Alpine vs Storm Mt Express

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Permalink Reply by NewEnglandSkier on January 30, 2009 at 1:42pm

I've used Alpine Express twice now and never had a problem. I'll be using them again tomorrow-- if I have any other experience after using them again I'll let you know.
Granted I have limited experience with them, but the drivers were polite, the ride was fine etc-- nothing really noteworthy to report.

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Permalink Reply by Bill on January 30, 2009 at 2:30pm

I have booked Alpine for a private shuttle from Hayden to Bear Claw , out flight gets in 1:40 PM , wonder if I can make the 5:00 ski rental at the condos for the kids, I hope so . I also need to schedule a boot fitting for the wife , hopefully around 6:00 for that. I guess it all depends on the weather.Seems like last trip it was less than 2 hours from the time the flight landed till we were at the Bear Claw , any thoughts would be appreciated,(Kids are grown so we can leave them to the their fitting.
Thank you,

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Permalink Reply by jg atl on January 30, 2009 at 2:55pm

With a private shuttle, you don't have to worry about extraneous stops. It's just a matter of how quickly your checked baggage comes out. Even if the flight is a few minutes late, you shouldn't have a problem getting into your condo by 5PM.

I have used Alpine twice round trip and never had a problem. Will probably book them this weekend for our trip over President's week.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Nichols on January 30, 2009 at 6:28pm

I have ridden Alpine with friends, all without a hitch. The biggest difference is Storm requires a reservation from the airport. Alpine does not require reservation, so they will accomodate walkups.
Gary

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Permalink Reply by skiwoods on January 30, 2009 at 8:22pm

Used both, never a problem. On the contrary, the drivers and greeters at the airport were great. However, the last 3 years, I have opted to rent an SUV. A few bucks more, but the freedom is worth it to me.

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne Friedman on September 14, 2009 at 10:18am

We used Storm Mountain last year. There was about 30 of us in a group. They were very easy to deal with even with necessary changes, flight cancelations, refunds, etc. Also, seemed happier to work with us as a group, allowing everyone to make arrangements/payments for their families, etc. No complaints about Storm Mountain from anyone in our group.

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Permalink Reply by patti (snowflake) on September 15, 2009 at 4:01am

we used Alpine the last time we were out and using them again..of course it will be Christmas eve when we are coming in so I imagine there could be delays but the service was great last time. service was good and we got to were we needed to go and get back.

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Permalink Reply by fairhunt1 on September 15, 2009 at 10:38am

used both over the past 4 years and no problems for either.

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Permalink Reply by SteamboatRider on September 15, 2009 at 11:08am

I always prefer Storm Mountain, generally fewer stops along the way, super courteous drivers and very smart vehicles.

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Permalink Reply by Keith. on January 15, 2010 at 6:51pm

Last year we were bussed up from Denver due to weather, 4 or 5 buses in all. Even though we had paid and granted we were a day late, Alpine made BIG DEAL and right Horlicks out of it and left many of us sitting in the snow outside of Walmart.

Rescued by Storm Mountain Express without any trouble or fanfare and I booked them for this years trip.
On time, friendly service both ways. I will use them as long as they are in business from now on.

Keith.

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Permalink Reply by Jack legrice on January 16, 2010 at 7:02pm

Years ago alpine. Now I would use Storm Mtn.

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