19 Dec
When we think of ski vacations, we think of expensive trips with lots of added items on the side. So, we usually don’t go. But if we could afford it – why not? There are some basic shortcuts we can use in order to have a wonderful time, doing something that is different and fun, without costing a small fortune.
One of the main expenses are clothing, boots, gloves, or skis. What we don’t think about is the ones people have packed away as they either outgrew them, or didn’t ski anymore. These can be family members, or even going to second-hand clothing stores. After all, we don’t have to have brand-new outfits to wear once a year, do we? Thrift shops, garage sales, attics, and so on – look everywhere you can to save money for the trip. The only time this may not work is if the buy is for children – who grow like crazy. If you buy them an outfit, plan on booking a ski vacation soon. Also, remember there are always discounts for children or they can get in free, especially if the family has never went skiing before. Many ski resorts will cater to you then, as they want you to return. Special offers are usually always available for children, so check this out online.
By joining a ski club, as the small cost to join will be offset, with discounts on trips, lower to cost ski lessons, non-ski promotions, and health club markdowns. Try to join a local one, or choose a low-key ski resort with lower prices and more one-on-one for training or working with beginners. This doesn’t mean that these resorts won’t provide you with a fun vacation – it simply means that they aren’t quite as well known as other resorts, and therefore, the prices may be a great deal cheaper. Also look for ski vacation packages that will include your lodging, lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and possibly even some meals from them also.
Because most ski resorts want booking six to eight months in advance, you have time to make some sacrifices if money is a real issue. For instance, instead of eating in an expensive restaurant each night, eat cheaper fast food, or make sandwiches in your room, while putting the money saved into a jar marked for skiing.
Other ideas are to borrow equipment from friends instead of renting it. Or join a group for lessons instead of taking private lessons – splitting the fee. Don’t stay at a lodge, stay at a motel farther away from the slopes if necessary. There are numerous ways that you can cut down on the expense of your ski trip. It is all about the powder after all!
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11 Responses for "How Can I Take Ski Vacations And Not Go Broke Doing It?"
Is it ok to take vacation time and just sit home doing nothing?
My mom always gives me the guilt trip when I burn my vacation time and dont come visit. Ever since my gf and I broke up, I don't really take vacations anymore so now my mom wants to hang out when there's time free. I only get 3 weeks a year and it's manditory I spend 1 full week doing family stuff in the summer. But when I go there, it's more stress than an actual vacation. Sometimes I just wish I could stay home from work and lay around. I could lie to her and say I'm at work but when I take off and don't visit, I feel really guilty. What should I do?
Yes, its your vacation and your time. Do what you want with it!
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It's your vacation time. Do what you want to do.
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Its your vacation and you can do whatever you want. Dont feel guilty for wanting to just relax. You earned that vacation.
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I take vacation time and stay at home as much as I can. I always turn off the phone that way I'm not bothered by people calling. If they show up, I pretend I'm not home and I don't open that door.
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I say, "To each his own" Everyone has their own opinion on how vacation time should be spent. I took vacation time too like you did because I needed it. If i didnt, I think I would have went off on someone at work or on the phones and get fired.
-If you feel that you need time off, TAKE IT- its yours.
Good luck!
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You know what you should not feel guilty about staying at YOUR house on YOUR vacation!!! But you know I have a MOM just like yours. My mom makes feel so quilty about everything!!! You do what YOU want toooooo!!! For a change.
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Spend time with your Mom and try to enjoy it. You should be happy she's still on this earth. One day she won't be and think of the guilt that you will feel then. It's only 1 week of your vacation you still have 2 weeks to do whatever you want (Lay around and do nothing).
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Yes it,s ok to just take it easy and have some alone time.
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It's normal to feel guilty, but if this is what you want to do, by all means go for it. It's your vacation time, and there is so little of it, you should really use it to enjoy yourself and get rest.
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Stop feeling guilty! It is your free time. You need to do what you want to do, not just hang out with your family because you feel like you have to. Tell your mom you'll come for a weekend or something, but you're going to stay home during your vacation time because you have bla bla bla to do around the house/apartment, etc. I'm sure you can make up a decent excuse without lying to her outright.
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