rjnakata Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 IKON just announced an extension to their discount renewal deadline (May 27) with an additional $100/$50 renewal discount. EPIC has not announced anything as of 4/14/20. Independent passes are in flux. Given a vaccine might arrive March 2021 or so, potential personal economic situation changes, demonstrated lack of pass protection for pandemic closures , what are your thoughts about buying next year's season pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 I will be buying mine early. If the resorts are closed and cannot honor the passes for next season, most all of them will go into foreclosure as they all expanded their snowmaking, etc, recently and all have debts related. I think the rest of the country would be in the same boat, so I am betting on them being there and open, because if they don't, there will be nothing to open again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 I got a lot of use from my pass before this shenanigan. I put my money down for next season. Ikon said that they'll refund the extra $50 for those who have already purchased their pass so I'm pretty sure I can get more back if they get better deals. Also, since I only use my pass for CO and I'm a driving distance away I'm fairly sure I'll get use out of it. In short, I'm optimistic about next season I'll probably get the Loveland pass as well if I'm still eligible to get it for $100. If not, I'll probably buy a 4-pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohob Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 X and i purchased ours before the outbreak. We both put in enough days before closing that next year is free! With any luck our little hill will be back up and running next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRAZZ Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Ikon Pass Announces New Option for Pass Holders to Defer 20/21 Ikon Pass to Winter 21/22: https://snowbrains.com/ikon-pass-announces-new-option-for-pass-holders-to-defer-20-21-ikon-pass-to-winter-21-22/?fbclid=IwAR0_E8p_6pHQI9nCbfpCxns_2Tg9maf-z9MjiPLvlOaesI5GtgHAdHOo4yc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I bought season 20/21 passes for the family at our local bump. Regardless of the conditions/circumstances next season I consider it being my responsibility to do my part to help keep the local hill open and the local owners in the black regardless of seasonal variability. I'd rather loose out on the cost of the passes for a few sucky seasons than to have the ski area shutdown. So yearly passes for my family and me are just planned into our budget as a cost of living. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 4 hours ago, st_lupo said: I'd rather loose out on the cost of the passes for a few sucky seasons than to have the ski area shutdown. Bravo, sir! I can't bring myself to buy a local pass as it takes 15 or so visits to pay it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwavedave Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Bought a pass at both Indianhead and Spirit. It's a vote of confidence for the next season. There's a discount for being over 65 yrs on top of the already discounted early/pre-season price, so it's not too bad. These are small hills and I'm confident they'll figure out how to make it work with social distancing. We're already wearing goggles, gloves and a often a face mask, plus we're outside, so the risk is negligible. I already used 1/3 the cost of the Indianhead pass in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted April 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 9 hours ago, st_lupo said: I bought season 20/21 passes for the family at our local bump. Regardless of the conditions/circumstances next season I consider it being my responsibility to do my part to help keep the local hill open and the local owners in the black regardless of seasonal variability. I'd rather loose out on the cost of the passes for a few sucky seasons than to have the ski area shutdown. I like your thinking. I love the vibe at our local family owned hill (Snow Valley). They care for people and do right by them (me)! I go there and I feel well treated. I don't get the feeling it's all about the now-money, it's about investing in the community. I get the opposite feeling with Alterra (IKON). It's just their holdings in terms of terrain are so much better. I feel like a corporate sellout if I re-up there though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 14 hours ago, st_lupo said: I bought season 20/21 passes for the family at our local bump. Regardless of the conditions/circumstances next season I consider it being my responsibility to do my part to help keep the local hill open and the local owners in the black regardless of seasonal variability. I'd rather loose out on the cost of the passes for a few sucky seasons than to have the ski area shutdown. So yearly passes for my family and me are just planned into our budget as a cost of living. I feel the exact same way. They could double the price and I would pay it. Snowboarding is my winter life. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/18/2020 at 6:27 PM, Jack M said: I feel the exact same way. They could double the price and I would pay it. Snowboarding is my winter life. Shall i send your post to the Stratton office so they can apply the Jack M. premium to your membership ? I understand your enthusiasm but saying it in public ouch. Are you running a fever ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 Our best pricing doesn't come around until October when discounted passes for ski clubs are offered. In a normal year, that gets you a pass where you have to stop at the ticket window to have a daily lift ticket printed. They also off a premium pass where you just walk to the lift, and never have to interact with anyone. I wonder if they'll only sell the "walk straight to the lift" passes next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 7:59 AM, lowrider said: Shall i send your post to the Stratton office I mean I guess so, but I ride at Sugarloaf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Sorry if i offended you wasn't my intent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey John Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 As this pandemic drags on, I was leaning more and more towards sitting out next season. Now with doubling the discount and allowing deferral to 21/22, well that’s puts it in a different light. Still undecided however. I’m glad they extended the renewal an additional month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 EPIC PASS announced a sliding scale renewal credit depending on 2019/20 usage AND free insurance that covers Covid closures, job loss and injury AND extra time to renew. In general they have met with favorable response from the FB crowd. "To address last season’s unexpected resort closure, 19/20 season pass holders will get at least a 20% credit, and up to 80% based on how much you were able to use your pass, to apply toward a pass for next season. Epic Day Pass and Edge Card holders with unused days are also eligible for credits, up to 80%. To provide you with peace of mind, we are introducing FREE Epic Coverage for 20/21 pass holders, which will provide refunds for certain resort closures, including events like COVID-19, as well as for eligible job loss, injury and more. To give you the time you need, we are eliminating our spring deadlines, giving you through Labor Day (Sept. 7) to use your credit and to lock in 10 Buddy Tickets. We will also continue offering the lowest up-front pass deposit of only $49 down." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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