ChrisC
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Telluride does friends and family at 50% - 66% off…. Nothing at Park City?
Park City and Deer Valley look miserable over the holidays
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berkshireskier
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I taught at my local ski hill for several years. I used to get a free season pass and I would get a 25% discount in the cafeteria and ski shop. I can't remember if any family members got discounted season passes but I don't think so. At the time (and this was maybe 8 to 10 years ago), I was being paid, I believe, only $10 to $12/hour for the time that I actually taught. I always thought it was somewhat of a rip off, considering they were charging something like $125/hour to the customer for private lessons. But it got me out of the house on weekends and I enjoyed the camaraderie of my fellow instructors (and some of them became financial planning clients of mine). Although I received a free season pass, the ski school had a rule that any day you showed up on the mountain, you had to be available to teach, if they needed you. So, if I went over on a weekday to ski for a few hours, if we had some fresh snow, I would have to go to the ski school "line-ups" and be available to teach. Most of the time, I wouldn't have to teach on weekdays (they had some full-time instructors who were being paid a weekly salary and they would usually get the lessons) but there were some times I would have teach rather than free ski.
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ChrisC
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I thought I copied the WSJ gift article. Maybe not.
The Atlantic wrote about it, too.
www.theatlantic.com
As well as the local paper.
www.sltrib.com
Vail increasingly pushes customers to its passes, and pass holders now account for 75% of skier visits to its resorts.
The SLC article also if this raise goes company-wide, it will impact profit margins significantly.
The Atlantic wrote about it, too.
How the Ski Business Got Too Big for Its Boots
A recent strike at a major resort has put the spotlight on what a bad deal both workers and visitors are getting.
www.theatlantic.com
As well as the local paper.
The Park City patroller strike could have ripple effects for the Vail Resorts empire
Across the internet, skiers and snowboarders swore off buying an Epic Pass and Vail Resorts (MTN) stock after Park City Mountain buckled under the weight of the holiday crush, a storm and a ski patrol and safety worker strike. Will they stick to it?
Vail increasingly pushes customers to its passes, and pass holders now account for 75% of skier visits to its resorts.
The SLC article also if this raise goes company-wide, it will impact profit margins significantly.
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I guess the patrollers are on duty and up to speed now. In the past 9 days Park City has moved from 43% to 86% open with only one foot of new snow during that time.
tseeb
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Park City giving credits towards next year's passes including Epic Day Passes for those who suffered skiing during Park City patrol strike.
The credits are a little confusing. FAQ at https://www.parkcitymountain.com/Plan-Your-Trip/Lift-Access/Park-City-Mountain-Holiday-Credits
From FAQ: "Pass Holders: To address the on-mountain experience, we are providing all Pass Holders a 50% credit per day skied or snowboarded at Park City Mountain between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, to apply toward the purchase of a 2025/26 pass of equal or greater value to their 2024/25 pass. Season pass per-day credits are calculated based on eight days, and Epic Day Pass per-day credits are calculated based on the number of days purchased. The minimum credit amount these Pass Holders will receive is 25% of the total purchase price of their 2024/25 pass. All credits will be customized for Pass Holders based on the price of their 2024/25 pass, product type, and number of days skied between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025.
Lift Tickets: To address your experience on the mountain, we are providing a 50% credit of the price paid for each day of lift tickets you used to ski or snowboard at Park City Mountain between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, to apply toward the purchase of a 2025/26 pass product (full-season pass or Epic Day Pass) of equal or greater value to your credit amount.
In March, eligible guests will receive a personalized email with their specific credit and promotion code."
Letter sent by Deidre Walsh, Park City Mountain COO
"I want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had during the patrol strike at Park City Mountain which ended January 8. We deeply value your trust and loyalty, and while the mountain was open during this time, it was not the experience we wanted to provide you. We have heard your feedback and understand your frustrations.
To address the on-mountain experience, we are providing all Pass Holders a 50% credit per day* skied or snowboarded at Park City Mountain between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, to apply toward the purchase of a 2025/26 pass of equal or greater value to their 2024/25 pass.
The minimum credit amount these Pass Holders will receive is 25% of the total purchase price of their 2024/25 pass. All credits will be customized for Pass Holders based on the price of their 2024/25 pass, product type, and number of days skied between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025.
In March, you will receive a personalized email with your specific credit and promotion code. In the meantime, please review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Pass Holders’ current 2024/25 season pass, or unused days on their 2024/25 Epic Day Pass, will remain active for use over the remainder of this season.
Our hope is that these customized credits demonstrate our commitment to you as a valued Pass Holder. I am confident that our team’s collective passion for Park City Mountain, our guests, and our community is strong, and that we will provide the experience you expect, this season and into the future.
Sincerely,
Deirdra Walsh
Chief Operating Officer"
The credits are a little confusing. FAQ at https://www.parkcitymountain.com/Plan-Your-Trip/Lift-Access/Park-City-Mountain-Holiday-Credits
From FAQ: "Pass Holders: To address the on-mountain experience, we are providing all Pass Holders a 50% credit per day skied or snowboarded at Park City Mountain between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, to apply toward the purchase of a 2025/26 pass of equal or greater value to their 2024/25 pass. Season pass per-day credits are calculated based on eight days, and Epic Day Pass per-day credits are calculated based on the number of days purchased. The minimum credit amount these Pass Holders will receive is 25% of the total purchase price of their 2024/25 pass. All credits will be customized for Pass Holders based on the price of their 2024/25 pass, product type, and number of days skied between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025.
Lift Tickets: To address your experience on the mountain, we are providing a 50% credit of the price paid for each day of lift tickets you used to ski or snowboard at Park City Mountain between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, to apply toward the purchase of a 2025/26 pass product (full-season pass or Epic Day Pass) of equal or greater value to your credit amount.
In March, eligible guests will receive a personalized email with their specific credit and promotion code."
Letter sent by Deidre Walsh, Park City Mountain COO
"I want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had during the patrol strike at Park City Mountain which ended January 8. We deeply value your trust and loyalty, and while the mountain was open during this time, it was not the experience we wanted to provide you. We have heard your feedback and understand your frustrations.
To address the on-mountain experience, we are providing all Pass Holders a 50% credit per day* skied or snowboarded at Park City Mountain between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025, to apply toward the purchase of a 2025/26 pass of equal or greater value to their 2024/25 pass.
The minimum credit amount these Pass Holders will receive is 25% of the total purchase price of their 2024/25 pass. All credits will be customized for Pass Holders based on the price of their 2024/25 pass, product type, and number of days skied between December 27, 2024, and January 8, 2025.
In March, you will receive a personalized email with your specific credit and promotion code. In the meantime, please review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Pass Holders’ current 2024/25 season pass, or unused days on their 2024/25 Epic Day Pass, will remain active for use over the remainder of this season.
Our hope is that these customized credits demonstrate our commitment to you as a valued Pass Holder. I am confident that our team’s collective passion for Park City Mountain, our guests, and our community is strong, and that we will provide the experience you expect, this season and into the future.
Sincerely,
Deirdra Walsh
Chief Operating Officer"
That looks lovely. What a difference a few weeks make.
Are you going to request a refund of your Park City ski tickets -- to be put toward the purchase of a full Vail Resorts pass product next season?
No. I do want to sample some Vail mountains one spring though. Likely when the exchange rate is not so poor.* Heavenly, Kirkwood, Breck, Vail and Beaver Creek.Are you going to request a refund of your Park City ski tickets -- to be put toward the purchase of a full Vail Resorts pass product next season?
I understand this is not something you would do but you don’t have to as I’m guessing you’ve checked them out anyway.
*Our dollar against the Euro is not great either but there’s no 20% tip to deal with when eating out. And I find like for like lodging cheaper in Europe.