We are always looking for ways to save money on skiing. Exhibit A, check out these classic Braveskimom posts: How to Save Money on Skiing (Travel) How to Save Money on Skiing: Bring Your Lunch (Ski Day Veggie Burritos and more) How to Save Money on Family Skiing: Tickets, Lessons and Rentals How to Save […]
Save Money on Skiing
10 Best Ski Resorts, Ski Towns, Ski Hotels and More
For the last five years or so, I have been honored to be an “expert” for USA Today’s 10Best Ski & Snowboard Readers’ Choice awards. Being an “expert” means that I have opinions that I’m willing to share regarding North America’s 10 Best ski resorts, ski towns, ski hotels and more. One of my goals […]
Not the Mama: Nobody Pays $209 for Vail’s Lift Ticket. Don’t be a Nobody.
By Martin Griff My little world of social media has gone nuts over the $209 “walk up to the window” price of a single day Vail ski lift ticket. Calm down everyone. Yes, $209 for a lift ticket is expensive, but you know what also is expensive? Making snow. Grooming snow. Installing lifts. Running lifts. […]
Skiing in New Mexico
Driving to New Mexico to ski or snowboard can be a bit disorienting. Coming from almost any direction, the landscape is truly enchanting, a mosaic of high plateaus, desert canyons and rocky monoliths. And while mountains punctuate the horizon in every direction, it’s easy to ask yourself, “where’s the skiing?” For skiing in New Mexico […]
How to Save Money On Family Skiing, Part Two: Lodging and Vacations
Here’s a question we all want answered: how can we save money on lodging for our next ski vacation? If you think ski resort lodging costs are rising, you’re right. And in many cases, the deals we used to rely on (early season booking discounts, for example) aren’t such good deals anymore. (For ideas on […]