let me put something into perspective for you guys: it is called business. They provide a service at a certain price. You have the option of either going or not, it is that simple. If you don't want to because the price is too high, then don't go, but don't cry about it. My local mountain doesn't even open until like Dec. 10 Be grateful for what you have.
Now, I am not saying that I am condoning charging so much for skiing, especially early season with lower quality, you just have the wrong attitude about. indeed, $45 is a rip off. don't go. problem solved.
now the old man sits until the days when time stood still, the hours always seem to fade, but the memeories never will. All the love that you gave me, the dreams in the night. Now I just want to thank you, while the day's still light.
-Vertical Horizon