Hilux Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Wooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 ^ That forecast sure worked out, Ryan. Whatever happens the rest of the season, the Montreal area has a substantial base!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Jay went from nothing to awesome in a week. Check the recent snow meter. Its been a very good holiday stretch here. Got another 8" last night. took the family out yesterday for their first day and it started snowing at 11am and nvere stopped until this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 New winter tires and a roof box for the trip north being delivered today... Not that I'm looking forward to this ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 We are all really excited about the trip! Wow - just a few weeks and we will be rocking Owls Head and Jay Peak. And it is so nice to have friends joining us from the States as well. We still have (limited) space in the chalet, if anyone is interested. At less than $300 for six nights accomodation with a cool group of people who all revel in winter how can you go wrong? If you are still interested in joining for the week (or a few days) let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) This may be of interest to those attending the session. Owls Head http://www.costco.ca/Owl's-Head-Ski-and-Golf-Resort-%24100-e-ticket.product.100026521.html Can not be used on $20 Tuesdays or Wednesdays. https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/RewardsProductDetailsNonRedeemable?maxOptions=3&qty=false&productId=prod200013&changeLocale=en_CA Costco voucher can not be used in conjunction with Air Miles Monday, but 25% is still better than the 20% savings from Costco. So; Mondays $33.75 Tuesday/Wednesday $20 Thursday/Friday $36 ( based on purchasing a $100 Costco voucher for $80 ) Jay Peak https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/RewardsProductDetailsNonRedeemable?maxOptions=3&qty=false&productId=prod190019&changeLocale=en_CA 35% discount any time when Air Miles card is presented. There may be more discounts available but I havent had time to really search. Standard day pass at Jay is $69. Discounted price is $44.85. If anyone else can find discounts at either of these resorts or somewhere else in the area for a day please post them up. Edited January 14, 2013 by CaRtharsis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Guess I missed Mike's post. Oh well. Still waiting for Ernie to chime back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 So should I get one of these cards for $80 or not? If we're definitely at OH for Tues/Wed, that means Sun/Monday or Thurs/Friday to use the costco card. Are their tickets less than $40/day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 http://www.liftopia.com/ski-resort-info/product/715/QC/Owl-s-Head-1-Day-Lift-Tickets.htm#02-2013 Dunno what to tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel45 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 BUMP / update on ticket savings(s) for Northeast Session re: Owl's Head regular rate $45 ticket price: - Sunday & Monday (two-day lift ticket) $28.50 each day, see Liftopia for details; - Owl's Head Tuesday & Wednesday $20 special each day; - Thursday & Friday (two-day lift ticket) $21.50 each day, see Liftopia for details; - Saturday (one-day lift ticket) $30.92, see Liftopia for details. Alternative options: - Show Owl's Head E-Ticket purchased from Costco save $10 off full ticket price; - Show CAA-Quebec card $33 just Thursday and $39 from Friday to Monday; - Show AIR MILES card $33 just Monday and $39 from Thursday to Sunday; - Show Ride & Ski card and pay $29; - For season pass holders at other resorts, check with Owl's Head for possible season pass rebates. Comments: 1) Liftopia discounts are time sensitive so may sell-out. 2) E-Ticket is approximately a 20% discount on every $100 full-price ticket(s) purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 So what are the plans for the last day (Friday, March 1st)? Riding in the morning or what? I'll have about a 10 hour drive home, so I need to decide if I'm going to leave first thing or get a room for the night and head back on Saturday morning... Roof top box, snow tires, and new armour have arrived. Just about ready for the trip to the Charlevoix the week before and then on to Masonville... Now if it would just stop raining and get colder around here, I might get a few more days in before hand ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 You have space to bring up another set of tires with you......? ;-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hey Mark, Snow tires are good! I sure make mine work >:). I'm definitely planning to ride on the Friday before coming back, and think that most folk will do the same. Anyone else chime in on Friday plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktv Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hmmm, folks keep mentioning snow tires. I run snow tires on my car here at home, because it's a RWD. However, I'm renting a midsized FWD car to make the drive up. Am I going to have issues on the way there, or getting around? Or is it going to be weather dependent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hi all, Further to all the discounts above, I just confirmed with OH that a night pass from either Cascades or Vorlage will get us $29 lift tickets any day, taxes included. The passes must clearly show the season and your photo, which the Vorlage one does... I'll have to check my Cascades one. SCORE :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 However, I'm renting a midsized FWD car to make the drive up. Am I going to have issues on the way there, or getting around? Or is it going to be weather dependent? I needed to get snow tires for our new Hyundai because their "all season" tires are pure (insert your favorite expletive) in the snow, unlike my old Tarus wagon. I'll be spending two weeks in Quebec and didn't want to run into any issues like last year when there was a little dump of about 6 inches and the new car barely made it. By law in Quebec, vehicles are required to have actual snow tires during the winter. I've never had a problem with the SQ (Sûreté du Québec - aka police), but then again I've never gotten stuck or in an accident in the provence. They are VERY good at clearing snow, so you should be ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 KTV if you are renting a car they are not usually in the fleet long enough to have the tires worn down. But you can request a vehicle with snow tires to see if they have it. Just FYI you may want to inquire about their out of country policy. This will likely affect their insurance coverage requirements. Here in Ontario you are not required to take their coverage if your personal insurance company will cover the rental. You just need to take with you the liability slip with you from the vehicle that you own which is not being driven while you are out of town. All that being said just take your time and get here in one piece. Mark that law only applies to vehicles licensed in the province of Quebec. I will be riding all day Friday and then heading home. Its only a 3.5 hour tour for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Beautiful fluffy white stuff falling since 5am....trapped in the orefice...blah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 What is this mythical beautiful fluffy white stuff of which you speak? We are in an ice-trap ... can you send some our way? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 What is this mythical beautiful fluffy white stuff of which you speak? Rain here in sillyness central (aka the US capital area) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 We have the blue skies and cold weather. Too bad conditions are ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 By law in Quebec, vehicles are required to have actual snow tires during the winter. I've never had a problem with the SQ (Sûreté du Québec - aka police), but then again I've never gotten stuck or in an accident in the provence. They are VERY good at clearing snow, so you should be ok... I believe it's only mandatory for Quebec residents...however, winters are always a good idea. edit: oops, just saw this was already mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Bald, street slicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I believe it's only mandatory for Quebec residents...however, winters are always a good idea. And of course the folks who told me about zee law were... Quebec residents ;) Good to know I haven't been breaking the law for the last 9 years :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Bald, street slicks Should have seen the Eagle F1's I took off the wagon in the fall. WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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