So, pack an extra pair of wool socks and enjoy the runs the local ski bums areĢ. And what’s not to love about free cookies?” Beaver Creek also gives clients free cookies. Slopes I never have to wait long for the lift to enjoy them. Yet every season he finds himself passing up the runs of internationally known Vail for Beaver Creek. Because he works for a resort, he has the “golden lift ticket” and ridesįree in any resort in the state. My “Park Rat” friend Ray lives equidistant between Beaver Creek Resort and Vail Resort in Colorado. Sometimes it’s actually cheaper to leave the country for a ski trip. It pays to do your research - checkįor deals and promos. Your budget will stretch further, and you’ll have more of the mountain to yourself. Lodging, gear rental, transportation, and lift passes all add up quickly, and you don’t want your budget to melt before the snow!Ī great way to save money and miss the crowds is to skip the name-brand resorts in favor of less famous mountains. What’s not delightful about such a trip is the cost and the crowds.

While some folks are hunkering indoors under blankets waiting for spring, skiers and snowboarders don’t think the weather outside is frightful.

Ski season has fallen upon us one fluffy flake at a time. This blog post was updated November 3, 2021.

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