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MEinSoCal · 04-21-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by arsenic0

Do you have an REI membership? T-Line has buy 1 get 1 free if you just show you REI card(and ID) on weekdays...
Meadows doesnt really have any buy 1 get 1 free's that i know of, they just have discounted night tickets and stuff...

Just make sure you goto the right shell station, problem is you gotta buy 10 gallons so you gotta drain your tank abit if its not already lol...
*edit* looks like they stop giving vouchers out on April 15th maybe?
Shell Two for One - Travel Oregon

i just called timberline lodge and the REI 2-for-1 weekday promo is still good til may 25th. looks like i'm all set... t-line here i come!!!

arsenic0 · 04-22-2009, 01:03 AM

Good to know, i think its just the Shell gas one that expired on April 15th...

**Snowolf** · 04-22-2009, 07:18 AM

Meadows is going to be open at least a little longer. The plan is to be open again for Friday through Sunday May 1,2,3. There is some talk about doing a little of the May challenge agin; being open on Sat and Sun through May if enough people come each weekend.

Thursday could see a possibility for snow from this next system. Some valley rain and a 5,000 foot snow level. Meadows is at 5200...

arsenic0 · 04-22-2009, 12:40 PM

Y does Meadows shut down so early when theres still so much snow? I mean i can possibly understand shutting down HRM side to cut back on costs, but even just running MHX costs them too much to be worth it?

oneplankawanka · 04-22-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by arsenic0

Y does Meadows shut down so early when theres still so much snow? I mean i can possibly understand shutting down HRM side to cut back on costs, but even just running MHX costs them too much to be worth it?

One word my friend 'Demand' They lose their ass this time of year anyway, and is that not what running a business is all about? making money? believe me Meadows even more so. This 'ski area' is managed by a bunch of bottom line chislers. I don't know if this is accurate but I heard several years ago it costs them 10 g's to run five lifts for a day, including labor costs/grooming etc. They would have to sell alot of overpriced beer, and nacho mountains to break even, and this time of year they don't even come close. In eight years I have never seen them start selling next years season passes before the current year ended; To me that is an indication that they took a beating this year and are short of liquid fundage. I could be wrong thats just my observation.

Closing Forest park on HRM was one of their many bonehead move clearly designed to save $$. A real resort caters to its customers, Meadows on the other hand does not give a shit about you, they only pay attention to the bottom line.. As I have said many times.. 'Typical meadows operation'

**Snowolf** · 04-23-2009, 11:12 AM

Not running to Meadows` defense here, but a lot of this I think has to do with the overall economy as well. Many ski areas are feeling the bite. In New Zealand, Snowpark has drastically cut back their operation and is no longer selling season passes. Some are going under like Tammarack in north Idaho; they bit the dust this year.

I like the idea of the May Challenge and operating on a limited scale too, but the reality is that outside of a handful of us hardcore snow sliders, the majority of people put their skis and snowboards away about the first time they need to fire up the lawn mower. In addition, many of the employees are needing to get to their summer jobs, so the resorts also experience staffing issues to boot.

This is hiking time; time to get the split or the snow shoes out and earn your turns. Mt. Hood, Adams, St Helens, 3 Sisters, Rainier and Baker all offer great summer opportunities for summer corn if you are up for the lung searing climbs....

arsenic0 · 04-23-2009, 03:28 PM

So my buddy says there are rumors within the employees at Meadows that there wont be a 4x4 next year? That they are going to the 800 dollar passes like they did in the 90's!?

Do you know if theres any validity to these rumors Snowolf? I was gonna wait to do a 4x4 because my buddy may have difficulty getting a pass by April 26th at the discounted rate...

Noodle · 04-23-2009, 04:54 PM

Can anyone tell me what mt.hood is like in the summer? Im back in seattle end of june - july time and wanted to do some boarding but have been told summer boarding isnt good as the snow is slush by midday. Any advice?

Grizz · 04-23-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by arsenic0

So my buddy says there are rumors within the employees at Meadows that there wont be a 4x4 next year? That they are going to the 800 dollar passes like they did in the 90's!?

Do you know if theres any validity to these rumors Snowolf? I was gonna wait to do a 4x4 because my buddy may have difficulty getting a pass by April 26th at the discounted rate...

It's an interesting thought. I haven't heard anything about it. IMO, if they were going to ramp up the pass price next season, they would be transparent about it now to minimize the public outcry next fall. "Waaaaaaa, what happened to the 4x4, waaaaaaaa!"

$399 is the best meadows season pass price I've seen in 15 years. Not having to find a group is a bonus. I'd say do what you can and buy it now.

Moving to this type of model would definitely "train" guests to buy it in the spring. Meadows would be making some interest on the cash or using it for area improvements over the summer.