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VAIL SUCKS
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So.....we are coming into President's Week and you know what that means.....SEASON PASS RENEWAL TIME! Any predictions for Vail and Epic this coming season?
BenedictGomez
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It's quite interesting, because they'd be complete idiots if they posted an increase, but at the same time the only way they can even attempt to maintain results is by not only increasing pass prices, but perhaps a SUBSTANTIAL (versus prior years) increase.
So while I think the smart thing might be to simply increase the passes in-line with inflation with a small 3% increase, that's not the "Vail way", and I think they're going to try to "make up" for all the lost lift ticket sales, lesson sales, food and beverage sales, etc.... with an even bigger than normal increase.
It's really going to be fascinating to see what they decide.
BenedictGomez
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At Park City, this week they wrapped the Red Pine Gondola cabs in Miller Lite advertisements.
The crazy thing about this is it completely destroys the mountain views that you enjoy on the entire ride as it entirely covers the glass. I realize this is not dispositive, but they've never done this before, it's very ugly (and noticeable), and I think it speaks to Vail trying to recapture and $$$$ it possibly can.
The crazy thing about this is it completely destroys the mountain views that you enjoy on the entire ride as it entirely covers the glass. I realize this is not dispositive, but they've never done this before, it's very ugly (and noticeable), and I think it speaks to Vail trying to recapture and $$$$ it possibly can.
eatskisleep
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Anyone know if there’s any truth to the rumors of Attitash bringing back summer ops? DH biking etc.
jaytrem
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Can you not see out the windows at all, or does it just make the view not as nice?
sull1102
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One can only hope. Have to imagine the MWV area as a whole would like to see that come back, although the water park area is surely gone for good. Can’t see Vail reinstalling any of that.
BenedictGomez
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You can't see at all.
Someone told me it might be for an invite only night skiing private party event held Friday night that went to 1am (can't even imagine what that cost) in which case it could be temporary, but I didn't ski yesterday to know if they were removed or not.
Wasn't the night skiing over at the PC side? Why would they put wraps on Red Pine then?
BenedictGomez
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Supposedly it was a private party / event. They dont even have lit trails at Canyons, they apparently hauled big lights up there to light up High Meadow for the night.
Imagine paying $$$ just to ski High Meadow
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That’s just some f you money to them.
BenedictGomez
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Was it a paid event? I just assumed it was a free with invite thing but I cant find any info on it. Seems more like something that should have happened during Sundance.
eatskisleep
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I mean, someone paid for it, right?
"Hey AlpineZone. Just wanted to say that I take back anything bad I have ever said about you before and remind you to please, please for the love of God, renew your EPIC passes for next season. Better yet, how about the next five years?"
Lots of talk, but it's been talked about since covid. Coaster is gone, Alpine slide is gone, Zip tour is gone, water slides gone, not to mention Nate Waterhouse is no longer with us, who kept mountain biking going.. The thing is Vail doesn't care much about summer and it's up to the local resort to fund and prove there's an ROI. That said i wouldn't hold your breath, go ride Red Tail.
Not a chance. Employees already can’t wait to get the hello out of there.
BenedictGomez
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I'm actually surprised they never installed a multi-year renewal with a discount.
Powderhorn just released a 3 year pass for 999
jimmywilson69
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I mean I'm basically married to Vail with one of their hills 4 miles from me. What would be the benefit to locking me down for 3 years at a discount?
