The top 9 ski resorts to visit on a budget

[ski diva]

Snowbrains.com just posted a piece on the top 9 ski resorts to visit on a budget. Interesting, though I think they left out a few things:

• The cost it takes to travel to these resorts; and
• Six were in Canada. Could the US-Canada exchange rate have something to do with it? That isn't made clear.

Anyway, I thought I'd post about it so you could see what they thought.

 

[mustski]

Hmmmm... They took their data from this site's list https://www.hometogo.com/united-states/ski-vacation/#ski-price-index

I find myself questioning their accommodation pricing. They list Mammoth at $77, Squaw at $44, and Alta at $112.00. I would very much like to know where those accommodations are exactly as I would definitely stay at all three of them! They list Mammoth as 15th most affordable??? Seriously, does anyone who attended Diva West last year think Mammoth is one of the more affordable resorts?

 

[Christy]

I can't even get a Days Inn near the tiny eastern Iowa town where my in laws live for those prices. I can't believe those are accurate.

I do think Mission Ridge and Baker are affordable, though they aren't resorts, and you are driving a ways to the nearest hotel. And those prices still seem unrealistically cheap.

 

[marzNC]

Considering Afton Alps in MN and Mt. Hood Ski Bowl as a "ski resort" from a ski travel perspective makes little sense. I doubt very much that any one would even drive more than a couple hours to spend a long weekend to be there for a ski vacation. I can certainly think of plenty of ski areas all over N. America in the same price range that are comparable in terms of ski terrain and low cost lodging and food.

Is a day ticket at Tremblant still only $70?

 

[kiki]

accomodation rate for lake louise seems highly unlikely --is that in a youth hostel?!

 

[MilkyWookiee]

I've seen several lists like this and all I can think of is that a room sleeps 2-4 so they're assuming it's not a solo vacation and giving a per person accommodation rate. Which is barbaric because a true diva easily skis twice as many days as the men in her life.

 

[Jilly]

Is a day ticket at Tremblant still only $70?

Maybe in US$'s. And I bet they didn't add in all the taxes. Tremblant is the most expensive place in eastern Canada. But if you take into account the exchange rate of 25-30% depending on the place.....it could be cheap for you Yanks.

 

[mustski]

I'm thinking they are pricing the local youth hostels as accommodation. Even the Motel 6 in Mammoth costs more than that!

 

[Albertan ski girl]

accomodation rate for lake louise seems highly unlikely --is that in a youth hostel?!

The accommodation rate for Lake Louise is accurate, if that is for one person that is sharing a room with another person. And that is the cost per person. You can definitely get rooms at the Lake Louise Inn and Mountaineer Lodge for about 150 to 200 Canadian a night for double occupancy. The hostel is even cheaper!

 

[CarolB]

Snowbrains.com just posted a piece on the top 9 ski resorts to visit on a budget. Interesting, though I think they left out a few things:

• The cost it takes to travel to these resorts; and
• Six were in Canada. Could the US-Canada exchange rate have something to do with it? That isn't made clear.

Anyway, I thought I'd post about it so you could see what they thought.

Big white is definitely cheaper than Silver Star, which was listed. I have a kitchen unit booked for $150 (Cdn) this weekend