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The skiing stereotype of being well off
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steamboat1
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I don't think it's the skiers/boarders so much scraping off the Kennebago area. The wind can be wicked on that side of the mountain & has more to do with the often boney conditions than skier/boarder traffic in my opinion. I like Saddleback even with the old slow double, it's a hidden gem.
dlague
Active member
You maybe right! Only have been there once. Did not like the double, but only rode it to get to the steeps and to ski skiers left a few times! I did not like the double because it was friggin cold - below zero wind chill, so sitting on that chair doing nothing kind of sucked. I bet it is more fun on a mid twenties day. Hope to have better luck this year since we will try it again!
steamboat1
New member
This is what I do. Unfortunately most appreciation days are weekdays so it's difficult for some to take advantage. I also use the VSA passes.
steamboat1
New member
I have to correct myself. In the past most appreciation days were weekdays but after looking up the dates not this year. This year they are all Fri-Sun with the exception of the Feb. appreciation days which are weekdays. March days are Wed.-Sun. This actually makes it more difficult for me to take advantage.
ScottySkis
Well-known member
Thanks I am buying this card when I get paid this Friday to many great deals with it.
Huck_It_Baby
Active member
You won't be sorry! It pays for itself after 2-3 lift tickets. I've been using it for the last couple seasons and it has saved me a ton.
Smellytele
Well-known member
Looks like 71 this year up from 64
Huck_It_Baby
Active member
Really? where did you see that? Looks like it's listed as same as last year when I look.
Either way it still better than full price.
Smellytele
Well-known member
Huck_It_Baby
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Smellytele
Well-known member
Yes better than full price
steamboat1
New member
Time to join a ski club. Only $46 for a 1 day ticket & as I posted earlier most appreciation days are on a weekend now. I believe you work weekdays so this could work out for you. You'll save even more on multi-day tickets, two day ticket is only $69 I believe..
Huck_It_Baby
Active member
I wonder if the VT Club card qualifies as a "Ski Club"?
I think the $46 rate is only early season before Dec 20th
I work during the week days yes but play hooky a lot if a storm comes through and I'm not too busy.
I sure don't see the point of the half day ticket at that price.
Huck_It_Baby
Active member
Agreed. Better off doing a 1/2 day @ Smuggs
steamboat1
New member
The $46 rate is for any ski club appreciation days during the winter. They have several appreciation days every month of the winter from Dec. thru Apr. Don't know if the VT. Club card qualifies. You could join a ski club for as little as $30, some might even be less.
Huck_It_Baby
Active member
OK I get it. I'll have to look around for local ski clubs! Thanks for the tip!
steamboat1
New member
I believe Billski belongs to this club http://www.aceskiandboardclub.org/membership.html. Only $30 to join. My club is more expensive but inexpensive lodging at our house in VT. more than makes up for the extra cost for me.
edit: If you buy Stowe tickets ahead of time on line the full day rate is $84 not the $98 walk up rate. The cheaper rates are also for multi day tickets if you purchase ahead of time online.
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ScottySkis
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So if I buy the card I still have to be in a ski club to get the discount?
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