Rainbow Jenny
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
It was financially a wash for me to buy premium Cali4nia/Mammoth vs basic Cali4nia pass + MCP this season for the 7 days at Whistler, 1 day Lake Louise and 1 day Alta. But I would much prefer the convenience of having MCP instead of having to make multiple stops At Whistler guest services since they will only load 3 days max. And staff aren't all trained to recognize premium Cali4nia pass as Mammoth season pass with MCP reciprocity. An agent tried to turn my pass away.
Unfortunately I got the worst service at Lake Louise. The staff member insisted that they did not accept my Cali4nia pass after I repeatedly told her 3 times it is valid at LL. Then she checked with her colleague/supervisor and begrudgingly processed my lift ticket. No apology, no smile. I think she was just embarrassed that she didn't know. SO's MCP process was a total breeze in comparison. It was minor inconvenience of 8-10 minutes. Didn't bother me too much since we still had a great time.
For sure will purchase MCP next year for the UT perks and wish to return to Tahoe. MM season pass for the second year in a row is up in the air...
Unfortunately I got the worst service at Lake Louise. The staff member insisted that they did not accept my Cali4nia pass after I repeatedly told her 3 times it is valid at LL. Then she checked with her colleague/supervisor and begrudgingly processed my lift ticket. No apology, no smile. I think she was just embarrassed that she didn't know. SO's MCP process was a total breeze in comparison. It was minor inconvenience of 8-10 minutes. Didn't bother me too much since we still had a great time.
For sure will purchase MCP next year for the UT perks and wish to return to Tahoe. MM season pass for the second year in a row is up in the air...