This document provides tips for skiing on a budget. It suggests renting equipment from resorts or buying used gear to save money. It recommends traveling mid-week or during off-peak times to avoid crowds and higher prices. It also advises staying in accommodations further from the resort like hotels or AirBnBs to save on costs. Finally, it mentions considering smaller, local resorts instead of larger, well-known ones to keep travel expenses low.

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2. PyeongChang 2018 may be over, and the
athletes have returned home, but if you
want to squeeze in one last trip to the
slopes, there’s still time before all the snow
melts for the season. With these
suggestions, an affordable weekend ski trip
is entirely within your reach.

3. B U Y U S E D E Q U I P M E N T , O R S I M P L Y
R E N T T H E M A T T H E R E S O R T .
If you love to ski but don’t have the money to purchase new equipment,
don’t let that stop you from hitting the slopes. Resorts almost always
have rentals available, and if you only get the opportunity to go skiing a
few times a year, this might be the more cost-friendly option. There are
lots of ski shops that also offer used options, and buying at the end of
the season will help, too – stores want to clear out their older
merchandise to make space for their newer models.

4. A V O I D P E A K T R A V E L
T I M E S
Weekend rates are often more expensive
because that’s when the masses all flock
to the slopes. Not only that, but
weekends are more crowded, giving you
less space to move, more lines to stand
in, and more crowds to navigate. Going
in the middle of the week in the
beginning or end of the ski season will
give you a much quieter atmosphere,
leaving you free to ski in peace, and for
a cheaper fare.

5. S T A Y D O W N T H E R O A D .
Staying on site at the ski resort may be very convenient, but the prices can be steep.
There are other places available, from other hotels to AirBnBs, that are much lighter
on your wallet while only adding another ten minutes to your day. The trip is all
about what you make of it; where you stay doesn’t matter as much. And if you’re
renting, you give the equipment back at the end of the day, so you don’t have to lug
it back and forth.

6. L O C A T I O N ,
L O C A T I O N ,
L O C A T I O N
On that note, it’s not necessary to visit
a well-known ski resort to have a great
experience. Instead, check out a
smaller, more local option. (If you need
some recommendations, here’s a great
list of resorts to check out!) Why travel
to Colorado if Vermont is only a couple
hours’ drive from you? This will help
you stick to your budget, save on resort
costs, and on travel costs. If you do
intend to go farther away, try to fly
during the middle of the week or on a
holiday. A week or two after New Year’s
is generally considered pretty quiet in
terms of volume, both in airports and
ski resorts.

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