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season pass comps for a shot season.
Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the
washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. |
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LePheaux wrote:
Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. The mountain isn't responsible for the snow. They would be complete fools to give you a pass next year because the snow sucked. They got screwed too, yanno. |
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LePheaux wrote:
Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. Wal, from the resort owner's POV... How many days was the resort open? How much did you pay for your pass? 1. Price per single day times days open 2. Did the total exceed the season pass price by some multiple? Example: Killington's lift ticket is $72 A season pass bought in August was $350 A "Normal" season would be 150 days If Killington was open only 50 days, then skiing those 50 days would be $3600. If that was the multiple (10) would you refund the season pass price? ie. You could have re-couped your season pass cost by skiing only 5 of those open days. The equation changes with the season. ie, when did you buy your pass? The cost would have been $600 or so if you had bought your pass in November. So, if the area had only been open for 10 days out of the season, or not at all, then maybe they should refund (or better still, give you a voucher for next year) your money. If they had been open for 1/3 of the season in my example, then probably no. However, despite indications otherwise, Killington has a stated policy of making the customers happy. My suspicion would be that if you yelled loud and long enough, they would make some sort of adjustment. VtSkier |
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"Jon C" wrote in message ... LePheaux wrote: Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. The mountain isn't responsible for the snow. They would be complete fools to give you a pass next year because the snow sucked. suck snow is a huge difference then no snow. maybe you didn't catch the part that they are CLOSED. They got screwed too, yanno. Not nearly as bad as they are gonna get screwed next year for a lack of customer care. |
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"Jon C" wrote in message ... LePheaux wrote: Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. It is in the area's interests to keep their best customers happy. Hopefully, they will try to do so. It would probably be appropriate to send this question to crystal. Of course, the season's not over yet. Some of the best snow around here is often late Feb and March. Bob |
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LePheaux wrote: Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. Ahhhh... I had a sneaking suspicion this might happen. Why do you think resorts have been doing the discounted season pass for the past few years? Answer: to flatten out their risk. On good snow years, they take a hit and the pass holder gets a good deal. On bad years, it is like an insurance policy for the resort. You knew the risk when you bought it, didn't you? And now you want your money back? Buy bonds the next time. And maybe I will get you some cheese with that wine. RAC |
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"rosco" wrote in message ... LePheaux wrote: Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. Ahhhh... I had a sneaking suspicion this might happen. Why do you think resorts have been doing the discounted season pass for the past few years? $ 50.00 Discount on a $1000.00 full season pass. Answer: to flatten out their risk. On good snow years, they take a hit and the pass holder gets a good deal. On bad years, it is like an insurance policy for the resort. They don't take a hit et al, , there isn't any cost on they're end . You knew the risk when you bought it, didn't you? Nope, they damn sure didn't have a sign up saying play the season pass lottery, maybe you ski , maybe you don't. there wasn't any disclaimers on the form other then ski at your own risk, we won't be held responsible bla bla bla. And now you want your money back? are you reading imparied or what? no I don't want my money back. I just want a fair deal on a full season pass for next year. it's not any money out of their pocket. Buy bonds the next time. And maybe I will get you some cheese with that wine. ? Hmm. lets see here. I don't recall throwing out any insults. I only recall asking for folx with previous experiance in the type situation. you obviously don't have a clue on either account. if you can't answer a question , you should keep your mouth shut and not remove peoples doubts that your ****ing clueless. |
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"Bob" wrote in message ... "Jon C" wrote in message ... LePheaux wrote: Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. It is in the area's interests to keep their best customers happy. Hopefully, they will try to do so. It would probably be appropriate to send this question to crystal. Of course, the season's not over yet. Some of the best snow around here is often late Feb and March. Indeed. Personally I would love to see several good dumps and at least 20 days worth of skiing. I will however if nothing else learn from this experiance. wait till the last damn minute before buying a season pass. |
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LePheaux wrote:
I will however if nothing else learn from this experiance. wait till the last damn minute before buying a season pass. Wrong idea. Buy at earliest opportunity so that by the time the season rolls around you will have forgotten the money. Consider each ski day a free ski day and enjoy. One of the prime benefits of a pass. |
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I don't think I'd call any season a washout the first week in Feb. There
are still nearly 3 full months of skiing and often the best snowfall comes Feb thru March. LePheaux wrote: Places like Crystal WA. didn't have the whole mountain open even before the washout. there was maybe three weeks with limited lifts and half a mountain . at this point unless there's a couple of real big dumps and like sooooooon this years shot. so a collective question to those of ya'll that might have gone through this before. just what sort of threats to these cheap bastids might work for some comp. on a hopefull next season pass. |
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