Learning – Low Budget Adventurer

How Much Does a Ski Trip Cost? Complete Cost Breakdown

If you don’t live near any mountains or you want to ski somewhere with a bit more adventure then it’s time for a ski vacation. how much does a ski trip cost? Along with all the normal costs of skiing, it’s time to add in someplace to stay and transportation to get there. You may … Read more

First Time Guide To Skiing Out West

by Ryan Craig

You’ve been skiing at bit at Mt Holly, or your small local ski resort, and you’ve taken some road trips to up north or Vermont. Someone introduced you to the Warren Miller film and you’ve seen some out of this world scenes from resorts out west such as Jackson Hole. It’s time for your first … Read more

How Much Does it Cost to Ski or Snowboard? Complete Cost Breakdown

by Ryan Craig

You may have heard that skiing is an expensive sport. How much does it cost to ski or snowboard for a day? How much does it cost to ski for a season? The really short answer is that 1 day of skiing or snowboarding will run you anywhere from $200(or more) to $80(or less) depending … Read more

What Color Lens is Best for Ski Goggles? How to Pick The Right Lens

by Ryan Craig

There are a ton of ski goggles and lenses available today. If you are new to skiing it can seem like a daunting task to choose a set of ski goggles with the right lens. The correct lens color can make it easier to see. The wrong lens can leave you feeling like your skiing … Read more

How to Keep Ski Goggles from Fogging Up – 12 Helpful Tips

by Ryan Craig

There’s nothing worse than skiing with foggy goggles. You can’t see where you’re going, it can be disorienting and it can be dangerous. If you’re sick of having to deal with foggy goggles, then read on. We will tell you why ski goggles fog up and give you some helpful tips for how to keep … Read more

Buying Skis vs Renting. Should You Rent or Buy Skis?

by Ryan Craig

Should you buy or rent skis? If your thinking about learning to ski or skiing for a while you might be thinking of buying your own skis. There are a lot of things to consider when deciding whether to buy skis or keep renting. Cost, convenience, terrain, and ability level are all things to consider. … Read more

Epic Or Ikon Pass For Michigan Skiers? The Best Money Saving Pass Of 2024

by Ryan Craig

Around March and April every year we start getting bombarded with emails and adds trying to get us to spend $700-1000 for an Epic or Ikon pass. Do these passes really make sense? Should you buy an Epic or Ikon Pass? Let’s discuss trip planning and how to make sure your really saving money with … Read more

How To Lock Skis – 7 Easy Ways To Keep Your Skis From Being Stolen

by Ryan Craig

Are you afraid of your skis being stolen? You should be. Skis and snowboards are stolen every winter at ski resorts across the US and Canada. If you ski long enough and don’t do anything to prevent theft, sooner or later you’ll come out from a break and your skis will be gone. Keep reading … Read more

Do You Need To Wax New Skis Before You Ski On Them?

by Ryan Craig

Getting new skis is one of the happiest days for any skier. There is nothing like picking up a new set of skis and heading to the slopes. Do you need to wax new skis before skiing on them the first time? Do they come waxed from the factory? Will you hurt them by not … Read more

Mittens Vs Gloves For Skiing? Are Mittens or Gloves Better?

by Ryan Craig

In the debate of Gloves vs Mittens for skiing. Which options is better for you? Both gloves and mittens work well for skiing. It mostly comes down to personal preference. Both gloves and mittens have their advantages and disadvantages for downhill skiing. You will see many people wearing both on any given day at any … Read more