Why is Premium fuel $.20 L more than Regular in Valemount?
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chickenman
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I support my local Costco for that reason
The Kickass One
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Why not just stay in Alberta where the riding and pricing is better?
BeachSled
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We noticed that our last trip up also. We bought Costco 91 for 0.996 L and took it with us, filled my truck up again today for 0.994 L. I like to support local too but that's an extra $25 a day for two sleds. 
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Roy Maxwell
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If you are running the premium in your sleds only it can be dyed premium which is about 1.05 per litre at the Co-Op in Valemount and as it is a cooperative you get dividend cheques once a year so probably closer to 1.00 per litre after that is factored in. The forms to join and set up an account are in envelopes in the card reader kiosk. The fuel pricing method at the Petro Canada in Valemount is, to be diplomatic, unique.
LennyR
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Maybe you should make a sign and protest, Ask all the Valemount businesses to help you discourage all the out of province visitors from visiting. See how that works for ya.
Caper11
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Thats why I bring my own fuel.
What shocked me was the price of the rooms at the BW. 144.50 a night before taxes and that was supposed to be the sledder rate. I wonder what the rates will be after the ski hill gets up and running.
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What shocked me was the price of the rooms at the BW. 144.50 a night before taxes and that was supposed to be the sledder rate. I wonder what the rates will be after the ski hill gets up and running.
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BeachSled
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Yeah I noticed that too, but it has been so long since I have rode in Vale I couldn't remember what we use to pay. Didn't it use to be $120 tax in?
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fredw
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Why I have a truck slip tank, and bring my own fuel for sleds.. BC fuel prices are out of control, the few times I ride there.. Half the price going south to montana
rsaint
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It is real simple if you sell 90% of premium fuel in winter raise the price a bit higher and gouge the sledders that keep your town alive in winter. Its something the local chamber should look into if they care.
Caper11
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Yep your right. When I started riding in vale, it was 90 taxes in 2012.
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sick1
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still lots of cheap rooms in vale, just not at the tajmahal whoops meant best western, I was on trivago yesterday, at the premier inn not this weekend but next weekend double queen for 56 bux.. beat that.. I know its not the best, but its not the worst either. ive stayed at them all..
the_real_wild1
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Hummmmm if you take a good look at average prices in Edmonton and surrounding areas they are also close to 20 cents more. Just sayin
Caper11
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I was on hotels.com and the BW is listed as 160 as their deal and 214 was crossed out, and the others are around 100 and under with their deal.
The BW is creeping up to downtown Edmonton prices.
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The BW is creeping up to downtown Edmonton prices.
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sick1
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Ya i saw that too.. bw is out of my range. If i was to pay that i would do t-powers place or the terracana depending which side i was riding the weekend.
Wow I can't believe everyone is so worried about fuel in a remote location. Sled fuel is the cheapest part of the trip for us. I honestly don't worry about filling 30-40 liters for 20 cents extra oh no not 6-8 dollars a day. Honestly I can't be bothered with Jerry cans for the small savings. It blows my mind people can ride 20k sleds and drive 80k trucks and be so concerned about sled gas. I am more concerned about truck fuel then sled fuel that's for sure!
sick1
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lol i removed fuel out of my equation by running a turbo.. cant get av gas in vale lolol and i drive a 3000 dollar truck. I work hard for my money and saving a few bux every trip equals more trips for me!
iceman5689
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Glad I have 140l slip tank between trailer axles. Its just not the savings but so convenient not having to pull in every morning to a crowded gas station.
Lem Lamb
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I packed my own fuel and sleeped many a nights in my truck since I hate trailers. Ha.
Shopped at grocery stores for food and travel frugal for 14 ish years sledding 80 ish % of BC.
197 and 200 day trips a few times with lots of 100 too 150 stints.
Frugal paid for new sleds every 2 years, and they were well worn out at selling time.
Started traveling frugal "cheep" 36 years ago and ain't going to change as its fuelled my adventures too much of the Americas.
Those that have the funds too adventure with in their means works for them. Folks that travel frugal have their ways to make it work.
Funds saved add years too many more outtings, distance, and quality of the wilds.
Less is More unless its enjoying the freedom of lost-ness that funds could be diverted too. LOL.
Being lost is always the best part of living the dream.
Lem
Shopped at grocery stores for food and travel frugal for 14 ish years sledding 80 ish % of BC.
197 and 200 day trips a few times with lots of 100 too 150 stints.
Frugal paid for new sleds every 2 years, and they were well worn out at selling time.
Started traveling frugal "cheep" 36 years ago and ain't going to change as its fuelled my adventures too much of the Americas.
Those that have the funds too adventure with in their means works for them. Folks that travel frugal have their ways to make it work.
Funds saved add years too many more outtings, distance, and quality of the wilds.
Less is More unless its enjoying the freedom of lost-ness that funds could be diverted too. LOL.
Being lost is always the best part of living the dream.
Lem
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