The Guardian - Life & Style • Feb. 4, 2026, 9:45 a.m.

From staying lower down the mountain to packages that include lift passes and equipment, here are eight tips to make sure your ski trip doesn’t break the bank Whether you’re a seasoned slaloming pro who loves taking white-knuckled whizzes down black runs or a nursery-slope novice who prefers sipping vin chaud on sun-baked terraces, few things beat swapping the UK’s winter drizzle for the pristine snow of the Alps. However, skiing’s magic often comes with a sting.

Lift passes, equipment hire, even forking out for a lunchtime raclette, can all put a freeze on your finances. Put simply, powder is pricey.

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