Yes.
The pricing thing breaks down this way...
$40 to enter the rec. or "citizens" class
$50 to enter the racing class
~$22 for the lift ticket
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Total = $62 - $72
The lift ticket, even though you don't use it for the race, is actually to deal with the liability issues at the ski resort. By buying the ticket, you essentially are signing a waiver form releasing the ski resort from any responsibility for your partaking in such a dangerous sport. This is the case with all lift tickets at all ski resorts. They sell the discount ticket because they realize that you are CLIMBING and not riding the lift for the race, but you are totally free to ride the lifts the rest of the day after the race is over, which is pretty early. Beer consumption and gear giveaway starts at 3 or so.
HEY DOOD
stevens pass and most ski resorts operate on public lands. as any particpant in skiing, climbing or whatever you should realize and accept the said risks.
there is little liabilty towards the resort unless one of their own people create hazard.
you buying the lift ticket is them making money. why would i want to pay $22 to not use their equipment on MY land??
what a fucking scam