Experience More by Stretching Your Skiing Dollar Just a Bit Further
Whenever you go on any vacation, you typically create a budget, and then figure out what you can do with that budget. As you probably know, there are many different ways to save money on any excursion and finding Skier Deals is no different. You’ve probably already thought of many of your own, but when it comes to ski discounts, have you thought of using some of these?
- Go during off-peak times. But, don’t go too far away from off-peak times. What does that mean? If you go when it’s not so busy, prices aren’t as high, and the wait times aren’t so long. But, the downside is certain slopes may not be open due to staff layoffs, and perhaps certain restaurants or lodges may not be open either. If you are going during an off-peak time of the year, give the resort you are considering a call and see what they have open. The last thing you want is to find great Skier Deals, only to learn you can’t do anything once you arrive.
- Purchase discounted equipment. Hunt those sales very closely at your favorite skiing equipment retailers. Browse Craigslist. See if any of your friends need to get rid of their old equipment, and if they might be willing to take whatever cash you can offer. Go to a Fall ski swap. Then, take the cash you would have spent on your equipment and put it towards doing something else you wanted to do on your vacation, such as renting better lodging.
- Book early. Many resorts will offer a good ski deal in exchange for early booking. If you know you are going to go on a ski vacation a few months in advance, it’s not too early to book your next stay. Research some resorts and see what they can offer. Our site lodging advertisers are always getting great coupons for skiers willing to reserve their lodging early.
- Make bundled purchases. Instead of purchasing lodging, travel, accommodations, and lift tickets separately, why not purchase them all at once and save yourself some cash? It’s easy to find package deals that include nearly all aspects of any ski vacation, but be sure to look for these early as well.
- Check out the smaller slopes. If you think you need a change in scenery, think about trying some of the smaller ski areas like Monarch or Sunlight in Colorado or Solitude in Utah. They compete with the big guys by cutting their prices, in some cases by as much as 50%. And hey, with less people around, you’ll probably get to do a little more than you might at the big slopes.
- SkierDeals.com deals. By scouring the our website, you can find a variety of great Skier Deals on lodging, equipment rentals, dining, lift tickets and many off-slope activities. For example, you could save up to 25% on lodging at some of the top resorts in the nation. If you search carefully throughout the site, you’ll be able to locate similar deals on specific equipment rentals, restaurants, and other activities you and your family might enjoy.
If you use these tips to land great Skier Deals, you can get just a little bit more out of your next vacation. Which one haven’t you tried?