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When will you no longer buy a season pass?

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Tbrody
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As I grow older and come to the end of my college career I begin to question my dedication to skiing and it's priority in my life... Should I continue to base all my free days on skiing?

What about you? When will skiing take a backseat? When will you no longer buy a pass or new skis...
Feb 28 2012 8:19PM
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Nate_Doggg
Posts: 476 - Karma: 415
ski or dieee
Feb 28 2012 8:21PM
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NinetyFour
Posts: 8650 - Karma: 13,410
MAKE LIKE RONNIE AND GIVE YER HEAD A SHAKE!


Feb 28 2012 8:23PM
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eheath
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Never.
Feb 28 2012 8:24PM
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Dirty_Griddle
Posts: 456 - Karma: 79
Yo OP that's a legit question, but if you find the right people to ride with, you'll find that their free days are spent on skiing too. Therefore you can spend quality time on the hill with people you like to be around. I'll stop buying a season pass when i'm too old to get out enough.
Feb 28 2012 8:27PM
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Algebra
Posts: 5215 - Karma: 1,677
prolly never. but if i had this i would consider it: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/680629/
Feb 28 2012 8:28PM
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shredsticks
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depending on where you can land a job and the price of a pass, theres really no reason you cant ski your whole life. just do it. and if you cant afford the whole pass there's value cards or whatnot? it would hard to stop skiing alot if you ask me.

if you love skiing, never stop the dedication. seriously who doesnt respect the 70 year old guys shredding mogul runs and whatnot?
Feb 28 2012 8:31PM
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skiEER
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i think i will always have a pass and with the price of day tickets these days its worth it even if you only ski a few days

Feb 28 2012 8:40PM
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El_Barto.
Posts: 11661 - Karma: 24,356
next year when i dont qualify for the under 23 pass and the price jumps from $349 to $900.

skiing is fun and all but certainly isnt my life, though it used to be. it will always be part of my life however. being poor and having skiing be your thing just sounds like a shitty life. i would rather be rich, take 1 or 2 really nice ski vacations every year and live where its warm.

i realized this after graduating from college with a so-so degree (natural resources). i struggled to find a job and decided i needed to go earn a degree that will get me into dental school so i can make a bunch of money. skiing became less important to me the more i realized i wanted expensive things
Feb 28 2012 8:42PM
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bdarb207
Posts: 3057 - Karma: 443
B.S. degree in ski resort mngt. Prolly be riding shotty for a while enshallah.
Feb 28 2012 8:43PM
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ajax
Posts: 2853 - Karma: 1,246
I imagine I'll have a pass or two for many many years to come. I might stop buying resort passes as soon as I buy a helicopter. That sounds good.
Feb 28 2012 8:46PM
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bdarb207
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^^ who needs a bunch of money when you love your life? We all have different goals I personally couldn't imagine looking at people's teeth all day regardless how much money they gave me when I could provide for myself and be in a place were people go to enjoy themselves and dj what I love. Different people have different priorities.
Feb 28 2012 8:47PM
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Calrin
Posts: 3096 - Karma: 561
The year i can afford to spend $12,000 on a brand new sled?
Feb 28 2012 8:59PM
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E.C.
Posts: 3211 - Karma: 319
havent bought a season pass in a couple years, but thats only because im at university (no car, so whenever i go skiing its when i can get a ride or take a bus) so i ski a few different places.
Feb 28 2012 9:01PM
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El_Barto.
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a jobs a job, might as well get paid a bunch to do it. i enjoy skiing. i also enjoy laughing at my friends who think they have an "in" in the industry because the sell boots to tourists and smooth jumps with rakes.

i would rather drive a porsche

but yea, we're all different. im not saying that anyones choices are wrong. i just dont want my life to revolve around a hobby.
Feb 28 2012 9:06PM
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ForeverYung
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I'm going to be like klaus.
Feb 28 2012 9:10PM
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Brenone
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Feb 28 2012 9:14PM
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bdarb207
Posts: 3057 - Karma: 443
I feel ya'. Same as I wouldn't want mine to revolve around a car. Either way lets shred. Ha
Feb 28 2012 9:16PM
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andreweckels
Posts: 594 - Karma: -4
When I end up touring so much that i barely pay off my pass (looking like that may happen this year) but as far as skiing goes... when my body can't take it anymore, which is hopefully a long ways out
Feb 28 2012 9:17PM
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snowisfun
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This.
Feb 28 2012 9:18PM
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Dan-Man
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I didn't know quitting was an option?

Feb 28 2012 9:21PM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
When I physically cannot ski any more
Feb 28 2012 9:24PM
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Simmo
Posts: 512 - Karma: 28
^THIS.

Also when you have money its fun to ski at different hills all the time...I think this is my last year of having a season pass until I retire in a ski resort.
Feb 28 2012 9:29PM
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Ski_Alot
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when my mind and body can no longer handle the stress skiing puts on, hopefully this time and when i cease living is very close or even the same moment
Feb 28 2012 9:51PM
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CassiusClay
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When I live somewhere skiing doesn't exist. Hopefully its when I'm 80, sippin gin and sittin on my ass on the beach in florida like a retired fuck holding onto the days till I die.
Feb 29 2012 3:04AM
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BROSEIDON
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My grandpa's 81 and I got him a pass to sugarloaf/sunday river/loon for christmas.

I hope my grandchildren do the same
Feb 29 2012 3:13AM
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DR.SHRED
Posts: 2134 - Karma: 503
ill be dead before i ever think about not skiing. as far as the pass goes maybe if im alive at like 40 ill just take a year and skin all season
Feb 29 2012 3:28AM
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steezywannabeezy
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This thread made me sick to my stomach.
Feb 29 2012 4:15AM
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ESB
Posts: 9274 - Karma: 10,656
When I have a mountain job and don't need to buy passes anymore.
Feb 29 2012 4:36AM
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hoodratz47
Posts: 12026 - Karma: 9,554
as long as i can ski enough days to cover the cost of a pass. i will buy one. the idea of buying a day ticket; that is for the birds

Feb 29 2012 5:39AM
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freestyler540
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When I dedicate my life to back country touring in the mountains
Feb 29 2012 7:49AM
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s_loxton
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Mate, being rich and only working all the time is what makes for a shitty life. I am always broke and scrounging to make money due to the amount of time and money I dedicate to skiing, however the experiences I've had and the people I've met through skiing make me richer then all the money in the world could.
Feb 29 2012 7:54AM
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DubV134
Posts: 1541 - Karma: 690
im bout to gopro as fuck and never need a pass again. people will see me coming and lift lines will part like the Red Sea
Feb 29 2012 7:59AM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
Your priorities are wack man. Not necessarily about skiing but it sounds like you are only looking for money to make you happy.
Feb 29 2012 8:41AM
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Huck_Norris
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When they start giving them to me...  Oh wait that already happens. 
Feb 29 2012 8:50AM
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