Is skiing too expensive? The answer seems somewhat obvious: yes. Since the real estate-focused business model came to dominate ski industry management thinking, lift ticket prices have soared, with a window day ticket now going for $117 at Aspen/Snowmass. The lively discussion in the comments on this Unofficial Networks article is wafting between complaints about day ticket prices and swanky resort amenities and the relative affordability of season passes these days. [Unofficial Networks]