| When we think of ski vacations, we think of | | | | offset, with discounts on trips, lower to cost ski |
| expensive trips with lots of added items on the side. | | | | lessons, non-ski promotions, and health club |
| So, we usually don't go. But if we could afford it - | | | | markdowns. Try to join a local one, or choose a |
| why not? There are some basic shortcuts we can | | | | low-key ski resort with lower prices and more |
| use in order to have a wonderful time, doing | | | | one-on-one for training or working with beginners. |
| something that is different and fun, without costing a | | | | This doesn't mean that these resorts won't provide |
| small fortune. | | | | you with a fun vacation - it simply means that they |
| One of the main expenses are clothing, boots, | | | | aren't quite as well known as other resorts, and |
| gloves, or skis. What we don't think about is the | | | | therefore, the prices may be a great deal cheaper. |
| ones people have packed away as they either | | | | Also look for ski vacation packages that will include |
| outgrew them, or didn't ski anymore. These can be | | | | your lodging, lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and possibly |
| family members, or even going to second-hand | | | | even some meals from them also. |
| clothing stores. After all, we don't have to have | | | | Because most ski resorts want booking six to eight |
| brand-new outfits to wear once a year, do we? | | | | months in advance, you have time to make some |
| Thrift shops, garage sales, attics, and so on - look | | | | sacrifices if money is a real issue. For instance, |
| everywhere you can to save money for the trip. | | | | instead of eating in an expensive restaurant each |
| The only time this may not work is if the buy is for | | | | night, eat cheaper fast food, or make sandwiches in |
| children - who grow like crazy. If you buy them an | | | | your room, while putting the money saved into a jar |
| outfit, plan on booking a ski vacation soon. Also, | | | | marked for skiing. |
| remember there are always discounts for children or | | | | Other ideas are to borrow equipment from friends |
| they can get in free, especially if the family has | | | | instead of renting it. Or join a group for lessons |
| never went skiing before. Many ski resorts will cater | | | | instead of taking private lessons - splitting the fee. |
| to you then, as they want you to return. Special | | | | Don't stay at a lodge, stay at a motel farther away |
| offers are usually always available for children, so | | | | from the slopes if necessary. There are numerous |
| check this out online. | | | | ways that you can cut down on the expense of |
| By joining a ski club, as the small cost to join will be | | | | your ski trip. It is all about the powder after all! |