The Digital Warrior
Brandon Quinn is the founder of GetSkiTickets.com and life-long powder hound. The Web site is a marketplace for deals on lift tickets, season passes, equipment rentals and lessons for resorts across North America.
Book online in-advance: Don’t show up at the ticket window unless you’re okay with paying full price.
Weekday warrior: If possible ski during the week when you’ll find better deals, less crowds and more untracked powder.
Sick day: Claim one and get paid to play!
Explore: New ski resorts have less hype but still excellent terrain.
Book a private vacation rental: Often times, you can negotiate with the owner.
Double up bookings: Resorts often couple lift ticket deals with lodging.
Score points: Use credit card points to book airfare/lodging or earn points on big ticket items.
Avoid peak seasons: Christmas and spring break fill the mountains and peg the prices. Save money while enjoying the whole mountain to yourself in mid-January, February and late spring.
Package deals: If you fly, rent gear with your lift ticket to save money. You’ll save on the baggage fees and get to demo the latest rides.
See page 1 for tips from Mike Horn
See page 3 for tips from Sean McCoy
