Johnny Style Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 I renewed my pass to Blue mountain way back in the Spring when they were still $475. Today I just dropped the hammer on a season pass to Aspen. Living the dream. This upcoming season should be an interesting one. Quote
RootDKJ Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 Do you have a lot of frequent flyer miles to burn off? Quote
Johnny Style Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Posted September 15, 2009 Driving mostly. I will be taking an extended stay out West this year and will need a vehicle while I am out there. Quote
RootDKJ Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 How long of a drive is that? Quote
Johnny Style Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Posted September 15, 2009 3 days. I forget but I think it is over 30 hours. Root, you were the one who hooked me up with the inside info about Blue raising the prices after May 1st, thanks. Quote
TT C6 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 That's hardcore. My hat's off to ya. Quote
nick malozzi Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 3 days. I forget but I think it is over 30 hours. Root, you were the one who hooked me up with the inside info about Blue raising the prices after May 1st, thanks. Many will tell you that you can drive it straight through. I don't recommend it. Did the drive to Boulder twice now (just a few hours short os Aspen), and the best way is 2 long days. Adding the few more hours to get to Aspen I'd recommend doing it in three days for sure. It will be three 10hr days instead of two 15hr days. 15hr days are hard unless you have peeps to swap with while driving. Even the two 12hr days I did the last time were hard, and I was rotating the driving with someone. Long story short... you've got the right idea with the three day approach. Only do it in two if you have three+ people in the car all willing to drive equal amounts. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 Alex Roy did NY to LA in 31hr 4m...Johnny's car has almost as much power...Shouldn't be a problem to do it in 21 hours Good luck man! When you going? Quote
Johnny Style Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Posted September 15, 2009 Many will tell you that you can drive it straight through. I don't recommend it. Did the drive to Boulder twice now (just a few hours short os Aspen), and the best way is 2 long days. Adding the few more hours to get to Aspen I'd recommend doing it in three days for sure. It will be three 10hr days instead of two 15hr days. 15hr days are hard unless you have peeps to swap with while driving. Even the two 12hr days I did the last time were hard, and I was rotating the driving with someone. Long story short... you've got the right idea with the three day approach. Only do it in two if you have three+ people in the car all willing to drive equal amounts. All sound advice. I have been making this journey my whole life so I am ready for it. I like three days with a stop in Indiana after day 1, a stop in Kansas after day 2 and my bed in Aspen by the end of day three. I used to make this journey in the Winter and sleep in my car along the intersate and cook food in the car. Those days are long gone. Alex Roy did NY to LA in 31hr 4m...Johnny's car has almost as much power...Shouldn't be a problem to do it in 21 hours Good luck man! When you going? I'm looking forward to taking the S4 out West. My schedule is real open right now. I'll take off sometime after Thanksgiving and spend as much time out there as work and family allow. Ill be back at Blue for January and February racing and everyday skiing so I will see you all again. After that, back to Aspen for the Spring. Quote
mbike-ski Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 niiiice johnny style....livin the dream! you gotta make it back for some tuesday night gates and beers tho! Quote
Johnny Style Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Posted September 15, 2009 niiiice johnny style....livin the dream! you gotta make it back for some tuesday night gates and beers tho! I am specifically coming back for that. I even bought some new racing goodies. Don't forget the Monday night team coach! Quote
Dan- Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 Sack up and just drive it straight. My buddy did the SoCal to Philly drive non stop, don't really know how he managed to stay awake for 46 hours of non stop driving. Quote
nick malozzi Posted September 15, 2009 Report Posted September 15, 2009 Sack up and just drive it straight. My buddy did the SoCal to Philly drive non stop, don't really know how he managed to stay awake for 46 hours of non stop driving. It's just not worth it. I've done my fair share of LONG hours in the car, and it just isn't worth it. Quote
DiMe Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 I renewed my pass to Blue mountain way back in the Spring when they were still $475. Today I just dropped the hammer on a season pass to Aspen. Living the dream. This upcoming season should be an interesting one. Sick!! That truly is living the dream. Quote
toast21602 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Posted September 16, 2009 i'm stoked for you man. good work. Quote
jordan Posted September 18, 2009 Report Posted September 18, 2009 season passes to aspen are spendy. Quote
Johnny Style Posted September 18, 2009 Author Report Posted September 18, 2009 September 18th was the deadline for the early bird passes. I saved tons by purchasing early. I committed myself real early this year but I think it will work out in the long run. At least I have a goal now. Quote
DiMe Posted September 19, 2009 Report Posted September 19, 2009 September 18th was the deadline for the early bird passes. I saved tons by purchasing early. I committed myself real early this year but I think it will work out in the long run. At least I have a goal now. PASR trip to Aspen!! Quote
Johnny Style Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Posted September 19, 2009 I want to go to Aspen with some PASRs...last minute trip when they start getting dumped on in December??? Do I owe you one now for that Stowe trip? Quote
DiMe Posted September 19, 2009 Report Posted September 19, 2009 I want to go to Aspen with some PASRs...last minute trip when they start getting dumped on in December??? If I am unemployed we will make this happen! Quote
Glenn Posted September 19, 2009 Report Posted September 19, 2009 Johnny shoot me a PM when you get to aspen. I'd like to spend some time there. Quote
Papasteeze Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 anyone got anything on the colorado pass this year? deadline? cost? gonna go google Quote
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