Schedules US State Dept. With that is mind, here are some tips for a budget-minded ski or snowboard holiday.
Flexibility is the bargain hunter's best tool.
Insist on being on the slopes on New Year's Eve, and you'll pay dearly. Wait until Jan. 4, and even ritzy resorts such as Aspen, Colo., will cut a deal. Be flexible, too, in your choice of destinations. The best deals are offered early and late in the snow season. The late season varies by resort, but most bargains will be found from the last week of March through closing day.