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Added up ski trip totals today

January 30th, 2013 at 08:14 pm






Transportation
Flight both ways and all ski gear bags checked in: $0
Taxis, shuttles and bus: $434

Hotel
7 nights slopeside -- Marriott Vail and Park Hyatt BC $0
1 night in Park Hyatt and 1 night Ritz $743.83

Food $1188.43

new ski boots for DH and me, 1 base layer $974



Tips (resort staff only) estimate $120

Ski passes for 2 adults $1,100

$4560

That's with free flights and free 7 nights of hotel!

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6 Responses to “Added up ski trip totals today ”

  1. CB in the City Says:
    January 30th, 2013 at 08:22 pm 1359577344
    1359577344

    Wow. Skiing IS for the wealthy!

  2. starfishy Says:
    January 30th, 2013 at 08:28 pm 1359577734
    1359577734

    skiing out west is always worth it!! Smile i lived in vail for a winter in the 90s and i think the mountain is even bigger now. good for you for the free flights and 7 nights of hotel!

  3. Nika Says:
    January 30th, 2013 at 08:31 pm 1359577918
    1359577918

    Unless you live near a ski resort or involved in the ski industry. All locals ski rather cheaply. They eat at home, do not need the hotel, get to use their local season passes all winter, and get incentives and huge discounts from ski gear companies through their friends and relatives who work at the resort. Kids get taught to ski in school.

  4. ceejay74 Says:
    January 30th, 2013 at 08:48 pm 1359578915
    1359578915

    Wowsers! That's about what I'd expect to pay for a family vacation, but of course I'd be including the cost of flights and hotel rooms. At least the food cost doesn't seem THAT bad, if it covers 3 meals a day x 10 days, and included cocktails as well.

  5. LuckyRobin Says:
    January 31st, 2013 at 12:37 am 1359592664
    1359592664

    Wow. I had no idea skiing was that expensive. You must really love it!

  6. Jerry Says:
    February 4th, 2013 at 05:09 pm 1359997795
    1359997795

    We are living in Switzerland now, and the above statement is definitely true about being locals. You have the insurance of cheaper lift passes, eating at home, and sleeping in your own bed, so it cuts the costs to a fraction of what most people pay. That's a good thing, because we are not yet at the stage where we can afford the average costs for a ski weekend in this neck of the woods! The gear itself is a huge cost, too, though... what is it about winter sports? I was looking at your boot costs and they lead to as much of a financial hit as good hockey skates.
    Jerry

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