@LKLA 's thread Season Passes - Impact on Ski Resorts made me think on the affect on the average skier (not the person who skis) if there are no season passes, how much their skiing habits would change?
Yes, I suspect skiers in our age bracket are healthier than average, which calls for deferring the startup of SS benefits and also for not taking IRA/401K distributions until required at age 70 1/2. But if push came to shove I would tap those income sources earlier rather than cut back on skiing.Given I'm on a fixed income and SS hasn't started yet
Since I seem to represent the family with limited funds, almost no skiing would happen. That is why I patrol. Unlimited skiing for family at local hill. Have a few friend families that are excited this season because they have a pass now. Ski some more and don't need to stay the whole day and night.
My retirement plan is to ski backcountry chasing storms during the winter. Summer will be finding nice places to mt. bike. I could be convinced to get a multi area pass some winters, too.