
There are few things better than a ski trip with the guys. Or the girls. Or just your favorite shred crew. When you are planning your trip, the price is a major consideration. Fortunately, HomeToGo has done up-to-date research on the cost of ski destinations.
They researched 50 of the most searched ski destinations across 15 states and ranked them from most affordable to least. The price considerations were peak lift ticket prices combined with the average price per person to stay in a 6-person vacation rental. Note that the price would be the per-day price and doesn’t assume any discounted lift tickets. It also doesn’t consider the cost to travel to the destination. You can view the entire list here.
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Most Affordable
Mission Ridge Ski Area, WA

Kimberley, BC
Kicking Horse, BC
Mount Hood Meadows, OR
Lake Louise, AB
Most Expensive
Deer Valley, UT
Lift ticket: $259 Accommodation per person: $326.49 Total: $585.49

Beaver Creek, CO
Lift ticket: $247 Accommodation per person: $186.63 Total: $433.63
Aspen Mountain, CO
Lift ticket: $224 Accommodation per person: $190.73 Total: $414.73
Vail, CO
Lift ticket: $247 Accommodation per person: $190.73 Total: $368.15
Big Sky, MT
Lift ticket: $222 Accommodation per person: $134.74 Total: $356.75
At the end of the day, where you go can make a huge difference in how much you spend—and how much skiing you get in. Whether you’re chasing deep powder in British Columbia or keeping it local in the Pacific Northwest, there are still plenty of destinations that deliver a great experience without crushing your wallet. Plan smart, split costs with your crew, and you might just find that your next ski trip is a lot more affordable than you thought.

Sunpeaks is hard to beat. Favorable exchange rate. Senior pricing. Major slopeside lodging. Great variety of terrain and the best grooming in Canada.Laid back vibes. Small village. easy access road.
Skiing in the states is a joke. Too expensive for what you get.