Vail buys Whistler

We reached this conclusion a couple of seasons ago as weekenders. I haven't skiied or boarded at Whistler in probably 4 years, and we used to go at least 10x a season before that.
For two of us to go for a day is now in the $300 range. Combine that with the less than stellar snow (yes I know last season was pretty good), the crowds and the gong show that is the S2S highway and Whistler is done for us.

The last time I skied there was the last time for me pretty much. End of a 5 day storm cycle, a Wednesday, it was jammed like it was Boxing Day. I guess I was spoiled in years passed, just don't think its worth the hassle.
I have way more fun skinning up Hollyburn for a couple laps first thing. Also did a trip to Whitewater last Season. 5 Days of lifts/touring, no crowds, unreal snow conditions.

local hill 60+ days a season can cost 12-20$ a day depending on if I drive or ski up

always pack a lunch

stay out of the bar

Lineups boo paid turns yaaaa

I can leave the house 1/2 before loading and be 1st on the T-bar

local hill 60+ days a season can cost 12-20$ a day depending on if I drive or ski up

always pack a lunch

stay out of the bar

My ~$300 for two people for a day at Whistler estimate only includes lift tickets and a tank of gas. I suppose it could come down to ~$250 if we got edge cards and something a bit better on gas. It wouldnt make the lineups, crappy snow or highway any better though.

I hear ya 'Mat . . . The problems will be when the weekenders start to wonder "why" they do it , and I suspect that day might be not far off .

I am not too sure about that. Obviously they need to improve the drive into Whistler and I don't know anything about that (double lane all the way from Function maybe??) but unless there is a better alternative for weekend mountain fun I can't see that flow of cars and cash from the city deciding not to go there because it took an extra 20 minutes to get their condo. They mostly come from the Lower Mainland, they can handle traffic.

A lift pass amortises out to about 12-15$ a day

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staying out of the bar [HTML_REMOVED] resturant saves a lot of money \

and better for the health

A lift pass amortises out to about 12-15$ a day

50kms up [HTML_REMOVED] down the hill

staying out of the bar [HTML_REMOVED] resturant saves a lot of money \

and better for the health

I wish. Id have to go to Whistler 100+ times in a season to get it down to that much per day :P

A lift pass amortises out to about 12-15$ a day

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staying out of the bar [HTML_REMOVED] resturant saves a lot of money \

and better for the health

Stay out of the bar? Crazy talk

Stay out of the bar? Crazy talk

Can you even take someone that says shit like that seriously?

I still hit the bar from time to time but I try to minimize it cuz 3 pints and a cheese burger 30$ x 60 days is 1800$ a season

Also the ski hill bar is full of guys who havent aged well

I still hit the bar from time to time but I try to minimize it cuz 3 pints and a cheese burger 30$ x 60 days is 1800$ a season

Also the ski hill bar is full of guys who havent aged well

I just don't drink - period. And this has inherent benefits on many levels, but as it pertains to skiing here? I'm up early, feel like dynamite, get to the lifts just as the patrol are loading, and typically get my quota in before the slobs even make out of their hotel rooms. Oh, and always always always book Saturdays and Sundays off for "work".

Passed two guys today on the trail that were just sweating out last night's Tommys/Garfs goodness. Reeked. Met up with them through another part of the trail and one dude was givin' er in the barf department. Too funny.

Shoulda offered them a smoke if I had a pack with me :rave:

I still hit the bar from time to time but I try to minimize it cuz 3 pints and a cheese burger 30$ x 60 days is 1800$ a season

Also the ski hill bar is full of guys who havent aged well

That hurt.

I'm talkin about the 50+ guys whom are 50lbs overweight with the beer guts

also I've noticed during those 10 day cycles of beers and cheese burgers while helping or attending events [HTML_REMOVED] races they don't make me feel that good

a salami sandwich and thermos of tea in the skyline hut just works better and I don't have to sit around waiting for food so I get more runs in