Skiing Discounts

[fatlazyless]

At Gunstock, is there a season pass, super low price deal for 60+ year old skiers, or for residents of Belknap County for 2014-2015? Like, what's the locals deal at Gunstock that doesn't get shown in their website?

[Misha888]

any longer. There is a Sr discount, and free for those over a certain age or real minimum. There are no deals for the Belknap residents any more who put up the bond money for the wonderful zip line. Best deal is to purchase is in April, $429 (up from the previous years). Worth it if you ride/ski more than 10 times a year. Two'fer deals on Monday's, at least they have in the past.

I smell snow. ❄ ❄ ❄

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

At Gunstock, is there a season pass, super low price deal for 60+ year old skiers, or for residents of Belknap County for 2014-2015? Like, what's the locals deal at Gunstock that doesn't get shown in their website?

[fatlazyless]

...boo-hoo....that's too bad... I was thinking about joining the Gilford Hills Tennis club plus skiing Gunstock too and doing both tennis and skiing this winter but without the super Belknap County discount.....anymore ....it is totally out of the question! U-know if people want to go zip-lining why don't they get serious about it and just go sky-diving from a plane which doesn't require all those very expensive towers and cables running up and down the mountain ... for just a 60-second slide down the cable?

...so does that mean the Belknap County "local's" price has gone from $129 to $429 for residents to ski Gunstock on weekdays and Sunday....holidays excluded...or something....not too good?

...will have to stay cross country skiing on the five or so free miles of U.S. Forest Service multiple use trails that start at the Depot Camp parking lot in Waterville Valley, and shovel the snow off the public tennis courts for tennis. The trail leading up to Greeley Ponds got a serious rebuild this summer and is now basically a sand and gravel road so smooth and even, that it could be driv'n in a 1952 Buick ... except for the steel gate there.... yikes


....tennis raquets and skis....both made by Head.....wonder if they make a Swiss Army version of the "Head tennis-ski" ..... www.head.com ..... that can be used for both sports...on the cheap....something like an el cheapo showshoe design usable for both skiing the mountain, and wacking a tennis ball around the court .... hmmmmm? .... what-a-concept .... and then go hit the freebie public town courts and the freebie federal public trails...hopefully it makes a SCHUSS sound when it smacks a tennis ball.....SCHUSS.....made in Switzerland.....dont'a-u-know-it......yodell!

[bigdog]

Misha888 & Fatlazyless....

According to the Gunstpock website, they're stil offering Belknap County Club Tuesday: $25 Prime Time lift tickets for Belknap County Residents. Proof of residency is required.
http://www.gunstock.com/winter/ticke....GErNjCOh.dpuf

See bottom of page under title: Ticket Specials and Deals:

I checked the site today, and this is still referencing the 2014-2015 season !
States 'Rates are valid through April 2015' !

Unless of course, they haven't updated their website with changes?

Bigdog

[BroadHopper]

Great if you are retired or have a seasonal business. So don't expect this deal to bust the gates.

The price for NASTAR racing has also gone up! In the past racers use to get a good discount for night skiing. It got to the point it is actually cheaper for us weekday warriors to head to Pat's Peak. Speaking of Pat's Peak, they have tons of discounts to put Gunstock to bed. So does Gunstock rival for the Boston, Conn. and RI markets, Wa Wa Wachusetts!

Originally Posted by bigdog

Misha888 & Fatlazyless....

According to the Gunstpock website, they're stil offering Belknap County Club Tuesday: $25 Prime Time lift tickets for Belknap County Residents. Proof of residency is required.
http://www.gunstock.com/winter/ticke....GErNjCOh.dpuf

See bottom of page under title: Ticket Specials and Deals:

I checked the site today, and this is still referencing the 2014-2015 season !
States 'Rates are valid through April 2015' !

Unless of course, they haven't updated their website with changes?

Bigdog

[Phantom]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

. So does Gunstock rival for the Boston, Conn. and RI markets, Wa Wa Wachusetts!

I think it would be fair to say that Gunstock -- given its size/terrain -- indeed competes with Wachusett as well as Nashoba Valley for weekend business. Anyone living along the 495 belt could easily choose amongst the three for that caliber mountain/ terrain -- given ones location they are all between 1 to 2 hours drive. I think equally importantly, all three probably survive off night skiing, which requires a more local clientele (under an hours drive?).




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[BroadHopper]

Actually got the college crowd from Worcester and Fitchburg. Night skiing is as busy if not busier than day skiing. The racing trail is definitely more challenging than what Gunrock has to offer. They hosted the professional women tour for years! Every year the mountain hosted the PSIA instructor training course with instructors from all over the world! Every 10 years I actually attend to keep up with the latest and greatest skiing as well as instructions. Wachusetts racing program is second to none. Many of the NASTAR top guns from New England graduate from the program. Many of the top racers on the masters program as well as the White Mountain Race League are graduates. I may be a Gunstock 'graduate', but I learn a lot more at Wachusetts. Gunstock should take advantage of the Crowley family success.

[fatlazyless]

Not too sure about what's open....probably just a wet and soggy trail away up top on High Country....at www.waterville.com ....for their Tuesday super-duper deal .... and Saturday, Nov 22 was their opening day.

[fatlazyless]

For the diehard cross country skier, WV got about one new inch of natural snow cover yesterday, what with the early 4" of snowfall that turned into a long day of rain. With temps at about 27 right now Sunday morning, it has froze pretty hard making for some decent(?) natural cover.

$20 gets you a WV cross-country ticket for a weekend day today, Sunday.

Almost free of charge: Having a $20, annual, White Mt Nat'l Forest parking sticker on the windshield, or purchasing a three dollar day pass from the self-serve post-in-the-ground Forest Service dispenser at the Waterville Valley Depot Camp parking lot, up at the north end of town puts you on the 5-miles or so of WMNF multiple use trails; Livermore Trail up about two miles to the bridge, Greeley Ponds Trail, and Tripoli Road. And, the Forest Service does actually check each car for payment on the weekends!

Typically this WMNF multiple use trails area; hiking, snow-shoing, or xc skiing gets a lot more people out on the trails than the meticulously groomed WV xc trails because it costs almost zero; u-need a parking sticker or day pass, as opposed to paying twenty dollars. .... such a deal!

And for $35, you can go ski the downhill mountain which today for the first time this ski season has one trail open from the top of the quad lift down to the base lodge. Downhill skiing is such an expensive sport!

[bigdog]

Hey Fatlazyless or anyone else.....

Regarding the WMNF season X-Country skiiing pass at/near Waterville Valley....

Do you know if:

1. Where do I find info about season pass ? Internet Link please.
2. Do the offer a spcial pass fo rNH Residents?
3. Do they offer a special pass for seniors over 65 yrs old?

Thanks,
Bigdog

[fatlazyless]

Suggest you google "nordic trail passes/waterville valley" and that should do it.

A WV day nordic ticket costs $20, and a season nordic pass costs $199. Or, do what half of Campton, Thornton, and Plymouth do ..... use the 5-6 miles of freebie xc trails ...ie USFS multiple use trails for $3/day/vehicle.... or $20/year/vehicle....that leave from the Depot Camp parking lot located in the north end of WV..... a good way to try it and see the groomed trails up-close before you spend the big money....plus you get a good view of the downhill ski area from about one-two miles away...

Suggest you google "white mountain national forest/depot camp cross country ski trails"

[fatlazyless]

San Diego Chargers were held to just 13 points yesterday, so tomorrow the WV ski price is $13 ....... does that guarantee it will be snowing a big 13" of snowstorm to pile on some snow here....let's hope so.....go-snow-go!

[SIKSUKR]

Maybe they have a minimum price cuz they say $14 for this Patriot Tuesday.

[Misha888]

Thank you. I know about the terrific tuesday deal. I have a season pass, even those were discounted back in the day. Progress.

Originally Posted by bigdog

Misha888 & Fatlazyless....

According to the Gunstpock website, they're stil offering Belknap County Club Tuesday: $25 Prime Time lift tickets for Belknap County Residents. Proof of residency is required.
http://www.gunstock.com/winter/ticke....GErNjCOh.dpuf

See bottom of page under title: Ticket Specials and Deals:

I checked the site today, and this is still referencing the 2014-2015 season !
States 'Rates are valid through April 2015' !

Unless of course, they haven't updated their website with changes?

Bigdog

[fatlazyless]

Correct score was 23-14,so's today it costs 14 and the minimum is 10 ..... it's time to hit the slopes.....at $14 with maybe one trail open all the way from top to bottom...it seems like $14 is about what it's worth....downhill skiing is soooooooo expensive!

[bigdog]

Would Forum members be interested in a day trip for skiing together as a group during the season?

Was thinking of maybe a weekday, as I don't make a habit of skiing on weekends, to many crowds, and the prices are ridiculous !

Just a thought I'd throw out there...

Bigdog (but not so big)

[BroadHopper]

http://www.waterville.com/season-lon...r-streaks.html

How many are interested in carpooling on Wednesdays for the NASTAR races and apres ski time for Silver Streaks? It's a lot of fun and a great way to meet fellow skiers. I'm usually one of the first on the slopes in the morning with one of the staff and usually done by 1 PM when the lunch crowd hits the slopes.

If we can get enough forum members together, we can ask for discount tickets.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

.it seems like $14 is about what it's worth....downhill skiing is soooooooo expensive!

My daily cost last year was around $11 a day with buying a NH resident Cannon pass and skiing 50+ days.I'd call that FLL cheapo.

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

My daily cost last year was around $11 a day with buying a NH resident Cannon pass and skiing 50+ days.I'd call that FLL cheapo.

R u talk'n bout the $399, Bold & Beautifull Cannon pass that's good for Mondays-Fridays?

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

R u talk'n bout the $399, Bold & Beautifull Cannon pass that's good for Mondays-Fridays?

Nope,fulltime NH resident adult. Before the Dec 15th deadline. That price is gone now. I paid $599 last May AND received 2 anytime tickets also so the price effectively was $148 less(2 tiks@ 74).

[BroadHopper]

I just notice NH Seniors pay for a season pass. I can recall my Dad and his buddies were skiing free when they were seniors back in the days.

Guess I will have to wait until I am 70 to ski free at Gunrock.

[SIKSUKR]

Thats new to me also. Not long ago they had free when you showed your ID at the window but you could buy a season pass for $50.

[bigdog]

To Fatlazyless or any other Forum members who know?

That x-country trail at Livermore Rd (Camp parking lot)... How do I get to this location from the RT 49 road which leads to WV ski area from RT 93.

Can you please provide directions....

Thanks
Bigdog

[bigdog]

Found X-Country Livermore trail at Waterville Valley !
Found the Livemore trail at Waterville Valley today.
I asked the folks at WV Nordic center about the Livermore trail, and they provided me a map, and proceeded to give me a ticket for the WV daily trail fee charge. When I said I was just inspecting the trails, they gave me a trail map and directions to Camp parking lot.

Easiest way to find off RT.49 as follows:
Take Rt 49. almost into Waterville Valley restort, but take a left onto Tripoli Rd., then drive about 1 mile, and bear right at a fork in road.

After you bear right, this will take you over a 1 lane bridge over a river.
The National Forest parking lot (Camp lot), will be directly in front of you.
Pay your $3 for parking for the day and enjoy the trails !
(I actually didn't ski today, and was more of a recon mission).

Trails today were a little thin and icy, but there were many folks out there enjoying the scenery and X-Country skiing.

[fatlazyless]

Close to the WMNF Depot Camp parking lot, located on the north side of town in Waterville Valley; three different trails are all free to use as cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and probably even bicycle riding. These three trails; Livermore Rd Trail, Greeley Ponds Rd Trail, and Tripoli Rd trail are all designated multiple use trails by the US Forest Service-WMNF and total about five or six miles total in length. They are so close to the Waterville Nordic trails that the Waterville groomer travels down the Livermore and Tripoli trails and apparently will lower its groomer device and groom the trails which was not the case in the past. It's a little bit confusing but there's some signs posted around the Depot Camp parking lot for the un-informed. And, it costs either three dollars/vehicle/day or $20/vehicle/year to park with no additional charge for these three trails.

The Waterville Valley Nordic trails system usually costs $20/day for a single day, cross country skiing ticket and they also offer fat wheel, guided tour, mountain bicycle riding on their Nordic trails system which is something new where you ride these fat wheel-low air pressure bicycles on the cross country ski trails. With this winter's shortage of natural snow, riding a fat wheel bicycle across the thin snow and grassy-dirt ski trails is becoming more popular. For many years, the cross country trails have been used for mountain biking in the summer, so's using a fat wheel-low air pressure bike is now a doable winter use

[BroadHopper]

Just announced 30% discounts on WV day passes. No blackouts or restrictions. Just visit any of the bank offices.

Bank customers receive 50% discount at WV resort if they use their MSVB debit card for purchase!

[bigdog]

Thaniks BroadHopper,
Regarding the discount being offered at WV if using the Meredith Village Saving Bank debit card.
I'm a member of MVSB, but don't have a Debit card, but will have one by EOD Monday !

Here's more on Waterville Valley ski passes.......
WV Calendar for January if you purchase your tickets online over the Internet:
http://waterville.ltibooking.com/pro...ey-1-Day-Lift-
Tickets.htm#01-2015

Tickets purchased online are limitied for each day, first com, first served.

Enjoy !

[fatlazyless]

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 6, at www.waterville.com, it costs $17 to ski becuz 17-points is all that other football team got, even though the Pats lost the game by 16-17 or something.....who cares....but the lift tix is $17.

One week ago, on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, the same ticket would have cost $75, and the conditions were much worse than today for $17, plus there was way more skiers on the slopes.....such a deal.....and 10-degrees cold today too!