Ski Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 We collectively bashed JF/BB for their new policy of having to validate season passes daily, which is still the worst idea ever...  But props to BB for the all-balls-out snowmaking they've been doing. When I pulled in, I thought there was no way it was really open. Guns were blasting every slope, top to bottom. But they did a great job of strategically aiming the guns just high enough to allow for passable visibility, even though they were dumping some of that new snow into the woods.  And, Sno Mountain skiers: those guns were from the same company (SMI) that is overhauling our mountain's system  Lasty, props again for the ticket pricing for little kids:  "6 & under FREE SnoPass Lift Ticket ONLY with paying adult."  The only reason I'm making the trip back down tonight and paying $27 to ski is because of that policy. I'd have to pay $22 for Ty to ski Camelback tonight (if they were open). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justo8484 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 the season pass validation/lift ticket thing is hands down the biggest pain in the ass i will ever encounter when trying to go ski. it took me almost half an hour to get my pass last night, how long is it going to take to get a lift ticket every time i wanna go ski up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopey1080 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 what exactly do they make you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 the season pass validation/lift ticket thing is hands down the biggest pain in the ass i will ever encounter when trying to go ski. it took me almost half an hour to get my pass last night, how long is it going to take to get a lift ticket every time i wanna go ski up there? Â Wait? You have a pass to BB? whaaaat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justo8484 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Wait? You have a pass to BB? whaaaat? yup. i figured i'd be up there enough for comps that it would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpug Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 ASC does that too. it is a PITA. but they can track where and what lists your ride. I am hoping it is so, they can market to me with bonuses that are better targeted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1erArt Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 If a couple of people have season passes do all need to go to the window or can one person get lift tickets for all the passes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) if i remember correctly from when this idea was released, you dont get a true lift ticket, you just go to a passholders window so they can verify the person using the pass is you. So i would assume everyone has to go. Edited December 7, 2006 by Oakley21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$tEEzyRiDeR Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 nope last night i waited over half an hour for the stupid thing/......u give em your card and they print out a pass with your name on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 ok then, that is really stupid  everyone knew it was a bad idea from the beginning, i hope the line dies and it was just opening day crowds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpug Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 You have to go to a window to get a ticket? Yeah, thats stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) I got a VIP pass, which you don't have to get lift tickets, you go directly to the slope. Evidently they didn't explain this well to the lift attendants and there must be confusion for them. I got stopped tonight and they told me I had to still get a lift ticket , even though it is a VIP pass . After a short, polite conversation and explaining that I didn't pay $100 more to have to get lift tickets each day, I was allowed to continue onto the lift and didn't even get an apology. Other than that, everything was great. Edited December 7, 2006 by bigdaddyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevePSSC Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 with the seasons pass, they give you a card with your name on it, and your picture.. you have to go to the ticket window and get a lift ticket everytime you go to the mt... and you personally can only get yours.. you cant just got up and get 4 for you and your buddys.. they have to swipe your card to validate your pass and give you an actually lift ticket.. Â its a pain but BB has a special window just for pass holders.. i mean it really isnt all that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I got a VIP pass, which you don't have to get lift tickets, you go directly to the slope. Evidently they didn't explain this well to the lift attendants and there must be confusion for them. I got stopped tonight and they told me I had to still get a lift ticket , even though it is a VIP pass . After a short, polite conversation and explaining that I didn't pay $100 more to have to get lift tickets each day, I was allowed to continue onto the lift and didn't even get an apology. Other than that, everything was great. Â Does your pass look any different from the non VIP ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 with the seasons pass, they give you a card with your name on it, and your picture.. you have to go to the ticket window and get a lift ticket everytime you go to the mt... and you personally can only get yours.. you cant just got up and get 4 for you and your buddys.. they have to swipe your card to validate your pass and give you an actually lift ticket.. its a pain but BB has a special window just for pass holders.. i mean it really isnt all that bad    You don't have to validate your pass or get tickets, with the VIP pass. The only downfall is that it is more expensive. I figured for the amount of times that I go, it would be worth it for me because I'm too impatient/ lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpug Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Talk about turning checkers into chess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevePSSC Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 tru-dat...Is it just me or does waiting 5 minutes in a ticket line always seem like 45 minutes...nothing like walking right from the car to the lift..do not pass go..do not collect 200 dollars..just freakin ski...lift ticket wicks are for gapers.. Â Â haha yeah but they do have a window just for pass holders so its not as bad as you think.. and the lift tickets have your name on em! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyk Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited)   QUOTE(MCskiALOT @ Dec 6 2006, 10:32 PM) tru-dat...Is it just me or does waiting 5 minutes in a ticket line always seem like 45 minutes...nothing like walking right from the car to the lift..do not pass go..do not collect 200 dollars..just freakin ski...lift ticket wicks are for gapers..   haha yeah but they do have a window just for pass holders so its not as bad as you think.. and the lift tickets have your name on em! haha    They all have MCskiALOT's name on them?........ sorry, it's corny but I couldn't resist Edited December 7, 2006 by bigdaddyk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride the eastern ice Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's not just the PITA ticket validation that bugs me. I don't like the fact that my full name is printed in big bold letters. And if I had kids, that would bother me even more. IF ANYONE AT BOULDER IS READING THIS, PLEASE PRINT A PASS NUMBER INSTEAD OF THE PERSONS NAME.... hell, just ditch the validation and get a hand scanner for lift attendants like MC has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevePSSC Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 It's not just the PITA ticket validation that bugs me. I don't like the fact that my full name is printed in big bold letters. And if I had kids, that would bother me even more. IF ANYONE AT BOULDER IS READING THIS, PLEASE PRINT A PASS NUMBER INSTEAD OF THE PERSONS NAME.... hell, just ditch the validation and get a hand scanner for lift attendants like MC has. Â Â first of all.. i dont recall MC having hand scanners... blue mt on the other hand does! and for your home mtn its JFBB.. not BBJF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHarrisburg Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 There's a rumor floating around that Northstar is going to become a private resort at some point over the next ten years. This is a stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 are they actually checking tickets this year? i think over the past 10 years or so, i have had my pass checked at the lift a maximum of five times a year. Â Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 first of all.. i dont recall MC having hand scanners... blue mt on the other hand does! and for your home mtn its JFBB.. not BBJF Â I think it is time to separate them. BB and JF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggles Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 ^I THINK NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevePSSC Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 are they actually checking tickets this year? i think over the past 10 years or so, i have had my pass checked at the lift a maximum of five times a year.  Jordan   they didnt check my ticket once! and my ticket is attached to the belt loop of my pants so its always hidden under my jacket.. so yeah never got mine checked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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