Passes for 2020 - 2021

[Harvey]

Between people being unwilling to fly and VT being essentially closed to most skiers, many northeastern ski areas could have a banner year.

Riv you don't think capacity limits and especially lodge space limits will kill holidays and weekends? Haven't been following NH, but NY has a 25% cap on lodges, at this time.

 

[riverc0il]

I am not convinced anything will kill NH for winter sports given what we already endured this summer and fall. Tourism was WAY up in NH from what I noticed. NH's biggest areas are two hours from Boston, less than two hours from the northern Boston burbs, and many mid-sized areas are a lot closer than that. Lodging adjustments would just mean more day trippers.

The big issue is dining. Winter will force people indoors and NH is pretty lax on restaurant regulations. We just had a bunch of restaurants shut down for a bit in Plymouth due to a minor outbreak at the dining establishments in town. Rural parts of the state are deep red and many business owners are not taking precautions. The state's COVID-19 situation is going to be linked to how restaurants function (or don't) this winter, that is the weakest link.

 

[tirolski]

Just got a Gore frequent skier card. Been doing the M-F season pass last two years. It’ll snow, they’ll run the lifts and I’ll smile when I’m skiing even if it’s behind a mask.

 

[The UNHOLY]

Riv you don't think capacity limits and especially lodge space limits will kill holidays and weekends? Haven't been following NH, but NY has a 25% cap on lodges, at this time.

The 25% cap on lodges - in my mind- kills the season. If the winter is like the summer, where people are buying gear and doing all this outdoor stuff and now a ban of VT travel, NY skiing could be extremely busy and making it worse is not being able to go get ready in the lodge. I pretty sure I'm gonna hand in my season pass for a refund with the Dec 1 deadline. COVID is getting ramped up again, for better or worse Cuomo locks the state down and if the COVID increase continues, I can't even see how Cuomo would let the ski resorts open......on the other thread someone mentioned "first world problems" ...that is so true and funny ...funny being, I've been bell aching for the past 2 months about the ski season and what to do ...and routinely tell my wife ..."why I am I getting so stressed out over a luxury?"

 

[The UNHOLY]

I haven't seen this update before - https://whiteface.com/operational-updates/

 

[The UNHOLY]

Anyone that bought an ORDA Season Pass remember what the Dec 1 refund deadline means ?
I thought when I bought it in September - it said a full refund - meaning I get my money back in the form that I paid for it. Now it looks like you only get credit back to be used for another season. Did I miss interpret the money back ?

 

[The UNHOLY]

Post #4 in a row !! I've had too much caffeine ...i'm cranky, irritable and bloated and the kids being home are getting on my nerves ! ?

 

[Campgottagopee]

COVID is getting ramped up again, for better or worse Cuomo locks the state down and if the COVID increase continues, I can't even see how Cuomo would let the ski resorts open.

So it begins

Bars, restaurants and gyms in NY must close at 10 p.m.; private gatherings capped at 10

ALBANY, N. Y. (WHAM) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York is taking actions to address rises in COVID-19 cases, and the new rules impact bars, restaurants, gyms and private gatherings. During a conference call Wednesday, the governor said SLA-licensed establishments must close at 10 p. m. Curbside...

cnycentral.com

I'm agreeing with you UNHOLY

 

[Harvey]

Anyone that bought an ORDA Season Pass remember what the Dec 1 refund deadline means ?

I didn't really read the fine print.

I do remember thinking that 12/1 wasn't really early enough to make the call.

It looks like it is going to be about as bad as it has been on 12/1.

What I don't know is:

Will Gore stay open
Will weekdays be reasonable
Will I be able to ski weekdays

I'm keeping my pass. We'll see if it pays.

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[Campgottagopee]

I'm with ya, Harv
Spent my $$$$ last year on my GP pass, water under the bridge so I'm keeping it.
Trying to remain positive