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Highest lift tickets almost up to $90...

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nelsap Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 21, 2001 Posts: 3649 Location:Saratoga Springs, NY	Posted: Nov 26, 2009 - 2:39 PM GMT Noticed that Stowe is up to 89 bucks peak periods - yikes! I predict we'll see $100 by 2015, though they may tend to hold at 99 for a while... Jeremy __________ Jeremy Davis

newman Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 21, 2008 Posts: 2124 Location:The mighty SKI WARD Shrewsbury MA	Posted: Nov 26, 2009 - 2:49 PM GMT Wow, that will keep the rif-raf away.

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2605 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 26, 2009 - 3:16 PM GMT When you take into account all the discount lift ticket options....season passes, discount cards, skiclubs, industry tiks, ski/lodging packages, off-site tiks, resort promotions and other discounts, a small % of the skiers/riders today pay the retail window rate. Like other businesses they are trying to build brand loyalty and high retail window rates helps to drive that goal. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

gravitylover Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 28, 2003 Posts: 366 Location:Putnam County NY	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 12:10 AM GMT Jackson Hole = $91

brian1 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 380 Location:Skiing somewhere	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 12:24 PM GMT Makes you want to support your local ski area, bigger isnt always better.

joshua segal Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 5942 Location:NH	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 1:34 PM GMT Comparing costs with theater, concerts and golf; skiing is still IMHO a better value. Now I remember, ca. 1970 the hoopla when lift tickets hit the horrific price of $10. Doing the math, in 2050, there will be similar hand wringing when the price of lift tickets hits $1000!!!! __________ Joshua Segal

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2605 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 5:39 PM GMT Edited: Nov 27, 2009 - 5:40 PM GMT Quote: Jackson Hole = $91 A majority of the destination skiers/riders fly in JH Airport, a few do the SLC and IF airports, stay 5-7 days and all have heavily discounted ski/lodging packages. Excluding the wealthy guest and the totally clueless, very few end up paying that price. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

Rick Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 13, 2002 Posts: 639 Location:	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 6:48 PM GMT Edited: Nov 27, 2009 - 8:39 PM GMT Quote: Like other businesses they are trying to build brand loyalty and high retail window rates helps to drive that goal. I don't agree with that one. Raising prices never wins you more customers or make your existing ones happier but if they are willing to continue paying those prices then the resorts are compeled to find out where the ceiling is. It's called supply and demand.

mtsnow100 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Sep 19, 2003 Posts: 76 Location:Northern RI (originally from Central MA)	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 7:56 PM GMT It's pricing me right out of the sport......... If I can go once this year I will be happy.

joshua segal Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 5942 Location:NH	Posted: Nov 27, 2009 - 11:44 PM GMT Quote: It's pricing me right out of the sport......... If I can go once this year I will be happy. If you want to ski, look for two-fers and freebies are available. Season passes are cheap per day - and are especially cheap at smaller areas. Skiing has always been expensive - nothing new here. If you really want to ski, you'll find a way! __________ Joshua Segal

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2605 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 3:47 AM GMT Edited: Nov 28, 2009 - 3:52 AM GMT Quote: Like other businesses they are trying to build brand loyalty and high retail window rates helps to drive that goal. Quote: I don't agree with that one. Raising prices never wins you more customers or make your existing ones happier but if they are willing to continue paying those prices then the resorts are compeled to find out where the ceiling is. It's called supply and demand. As mentioned, most customers don't pay the high window prices as there are many options. If someone decides to beat the high prices by getting a seasons pass, for example, then the resort gets a regular customer for the season. If they exceed the customers expecations maybe a customer for life. This thread over at Alpinezone gives ya a bunch of cheaper options, deals and promotions Skiing on the Cheap __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

Jimme Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 25, 2002 Posts: 1208 Location:6 miles West of Jiminy Peak, MA	Posted: Nov 28, 2009 - 5:10 PM GMT Whew! I won't be paying for tickets at the window any more. More areas are beginning to offer specials via their Website too. I rarely ski on a weekend day, and with my Jiminy pass will ski there 99% of the time. Also, skiing solo is harder these days due to lift ticket and gas prices. Paying window price for a lift ticket a day at Killington is over $100. for me. __________ The Artful Dodger

Rick Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Aug 13, 2002 Posts: 639 Location:	Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 3:32 AM GMT Quote: If someone decides to beat the high prices by getting a seasons pass, for example, Whoa nelly. You're assuming someone wants to ski the same place lots of times. Buying a season pass can also be a huge waste of money if you don't go often enough.

MissDaEast Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 2318 Location:So. Cal / Exit 1-I89,VT	Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 6:41 AM GMT Quote: Jackson Hole = $91 My sister & brother-in-law live there. They just purchased 20 day passes for $1,200. It is better than $91 a day, but far from what I'd call a great deal!!! What're Aspen and Vail this year? They were up there at $92.00 last year (but Vail did have a good Pass deal).

nelsap Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 21, 2001 Posts: 3649 Location:Saratoga Springs, NY	Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 3:43 PM GMT There are a good number of ski areas that have enough vertical to keep things interesting that are still less than $40 even on weekends, such as Dartmouth Skiway and Black Mountain. There are also areas for under $15 (!) for a full weekend day, such as Northeast Slopes, VT and Mt. Prospect, NH. Last year I was able to ski 4 areas in 4 days Sat-Tue for about $60 American - NE Slopes, Mont Joye, Quebec, Owls Head, Quebec, and Balsams Wilderness. Jeremy __________ Jeremy Davis

photogf128 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 2605 Location:MRV Vermont	Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 3:48 PM GMT Edited: Nov 29, 2009 - 3:52 PM GMT Quote: Jackson Hole = $91 Quote: My sister & brother-in-law live there. They just purchased 20 day passes for $1,200. It is better than $91 a day, but far from what I'd call a great deal!!! ). IMHO $60/day vs $91 is a fantastic deal Quote: Whoa nelly. You're assuming someone wants to ski the same place lots of times. Buying a season pass can also be a huge waste of money if you don't go often enough. Most people who buy a seasons pass do plan on skiing at that resort often. That's why they buy one. They are not as dumb as you presume. __________ facebook.com/profile.php?id=1454198707#!/pages/American-Photoart-Gallery/90884206988

Jimme Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Jan 25, 2002 Posts: 1208 Location:6 miles West of Jiminy Peak, MA	Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 12:03 AM GMT Another benefit for the resort with Season Passe holders is the additional money spent while at the area. A friend who has family passes said he often spends over $60. for food when he goes with the family; several times a year. When he skis solo, he likes to stop and get a hot chocolate in Christianson's when he knows it would cost $1.50 at Cumby's. Me? I buy my Chocolate Chip cookie and Nestle's Crunch bar at Cumby's before skiing, and have my hot chocolate when I get home. Hey! I'm a Scotsman... 66 Hours Skiing last season came to an average of $14. an hour and that comes to about $3.00 a run at 5 runs per hour. Not bad. I want to get that down to a $1.00 or less per run this season! lol __________ The Artful Dodger

tommyadrian5 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 13, 2003 Posts: 563 Location:Right Behind You...	Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 6:12 PM GMT Wait until everyone's 'hero' barack obama starts his cap and trade legislation. At that point lift tickets will most likely approach 125-$150 per day due to the massive energy consumption and carbon contribution of ski areas.

skiingchef Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Nov 13, 2007 Posts: 197 Location:southern vermont	Posted: Dec 01, 2009 - 6:27 PM GMT I think that it just matters how much you want to ski. I live in Vermont to ski, so I do alot and for a little money. Even with a trip to Utah and 10 different resorts I still think that I spent less than 5 dollars a day skiing .

skibumm100 Profile \| Galleries Rank: Member Since: Mar 16, 2006 Posts: 89 Location:southern NH	Posted: Dec 02, 2009 - 3:55 PM GMT Ummmm.......Steamboat.....$95 a day....every day.......and almost no discounts. Ouch! We're headed to CO for February vacation and the kids are in 5th and 6th grade so skiing for them will be almost free. I'll probably buy a Copper Mt pass that comes with (6) unrestricted days at Steamboat for $469.......cheaper than day tickets. We'll ski Steamboat for four days and then go to Copper.

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