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Food for thought when thinking about planning a family ski trip . . .
For a family with growing kids in school, a few days on the slopes may be all that fits in the schedule during the ski season. In particular a family mainly has fun on groomers and doesn't live within driving distance of any slopes so that the trip has to start with a flight. Step 1 to coming up with the a more affordable trip is to pick a resort that isn't a "destination resort" in the sense of the well known resorts on the Ikon, Mountain Collective, or Epic passes. Step 2 is to find lodging that isn't slopeside. After that, each family's situation will be unique in terms of warm outerwear (rent or buy), gear (rent or own), lessons, and so on.
Here's a cost breakdown for a trip to Brian Head for a parent with two kids--a tween and a teen--who skied before but don't own their own boots or skis. They went to Brian Head in Utah, flying to Las Vegas, and rented a car.
February 2024
thepointsguy.com
For a family with growing kids in school, a few days on the slopes may be all that fits in the schedule during the ski season. In particular a family mainly has fun on groomers and doesn't live within driving distance of any slopes so that the trip has to start with a flight. Step 1 to coming up with the a more affordable trip is to pick a resort that isn't a "destination resort" in the sense of the well known resorts on the Ikon, Mountain Collective, or Epic passes. Step 2 is to find lodging that isn't slopeside. After that, each family's situation will be unique in terms of warm outerwear (rent or buy), gear (rent or own), lessons, and so on.
Here's a cost breakdown for a trip to Brian Head for a parent with two kids--a tween and a teen--who skied before but don't own their own boots or skis. They went to Brian Head in Utah, flying to Las Vegas, and rented a car.
February 2024

The real cost of a budget ski trip - The Points Guy
We saved every receipt and here is what it cost for a family to go skiing at a budget-friendly mountain.