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Discount, not cheap, Crested Butte Lift Tickets

Discount Crested Butte Ski Lift Tickets

I created this post in an effort to save everyone some time when looking for a stand alone discount Crested Butte lift ticket deal.  Lots of so-called discount sites exist out there, but there is only one true stand alone lift  pass sale for Crested Butte, and this is it.

I was working on updating my discount Telluride lift ticket page when I stumbled upon this killer deal for discount Crested Butte lift tickets.

Insider Crested Butte Lift Ticket Savings Information

To use this special lift pass, you must buy the tickets in advance.  These tickets are valid for everything a ticket you would purchase at the Crested Butte window, they are just quite simply a discount to even the cheapest online rate at the ski mountain’s website.

No packages necessary, no add ons, no additional purchases necessary.  Just simply the best discount on Crested Butte lift tickets, period.

**This is the cost chart showing average rates using the discount link within this blog post.  NOTE:  Rates may be higher or lower depending upon the start date of your ski trip.  However, I’ve never seen the rates here to be higher than what is offered anywhere else.

Options Travelers Price Quantity
Adult $166.00
Youth (13 – 17) $149.00
Child (7 – 12) $83.00
Adult $248.00
Youth (13 – 17) $224.00
Child (7 – 12) $124.00
Adult $331.00
Youth (13 – 17) $299.00
Child (7 – 12) $166.00
Adult $392.00
Youth (13 – 17) $351.00
Child (7 – 12) $198.00
Adult $470.00
Youth (13 – 17) $421.00
Child (7 – 12) $238.00

So, you may ask, how much money does it save if I’m going to Crested Butte?

Below is the chart for the biggest discount available for mountain-direct Crested Butte multi-day lift tickets: (Copied directly from www.skicb.com)

Time Period Adult
Days Skiing

Window

Online

Half Day (starts at 12:30 PM)

$67

NA

1 Day

$92

NA

2 of 3 Days

$184

$174

3 of 5 Days

$276

$261

4 of 6 Days

$368

$348

5 of 7 Days

$435

$390

6 of 8 Days

$522

$468

7 of 10 Days

$609

$546

So, for example, if you are a traveling party of two adults and want to ski 3 of 5 days while you are at the resort, using my Crested Butte discount link, you’ll spend $496.00.  If you used the best available online rate from the ski resort or other online resellers, you’ll pay $522, or a savings of $26.  Hey, it isn’t life changing money, but it is real and yours!

**Kids and senior lift ticket discounts are also available at the discount link.

This really is the best deal on Crested Butte lift tickets available anywhere. I hope this insider tip helps you enjoy your mountain trip just a little more!

Just click this link and it will take you to the purchase window where you will be able to choose the amount of days you’d like to ski. If for some reason the purchas grid does not come up directly, follow the below simple instructions when on the travel discount site:

1) Click the “activities” button on the upper left of the screen

2) Enter “Crested Butte” in the text box

3) Enter the dates of your travel

You should be all set to choose and purchase your discount lift tickets there!

Best of luck, and happy skiing!

The Cork Head

Discount, not cheap, Telluride Lift Tickets

Discount Telluride Ski Lift Tickets

As a Telluride regular, I am always asked about cheap or discount Telluride ski lift ticket sales.  Well, this is the best one available.  I’ve spent hours scouring the internet and local hangouts alike, and I can honestly say this is the only real Telluride lift ticket special on the market.  Coupon codes just don’t exist.  Kids and senior lift tickets are available too!

Rules for Getting the Lift Ticket Discount

You must by at least a week in advance wherever you buy, otherwise you’ll be stuck with window rates no matter what!

With this link, there are no tricks, add ons, or additional purchases necessary.  It simply offers the best deal on discount Telluride lift tickets, period.

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Discount San Diego Attraction Tickets

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As a longtime San Diego resident and someone who previously managed beach vacation rentals for out of town visitors, I’ve been asked countless times about getting the best discount San Diego attraction tickets. The below represent what I think are the three best options to save money and enjoy Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Zoo Safari Park, Midway Museum, and more. Read More

Rhythm and Vine Returns to Escondido

RHYTHM & VINE: A Music, Wine & Food Festival

Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego

Music and wine lovers indulge all their senses this spring as Rhythm & Vine returns to San Diego North for a one-of-a-kind tasting extravaganza. Held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Westfield North County in Escondido, the 3rd Annual Rhythm Vine will feature over 35 world-class wineries, spirits and breweries; 25 restaurants and gourmet foods; and three live musical performances by San Diego’s favorite musicians.

APRIL 9, 2011

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

VIP Admission from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

$75 General Admission ($100 at the door); $125 VIP Admission ($150 at the door).

Must be 21 and older to attend.

LOCATION: Westfield North County

272 East Via Rancho Parkway

Escondido, CA, 92025

35 award winning wineries, breweries, and spirits companies.

25 of North County’s chefs and gourmet food companies.

Spectacular, live performances by singer/songwriter Simeon Flick, classic rock cover band Clay Colton Band and local spirited Flamenco band Espiritu Flamenco.

1,000 wine, food, and music enthusiasts, along with members of the trade and media, coming together to support the Boys Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.

Silent Auction filled with charitable donations from exhibiting companies.

Exclusive VIP after-party extending past regular event hours from 9:00 – 10:00 pm.

All proceeds benefit the Boys Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.

For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.rhythmandvine.org

Cooking with Chef Dave at San Pasqual Winery

Chef Dave PitmasterSan Diego’s own San Pasqual Winery is hosting it’s inaugural food and wine class called ”A Perfect Pairing: Cooking with Chef Dave at San Pasqual Winery“. The class focuses on the basics of BBQ and the sharing of championship BBQ pitmaster secrets.

Taught by San Diego’s own award winning BBQ Pitmaster Dave Vindiola from Smokealicious BBQ and CookingwithChefDave.com, the class offers a great introduction to the entire BBQ process.  The August 7th event will cover everything from types of wood and fire, how smoke and spice work together, selecting the proper cuts of meat, as well as prepping, and of course cooking. Read More

Two for One Wine Classes

Buy one wine class, get the 2nd one free!

I’ve proclaimed 2010 as “The Year of Happiness”.

Heck, local real estate prices have been on the rise for 8 consecutive months and the stock market has risen nearly 37% over the last year. We certainly have not seen that in a while!

Now is the time to treat yourself (or your Mom!) to something special, and I’m here to offer my own little incentive to do so.  Keep this email as a “Buy one super fun entertaining and informative wine class, get one super fun entertaining and informative wine class free” coupon.* Read More

The Magic of Sparkling Wine

Accidents can sometimes result in glorious revelations. The evolution of sparkling wine is certainly a delicious example.

Centuries ago, temperature controlled environments in which to produce wines were not available. The now famous wine destination of Champagne, located about an hour-an-a-half drive north and east of Paris, experiences very cool fall and winter temperatures. Cold enough to slow down and eventually halt the fermentation process of the wines being produced. Early winemakers would see that fermentation had stopped and therefore bottled what they had Read More

Fallbrook Winery Shines at Wine Competition

SDIWCcolorlogo  The 2010 San Diego International Wine Competition was held over the weekend where over 30 judges from around the United States tasted through nearly 2,000 total entries and awarded medals to hundreds of wines.

North San Diego County’s Fallbrook Winery showed up prominently in the final tally. Read More

The “Stupidest” Lawsuit of the Year

I just couldn’t leave this one alone.

The “iconic” Lindsay Lohan is suing E*TRADE because one of the babies they use in their commercials shares her same first name.  Yep, for real!

I guess I didn’t know that Lohan now owns the rights to that particular name.  Maybe parents should be paying her royalties every time the legion of American Lindsays write their name on term papers, create a YouTube or Facebook account, or even-dare I say-get a job as a radio or television personality. Read More

Wine Pioneer Continues Trendsetting

While working on his M.A. in psychology, Eddie Osterland became fascinated with the world of wine. So much so that he altered career paths and became the United States very first Master Sommelier.

His unique story began in the 1960’s when wine in the United States was not what it is today. Truth be told, at the time there were actually more orchards than vineyards in the Napa Valley. To receive the best instruction available he would be forced to move overseas. Read More