How about a poll option: I spent more $$$ on skiing thanks to IKON/EPIC because of the "If you buy it, you must go" narrative? After all, isn't that the design point behind these mega corp. passes.
This is what I've been doing for a number of years now: I buy a local pass to my local bump every year regardless. I'm also a ski destination traveler regardless of deals; I have places I want to go ski and explore, and places I want to return to. I set aside an amount of money each year for skiing. Sometimes I even try to stay within that budget . Usually one week long fly to trip a year, some years two. I'll also do some 2-3 day drive to trips as we have a lot of options within a few hours from my home.
Last year I purchased my local pass and the IKON. I went on five week long ski trips ( other than my local daily and 2-3 day drive to other mountains in area ) So, yeah I knowingly and willingly went over budget because of the "If you buy it, you must go" narrative. But I had a great time Not sure what I'll do this year.
This is what I've been doing for a number of years now: I buy a local pass to my local bump every year regardless. I'm also a ski destination traveler regardless of deals; I have places I want to go ski and explore, and places I want to return to. I set aside an amount of money each year for skiing. Sometimes I even try to stay within that budget . Usually one week long fly to trip a year, some years two. I'll also do some 2-3 day drive to trips as we have a lot of options within a few hours from my home.
Last year I purchased my local pass and the IKON. I went on five week long ski trips ( other than my local daily and 2-3 day drive to other mountains in area ) So, yeah I knowingly and willingly went over budget because of the "If you buy it, you must go" narrative. But I had a great time Not sure what I'll do this year.