indiggio

Mmmm....Sad to say I've been skiing Little Gap, er, Blue since, well, let's just say early 80's. I recall when season passes were $200.00. The absolute best skiing was Sunday night. We'd get there for the Sunday twilight pass and get out to Main St. as the groomers were coming up on their final run. Weekend crowds were gone and we'd have fresh cord and no boilerplate to ski until closing. Ah, the days... I don't think it would be such a hassle to open at 7:30 for passholders. Yeah, I get it that some employees would have to get there a bit early, but not all and ski patrol are probably already there anyway getting their first tracks in. I really think it would work w/out too much expense to Blue. I have to admit that the VIP line is one of the best perks going, when they police it. I actually think they did a pretty good job policing it on the weekends by having an attendant at the head of the line. Also to 10% food discount is beneficial as well, but doesn't get you back a whole lot as you say.

@mbike-ski: Thanks! Been lurking for a while reading GSS' reports. Never have much to say... @GSS: BM seems to be improving in a negative direction over the years. What ever happened to the twice-daily grooming?

I see to recall someone at BM asking somewhere what perks season pass holders liked and/or would like to see implemented. Anybody hear about any new perks being added for this season? Personally I'd like the "Open @ 7:30am (or even 7:00am) for season pass holders" to be put at the top of the list. I think these little perks BM gives to their pass holders is what makes them better than any of the other mountains.