Ive heard that the greyhound route is really expensive. I know this wont get you to opening day, but ever considered joining a kona sponsored riding club ? The experience cycling club im in costs $50 to join, and we get to go to whistler twice. Every whistler trip costs 20 bucks, and you get a ride there, back, and a lift ticket.. literlaly a whole day for 20 bucks ! ITs the price of two lift tickets to join and go on both trips, but you get to ride woodlot tues/sat, donation to FVMBA, tee shirt, some other places to ride as well.