Buying or Renting Ski Gear and Equipment

If you haven’t bought any ski gear yet, borrowing from people you know can save you hundreds of dollars. Ask your relatives, friends or neighbors if they have ski clothing that they are willing to lend. If you can’t borrow clothing and you need to buy, you can save money looking through sale items from specialty shops. You might find highly discounted clothing that will fit your budget. When buying clothing for your children, keep this in mind if you have a growing family— buy clothing in unisex colors. This way, there will be no problems in handing down clothes to your children.

In regards to ski equipment, the best way to save money is to rent the equipment as early as possible. If you don’t go skiing all the time, you don’t need to buy equipment that you will probably use just once a year. Renting equipment earlier is cheaper than walking into a ski shop in the last minute. Make sure to rent it somewhere closer to you hope than to the ski resort you will be going to because the rates will definitely be cheaper. However, if you prefer to buy equipment but you don’t want to spend too much, buying secondhand is a great choice. There are a lot of websites where you can find secondhand ski equipment. Make sure to check the equipment thoroughly before you buy it.

If you know a lot of people who ski frequently, you can also do trades or swaps with them. Ski clothing and equipment don’t usually wear out quickly because they are only worn a few times in a year.

Booking of the Trip

This is probably the most well-known tip but a lot of people still forget to do this. Make sure to book early. You can save a lot of money and you can have more time to prepare for the trip too.

By booking and planning your trip early, you’ll be able to find a lot of great deals like family packages and other discounts. Make sure to visit websites that offer them regularly and look out for the ones that is family-friendly. Make sure to look out for packages that gives children free admission and those which include lift tickets, shuttle and accommodations.

Food and Lodging

Packed lunches and snacks are very inexpensive compared to buying food at the ski resort café that you are going to. Make sandwiches for your entire family and stock up on your favorite snacks and drinks. Water can be very expensive to don’t forget to stock up on that too.

When looking for lodging, it is highly recommended to find one that has a kitchen included. Instead of eating out or buying take out, you can save a lot more money cooking and preparing your own food. However, make sure to explore all lodging choices that you can find. Pick the best one that would suit your family and your budget. It is great to find a lodging with a kitchen but it would make no sense if nobody in the family knows how to cook. There are a lot of options you can choose from so make sure to check and compare every single one before making your reservation.

Choose Weekdays or Travel Midweek

Weekends, holidays, and school breaks are considered as peak times for ski travel. This means that more people will be going to ski resorts. This can make the prices of lift tickets and lodging more expensive. When you choose to travel and go to a ski resort on weekdays, you don’t only get to save money but you can also have a lot more fun with lesser people around to bump into.

Make sure to keep these things in mind while planning your next ski trip with your family. It’s is important to save money but don’t forget the reason why you came there. Have fun, bond and enjoy your skiing trip with your loved ones.