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Cheapen Your Ski Time (in a Good Way!)

Ski season is here, but while skiing is a blast, it’s not exactly a cheap sport. Below, LearnVest’s tips on how to enjoy the slopes and save :

Get A Lift Ticket At Your Desk.

Our favorite site for this: Liftopia.com. We scored a pass for Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts for $29 (50% off). Savings: $29.
Fill ‘Er Up.

Some gas stations in ski-weather states offer deals, like the buy-one-get-one-free offer from Shell. Savings (if you ski at Monarch Mountain in Colorado):  $46

Buy In Bulk.

A one-day pass for Killington in Vermont is $77, but you can buy a four-day pass online for $235. Savings: $73

Get Carded.

American Express and AAA members snag great deals. Stay at Alta’s Rustler Lodge and pay with AmEx for two free tickets for two people. Savings: $264

Pack A Lunch.

Dining on the mountain costs at least $15 per meal, so make sandwiches with your friends (less than $2 per person) and eat them on the lift. Bonus: Ski through lunchtime, when it’s less crowded. Savings: $13…

Read the rest of this article at LearnVest: 6 Ways to Ski Through the Recession.

Tags: saving money, skiing, sports