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January 29, 2009 at 3:37 am #269
hey frosty if i bring all my own gear t o the resort do i just i have to pay for the lift ticket and be done with it or do i have to pay for anything else?
January 29, 2009 at 4:22 am #3258That'll depend on the resort and the package. 90% of the time, you're right. If you haveyour own equipment all you pay is the lift ticket. I have been to a resort in North Carolinathat makes you pay an insurance fee thats refundable, but I don't think thats very common,seeing as how I've never seen it anywhere else. Thats why I cant say 100% certain though.There are things you can add, like lessons, lift extensions for the resorts that offer nightriding, odd equipment rental, retune/detune, etc for the ever changing conditions whichusually arnt much ($10 at paoli and they set it from snow to ice in 20 mins).Do a check before you leave…board, boots, bindings, leash, etc and make sure you haveeverything and yeah, lift ticket is pretty much it! But it never hurts to bring extra moneyjust in case.Check your resort, or if you're really feeling adventThat'll depend on the resort and the package. 90% of the time, you're right. If you haveyour own equipment all you pay is the lift ticket. I have been to a resort in North Carolinathat makes you pay an insurance fee thats refundable, but I don't think thats very common,seeing as how I've never seen it anywhere else. Thats why I cant say 100% certain though.There are things you can add, like lessons, lift extensions for the resorts that offer nightriding, odd equipment rental, retune/detune, etc for the ever changing conditions whichusually arnt much ($10 at paoli and they set it from snow to ice in 20 mins).Do a check before you leave…board, boots, bindings, leash, etc and make sure you haveeverything and yeah, lift ticket is pretty much it! But it never hurts to bring extra moneyjust in case.Check your resort, or if you're really feeling adventurous, a resort thats just alittle to farfor a day trip and see what kind of packages they offer. The one here, Perfect Northis at the very end of an “its ok to make in 1 day” trip, but if you stay at a hotel that participateswith the resort, you get free lift tickets. And sometimes this is actually cheaper than gettingthe tickets from the resort (because they'll throw in a gift card or free rental or whatnot).Perfect North and Holiday Inn offer a stay and ride package for $80 that includes shuttleservice, equipment rental for 2, and 2 lift tickets, plus a $10 gift card for the resort. 1 liftticket from Perfect North is $50…I know thats alittle off topic, but it can give you some ideas for adventures in the future.Oh and just for the information about the insurance this particular resort made us pay,it was 10% of the lift ticket cost, which was $40, so oooh $4. You can call ahead if youthink this will worry you, but thats the ONLY resort that I've ever paid that at.January 29, 2009 at 4:38 am #3260but thats the ONLY resort that I've ever paid that at.
I've never had to pay an extra insurance fee at any of the resorts I've ridden at in VT. Most of the money I blow at the resort is on food!!! I get absolutely starved after a couple of hours of riding, so just about all of my extra expense at the resort is on eats! 😛
January 29, 2009 at 1:24 pm #3262If it is your first time, most resorts have “packages” for Ticket/Rental/Lesson and Ticket/Lesson. Since you have all your own gear already, you would need the Ticket/Lesson package. Yes, I highly recommend the lesson. Most last a couple hours and can show you the ropes, get you more comfortable and confident, and save you hundreds of falls!If you have extra money bring it. There are sometimes unexpected expenses that arrise. Also be aware that you should have eye protection no matter what the weather conditions. Goggles are the most appropriate and offer the best protection. Dress in layers and get a locker at the lodge to keep stuff in.HAVE FUN!!
January 29, 2009 at 5:16 pm #3271Yea ive never heard of an insurance fee myself. So chances are youll be straight as long as you have all your gear (sorry im kinda plagarizing what everyone else is saying lol).Yea food prices are pretty ridiculous. Especially since sometimes the food isnt that good lol…
January 29, 2009 at 6:45 pm #3276^- oh man, paoli's food tastes like feet and perfect north's food tastes like cold feet.So bring your own food just in case! Like sandwiches and stuff. They'll stay nice, cold,and fresh in the car while you ride, and they're not $5 for a pbj.Maybe this will help. Aside from equipment, this is my packing list:1. Sandwiches2. Water Bottles, or a refillable lexan bottle that you can carry.3.Beer (optional)4.Energy bars – you'll burn up so much energy within the first 4 hours its ridiculous.Best part, you dont even have to buy ice! just wrap things up good and snag somesnow to throw in the cooler. The sandwiches, snacks, and water bottle will saveyou around $20 easily.Also if you want to save even more money, there's probably some friend you knowthat would love to ride to, so pick em up and make them chip in on gas!There are lots of ways to m^- oh man, paoli's food tastes like feet and perfect north's food tastes like cold feet.So bring your own food just in case! Like sandwiches and stuff. They'll stay nice, cold,and fresh in the car while you ride, and they're not $5 for a pbj.Maybe this will help. Aside from equipment, this is my packing list:1. Sandwiches2. Water Bottles, or a refillable lexan bottle that you can carry.3.Beer (optional)4.Energy bars – you'll burn up so much energy within the first 4 hours its ridiculous.Best part, you dont even have to buy ice! just wrap things up good and snag somesnow to throw in the cooler. The sandwiches, snacks, and water bottle will saveyou around $20 easily.Also if you want to save even more money, there's probably some friend you knowthat would love to ride to, so pick em up and make them chip in on gas!There are lots of ways to make snowboarding cheap, you just have to be smartabout it.January 29, 2009 at 11:03 pm #3279thanx alot guys u really helped out
January 29, 2009 at 11:40 pm #3281Anytime bro
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