Grimdog

Here's a depressing thought. It is now $78 for a full day lift ticket at Sunshine Village in Banff. That's insane. It will cost a family of 5 $400 just to get on the hill!

Snowjoe

Holy shit thats mad, glad I get to ride there free!

Seriously though they kill you on day passes and other short time passes, I had a season pass there last year so it wasn't too bad but if your not going up all the time then you may aswell pull your pants down and let them take you.

mpdsnowman

This is a trend that is taking place all over. Resorts take advantage of the walk in traffic as they should. Most mountains offer several packages ranging from full season to once a week or a four pack type deal. As a result there still is a valid market for say "Lets go ride today" or "family is in town" type situations.

I would like to think that one could score some discounted lift tickets there. But you can expect the single ride walk up ticket to me much higher priced solely to fit the "convenince" traffic.

My mountain which is a bump compared to out west charges $40.00 per day walk up price..Thats insane!. I pay $260.00 for the season.

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alaric

$40 MPD?! Wow... as far as I know Greek's day passes are going up to $58. Total bullshit.

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Grimdog

On the other hand, this will give my local hill more of my business. Banff is about a 2 1/2hr drive from where I live. My local hill is not in the mountains but it is only 10 mins from my front door to the parking lot and although the runs are very short, the terrain is pretty good. Also, they have some new pricing that they started last year in which every Thursday night from 5-9 is only $20 and the last 2 hrs every Saturday and Sunday is $15. This means I can get some runs in on the weekend and not chew up a whole day driving out to Banff. Some riding is definitely better than no riding.

My local hill.

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Slaughterhouse

Is that the hill by Red Deer?

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Grimdog

That is Canyon Ski Area by Red Deer.

wclumberjack

cost me a grand for my pass, and thats getting a deal otherwise it would cost me $1600. day passes are about 50 to 75 depending on the time of year, but if you buy them at 7-11 ahead of time you can save some coin.

Slaughterhouse

I've been thinking of visiting there. Might do it on the way to Castle or Fortress sometime.

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landonk5

Mt high is $62 for an 8 hour pass. and its not even that good.
over crowded every weekend. service isnt that nice. just over
all the place isnt that great. but i got a season pass for $300.
should be able to get my money's worth within the first 2 weeks.

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