Let’s face it: skiing is an expensive hobby and Sugarbush Mountain is not the the cheapest ski resort option in Vermont. Sugarbush is considered by many to be a premier Vermont ski resort, and you will have to pay a little premium for a lift ticket. Last time when I checked – and that was [...]
Major facilities upgrades might be on their way at Jay Peak ski resort; however, a lift ticket pricing system has not changed – it remained simple for the 2009-2010 ski season. I realized it when I opened my excel spreadsheet and prepared myself for a lengthy fine print reading process. Nope, that was not the [...]
Stowe Mountain resort in Vermont is known for its famous Front Four black diamond trails and steep lift ticket prices. This is not a place to hang out if you don’t have a solid credit line or a thick wallet – one day of skiing during the peak period will cost you “paltry” $89.00. And [...]
Ascutney Mountain resort had a price freeze for the 2009/2010 ski season. Unlike most other resorts in southern Vermont, Ascutney Mountain set September 30th as a deadline to buy discounted season passes. This year they offer premier passes that are valid seven days without any restrictions, advantage passes that are valid every day except holidays [...]
“If you ski 10 + days per season, don’t miss your chance to buy a season pass and save big on lift tickets!” proclaims a widely popular advertising pitch. It is somewhat correct: buying a season pass makes sense when you log a lot of days. The question is: How many days do you need [...]