“If I go out West it pays for itself”, is what I hear most from the people I know who buy mega passes. Even if they don’t make it out there or use it enough to warrant the purchase, it doesn’t matter because they are “getting a deal”. I’ve noticed people often make these purchases based on the type of skiing they want to do, not necessarily what they actually do. This is why you also see them on icy groomers with fat skis when there hasn’t been powder for days. Also it’s convenient. Most of the destinations are recognizable, close to airports, have slopeside lodging, restaurants and nightlife. The guess work and fear is taken away. They will stand on line for the tram in Big Sky and pack into crowded bars in the mountain village instead of figuring out they can ski at Lost Trail and stay at Jackson Hot Springs and have the place all to themselves, for a fraction of the price. It’s too scary.
Sorry for the long post. A couple things about this thread;
I think I’m picking up what Brown is putting down. I like the optimism. In that spirit I’ve decided from now on when I say F Vail, the F stands for forget and I’m changing Vail sucks to Vail stinks.
Tim Baker never skied the East.
I like RA’s honesty.
James has me fired up to go back to the Alps.
Never heard of Beech Mountain. Never mind that their base is higher than the top of the summit quad at Whiteface. That’s crazy.
I want to party with Marz and the rednecks in the parking lot. Anywhere.
I really want to tell my best chicken I ever had story and I hope Jason gives up some of his roasting wisdom in a recipe thread.
It’s fun hanging out with you all.
We all say stupid shit.
That’s all I can think of right now…
Oh! Almost forgot, F Vail.
