2013/2014 Season Pass

YUKON CORNELIUS wrote

It counts for however much less snow on the hill for the rest of the season during prime snow making conditions. I'd prefer that effort be concentrated on Rumor, etc. than piled up in NYC.

Marketing/Advertising can be done just as effectively, probably more so, via computers without taking away from the on hill product.

I wouldn't worry about the Central Park snowmaking taking away from Gore.  It depends what equipment they brought down from Gore, but if it was just guns (I wouldn't think Gore's water pumps and compressors are portable) they can still run the snowmaking plant at Gore at 100%.  Water pumping capacity and air compressor capacity are still the limiting factors, not the number of guns.

outlaw 1 wrote

fyi,they were blowing rumor early in the week,and it has been awsome,tuesday in the guns exsposed rocks,friggen awsome,yesterday better coverage,head wall was incredable.today same as yesterday

Niiiiiiiiicccceee.

Because Gore markets to the Capital Region, as that is where the majority of its visitors come from.  Whiteface advertises to Ottawa, Montreal, NY/NJ metro and other smaller markets because thats where it gets the majority of visitors from.  Increasingly the money has shifted from NYC metro to canada because of the exchange rate and the fact that an increasing number of visitors are coming from there and its closer.

But, no, Whiteface and Gore do no market research and you all are probably way smarter from behind your computer screens.

I dont mean smaller markets either, I mean other areas in a smaller amount than the main two areas

Pants wrote

you all are probably way smarter from behind your computer screens.

At least you got one thing right.

Butt Hurt Gore skiers=The mad mad funny!

YUKON CORNELIUS wrote

Pants wrote

you all are probably way smarter from behind your computer screens.

At least you got one thing right.

I wouldn't bet on it. Gore still lacks a web cam.

I hope they keep Belleayre off the WF/Gore pass.  It doesn't add any value for me, and probably not for anyone who doesn't live in the Catskills or south.  If they put Bell on the pass, they'll bring the Windham/Hunter owners into it to lobby for higher pass prices.

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I'm having a hard time seeing a downside.

http://nyskiblog.com/orda-ski-pass-3-mountains/

To answer the OP - yes I will buy one.

This is an arrow in the quiver NYS has now to capture the downstate marker.  If they send brochures to all the Vermont skiers from Southern NY and New Jersey with the deal I think it would sell it self.  

This is a huge deal for Belleayre passholders. Maybe this will make the other 3 Catskill areas partner up with some northern ski areas.

I really wish they offered something more like the Whiteface/Gore Non Holiday pass in the 500 hundred range, that would now include Belleayre. Im a midweek pass holder at Belleayre, and to make the jump up to a $739 pass is just to much.

Good Step forward though ORDA!

x10003q wrote

Maybe this will make the other 3 Catskill areas partner up with some northern ski areas.

Given that the state-owned mountains are pretty much all that's left in the ADKs, which northern ski areas are you referring to? Or are you suggesting that they partner with out-of-state ski areas?

Jamesdeluxe wrote

x10003q wrote

Maybe this will make the other 3 Catskill areas partner up with some northern ski areas.

Given that the state-owned mountains are pretty much all that's left in the ADKs, which northern ski areas are you referring to? Or are you suggesting that they partner with out-of-state ski areas?

Whatever works for the Catskill areas. I do not think it is an easy task.

239 bucks is going to break the bank?  

Im 25, trying to save to buy a house. At some point there is a threshold where I have to say I can not go above a certain dollar amount based on my skiing habits, which are midweek mostly at belleayre and hunter. So the jump from $289 to $739 from my current midweek pass is just to much to justify. I could swing another $200ish to get Gore/Whiteface on some limited level...(like I said a Non holiday pass, or even just a midweek pass Id pay in the 500 dollar range).

Just be nice to have a crippled pass in-between option price wise.

Eitherway, Im just glad ORDA is moving in the right direction and the marketing for it is really sharp.

evantful wrote

I really wish they offered something more like the Whiteface/Gore Non Holiday pass in the 500 hundred range, that would now include Belleayre. Im a midweek pass holder at Belleayre, and to make the jump up to a $739 pass is just to much.

Good Step forward though ORDA!

FYI- ORDA still does not offer the same "area only" deals.
These prices are based on purchsing before the first deadline.
Whiteface only non-holiday including weekends  $439.00
Gore only non-holiday midweek only   $399.00
Belleayre only midweek only including holidays  $289.00

Once again Whiteface gets special treatment. Why isn't the WF only type pass available at Gore and Belleayre?

The Belleayre only full season pass is $669.00. Adding only $70.00 to get to the $739 ski3 pass is a huge bargin even if it is only used 2 times at Gore or WF.

I completely agree, for anyone who has a regular season pass to Belleayre it is a game changer

I've been thinking about the capital market - it is not impossible to see people from Albany skiing Belleayre. Sometimes the Catskills get hammered and the ADK's whiff. Sometimes temps mean that farther south can be soft and creamy while up north won't soften. Maybe they'll put a big park in, or keep a lift pod open until late for Spring bumps. Anyone who swears off hitting Belle before, you know, actually skiing is doing themselves a disservice.

All the Catskills resorts excel in different ways, and I don't see why anyone from Utah or British Columbia would have a bad day there if conditions are right. It's obviously one of the most scenic areas in the US, which inspired settlers and artists alike, and the skiing can be pretty good. If you don't believe it, check the Plattekill conditions thread!


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SKI3 - We are in. Just bought three of them.