Skiing and snowboarding are expensive hobbies. A daily lift ticket can cost $60-$80, depending on the resort. Let's say you want to go 12 times/season, and you've quickly spent close to $1,000. However, there are a few discounts to be found. For example, buy 10 gallons of gas at any Shell station and receive a coupon for one free full-price lift ticket with the purchase of another. You can only use one at a time, but you can use the offer as many times as you want. The offer is available at ski resorts along the West Coast including Whistler Blackcomb, Summit at Snoqualmie, Crystal Mountain, Mt. Bachelor, and more.
The only downside is that most of the resorts limit which day of the week, or certain parts of the season it can be used, but it's easy to work around. I love taking the occasional day off from work to snowboard when the slopes aren't so busy--especially since I am still learning.
Bottom Line: Assuming you needed to buy gas anyway, you'll save $60-$80 when you and a friend head to the mountain. The Mr. and I are headed up to snowboard next week. Check out the website for details about the restrictions at various resorts here. Don't forget to have the gas station attendant stamp your receipt. Enjoy the snow!
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