Travel Dispatch: How to Save Money on a Ski Trip

The sub-$100 lift ticket is still possible at these U.S. ski resorts.

View in browser|nytimes.com January 15, 2025 There's no way around it — a ski trip is expensive. The average price of a single-day lift ticket at a destination ski resort in the United States is $250 — and that's before you even think about accommodation, airfare or gear. Still, there are ways find great powder that won't hurt your wallet as much. Lift tickets, lessons and guides are generally cheaper at the 4,000 or so ski resorts in Europe. The sub-$100 lift ticket is still within reach in no-frills ski fields from Utah to Vermont. Even Juneau, Alaska, is a bargain-season wonderland for fans of downhill and cross-country skiing when conditions are right. Smugglers' Notch Resort Chasing the $100 lift ticket: 6 mountains where you can ski for less → Clara Tuma for The New York Times Skiing's budget secret: It can be cheaper in Europe → Christopher Miller for The New York Times Revel in a playground of ice and snow (and good deals) in Alaska → Make a friend's day: Forward this email. Did you get this from a friend? Sign up for the Travel Dispatch here. You can always find our latest stories here. See all newsletters here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Travel Dispatch from The New York Times. To stop receiving Travel Dispatch, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018