Cuban Carving Gooding Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Vail's Single Day Pass Price Exceeds $200! Edited October 30, 2019 by Cuban Carving Gooding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 That's half the price of my season pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I think it was nearly that last season. However, they used "demand pricing". Depending on the day of the week, recent snow conditions, holidays, the arrangement of tea leaves in the bottom of your cup, they might discount off that price by some amount (?) It was weird to walk up and not know how much it would cost you. People that bought some version of their "Epic" pass didn't need to worry. If you just want to go there for a day or two they really jamb it to you. They prefer the clientele who don't even think about what a lift ticket costs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I always think about how discouraging it must be to see or hear about these prices for someone who wants to "try" skiing or snowboarding. The impact of the high day rate prices goes straight to the first timer/uninitiated. Even if they like it the first time out, the very next day they find themselves back at that window. This to say nothing of demo/rental rates and everything else that goes with. I think it's short sighted and doesn't bode well for new blood. There are so many other ways to spend recreational/discretionary dollars. Admittedly, I'll pay $200 for a day somewhere that my passes don't cover but I am hopelessly addicted. I will also rationalize that I get the most for my money because I can use the whole mountain, go from first chair to last, carry lunch in my pockets, get tons of vert, etc. A first timer might decide that $20 or $40 per chair ride is outrageous. understandably. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 10:33 AM, Keenan said: That's half the price of my season pass. Wait, where did you buy a season pass? I need to pull the trigger on something tomorrow, I guess, and haven't figured out what I want yet. Might go 10-pack at Meadows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Dan said: Wait, where did you buy a season pass? I need to pull the trigger on something tomorrow, I guess, and haven't figured out what I want yet. Might go 10-pack at Meadows... I got a Meadows value pass in May for $399. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted November 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 I have a Tahoe value pass. If you get it early its under $500. Price goes up every year. I have a season pass in Whitefish also. I will be there two weeks so it was the cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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