It’s that time of year when travel sections around the world turn to the white stuff. Yep, winter is upon us and so is ski season.
When I was younger I almost never skied because I simply didn’t have the money. Skiing is, after all, one of the more expensive sports one can take up. Now that I am older and have a bit more money, I still find the damn thing very expensive.
There are ways to cut corners, however, and every time I come across an article with tips for doing so, I anxiously cut it out and file it away.
The most recent effort to help me save money comes to us from The Telegraph. Skiing on a Shoestring offers a handful of great ways to ski cheaply, such as when to go (January), where to go (the underrated French Pyrénées), where to eat (self-catering), and when to book (early and late!). Some of the suggestions are common sense, but others I hadn’t thought of before. The article also lists a surprising number of cheap accommodations in Chamonix, France.
Now, all I have to do is fly myself over there.