Ikon Pass

**Name Redacted** · 04-29-2018, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by wolfelot

If you look at the Facebook comments for the resorts on the pass referencing the Ikon pass and Ikon’s own posts like 95% of them are definitely very negative in tone. However, that may not be unique.

9/10 facebook comments about anything are negative. You could post a pic of a puppy and kitten sleeping and someone would say that it's racist, sexist, elitist etc within 10 minutes. Truly the downfall of our society, but like a train wreck, hard to look away from.

And if you want a payment plan, get a 0% apr credit card. They're handing out like candy these days. 18 months of free money.

**The SnowShow** · 04-29-2018, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

And if you want a payment plan, get a 0% apr credit card. They're handing out like candy these days. 18 months of free money.

Just what all the financially responsible people in this country need.

**Name Redacted** · 04-29-2018, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Just what all the financially responsible people in this country need.

If handled correctly, it could be a great way to get out of debt. In the wrong hands, not so much.

**skifishbum** · 04-29-2018, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

9/10 facebook comments about anything are negative. You could post a pic of a puppy and kitten sleeping and someone would say that it's racist, sexist, elitist etc within 10 minutes. Truly the downfall of our society, but like a train wreck, hard to look away from.

is it really that hard to not be the zuckers needy bitch?
seems like not clicking on facefuck sjw crap is pretty fuckin easy

**splat** · 04-29-2018, 08:53 AM

Got mine yesterday. This broke about a seven or eight year boycott of Squaw.

**COBRI** · 04-30-2018, 09:33 AM

bump for final countdown reminder. Ikon base purchased.

**Soups** · 05-01-2018, 08:38 AM

FWIW price is still at $599. Doesn't seem to be reflecting the $100 increase that was supposed to happen today.

**hutash** · 05-01-2018, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by splat

Got mine yesterday. This broke about a seven or eight year boycott of Squaw.

Owning one doesn't mean you have to ski at Squaw, although skiing AM is not part of the same. Just co.e down to Mammy more often.

Bought mine two days ago. No point giving them money too soon.

Did prices go up today? I haven't checked.

**brutah** · 05-01-2018, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by shredgnar

And if you want a payment plan, get a 0% apr credit card. They're handing out like candy these days. 18 months of free money.

Originally Posted by The SnowShow

Just what all the financially responsible people in this country need.

Same as a payment plan.

And if you ain't playing the credit card game, you're actually paying more than the rest of us that are getting cash back, or free flights, or whatever incentive the credit card companies give you to use their cards. The price companies charge already reflect the 2-3% markup to cover credit card processing fees. Just don't be a dumbass and make sure to pay them off immediately (or before the 12/18 month interest free period).

**liv2ski** · 05-01-2018, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by BRUTAH

Same as a payment plan.

And if you ain't playing the credit card game, you're actually paying more than the rest of us that are getting cash back, or free flights, or whatever incentive the credit card companies give you to use their cards. The price companies charge already reflect the 2-3% markup to cover credit card processing fees. Just don't be a dumbass and make sure to pay them off immediately (or before the 12/18 month interest free period).

^^^^This. We have taken numerous trips with free flights due to air miles for stuff I had to pay for anyways. It is important to pay my Sky Miles cards each month, as the rate is about 18% if you don't.

**skaredshtles** · 05-01-2018, 10:23 AM

Bought 2x adult and 3x teen Ikon Base passes yesterday.

Ouch.

Of course, nobody said the monacle-lyfe was going to be easy...

**jacob_dbu** · 05-01-2018, 10:28 AM

Of course the price didn't go up yet. They're bluffing to get as much early $$$ as possible. Why the fuck does capitalism suck.

EDIT: I bet I've just jinxed it and they'll go up today.

**skaredshtles** · 05-01-2018, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by thejongiest

Of course the price didn't go up yet. They're bluffing to get as much early $$$ as possible. Why the fuck does capitalism suck.

EDIT: I bet I've just jinxed it and they'll go up today.

Ikonic burn?

**trex_9** · 05-01-2018, 11:16 AM

Got mine yesterday . Interested to see how much more crowded mammoth will be this coming year

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**Scooter65** · 05-01-2018, 02:21 PM

I switched from Epic (past three years) to Ikon today($$$ did not go up for me)...two adults two teens...I took advantage of Vail North(Whistler/BComb) Last Year, not this year...and made an appearance at JHMR this yr, paid full price, so..... more expensive, but wanted a switch to the cluster of SQuaw/Alpine and added incentive to visit Mammoth and June, plus JHMR, Alta/bird in the mix is more appealing also.

Will miss big days at Kwood...

Fam Friendly Ski lease in Tahoe city (or otherwise somewhat nearby to Olympic valley) next year? anyone?

Scooter

**Benny Profane** · 05-01-2018, 02:35 PM

Ikon base and Epic local. Thats a lot of skiing for about 1150. I spent the same amount in 2003 for Epic local and RMSP, but that was only good in Colorado. Now I have a ton of skiing both east and west. Just to compare, I now have a Stowe season pass included, and that pass alone cost around 1800 a few years ago. So, there's that, along with a whole lot of other stuff.

**DanoT** · 05-01-2018, 03:48 PM

Irregardless of what Vail has done in the past, present, or future, I will be forever grateful to Vail for starting the Season Pass Wars.

**mcski** · 05-01-2018, 04:22 PM

For actual skiers, things seemed to work just fine if not better before the wars

**Danno** · 05-01-2018, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by mcski

For actual skiers, things seemed to work just fine if not better before the wars

Eh, it all depends on who is an "actual skier" in your eyes. I first moved to the front range as a student. Would have had a very hard time buying a $1500 pass. Averaged 40 days a year while in school, was I an "actual skier".

**The SnowShow** · 05-01-2018, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Eh, it all depends on who is an "actual skier" in your eyes. I first moved to the front range as a student. Would have had a very hard time buying a $1500 pass. Averaged 40 days a year while in school, was I an "actual skier".

Yes. I get just over 40 days while living in a city, raising a kid and growing a business. I’d say I’m an actual skier.

**TahoeJ** · 05-01-2018, 07:58 PM

There are exceptions but I agree with mcski...

**MakersTeleMark** · 05-01-2018, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Eh, it all depends on who is an "actual skier" in your eyes. I first moved to the front range as a student. Would have had a very hard time buying a $1500 pass. Averaged 40 days a year while in school, was I an "actual skier".

You did show up to class with some rocky racoon eyes, so I would say, actually, yes.

**mcski** · 05-01-2018, 08:30 PM

Ski bums have always found a way. Student passes, work on mtn, whatever. I would trade Cushing's sky high season passes for the icon / epic cheap passes any day - even though I bitched for years that Squaw should follow the Co cheap pass model. Careful what you wish for.

**El Chupacabra** · 07-09-2018, 08:42 AM

Saw this in an email from Costco: you can buy the full unrestricted pass for $999, and Costco gives you a $200 Costco gift card.

https://www.costco.com/IKON-Pass-201...XHRowYBj%2Bx16

Anyone know if Costco was selling the cheaper restricted pass earlier in the year?

**splat** · 07-09-2018, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Scooter65

I switched from Epic (past three years) to Ikon today($$$ did not go up for me)...two adults two teens...I took advantage of Vail North(Whistler/BComb) Last Year, not this year...and made an appearance at JHMR this yr, paid full price, so..... more expensive, but wanted a switch to the cluster of SQuaw/Alpine and added incentive to visit Mammoth and June, plus JHMR, Alta/bird in the mix is more appealing also.

Will miss big days at Kwood...

Fam Friendly Ski lease in Tahoe city (or otherwise somewhat nearby to Olympic valley) next year? anyone?

Scooter

Altabird and Jackson are included on the Ikon now?