JFskiDan Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 So easy just to swipe a CC instead of carrying cash on a trip. Quote
AtomicSkier Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 So easy just to swipe a CC instead of carrying cash on a trip. I bring enough cash for the taxi from the airport to the hotel. $40. Based on how much I have in my wallet right now, it's going to be $41. 5 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 So easy just to swipe a CC instead of carrying cash on a trip. I have a credit card it's necessary for snacks on the plane. Also easy carrying a couple pieces of paper. If I get robbed can go to ATM machine and take out more money. If entire wallet is robbed, Atomic Jeff will get me. AtomicSkier isn't taxi $35...don't be stingy on the tip. Quote
toast21602 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 You buy snacks on the plane? You know you can put a granola bar in your pocket and walk on. 3 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 Anyway years back when I had a gambling problem I ran up my credit cards into the five figures so I don't use CC's much. Paid for my blue pass with a check, JH trip with check and ski boots with cash. Alot of my friends, especially girls never have cash. You buy snacks on the plane? You know you can put a granola bar in your pocket and walk on. The snack packs they sell are pretty good. I'm on vacation I buy what I want..sometimes I buy a sangwich at the airport to bring on the plane. You think I'm as fat as I am from eating granola bars? I eat food that tastes good..not hippie crap. Quote
burton71 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 With all the benefits and rewards credit cards offer paying with cash is basically giving away free money. I pay for everything possible on a credit card. 3 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 With all the benefits and rewards credit cards offer paying with cash is basically giving away free money. I pay for everything possible on a credit card. That's great you're perfect. I also tip way more than necassaey. I don't mind throwing away money...as long as I don't run out. I can't wait till the haters come out when I quit at 1:30 or 2 the first day...lol. Time to set a tombstone. Later. Quote
burton71 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 That's great you're perfect. I also tip way more than necassaey. I don't mind throwing away money...as long as I don't run out. I can't wait till the haters come out when I quit at 1:30 or 2 the first day...lol. Not perfect, just smart. My airfare to Whistler and rental car this year are free because of reward points. It is stupid to not take advantage of stuff like this. 2 Quote
toast21602 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Not perfect, just smart. My airfare to Whistler and rental car this year are free because of reward points. It is stupid to not take advantage of stuff like this. Yup! I paid $10 to fly round trip to Utah and $20 for my flight to Tahoe and home from San Fran. Just those stupid fees that are mandatory. Couldn't have done that without credit cards earning miles. When are you going to whistler? I've never been there mid winter. Just three times in May. Quote
burton71 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Yup! I paid $10 to fly round trip to Utah and $20 for my flight to Tahoe and home from San Fran. Just those stupid fees that are mandatory. Couldn't have done that without credit cards earning miles. When are you going to whistler? I've never been there mid winter. Just three times in May. Feb 28th - Mar 11th. In my experience mid Feb - mid March are the best times to go as far as snowfall. I've never had bad snow in all the times I have been there and a few times we have gotten absolutely hammered with no stop snow. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 Burton71 how do you like Whistler compared to Jackson hole? I was there in 1999 with my Dad but only skied there four days. We got dumped on but it was more the heavy wet variety of snow. Something like 42 cement-ameters. I'll be back there sometime..travel there isn't as convenient as the US Rockies. Quote
burton71 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) Burton71 how do you like Whistler compared to Jackson hole? I was there in 1999 with my Dad but only skied there four days. We got dumped on but it was more the heavy wet variety of snow. Something like 42 cement-ameters. I'll be back there sometime..travel there isn't as convenient as the US Rockies. Things I like better about WB than JH is just the sheer size of the place. It doesn't get tracked out nearly as quickly and crowds even on powder days are manageable because it is so spread out. Terrain variety is similar but WB just has a lot more of it. Top to bottom runs off of Peak chair on good weather days are unbeatable and stupid long...you can basically ride double black / black runs all the way down to Creekside. The apres is better in WB, its hard to not have a good time at any price point in the village...plus with the work exchange the amount of imported Aussie girls is mind blowing. And with the current USD -> CAD exchange rate it can also be noticeable cheaper to go to WB. Things that are worse about WB...getting there. If all goes well it isn't bad but it is a long flight(s), you have to deal with customs, and then a solid 2 hour drive if the weather is good. Once there the weather can be annoying at times depending on the freezing level. You'll get sun, snow, blinding fog, and rain all in one run. So it can cut the mountain in half as far as good conditions go. They can be slow to open the alpine on some days as well. Edit: This will show you how big WB. http://media.intrawest.com/whistler/flash/trailmap/compare_acre.swf?width=740&height=510%22%20rel=%22prettyPhoto%22 Edited January 21, 2015 by burton71 1 Quote
GSSucks Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Be sure to use good tape for securing important things..... 3 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 Be sure to use good tape for securing important things..... I'm not bringing weed...lol.. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Posted January 21, 2015 Looking like first ski day could very well be a pow day. 1 Quote
tarponhead Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Aussie girls is mind blowing. Elaborate please Quote
toast21602 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Elaborate please Hot. All over. Great accent. Good skiers. If they aren't good skiers, they at least meet the other criteria. 1 Quote
indiggio Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 I bring enough cash for the taxi from the airport to the hotel. Thought you take a limo? 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 Thought you take a limo? Some of the taxis are Mercedes SUVs.... Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 i rode blue yesterday from 3:15-6:00. bad timing on my part as flat light sucks. its was a fun day. im glad i went Nice you see Matt Edge there??? Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 na i need to get his phone number Heard he was killing it out there...must have been on Mantras. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 I found $5 at wawa today. i figured good karma was more important than a $5 come up so i asked the guy standing next to it if it was his, he said no. Now i have good karma and $5! That's cool. Did you know they don't even have a WaWa in Jackson Wyoming. All they have is a place called a Loaf and Jug..dafuk Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Posted January 22, 2015 You might have to slum it and get a mcdouble and add Big Mac sauce. Quote
moe ghoul Posted January 22, 2015 Report Posted January 22, 2015 Get 5 Cheddah and sauteed onion burgers off the dollar menu, toss out some of the rolls and stack the patties, then soak em in ketchup. you'll still need the tax coins. Quote
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