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doubleurx · 2006-09-11, 08:39 AM

The Sunday through Friday pass is $549 which is valid from opening day till Christmas and after March 22 - 7 days.

There is just no comparison in the terrain. Personally I think it is a much better deal that Northstar simply for the fact that you are not constantly standing in lines. The terrain difference is just a bonus after that. Alpine is basically 2000 acres in bounds of limitless skiing and if you are willing to hike a little that area more than doubles. Northstar is the same acreage that is limited by thick below tree line area. More than 3/4 of the area is beginner level at best. The only challanging part of that mountain is the backside or Lookout and those are small portions of the mountain.

But yes, $779 is pricier. At least it's not as exensive as Squaw. Whatever you chose you'll have fun. I used to get the Northstar pass because it was so cheap. I did it for two years and finally realized it wasn't worth it.

2006-09-11, 08:39 AM	#8
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	The Sunday through Friday pass is $549 which is valid from opening day till Christmas and after March 22 - 7 days. There is just no comparison in the terrain. Personally I think it is a much better deal that Northstar simply for the fact that you are not constantly standing in lines. The terrain difference is just a bonus after that. Alpine is basically 2000 acres in bounds of limitless skiing and if you are willing to hike a little that area more than doubles. Northstar is the same acreage that is limited by thick below tree line area. More than 3/4 of the area is beginner level at best. The only challanging part of that mountain is the backside or Lookout and those are small portions of the mountain. But yes, $779 is pricier. At least it's not as exensive as Squaw. Whatever you chose you'll have fun. I used to get the Northstar pass because it was so cheap. I did it for two years and finally realized it wasn't worth it. __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?