Imagine spending your upcoming
vacation gracefully gliding down fresh powder on tree speckled slopes, and
enjoying your evening nestled up with your loved one or meeting interesting new
people around a fire. If you have taken a vacation at one of the many luxury
ski hotels around New Mexico, you know this dream is well within reach. Armed
with this how-to guide, there is nothing stopping you from planning a truly
epic ski vacation that will not break the bank.
If you are a beginner or do not
ski often, buying equipment is expensive and makes little sense. Instead, rent
your skis or boards, boots, and necessary accoutrements. Not only will this
tactic save you money, but will save you the hassle of carrying the equipment
back home. Skiers and snowboarders can usually rent their equipment within a
range of $30 and $50 dollars a day. You can often rent equipment at the resort
for maximum convenience, but contacting an in-town outfitter beforehand and
conveying your needs is likely to save you time and money.
Often lift tickets are the most
expensive aspect of snowboarding or skiing. You can typically get a discount of
around 5% for buying your tickets online, and you may be able to get the scoop
on limited time deals and e-coupons by signing up to your favorite resorts'
mailing lists, especially immediately after a major holiday. Additionally, the
middle of the week is a typical slow period for most mountains, so you can
usually achieve a cheaper price, and less of a crowd on the lifts or on the
slopes.
There are a variety of different
types of lodging, ranging from the expensive and indulgent on-slope lodge, to
the luxuriously cozy and quaint hotel in the village. You can find deals
allowing you to, in some cases, literally ski out of your hotel room, for as
low as $110 per night per person. However, staying in the village and shuttling
to the resort is a great way to save money, and often see more of the local
nightlife in the town.
Depending on your priorities,
meals may be the most expensive aspect of your trip, especially if you choose
to dine in the resort's ski lodge, restaurant, or bar. Usually there is a
pretty steep mark up for food and drink items bought on site. You can save
money by packing a backpack with snacks and drinks bought from the village, or
a small cooler with sandwich materials. Prioritize meals and entertainment so
that you are certain to try the best the town has to offer, but not for every
meal, so you still have some cash for other splurges.
For beginners, the cost of
lessons are essentially unavoidable. While it may be tempting for you to save
money by letting a friend or family member teach you, this can often lead to
avoidable mistakes and injuries. Instead, seek training from a seasoned and impartial
trainer. Beginner's classes usually only take a few hours and can save you from
some of the embarrassment of falling down a lot trying to teach yourself.
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