
http://www.skinh.com/snowsports-passport

NY also has a similar program for 3rd & 4th graders for $26, I have never tried using the NY version, wish I had of for $26 one use would have paid for it
https://www.iskiny.com/ski-deals/free-kids-passport

 

[chuckstah]

Ride and Ski Card for $26

http://www.myjumponit.com/deal/burlington/12042015-the-ride-ski-card-3

 

[Los]

Link?

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVBKLLG

Hopefully that works...


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