Plattekill Conditions

[Harvey]

powder Friday

2/25? Did I see those pics?

 

[Harvey]

TGA please summarize the current (NY) state of skiing.

On the one hand I agree that the [season price]/[number of ski days] probably doesn't pay off, but I had my best days of the season at Platty, and I don't want to get locked out when I do go.

Nailed it. It's all about which "hand" you care about most.

How many days did you get?

 

[MarzNC]

2/25? Did I see those pics?

Yep, you did.

Plattekill Conditions

Anyone planning on skiing Platty on Sat, Feb. 26, or Sun, Feb. 27? I'll be finishing up an Indy ski safari in the area that weekend. Haven't picked the date for Platty yet. Exact plans will depend on the weather.

nyskiblog.com

 

[TheGreatAbyss]

How many days did you get?

To be honest I didn't track it, but If I had to guess I would say maybe 6 or 7 times this season? Maybe less? My first trip wasn't until MLK when they got the double open, and then my last was the March 12th storm which was the best day of the season for me.

That being said I took a surprise trip out west that cut out 3 weekends of prime mid season East Coast skiing for me.

 

[JTG]

Supply and demand. Especially if the idea is to keep the number of people on the slope to a comfortable size.

Plattekill is a family business that intends to be around for the long term. It's not about maximizing the number of people happy to drive because it's a cheap season pass or lift ticket.

I had a free voucher from helping out during the fall work day. But that was blacked out during the Pres. Day week. I paid for a lift ticket to ski on a powder Friday at the end of an Indy Pass ski safari to the Berkshires. It was well worth it!

Eh.

Listen, I love Plattekill. I sing its’ praises all the time. I’ve also done the work day thing in October. I love the vibe. I love the trees. I get what they are trying to do, mostly. I’m also not looking for a cheap season pass. Heck, I’m probably the very skier that Plattekill should be targeting. I had no problem falling well short of break even on my season pass this year, because it’s a mountain I’m happy to support.

However, I won’t do it again. I’ve got no problem with the price of their day ticket, so that’s the way I’ll go in the future.

Supply and demand will only take you so far. The break even point on a Plattekill season pass is worse than any other pass I’ve purchased. You have limited days to achieve it as well. Then this season some of the down sides showed themselves more. The mountain stealing an operating Friday from its season pass holders was a real disappointment. Not the day itself, but the indication of it. Take from your paid customers to line your pockets with a rental? I still shake my head. But more so than that, the impacts that a bad snow year can have on Platty were highlighted this year. A short season with practically no tree skiing. There’s not much they can do about that. It’s likely to happen more in the future. For me, that’s enough to spook me off a season pass.

Not that it matters. They will sell plenty and do just fine. I’ll still support the place and get my days in.

 

[Brownski]

That’s fair. The Freedom Pass softened the blow in the past. A couple days at Magic was a real added value that I appreciated. And we shouldn’t brush past keeping the day ticket at a reasonable price. That is a BIG DEAL and should be lauded.

 

[JTG]

Lauding Platty for keeping the day price at $85?

For a small mountain with two lifts that only operates 3 days (or less) a week?

You really think they could get $100+ a day, for that?

I don’t.

 

[TheGreatAbyss]

Once there's snow on the trails I'd rather spend $85 at Platty than $120 at overcrowded hunter.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Lauding Platty for keeping the day price at $85?

Man, shit, as in everything, is out of control crazy expensive. Including skiing. What does 85 bucks even buy you at the grocery store nowAdays?
For the first time in 30 years I won't have a pass at my beloved Greek Peak. It's 700 now and I can't justify that price. When I want to ski I'll pay window price.

 

[Harvey]

I think Belle was $95 this year. Couldn't find Windham or Hunter on the website. Looks like GP was $86.

I can't remember the last time I bought a day ticket. Probably at Killington or McCauley or Snow Ridge.