Does the Perisher season pass now include Hotham and Falls! ?

[karen97]

Unlimited skiing and boarding for the duration of the 2009 winter season including lift access at Hotham & Falls Creek. Skitube between Perisher & Blue Cow only included. Non-Transferable. Non-Refundable. Purchase Online before 28 May 2009 and save $150 off the regular price. Plus Food & Beverage & Retail discounts* Mod note:
Changed the title to avoid confusion.

[ 24.03.2009, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: Paul Oberin ]

[whatajoke]

Ooooh, Thats very attractive now! I read somewhere a few days ago that this might happen. but i didnt believe what i was reading.

[Azz]

What about if you have a Hotham / Falls pass, can you ride PB?

[SnowSnow]

Oh I remember reading about this late last year to. Never thought they'd actually get one running. Does this mean that Packer owns perisher+falls+hotham?
They should have one company own all oz ski resorts and have a one pass option!!

[BrumbyJack]

Where did you get that quote from?? The Perisher website does not have that on it at the moment???

[BrumbyJack]

Season Passes
Early Bird Season Pass Savings

Applications will open in late March (offer closes 28 May 2009). $150 discount for Adults and $83 discount for Child/Student off normal Season Pass price.

10% off at Perisher-owned food and beverage outlets (excluding confectionery and alcohol).

20% off at Perisher-owned retail shops - Slopestyle Mountain Sports (min $50 purchase).

Bypass the season pass offices and go direct to the lifts. If you order and pay online your pass will be mailed out automatically free of charge (subject to Perisher having a suitable photo image).


Season Passes
Season Passes with Skitube include
NPWS entry fees from Bullocks Flat. Adult
15yrs/over
Student
To yr 12
Child
Under
6 yrs
Senior
65 yrs
Senior
70 yrs
Early Bird - Mountain Only 1099 604 - - -
Early Bird - including Skitube 1341 737 - - -
Season Pass - Mountain Only 1249 687 30 699 130
Season Pass - including Skitube 1491 820 30 820 251
Skitube Only 242 133 - - -
Proof of age is required for all but Adult passes.
Students, 15 to 17 years of age, must provide original letter of enrolment from school before we will produce a season pass. Prices for Child under 6 years of age are only available on presentation of a Birth Certificate.
Season Pass offices are located in the Perisher Centre, Perisher Valley or Jindabyne office, Shop 1, Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne. Please call 1300 655 822 for our opening times during the season.

[skichic]

The Perisher online shop BJ

[Podlettte]

How do you get to the perisher online shop? Got a link?

[skichic]

I just googled it

[BrumbyJack]

OK, can't find the online shop either!!!

Doesn't make any difference to me, I won't be getting one, but it might be nice for RedBull.

[skichic]

https://perishershop.com.au/Onestore/estore/displayProducts.do

[BrumbyJack]

OK, your link didn't work, but I did get to it backspacing from your link.

Weird that you cannot get to that from the perisher home page and it's not on their sitemap either.

[Podlettte]

ahh ok, just googled it, used the password reminder feature for my perisher card from last year and noticed on the screen that then appeared someone has forgotten to edit the page properly graemlins/big_laugh.gif

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x242/podlettte_/perishershop-1.jpg

Blah blah hehe

[Paul Oberin]

So it is such a well kept secret that you have to log in to find this out.
They are not going to be happy that this information has been revealed publicly then.

It would sell so many more season passes if this was made public, so why all the secrecy.

[BrumbyJack]

No, you don't need to log in, you just need to get to it from the page before the link that was posted.

I definitely think they need some fine tuning on their website though.

[Altheau]

I think they have possibly not finished testing the store portion of the website and that is why the page is not avalible? I could not find any info about the perisher card on the main site either (but they are listed in the store), maybe they are not publishing the page till closer to the date that the season passes will be avalible? Whenever late march is

not sure, bit weird ;p

[Legolas]

that's cute pods.

Why don't Thredbo ever do anything like that? (I know about Thredbo card, I mean early bird etc)

[Podlettte]

Page is public, just google it, that's how I got to it. And no, you don't have to log in to see any of the prices etc, only to buy the pass.

The page I posted was when I asked for a password reminder.

When I was looking after a website, I would have been slaughtered by the business owners if something like Blah blah was left public! Pretty sloppy to leave the url public with that sort of editing still to happen

[Legolas]

too much mountain air !

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by Azz:
What about if you have a Hotham / Falls pass, can you ride PB? Did you get an answer to this Azz?
I've ordered my Hotham Season Pass and now hope that it will include Perisher.

[Azz]

No, Hotham website has nothing.

I would suggest anyone who has not bought their Hotham or Falls passes yet just get a PB one instead.

[bdenny4]

i'll be pretty bloody mad if Hotham don't include Perisher - can't see why they wouldn't.

I think they'll get some irate Pass holders knocking on their door if they say no.

[SA]

^Interesting comment.

Presumably those buying Hotham/Falls season passes before PB's thought they were of reasonable value. That hasn't changed with the PB season pass - it may just be there's another product out there with better coverage. Note that the season passes aren't the same price.

Perhaps PB struck a deal that involves a transfer payment to Hotham/Falls for each season pass, in return for access to their lifts??

I can see it as a strategic play on PB's behalf to win market share away from Thredbo.

[ausi ski bum]

I would hope that I could use my Hotham FC Pass at Perisher, if they can use theirs at FC Hotham, if not then that Kinda Sux.

[BlueHue]

Well from my perspective SA has a good point.

Usually a Thredbo skier, but if snow quality is lacking usually head for PB. As a result never been inclined to buy a season pass at either as won't spend enough time skiing either.

With a season pass that has Hotham/Falls included it suddenly becomes very tempting. I still won't get it as I will want to spend big snow days at Thredbo and will have a few backcountry days as well and don't do enough days overall in a season to get my money back when spreading myself across a few different destinations, but at least it got me thinking about it and the possibility of road trips to Victoria during the winter.

[ 09.03.2009, 06:47 PM: Message edited by: BlueHue ]

[Podlettte]

or flying to albury and getting the bus or hiring a car ;)

[karen97]

Already thought about that Pods :D

[Tobi]

I was planning on heading up to Jindy for a week this year but wasn't planning on buying a season pass as I don't think I'll be doing much more riding than that week this year.

Now I'm going to NZ instead but I'm still tempted to do another week in Jindy and tempted to buy this pass.

[bdenny4]

Purely from my perspective:

I bought a Hotham Early Bird Season Pass which cost me $990.00 - yes, good value.
Am going to go to Perisher for a week which will cost me approx $500 for the week lift ticket.

If I get the Season Pass that covers both then I save approx $300 - $400

When I bought the Hotham Season Pass there was no option to buy the Perisher/Hotham/Falls Pass or I would have done so knowing that I was going to do the above.

I hope that either they let me upgrade for an extra $100 or cancel and get the Perisher Season Pass that includes Hotham/Falls. If not then I believe it is unfair.

[karen97]

Isn't there a cooling off period with the purchase?

[bdenny4]

No, not unless you buy 'insurance'.
When they take your money from you there is no refund or transfer allowed.

The money has been debited to my card already but I have not received my pass as yet.

Terms of Season Pass:

The Pass Insurance option provides you with the reassurance of a partial refund as outlined below.
1. Without purchasing the pass insurance, season passes are NOT refundable or creditable under any circumstances.
2. The Pass Insurance is only available when purchased with your season pass, and is valid for season 2009 only.
3. Where the Pass Insurance is taken Mount Hotham Skiing Company (MHSC) and Falls Creek Ski Lifts (FCSL) will refund a percentage of the cost
of your season pass if you suffer injury/sickness which prevents you from further participating in skiing or snowboarding.
4. Mount Hotham Skiing Company/Falls Creek Ski Lifts will refund the cost of your season pass if you are transferred interstate by your employer;
provided that the date of transfer is at least 30 days after the purchase of your season pass (Victorian residents only).
5. The Pass Insurance fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
6. The Pass Insurance does not cover pre existing injuries or conditions.
7. To request a refund, you must supply MHSC or FCSL with a written request within 10 days of injury, including a covering letter of explanation, your
2009 season pass and medical certificate stating the cause & date of injury and prognosis. Refunds will be calculated from the day we receive your
request.
8. Pass Insurance claims will not be accepted after 10th August 2009.
9. All refunds are subject to Management’s approval and discretion.
10. MHSC and/or FCSL’s interpretation of the above conditions is final.
PASS INSURANCE

[tambo]

you won't receive your pass untill a couple of days before the season starts if you asked for it to be delivered by registered post, otherwise you will pick it up at Central Ticketing on the first day you ride.

[ 10.03.2009, 07:18 AM: Message edited by: tambo ]

[bdenny4]

I'm going to ring them today to get the low down on this.

[skichic]

From google today...

Looks like an redface.gif and I bet there are some IT guys up the hill getting their bums kicked ;)

Perisher Blue Ski ResortPlease note: Access to the Perisher Blue Online Shop has been disabled pending the release of 2009 winter season rates. We anticipate that guests will be ...
https://perishershop.com.au/OneStore/onestore/displayGroups.do?brandId=perisher&storeName=perisher - 20k - Cached - Similar pages

[Azz]

Originally posted by karen97:
graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif

</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr /> Unlimited skiing and boarding for the duration of the 2009 winter season including lift access at Hotham & Falls Creek. Skitube between Perisher & Blue Cow only included. Non-Transferable. Non-Refundable. Purchase Online before 28 May 2009 and save $150 off the regular price. Plus Food & Beverage & Retail discounts* </font>[/QUOTE]Karen, nice work !!!!! :D
1st of April is when you should of pulled this one. graemlins/we_need_snow_emoticon.gif

[skichic]

Wasn't a joke Azz, I saw it on their website too as did many others. I don't think we were supposed to see it though!

[Azz]

Originally posted by SC:
Wasn't a joke Azz, I saw it on their website too as did many others. I don't think we were supposed to see it though! :rolleyes:

I was just helping PB out, seems like they need a scape goat.

I think EVERYONE with a PB or Hotham/ Falls pass had a look.

Maybe I should of put tongue.gif

Sorry Karen smile.gif

[bdenny4]

Just on the phone to Hotham then and they are ringing me back.
Girl on phone said "where did you see that".
Told her and she put me on hold for a min or so and then said that things are in the process of being clarified and will ring me back today.

[Swede]

World exclusive hey, you heard it here first :D

[SA]

What will be interesting is if anyone bought the PB season pass after seeing the online shop stuff.

[skichic]

From the dark side

The Perisher Shop website seems to have disappeared, I haven't been able to get it to load up for almost 24hrs now.

I just spoke to someone @ Perisher snow holidays, and they said it won't be up for another 2 weeks, and when I asked about the Hotham/Falls Creek access they said no that's not happening.

(Well techincally speaking, I asked, and she had to ask someone and call me back. And of course, I was not at my desk when she rang back and so I have a voicemail saying the above.)

So that would probably explain why the website was yanked from the www

proof that the resorts do read the forums ;)

Wonder if there's a job going in IT right about now? graemlins/cold.gif

[skichic]

anyway was nice while it lasted :(

[BlueHue]

bummer!

[Paul Oberin]

I know of at least a dozen local people who are not planning on buying a seasons pass as they ski both Thredbo and Hotham resorts, but have said they would buy a seasons pass and ski Perisher instead of Thredbo if all 3 resorts were on the one pass, and that is just from me talking about it in the shop, imagine if it was advertised.

[D-Dog]

more space at thredbo for the rest of us

[bdenny4]

Just had my return phone call from Hotham Ski Co and this is waht was said in brief:

* Nothing is on the P website about that now
* Canot confirm or deny what was on the website
* If there was something to this effect it was a mistake
* P did not sell any of these tickets
* Hotham/Falls Season Pass holders who have paid for 2009 SP tickets will be notified if anything develops
* I am the only person to ring them with regards to this matter

[SA]

lol
http://www.treehugger.com/clam-jj-001.jpg

[bdenny4]

graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[Swede]

Not wrong graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[BrumbyJack]

Maybe, along with the blah, blah, blah comments, it was someone in the IT dept. playing a joke and it was never meant for the public???

Would explain why it was so difficult to get to it (except obviously it should not have been accessible full stop!!!)

[skichic]

You know Perisher were probabaly going to do it, until all the Hotham season pass holders started b1tching graemlins/cold.gif

[bdenny4]

Bloody good idea even if it doesn't eventuate.

Something to think of for next season

Beware of the Mexican

[ausi ski bum]

Some time back a Falls Creek ticket could also be used at Blue Cow, obviously in the days it was a seperate resort.

[karen97]

I hope they do it! I thought about flying to Albury and getting the bus up to Falls for a long weekend

[tambo]

Originally posted by SC:
You know Perisher were probabaly going to do it, until all the Hotham season pass holders started b1tching graemlins/cold.gif There's a cunning plan.... ;)
remember the saying "if you build it, thye will come.."
Force of numbers people :D

[Paul Oberin]

Originally posted by karen97:
I hope they do it! I thought about flying to Albury and getting the bus up to Falls for a long weekend I hear that Pauls ski shop in Wodonga run buses to Falls creek Saturdays and Sundays during the season, for only $38 return.
What great value. :D graemlins/cold.gif

[Bear]

Who is this Paul you mention? tongue.gif

[Azz]

Well some say he can fit ski boots in his sleep,

Others say he skied Avi gully on Mount Feathertop blind folded,

We just know him as Paul

[frosty]

Originally posted by Paul Oberin:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
I hope they do it! I thought about flying to Albury and getting the bus up to Falls for a long weekend I hear that Pauls ski shop in Wodonga run buses to Falls creek Saturdays and Sundays during the season, for only $38 return.
What great value. :D graemlins/cold.gif </font>[/QUOTE]SPAM. graemlins/outtahere.gif

[Podlettte]

BJ - it might have been developed when they thought they were buying hotham/falls so had stuff prepared in case it went through at the last minute, still would be nice if it were true, I haven't bought a season pass ever (got them through work for free) but I would definitely consider and most likely buy a PB pass if it included hotham and falls.

VB do cheap flights to albury and that pauls ski bus idea is cheap, or hire a car. too easy!

[Azz]

An extract from an email just in from MHSC

Quote

"Regarding the joint season pass offer between Hotham, Falls Creek & Perisher; we believe there may be an offer pending yet do not have any further information at present nor can we confirm this offer will be available for the coming season.

At present, we can only direct you to keep an eye on our website over the next few weeks for any news on season passes."

So what is to be made of that?

[Swede]

It's on!!!! graemlins/skier.gif

[bdenny4]

Mmmmmmmm sounds promising

Will be checking the site daily

[tambo]

power in numbers peoples, keep on it!

[Paul Oberin]

My thoughts are they should offer an upgrade to those who have bought a seasons pass already.

Have the normal seasons passes for Perisher and also the Falls Hotham ones, but for maybe an extra $100 you can have all 3, it would certainly increase market share and bring normal Perisher skiers to Hotham and Falls and the regulars at Falls Hotham would be sure to visit Perisher, probably more importantly to them is people thinking of buying season passes for Buller or Thredbo may get a 3 mountain pass instead.

[Caboose]

Multipass

$1500 for a season

you nominate your prefered resort (unlimited access), but then you can ride all resorts for a limited number of days

sweet ya!

maybe i'm onto something ......

[Polaris]

Originally posted by Caboose:
Multipass

<strike>$1500 for a season</strike> :eek: :eek: what are you doing Cabby!!!!!!!!!!

It's expensive as it is and you are suggesting we should pay more :rolleyes:

The whole reason this topic has come up is because 1 company own all the mentioned resorts. Just like a gift voucher, we should be able to use our season pass at any hill owned by the same company.

[Paul Oberin]

Cabby is saying include Buller and Thredbo as well, that just won't happen even at $1500

[Polaris]

oh OK I miss read it............

and Cabby, hell will be frozen over before that happens

[Caboose]

correct paulo (all Aussie resorts) ;)

i know, but indian telcos can on sell telstra products

so we need to set up a way we can bundle all the resorts and on sell it ......

and yes poly, if it does happen then we'd have to included <strike> thredbo </strike> hell, cause we could slide there too

[karen97]

Originally posted by Paul Oberin:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
I hope they do it! I thought about flying to Albury and getting the bus up to Falls for a long weekend I hear that Pauls ski shop in Wodonga run buses to Falls creek Saturdays and Sundays during the season, for only $38 return.
What great value. :D graemlins/cold.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Need a helper with the rentals? :D

[ausi ski bum]

Originally posted by Azz:
Well some say he can fit ski boots in his sleep,

Others say he skied Avi gully on Mount Feathertop blind folded,

We just know him as Paul Some have even suggested he may even be,,,, The Stig

[Podlettte]

Originally posted by Paul Oberin:
My thoughts are they should offer an upgrade to those who have bought a seasons pass already.

Have the normal seasons passes for Perisher and also the Falls Hotham ones, but for maybe an extra $100 you can have all 3, it would certainly increase market share and bring normal Perisher skiers to Hotham and Falls and the regulars at Falls Hotham would be sure to visit Perisher, probably more importantly to them is people thinking of buying season passes for Buller or Thredbo may get a 3 mountain pass instead. why offer an upgrade, when the advertised season pass on the online shop that is now not visible showed the normal season pass price INCLUDED falls and hotham?

I would pay the 1099 early bird price if it included all 3, i wouldn't pay an upgrade and I wouldn't pay $1500 or anything for all resorts.

[skichic]

yeah what Pods said!

[BrumbyJack]

It wasn't advertised, someone leaked it, big difference.

[skichic]

It was published on the web, accidently perhaps...

[Polaris]

Did anyone actually take a screen shot of that page when it was on line

[skichic]

nah was talk about that over the dark side. I tried going back through history and couldn't find it.

[tambo]

Hotham has said there may be an offer pending... perhaps at this time emails to the ski companies assuring them how much the snow loving public and hence the resorts would benefit from this kind of promo would be the way to go from now on. So send emails, call, write letters. It IS a possibility.
I did it, and got a more positive response than I was expecting.

[skichic]

I emailed Perisher about it and never got a response :confused:

[snowman]

any new info on this???

[Snow Yeti]

It's official! Just got the e-mail now.

[Snow Yeti]

3 Resorts for the price of 1! Perisher's Super Pass available NOW
Special Offer! Apply and pay by 7 May and go into the draw to win your season pass for FREE!

In addition to the discount ($150 for Adults and $88 for Child/Students) you will automatically receive the following additional benefits (full details are available on Perisher's web site).
Access to all operating lifts at Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek resorts for the 2009 winter season (Simply present your 2009 Super Pass at any Hotham or Falls Creek Ticket Office to receive your valid lift ticket for that day)

Apply online by 5pm 7 May 2009 and you go into the draw to win your Super Pass for free!

Bypass the Season Pass Office and we will post your pass to you. (Subject to us holding a suitable photo image of you and receiving your application by 7 May 2009).

10% off at Perisher-owned food and beverage outlets*.

20% off at Perisher's Slopestyle Mountain Sports (min $50 purchase)*.

Access to discounted Perisher 2.5 hour group lessons for $43 (Normally $53)*.

*conditions apply

To apply for a Perisher Super Pass visit the Perisher web site or our online shop. Here you will have the option of applying online for credit card payments or downloading the application form for other payment methods.

Please Note: Apply and pay before the offer expires 5pm 28 May 2009.