Ikon Pass

Printable View

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

08-09-2019, 08:45 AM
AdironRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by steadieflow

Tell that to all the millennials that have and continue to move into the Front Range.....I think there is a sign at the state line now that says you must buy a ski pass and a mountain bike.

On credit.
08-09-2019, 09:50 AM
steadieflow

Quote:

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

And then they are required to bitch about trail maintenance and traffic.

Ha....and new development as they live in a brand new apartment building......
08-09-2019, 11:59 AM
PNWbrit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mofro261

Friends selling their house in Redmond for 1.4M were told they needed to re-stage to better attract the 30-35 demographic who would be the potential buyers.

They are renting out their xtal parking pass too.

[bunny]Yeah but .. Vermont.[/bunny]
08-09-2019, 12:16 PM
XavierD

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

[bunny]Yeah but .. Vermont.[/bunny]

lol....
08-09-2019, 02:02 PM
Benny Profane

[bunny]Redmond, harharhar, Redmond. Land of stupid money that makes you poorer.[/bunny]
08-09-2019, 04:32 PM
EWG

Quote:

Originally Posted by steadieflow

Ha....and new development as they live in a brand new apartment building......

This
08-09-2019, 04:49 PM
raisingarizona13

Quote:

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

And then they are required to bitch about trail maintenance and traffic.

But never show up for a trail day? Sounds about right.
08-09-2019, 05:20 PM
Shredhead

Aspen season passes went up $90, since they added the Ikon Base.

https://www.aspentimes.com/news/loca...kon-base-pass/

I’ll probably only use the Ikon, early and late season, but it’s still a nice perk.
08-09-2019, 11:16 PM
Bunion 2020

At least you get that option, my seasons pass went up 100+ and I didn't even get any foreplay.
08-13-2019, 11:22 PM
kelvin1

Who will have the best snow for Christmas? Driving to LA for the holidays from Seattle. Want to stop for a day to use my Ikon pass to ski. Any folks have a sense of where the best snow might be that time of year? My wild ass guess was Mammoth because it's so high, but it's also so far south.
08-14-2019, 04:31 AM
Vt-Freeheel

Who let the jongs out?
08-14-2019, 06:27 AM
thefortrees

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvin1

Who will have the best snow for Christmas? Driving to LA for the holidays from Seattle. Want to stop for a day to use my Ikon pass to ski. Any folks have a sense of where the best snow might be that time of year? My wild ass guess was Mammoth because it's so high, but it's also so far south.

Probably Snowshoe but you’re on the wrong coast for that. Might want to change your road trip plans.
08-14-2019, 06:51 AM
Elkhound Odin

kelvin1 joins 2 years ago and makes first post now.
poor poor troll, so pathetic
08-14-2019, 10:58 AM
stayhighstaydry

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvin1

Who will have the best snow for Christmas? Driving to LA for the holidays from Seattle. Want to stop for a day to use my Ikon pass to ski. Any folks have a sense of where the best snow might be that time of year? My wild ass guess was Mammoth because it's so high, but it's also so far south.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Seat...7!2d43.6775677
08-14-2019, 11:36 AM
kelvin1

On second thought, maybe I don't really need to see the in-laws this year. Anyone in Vermont want a sketchy stranger at your Christmas dinner?
08-14-2019, 11:55 AM
simple

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisingarizona13

But never show up for a trail day? Sounds about right.

Few people show up for trail maintenance in the front range. Newbs and old gen are both saying they don't have time for it. Too busy with the 24/7/365 Colorado lifestyle

That slightly changed recently with "clubs" being formed but the vast majority just makes excuses.

Anyway....back to corporate ski season passes...
08-14-2019, 12:23 PM
Name Redacted

Quote:

Originally Posted by simple

Few people show up for trail maintenance in the front range. Newbs and old gen are both saying they don't have time for it. Too busy with the 24/7/365 Colorado lifestyle

That slightly changed recently with "clubs" being formed but the vast majority just makes excuses.

Anyway....back to corporate ski season passes...

My favorite saying: "Somebody should fix that!"
08-14-2019, 03:45 PM
Vt-Freeheel

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvin1

On second thought, maybe I don't really need to see the in-laws this year. Anyone in Vermont want a sketchy stranger at your Christmas dinner?

That's a hard no!
08-14-2019, 06:19 PM
SlyFoxxx

Quote:

Originally Posted by XavierD

Has the majority of the skiing consumer buying power ever really accounted for more than the wealthiest 3-5% of Americans? No. Yes, there are a shit ton of terribly poor folks in my generation; those folks were never in danger of buying an ikon pass. Just because student loan debt crippling a generation is a fun story line doesn’t mean it’s inclusive of the whole generation.
My point is, contrary to Benny’s generalization, there is plenty of buying power for skiing in Millennials; there is also a willingness to travel often. Less have kids to tie up their finances and anchor them home on weekends. Come hang out in Seattle, Boston, Denver, Austin and other growing cities. There are a fuck ton of 25-35 yo dinks with plenty of excess income and enough free time to get into skiing; even if it means flying to a new ski area every other weekend. Personally I think Vail and Alterra have recognized this upcoming change in how the skiing demographic is going to want to spend their time and money. They generally don’t want to be tied to one ski area.

If they gave discounts on GoPro accessories, they'd have 'em hook, line and sinker.. Gotta get those "epic" shots pizzaing down black diamonds for their 127 YouTube views.
08-15-2019, 07:40 AM
skihost

My season stats from Ikon.com
"56 DAYS USED THIS SEASON" including "ALTA SNOWBIRD
6 of 5 days used"
08-16-2019, 12:38 AM
byates1

no way, ski host.

i should be out to rip after the new year.

blade on!
08-20-2019, 08:59 PM
m2711c

https://www.aspentimes.com/news/loca...-19-20-season/
08-21-2019, 08:15 AM
alpinevibes

Quote:

Originally Posted by m2711c

https://www.aspentimes.com/news/loca...-19-20-season/

Assuming this season is NOT all-time conditions in Aspen, it will be the real marker. Last season was the perfect storm of new influx of Ikoneers, all-time snowfall, and massive increase in local passholder usage. People whined about Ikon passes flooding the hill (myself, a bit, included), but I don't think it was that big of a deal over the course of the season. Time will tell, but I think for here, it will likely only be a big glaring issue on 20" weekend pow days when the 4Runners and Outbacks race up I70 to ski "the BOWL."
08-21-2019, 12:44 PM
uglymoney

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpinevibes

Assuming this season is NOT all-time conditions in Aspen, it will be the real marker. Last season was the perfect storm of new influx of Ikoneers, all-time snowfall, and massive increase in local passholder usage. People whined about Ikon passes flooding the hill (myself, a bit, included), but I don't think it was that big of a deal over the course of the season. Time will tell, but I think for here, it will likely only be a big glaring issue on 20" weekend pow days when the 4Runners and Outbacks race up I70 to ski "the BOWL."

I am coming back either way. Last year MC this year as an Ikonic. My daughter has never skied Basin or Copper either because we avoid the area like the plague for obvious reasons but this year we will probably ski them on the way through.

Hope to finally ski with some of the RFV kooks this year. Keep missing everybody.

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
08-21-2019, 12:53 PM
m2711c

try cooper...

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page