Plattekill Conditions

[Brownski]

Because that could attract a person to be “all in” as previously described and they would ultimately buy that food etc.

I guess I don’t see the difference between that transaction and any other transaction you would make with a resort. I understand wanting skiing to be cheaper. If you want a good deal on a season pass, buy it in the spring. If you want a free day at Plattekill, show up for the fall glade clearing. You’ll get lunch too, and maybe a beer. If you want to skin and ski for free, you will have to find some natural snow to do it on. I think an uphill route for people who want to skin when they’re open would be a reasonable request to make. Skiers’ left of Powder Puff is the logical choice. But the guy definitely has a right to charge for access to gun-blown, machine groomed snow within the boundaries of his ski area.

 

[Brownski]

I'm probably gonna pass on Thursday. I've never been to Plattekill and I'm hoping someone will convince me to go.

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Based on the weather, it’s probably not great right now but if it gets cold between now and then that Lasz can turn the guns on, or if it snows, go. But there’s really no need to wait for a private rental. Just go ski the place once it snows a little. It’ll be a good day.

 

[Belaña]

I guess I don’t see the difference between that transaction and any other transaction you would make with a resort. I understand wanting skiing to be cheaper. If you want a good deal on a season pass, buy it in the spring. If you want a free day at Plattekill, show up for the fall glade clearing. You’ll get lunch too, and maybe a beer. If you want to skin and ski for free, you will have to find some natural snow to do it on. I think an uphill route for people who want to skin when they’re open would be a reasonable request to make. Skiers’ left of Powder Puff is the logical choice. But the guy definitely has a right to charge for access to gun-blown, machine groomed snow within the boundaries of his ski area.

Interesting, I contacted Plattekill in spring/ summer in regards to cleaning the runs or glades or so and got no answer. I would have done it for free, no ticket or so needed. I thought they didn’t want anybody from outside doing it ...

 

[Harvey]

We organize it.

Google Plattekill tree skiing work day.

 

[ScottySkis]

Interesting, I contacted Plattekill in spring/ summer in regards to cleaning the runs or glades or so and got no answer. I would have done it for free, no ticket or so needed. I thought they didn’t want anybody from outside doing it ...

Join Harvey blog in fall is when that is done

 

[Ripitz]

I guess the point I was trying to make is that maybe it’s possible to provide creative incentives for people to get a pass and spend more of their money there. I think I was smashing Ski 3s season pass payment plan with Magics Earn one get one program, where you tour to the top and get a token that you redeem at the bar for one free lift ride. I’m sorry that Laz hasn’t seen an upside to accommodating uphillers and am grateful he’s remained open to it. I think the demographics are changing as this segment of skiing moves away from its’ dirtbag roots and that there will be real money to be had. Since Belleayre continues to ban touring it looks like I’ll be changing my season pass.

 

[Campgottagopee]

I spoken to Laz about uphilling a few times. He just doesn't see the upside.

I can't see where there is one. Risk, in no way, can equal the reward.

 

[Harvey]

incentives for people to get a pass

Demand for passes right now is through the roof. If he opened up pass sales right now I bet he'd sell 500 in a day.

On opening day, day ticket holders were throwing money at Laz, willing to pay any price asked. So this might not be the time for incentives.

 

[Ripitz]

That’s awesome good for him

 

[JTG]

The way I’m reading the policy it seems like even pass holders will have to pay $30 to uphill on a non-operating day, if they get permission to do so? If that’s the case why would they offer anyone credit toward their passes next year? $30 a day seems like a lot to charge a pass holder, but at least it provides a potential option, if approval can be obtained.

Doubt many people will consider uphill on operating days. I mean, I don’t mind skinning, but I’m not going to do it to ski groomers if I’ve got a ticket to ride the lifts, which you’d need anyway.