2012 Montana Conditions, Stoke and Whatev Thread

**Talisman** · 03-19-2019, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Not bunion

Pitiful way to treat employees like Victoria(?) roll out some bullshit with no real information and make them deal with the fallout.

They had a color printed page with very little information other than prices. She said I could take a picture of it if I wanted to. I was polite because it is not her fault.

I also was polite and saw the same color printed 81/2 x 11 sheet printed both sides. At my surprise that buddy passes were $88 she mentioned day ticket prices were increasing next season.

Despite the Big Sky cutting what I consider a bad deal for season pass holders with IKON, I will be getting a pass for the 2019/2020 season.

**Bunion 2020** · 03-19-2019, 04:39 PM

Mine will most likely be a Bronze.

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 03-19-2019, 04:42 PM

Bronze Pass + Purple Pass

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**yeahman** · 03-19-2019, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Not bunion

$ 1449.00+ resort tax so out the door at $1492.00

If we're going to include the tax then might as well subtract the $75 in Boyne Rewards accrued. So $1417 all told.

Shit I just checked my rewards account and already have more than $225 credit to put toward the purchase. It helps, but generally speaking I agree that the price increase, when coupled with the gold pass being devalued by the influx of discount pass holders, does not sit well.

And here I was hoping TM might actually throw pass holders a bone for goodwill sake, instead of just bleeding us for another $150 because he thinks he can. Keeping prices the same would have given him a sliver of moral high ground to stand on given all the controversy. But looks like money grubbing rules the day once again. He doesn't give a shit.

**Talisman** · 03-19-2019, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian

Bronze Pass + Purple Pass

I am in the market for a large or extra large depending on cut red ski instructor's jacket with a certain logo so I can use the "back stairs" at the tram with my class of "students" who may all have bronze passes and worn packs.

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 03-19-2019, 05:03 PM

I could definitely use some lessons!

**Harry** · 03-19-2019, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

Talisman: sent you a text. My car is fucked, headed to Bozeman to get it fixed.

Originally Posted by Talisman

Vibes, PM received and ferry services offered.

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

Subaru head gasket(s)?

Originally Posted by uglymoney

Harry good luck with the car and pong me if I can help.

Thanks everyone for the offers of help.

Problem is in my transaxle. Needs rebuilt at $3,500. Ouch.

Spent today visiting car dealers after I talked to my mechanic.

Anyone interested in a 1-owner Subaru with a manual transmission that goes fine in a straight line, but cannot go around corners ?

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 03-19-2019, 06:05 PM

Damn Harry, that sucks! Maybe you can sell it to someone in Nebraska since it doesn't turn? Make it a drag car?

I'll add myself to the list of available persons for shuttling to/from BS.

**uglymoney** · 03-19-2019, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

Thanks everyone for the offers of help.

Problem is in my transaxle. Needs rebuilt at $3,500. Ouch.

Spent today visiting car dealers after I talked to my mechanic.

Anyone interested in a 1-owner Subaru with a manual transmission that goes fine in a straight line, but cannot go around corners ?

What does it do around corners? Does is click and jerk. Center diff viscous that sits on back on transmission. Should be around $1k part is $600 something or used to be.

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**Talisman** · 03-19-2019, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

Anyone interested in a 1-owner Subaru with a manual transmission that goes fine in a straight line, but cannot go around corners ?

Sounds perfect for eastern MT. Seriously, let me know when I can be your Lyft / Uber driver.

**Talisman** · 03-19-2019, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian

I could definitely use some lessons!

Lesson #1 Look concerned but don't smirk at the people waiting in the corral for 70 minutes, while we are boarding for the 3rd time since they have been there.

**MontuckyFried** · 03-19-2019, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by Not bunion

I cannot wait to read the responses to Taylor in the Explorebigsky mag.

I'd love to see that too, but I wouldn't hold my breath. They might toss in some reader softball responses, but we all know EBS is just a mouthpiece for the powers that be, so I wouldn't expect them to publish too much negativity on the matter.

**Harry** · 03-19-2019, 08:17 PM

^^ factual statement

**Djongo Unchained** · 03-19-2019, 08:34 PM

Das Plaid Polizei...

Training for Big Sky.

**yeahman** · 03-19-2019, 08:39 PM

EBS published a decent response to TM's letter from Mark Sullivan, best selling author. He commented on the rude behavior of some Ikonics (mags excluded) and the decreased value of the gold pass due to discount passes. His solution was to exclude Ikon pass holders from the tram unless they pay extra. Fat chance. BS is going the other direction, raise pass prices to cut down the number of local pass holders. That'll fix the problem right?

**Bunion 2020** · 03-19-2019, 08:59 PM

Seems to be the case. All those business's that provide a pass to entice employees just got taxed.

**Gnar_Shralp406** · 03-19-2019, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Harry

Thanks everyone for the offers of help.

Problem is in my transaxle. Needs rebuilt at $3,500. Ouch.

Spent today visiting car dealers after I talked to my mechanic.

Anyone interested in a 1-owner Subaru with a manual transmission that goes fine in a straight line, but cannot go around corners ?

Sounds like an Eastern MT rig.

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**yeahman** · 03-20-2019, 09:03 AM

Quarter-page ad in the Helena paper today for Big Sky season pass sales, and the web address they print in big bold letters still shows last year's most expensive prices. Think anybody will be confused?

**Harry** · 03-20-2019, 09:15 AM

Uglymoney: sending you a text message. Since you are so close to me how about a test drive ? It will be this evening as I work a 10 hour shift today.

**Bunion 2020** · 03-20-2019, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by yeahman

Quarter-page ad in the Helena paper today for Big Sky season pass sales, and the web address they print in big bold letters still shows last year's most expensive prices. Think anybody will be confused?

Just the Boyne Marketing Dept.

Still no update on the website, guess they are not too concerned about people buying before the 4/8 price increase.

**Talisman** · 03-20-2019, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Not bunion

Still no update on the website, guess they are not too concerned about people buying before the 4/8 price increase.

Yesterday Victoria (?) said "the website should be updated in a few hours."

**Bunion 2020** · 03-20-2019, 10:14 AM

Poor thing probably has to do that as part of her job as well.

She did a fine job though.

There is now a payment plan and exclusive Gold Pass parking whatever the fuck that is.

https://bigskyresort.com/season-passes

Best deal I can see is the Silver pass and the IKON base pass. $ 1648.00 + resort tax.