Ski Deals for Winter 2011-2012 in the Albany Area
Contributed by Will Thomas
Don't pay a penny more than you have to for skiing this winter!
There are plenty of ski resorts you can drive to from the Capital District. Where can you get the best value for your money? What are the rates? What places have specials, and when?
Will Thomas is a local dad and KidsOutAndAbout.com reader. He and his sons are avid skiers. Each year, Will compiles a list of the best family ski deals in our area, and this year, we are benefiting from his research. He has found easy ways to pay less for skiing, with resources like Price Chopper, Getty/Lukoil, and other specials. The rest of our Albany readers join us in thanking you for sharing this with us, Will!
Promotions
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- 4TH: New York 4th grader ski free coupon (with adult purchase)
G: Getty/Lukoil Hunter Mountain ski free coupon (with 4 gas purchases any size - this was a 2011 deal--not sure if still extant) (S-F, non-h)
E-C: Jiminy Peak e-coupon: these are occasional and must be printed 24 hours before the day of use
pc: Price Chopper Ski any 3 for $104/$109 coupon (Su-Fri only)=$36.33 each
pc*Price Chopper Ski any 3 for $139 = $45.67 each
Cost For 4: Two adults, one 11-year-old, and one 9-year-old 4th grader, weekend.
Cost for 3: One adult, one 11-year-old, and one 9-year-old 4th grader, weekend.
| MOUNTAIN | MIN COST FOR 4 | width=100>OTHER COST FOR 4 | MIN COST FOR 3 | OTHER COST FOR 3 | NOTES |
| Belleayre Highmount, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$128.33 (1pc+4th) | $146 (4th) (incl Sat) | $90.33 (1pc+4th) | $92 (4th) (incl Sat) | $38 for 7-12 year olds is only slightly more than pc. $5 off of adult lift ticket with T-U source card (no other discounts). 4th grader coupons OK all days. Ages 5 and under $11. Ski free on your birthday! |
| Bousquet Pittsfield, MA Normal lift ticket rates |
$100 (Sunday only) | $80 (3-9:30 pm Mon-Sat) | $75 (Sunday only) | $60 (3-9:30 pm Mon-Sat) | $10 lift tickets Thursdays 3pm-9:30pm. |
| Bromley Peru, VT Normal lift ticket rates |
$116 (Sun 12:30-4pm) | $169.34 (2 pc*) | $87 (Sun 12:30-4pm) | $123.67 (1 pc*) | $39 7-12 year olds. Sunday afternoon ticket $29. |
| Butternut Great Barrington, MA Normal lift ticket rates |
$220 | $160 | |||
| Catamount Hillsdale, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$166 (4th) | $156 (4th + T-U card?) | $97 (4th+T-U card? ) | $107 (4th) | Might have $10 off of any lift ticket with T-U source card. 4th grader coupons OK all days. Monday lift tickets are just $19 if purchased online. Go to "Buy Tickets Online" and look under Special Deals/ |
| Gore (varies) North Creek, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$158.67 / $148.67 (1 pc*+4th) | $186 (4th) (Sat-Sun) | $103 (4th) (M-F) $113 (4th) (S-Sun) |
$119 (1 pc*) (M-F) $121 (4th) (Holiday) |
$37 Midweek/$40 weekend for 7-12 year olds is less than pc*. 4th grader coupons OK all days. Age 6 and under ski free. |
| Hickory Warrensburg, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$150 | $100 (1/2 day) | $105 | $70 (1/2 day) | Age 0-6 and 70+ ski free |
| Hunter (Su-Fri) Hunter, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$130 (G+4th) | $130 (2 G) | $110 (4th) | $110 (G) | 4th grader coupons OK all days. |
| Jiminy Peak Hancock, MA Normal lift ticket rates |
$145 (4 pc) | $160.66 (2 pc) | $109 (3 pc) | $116.33 (1 pc) 4-hour tix | |
| Magic Londonderry, VT Normal lift ticket rates |
$196 | $137 | $39 7-12 year olds | ||
| Mount Snow West Dover, VT Normal lift ticket rates |
$182.67 (4 pc*) | $282 | $137 (3 pc*) | $203 | |
| Plattekill Roxbury, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$126.66 (2 pc +4th) | $130.33 (1 pc +4th) | $90.33 (1 pc +4th) | $94 (4th) | 4th grader coupons OK all days. Kids 7 and under ski free all winter. |
| Royal Caroga Lake, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$85/$95 (4th) | $112 (½ day) | $60 (4th) | $84 (½ day) | 4th grader coupons OK all days. |
| Willard Mountain Greenwich, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$110 (4th) | $76 (4th +TU) | $72 (4th) | $38 (4th, kids ski club, Fridays only). | Call ahead for specials. 2-for-1 Wed-Fri non-holiday with T-U source card? 4th grader coupons OK all days. Normal Junior rate for 12 and under is $29 for 4 hours, $34 all day. Night pass is $25 everyone. |
| Windham Windham, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$140.66 (2 pc + 4th) | $145.32 (4 pc) | $104.33 (4th + 1 pc) | $109 (3 pc) | 4th grader coupons OK NON-HOLIDAY only. Age 6 and under $10 always. |
| West Mountain Glens Falls, NY Normal lift ticket rates |
$154.66 (2 pc) | $144.66 (4hrs, 2 pc) | $118.33 (1 pc) | $119 (4-hr) |
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