Cheapskates 2025-2026

[thetrailboss]

I wonder if those who don't sign up this year get removed from the list?

I'm all set for this season, but I'll consider the VT 4 again in the future. Still a good deal

Do they have blackouts?

 

[deadheadskier]

Do they have blackouts?

Yes. It's been several years since I bought the product. I have been thinking about it to get my kids over to some VT areas without going iKon or Epic. The SkiVT product is about the best deal going for that.

 

[2planks2coasts]

A bit niche but cheap. The easiest way to get cheap skiing has always been to work at the mountain. A PSIA or NSP card could hook you up with discounts of varying quality across the country. Some mountains have reciprocal deals with other local resorts or those under the same corporate umbrella.

Indy now has the Indy Employee pass. If you're an employee of a participating mountain, $25 gets you two days at all the other participating mountains, including many overseas ones.

https://www.indyskipass.com/employee-pass

 

[Smellytele]

I signed up for the lottery. Not sure I am buying yet but if I do I would use it at Killington, Sugarbush, MRG and Stowe. decisions, decisions.

Didn’t have to make a decision as I wasn’t chosen.

 

[Ski2LiveLive2Ski]

Greek Peak now selling $15 tix for 12/24

 

[urungus]

Free pickles at Stratton on December 13 !!

 

[4aprice]

While everyone moans about what Alterra and Vail are doing, here's proof that it can be done cheaply if you shop around.

Historic Ski Area Offering Free Skiing For Second Winter In A Row

After offering free skiing last winter, a New Hampshire ski area is once again offering free lift tickets for everybody.

unofficialnetworks.com

 

[2planks2coasts]

While everyone moans about what Alterra and Vail are doing, here's proof that it can be done cheaply if you shop around.

Historic Ski Area Offering Free Skiing For Second Winter In A Row

After offering free skiing last winter, a New Hampshire ski area is once again offering free lift tickets for everybody.

unofficialnetworks.com

So...likely unpopular opinion: While this is great for the sport and the people of the Upper Valley, it's not so good for nearby Whaleback. Storrs, especially a Storrs with free lift tickets, really fills the feeder hill role in the region. It's a lot smaller than WB, but 300ft is plenty for learning or practice laps before making the easy transition to S6, the slightly bigger step to Dartmouth Skiway or the leap to Sunapee or Killington.

 

[180]

Shopping for snow tires for my truck. Freaking expensive. Where o you guys find the best prices?

 

[4aprice]

So...likely unpopular opinion: While this is great for the sport and the people of the Upper Valley, it's not so good for nearby Whaleback. Storrs, especially a Storrs with free lift tickets, really fills the feeder hill role in the region. It's a lot smaller than WB, but 300ft is plenty for learning or practice laps before making the easy transition to S6, the slightly bigger step to Dartmouth Skiway or the leap to Sunapee or Killington.

I skied Whaleback all the time back in the late 70’s. I certainly want WB to survive and if they fix the chair plan to visit this season on Indy. That said I still think what Storrs does is great. People are all the time complaining about the costs of the big areas stunting newbies in the sport but here is a great example of how it can be done. Storrs, Arrowhead, Brattleboro and Ascutney are great little places where people can break into the sport for a reasonable cost. Heck if it has snow and a lift I can go out and have fun on it. A salute to the Feeder Hills from me

 

[letitsnow1]

Shopping for snow tires for my truck. Freaking expensive. Where o you guys find the best prices?

I've had good luck with Pete's tire in rutland but there expensive everywhere this year

 

[oldfartrider]

Shopping for snow tires for my truck. Freaking expensive. Where o you guys find the best prices?

I bought mine from Tire Rack but as said above tires aren't cheap anymore.

 

[ThatGuy]

Shopping for snow tires for my truck. Freaking expensive. Where o you guys find the best prices?

Look up which tires have rebates and you can get some money back

 

[BenedictGomez]

Shopping for snow tires for my truck. Freaking expensive. Where o you guys find the best prices?

Discount Tire, Tire Rack, or Costco, depending on tire/deal. Costco's likely your cheapest with installation.

 

[Conrad]

Has anyone actually able to purchase Ski VT 4 pass tickets this year? Just radio silence for me so far. Looks like the fourth round of selections took place yesterday.
Should have entered multiple accounts given that you can purchase them as a 'gift,' I'm sure that's what other people were doing, especially if you're a family or friends group.

 

[letitsnow1]

I got mine in the second round

 

[chuckstah]

Free Sugarbush midweek ticket at the Nashua, NH Warren Miller film. It's been a while for this.

Warren Miller Nashua 2025 Tickets, Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite https://share.google/VIH0fu27WrbaaeA6H

 

[Smellytele]

Has anyone actually able to purchase Ski VT 4 pass tickets this year? Just radio silence for me so far. Looks like the fourth round of selections took place yesterday.
Should have entered multiple accounts given that you can purchase them as a 'gift,' I'm sure that's what other people were doing, especially if you're a family or friends group.

not me

 

[BenedictGomez]

Free Sugarbush midweek ticket at the Nashua, NH Warren Miller film. It's been a while for this.

They used to give a free Sugarbush ticket every year at the Warren Miller film; good to see it's back.

I think slowly we're starting to see "deals" return.

 

[Smellytele]

Forgot to post but last day for Cannon $199 3-day tickets fully transferable no blackouts. Good any day.