9 Hostels to Help You Save on Lodging Costs For Your Next Big Ski Trip There’s no question that skiing and riding can be expensive especially when you’re traveling on a big trip. Lift tickets, ski passes, new gear, transportation, lodging, food, the list goes on. Having visited over 30 countries, the most popular question I get asked is, “How are you able to afford it?!” One of the best recommendations I have for travelers […] Nick DeRiso | October 4, 2022 0 Comments
Are the 2022 Winter Olympics the Most Expensive of All Time? In short, the surprising answer to the question: are the 2022 Winter Olympics the most expensive of all time, is no. Russia takes first place for the most expensive Winter Olympics. In 2014, Russia’s planners spent $22 billion on Olympic events, athletes, infrastructure, and more. The budget for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is $4 billion. While $4 billion may […] Olympics Haleigh Hafner | February 10, 2022 0 Comments
The Pad: Ski Lodge Built from Shipping Containers Opens In Silverthorne, CO From budget to boujee, the Pad has travelers of all kinds covered. The Pad, a sustainable ski lodge, located in Silverthorne Colorado, has been constructed from 18 recycled shipping containers and other reused or locally sourced materials. It just recently opened, allowing guests to enjoy a chic affordable stay in the heart of mountainous Summit County. Using inspiration from their […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | December 2, 2021 1 Comment
Family Ski Weekends for Under $600? The Indy Pass Costs a Fraction of What the Big Resorts Charge Parents with Indy Passes can enjoy long family ski weekends for under $600 A recent analysis that compares the cost of family ski vacations determined that Indy Pass resorts provide a long weekend at an independent, authentic ski area for less than half the cost of a major US resort. Related: Amazing Indy Pass Adds 10 More Resorts | 88 […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
How-To: Do South America Ski Trip on a Budget The best part about the end of the North American ski season is the start of the South American winter. The ideal year for any skier is splitting time between hemispheres to get as much snow as possible. Related: Winter Is Just Getting Started: Chase Endless Powder at Valle Nevado, Chile The most expensive part is getting onto the continent–flights […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | August 29, 2019 0 Comments
Canadian Government’s Budget Bill has the Potential to Reduce Skiable Terrain in Banff National Park, AB Buried in the recent federal government’s 349-page budget bill was one tiny sentence with the potential to shrink the amount of space available for Albertans and tourists to ski in Banff National Park, reports the Calgary Herald. Hidden away under annex 3 on page 328, the line reads: “The Government proposes to introduce amendments to the Canada National Parks Act: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2019 0 Comments
The 7 Best Dirtbag Ski Resorts A person who is committed to a given (usually extreme) lifestyle to the point of abandoning employment and other societal norms in order to pursue said lifestyle. Dirtbags can be distinguished from hippies by the fact that dirtbags have a specific reason for their living communally and generally non-hygenically; dirtbags are seeking to spend all of their moments pursuing their lifestyle. One important feature of a dirtbag […] SnowBrains | July 10, 2018 19 Comments
Best Value For Money Ski Resorts in Europe Value for money is a top priority for most when going on a snow holiday However they don’t have to mean paying excessive amounts at well-known ski resorts and waiting in the crazy lift lines. Nor does it mean that you have to compromise on the terrain or overall experience offered. All it requires is that you are willing to […] Industry News Caitlin Perry | October 7, 2017 1 Comment
How To Live In Boulder On A Budget While Having A Blast So, you’re a broke college gal working an unpaid internship whilst living in Boulder, Colorado. Oh wait…That’s just me. I’ve been living in Boulder with practically zero personal income for four months now. Needless to say, I’ve had some major highs along with some major lows. From hiking up The Flatirons and feeling on top of the world to nearly […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 2, 2017 0 Comments
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