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02-22-2018, 05:33 PM
hatchgreenchile

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Originally Posted by doebedoe

Hopefully nothing. Maybe get those few days at CB back without lodging. Or add a few more bonus days somewhere like Taos or Wolf.

Or in a dream world, convince ABasin to give Vail the finger, run shuttles between the two, and create "The Basins" pass.

That be a nice dream, but the odds are low. More 3 day partnerships be great !

IKON landed quite the upper cut today, but we’ll see what epic, the collective hills and other players respond with. I look forward to seeing if any other pass options surface in the coming months .
02-22-2018, 05:37 PM
muted

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Originally Posted by Dantheman

It's not great for anyone who wants unlimited days, but with the Jackson days it could be pretty attractive to certain people. 7 strategically used Alta/Bird days, 7 days of groomer shred at DV, and 7 days at Jackson is a pretty respectable season.

Yah, I know people who buy 10 time SB passes for $650 and would def travel to JH on the weekends.
02-22-2018, 05:55 PM
The SnowShow

Loveland will counter with cat skiing into Dry Gulch and relocating the old decommissioned lift between the Valley and the Basin up Mt Trelease.
02-22-2018, 05:56 PM
TWINS

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Originally Posted by KillerMonkey

Early season pricing this year for mammoth lift only pass was $800. Would've likely gone up to $900 this year. Don't see what the gripe is.

Actually $699.
$799 for the premium.

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02-22-2018, 06:01 PM
bigdude2468

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Originally Posted by Skidog

there hasnt been different pass prices with or without wasatch benefits..it was only early season and after end september. $999 early and $1199 after the early price expired..the wasatch benefits part of it is limited to the first X amount of pass buyers...so even if you buy pre price raise you might still not get the extra day benefits dueto too many buying before you.

Least thats how i've always seen it..i'd love a cheaper pass option that didnt even consider the wasatch extra resort days., but those are just like a bonus for buying early.

My question was not very clear. As Snowbird and Alta will not have unlimited access with an IKON pass I wonder if we will have the same season pass options currently available? Alta offers 10 pack powder cards that are transferable. We buy a couple of those each season and use them for family and friends that come out and ski with us, hope that does not go away.
02-22-2018, 06:08 PM
Skidog

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Originally Posted by bigdude2468

My question was not very clear. As Snowbird and Alta will not have unlimited access with an IKON pass I wonder if we will have the same season pass options currently available? Alta offers 10 pack powder cards that are transferable. We buy a couple of those each season and use them for family and friends that come out and ski with us, hope that does not go away.

I imagine it won't go away. No Alta offerings changed with mtn collective I assume same will hold true for the ikon

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02-22-2018, 06:11 PM
The SnowShow

Has Winter Park been noticeably more crowded during the weekdays over the past few years?
02-22-2018, 06:12 PM
blackalps

Quote:

Originally Posted by doebedoe

Hopefully nothing. Maybe get those few days at CB back without lodging. Or add a few more bonus days somewhere like Taos or Wolf.

Or in a dream world, convince ABasin to give Vail the finger, run shuttles between the two, and create "The Basins" pass.

this is what i want. I got a season pass at Loveland and a weekday pass at A Basin. wish theyd do a pass for both.
02-22-2018, 06:26 PM
wolfelot

As a Denver skier there are pluses and minuses. Pluses are some awesome places that are drivable. However, I think Copper and WP will be more crowded for day trips. With a 2-year-old and another coming in April getting to the new resorts for a multi day trip won’t be easy.

I hope Vail comes out with something awesome so people stay there.
02-22-2018, 06:34 PM
Danno

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Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Has Winter Park been noticeably more crowded during the weekdays over the past few years?

I don't ski weekdays much, but it sure is on powder weekdays.
02-22-2018, 06:44 PM
Benny Profane

Lots of east and west.
02-22-2018, 06:56 PM
buttahflake

Stratton is my only choice for unlimited? For real? Fucking Stratton?
Go On Now
02-22-2018, 07:44 PM
Foggy_Goggles

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Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Has Winter Park been noticeably more crowded during the weekdays over the past few years?

Very much so. 2nd homos come up the night before. Non pow days, not so much. Honestly, everything that was great about this valley ain't so great anymore. I never thought I would say this but I might have to make some changes after next year.

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02-22-2018, 07:50 PM
Benny Profane

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Originally Posted by buttahflake

Stratton is my only choice for unlimited? For real? Fucking Stratton?
Go On Now

Would you prefer Okemo?
02-22-2018, 07:52 PM
buttahflake

It’s better than Stratton. I would prefer Killington.
02-22-2018, 08:04 PM
Vets

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Originally Posted by KillerMonkey

I wonder how if they will let some early spring skiing through if the pass goes on sale in two weeks. Mammoth usually does that.

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I found this while digging through their FAQs:

CAN I USE MY 2018-2019 IKON PASS TO SKI OR RIDE AT PARTICIPATING DESTINATIONS DURING SPRING 2018?
Yes. You can use your 2018-2019 Ikon Pass or Ikon Base Pass starting March 6, 2018 at Big Bear Mountain Resort, June Mountain, Blue Mountain and Snowshoe; and starting on April 9, 2018 at Winter Park Resort, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Mammoth Mountain.

This makes it sound even better to me.
02-22-2018, 08:35 PM
spanky

I find it interesting that some people think this is a great deal while others think it’s a shit deal.
02-22-2018, 08:36 PM
PhishingME

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Originally Posted by buttahflake

Stratton is my only choice for unlimited? For real? Fucking Stratton?
Go On Now

NE got fucked. I'd take Sunapee/Okemo over Flatton. I heard Boyne is doing a sun>fri pass, I may hold out for that.

Its a NY/CT pass now. Flatton/k/Bush.

Come on Biff.
02-22-2018, 09:07 PM
Benny Profane

Is this going to be an add on to season passes like the maxpass?
02-22-2018, 09:22 PM
spanky

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Originally Posted by Benny Profane

Is this going to be an add on to season passes like the maxpass?

Evidently, no.
02-22-2018, 09:25 PM
alias_rice

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Originally Posted by Dantheman

It's not great for anyone who wants unlimited days, but with the Jackson days it could be pretty attractive to certain people. 7 strategically used Alta/Bird days, 7 days of groomer shred at DV, and 7 days at Jackson is a pretty respectable season.

Yeah, I have a tendency to always assume every skier wants to get at least 50 days a year, when in reality most are happy to get 10. Probably not a bad option for a fair amount of Utah skiers.
02-22-2018, 10:05 PM
Tryingtostaywarm

Great pass with prices for us students that get that $479. Everyone can say goodbye to the Winter Park/Jane that we've known for years(I know it is a shit show right now on weekends but this is going to take it to the next level once people start dropping Epic for Ikon because they want try something new).
02-22-2018, 10:23 PM
wolfelot

Any word on whether cheap 4 packs at Copper and WP will go away or get way more expensive? I’d selfishly be ok with those disappearing since those people may go elsewhere, I think.
02-22-2018, 10:39 PM
The SnowShow

The EB Berthoud backups next year will start at 1st Creek all weekend.
02-22-2018, 10:58 PM
GPP33

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Originally Posted by WTF is dat

As an Epic Pass holder I am stoked about this new pass!

Hopefully big numbers of people will switch to the IKON pass and I can enjoy reduced crowds at beaver creek.

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Originally Posted by wolfelot

As a Denver skier there are pluses and minuses. Pluses are some awesome places that are drivable. However, I think Copper and WP will be more crowded for day trips. With a 2-year-old and another coming in April getting to the new resorts for a multi day trip won’t be easy.

I hope Vail comes out with something awesome so people stay there.

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Originally Posted by The SnowShow

The EB Berthoud backups next year will start at 1st Creek all weekend.

This is the million $ question. Will enough people vacate Epic and make Ikon a shit show while VR are deserted or will enough stay Epic and allow Ikon to be be an escape? Ikon has me excited for something different (though I don’t love the local unlimited options) but the fear of sub par terrain choices combined with massive crowds has be thinking twice. At least there’s good options for road trips....

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