| "body"> | | | | a crowd. But your total booking price drops |
| If you've never heard of Kicking Horse Ski Resort in | | | | dramatically if you decide to share the cost of your |
| British Columbia, it's not surprising. | | | | Kicking Horse ski accommodation with a few other |
| That's because Kicking Horse Ski Resort (previously | | | | friends. Getting a bigger property and adding an extra |
| known as Whitetooth Ski Area) is the first, four | | | | two people could save you a few hundred dollars by |
| season mountain resort to open in the Rockies region | | | | spreading the cost out. Plus, what's a ski resort |
| in 25 years. Over the past few years, the Kicking | | | | vacation without a few friends to experience it with? |
| Horse Ski area has gone from modest ski hill to | | | | Tip #4 - Pack the Entertainment |
| world-class resort. | | | | Keeping kids entertained in between hitting the ski |
| Visitors to Kicking Horse Ski Resort can't help but rave | | | | slopes can be a pricey affair. Television and movie |
| about the monumental powder season dumps, the | | | | rentals are generally a fail-safe alternative to going out. |
| massive vertical terrain, and laid back atmosphere | | | | But you should also pack a number of fun alternatives |
| guaranteed to have you wondering why it took you so | | | | to help in the slow periods, such as a few classic |
| long to find this snow haven. | | | | board games or a deck of cards. After all, there's |
| Of course, paradise always has a price. | | | | nothing quite like an evening of Scrabble or Trivial |
| Luckily, I've collected a number of tips to help you save | | | | Pursuit after a day of exploring the Kicking Horse ski |
| money on your next Kicking Horse Ski vacation. | | | | area. |
| Tip #1 - Avoid Booking Your Kicking Horse Ski Resort | | | | Tip #5 Prepare Your Own Meals |
| Vacation During Major Holidays | | | | This one is a killer. Eating out is generally considered |
| While it's usually the most convenient to flee the cities | | | | one of the fastest ways of burning a hole in your |
| on major holidays, it's worth being flexible on your | | | | wallet. The easiest alternative is to book your Kicking |
| chosen days. That's because accommodation prices | | | | Horse ski accommodation owner-direct, and use your |
| usually skyrocket around big holidays, and drop right | | | | fully equipped kitchen to prepare some of your meals |
| back down immediately after. Booking your Kicking | | | | ensuite. Not much of a chef? Not to worry, try |
| Horse Ski Resort accommodation, flights, and lift | | | | searching a few simple recipes online before you go |
| tickets far in advance can allow time to surf around | | | | and you'll surprise yourself. (In a good way). |
| for the best times to go. | | | | Tip #6 Look for Promotions in Tourist Brochures |
| Tip #2 - Book Your Kicking Horse Ski Resort | | | | & Flyers on Kicking Horse Ski Resort |
| Accommodation Directly with Homeowners | | | | While strolling the streets and browsing the shops in |
| Sure, you could stay in a hotel. But consider booking | | | | Kicking Horse Ski Resort, keep an eye out for tourist |
| your Kicking Horse ski accommodation directly with | | | | guides and helpful maps that often include discount |
| homeowners instead and you'll bypass unnecessary | | | | coupons for various activities and restaurants. By the |
| middle-agent fees and taxes, while often paying a | | | | end of your trip, you could end up saving a worthwhile |
| cheaper nightly rate. | | | | amount. |
| Plus you'll experience the Kicking Horse Ski area from | | | | Tip #7 Buy A Snowmax Card |
| the comfort of a fully furnished condo, with a equipped | | | | If you're a resident of BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or |
| kitchen, television, and other amenities included. And | | | | Manitoba, you can pick up a Snowmax card for some |
| don't forget, most owners have free parking, whereas | | | | worthwhile savings. The card comes loaded with 4 |
| most rental managers and hotels have additional nightly | | | | free days at Panorama or Kicking Horse Ski Resort |
| parking fees. | | | | (you can split the days as you please). Then for the |
| Tip #3 - Share The Cost And Invite A Friend (or two) | | | | rest of the season you continue to score a $15 |
| to Kicking Horse Ski Resort | | | | discount on future lift tickets. |
| I'm sure you've heard that two is company, and three's | | | | |