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The Most Affordable Ski Destinations in the United States

The ski season is here, and while itโ€™s one of the most exciting winter escapes, the costs of lift tickets, gear, and aprรจs-ski indulgences can quickly add up. While some skiers look to Europeย for better deals, the last-minute booking appย HotelTonight offers an affordable way to enjoy top ski destinations closer to home. According to January 2024 booking data from HotelTonight, […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | January 23, 2025
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Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? The Top 9 Best Value Ski Areas in the United States

With the advent of mega passes, higher participation in snow sports, and the desire to appear โ€˜sought afterโ€™, buying a day ticket at the resorts we know and love has now become a financial investment affordable to only the ultra-dedicated or financially well-off. A little over a decade ago, $100 ski tickets were unheard of. Now, the likes of Breckenridge, […]

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Tucker Morin | July 31, 2024
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Purgatory Resort, the Most Affordable Ski Resort in Colorado

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An analysis by the vacation property metasearch engine HomeToGo has named Purgatory Resort as the most affordable ski resort in Colorado. HomeToGo examined the cost of a single day lift ticket, equipment rental, lunch at a resort restaurant, and a single night stay at 50 ski resorts across North America. With a total cost of $237.50 per day, Purgatory Resort […]

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Curtis Weller | December 28, 2018
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The 5 Most Affordable Ski & Snowboard Destinations:

In the ski and snowboard industry there are lots of demographics that exist and dominate the industry in one way or the other. Being that skiing and riding are becoming, more affordable, more comfortable due to technology developments, and overall more accessible to all people. Even with this it is still a large expense to get out and have fun on the slopes. For many of us like myself this expense is justified due to the love, passion, and […]

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Ryan Mulcahy | February 26, 2014
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