Snowboarding in Europe is not cheap. Unfortunately for those of us who love the slopes, though, skipping it just isn’t always an option. There are few things greater than surveying the landscape of a new place from the top of a mountain. Except, of course, surveying it while moving rapidly down said mountain.
To help out, we’ve compiled a list of tips we’ve found around the web. Hopefully, you’ll be able to use some of them to decrease the costs on your next trip to Europe. Feel free to add new tips in the comments!
-Skip Switzerland and France. Yes, they’re fantastic, beautiful places, but they’re also extremely expensive. Try one of the eastern European countries instead.
-Bring as much of your own equipment as possible. Renting may be convenient, but if it’s at all possible, bring your own. Remember, though, that if you have to pay for extra bags on the flight to get your equipment over there, the savings may not be worth it. Check out the rental costs and compare them with your airline’s baggage fees.
-Make friends with a local. No matter where you travel, people love to screw the tourists. Just as there are secrets to doing Disney on the cheap, a local can almost definitely help you negotiate a better deal or take advantage of hidden savings. Try to arrive a night early and hit up a local bar or tavern to make friends.
-Make arrangements to stay for several days. Your lift tickets will almost always be cheaper that way.
By following all of these tips, you should be able to knock at least a couple hundred dollars off the cost of your snowboarding trip to Europe. If you have any additional tips, let us know in the comments!
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