Want to ski without breaking the bank?

But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost if you’re looking for an affordable ski trip.

“While many skiers think lift ticket prices are out of control, theyre only partially correct.

A skier going downhill

Skiing in Sunlight, Colorado.Credit:Daniel Milchev/Getty Images

But if you miss that window, there’s still hope.

“Some resorts are more expensive than others.

There are plenty of great resorts that may not be as well known.”

A ski lift up the side of a mountain at Winter Park, Colorado.

Ski lift in Winter Park, Colorado.Art Wager/Getty Images

It’s also important to be flexible with your dates to save money.

“The holidays, Presidents Day, and spring break are peak times for pricing.

“This is the closest resort to Denver,” Sherman adds.

Crested Butte is a quaint 1880s mining town and a National Historic District. It’s also the “official wildflower capital” of Colorado

Landscape around Crested Butte, Colorado.stockphoto52/Getty Images

“Theres actually a Ski Train that goes from downtown Denver right to the resort.

The mountain boasts the most annual snowfall in Colorado, averaging 430 inches a season.

The mountain offers 105 trails and a charming mountain village to explore.

Skiers going down a mountain

Skiers in Salt Lake City, Utah.Per Breiehagen/Getty Images

And the mountain hosts a ton of events, giving a true ski community feel.

And its high-speed lifts and consistent snowmaking make it a reliable choice for good skiing throughout the season.

“Arapahoe Basin doesnt offer any lodging options, but Keystone and Copper Mountain are more affordable.

A beautiful day at Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado.

Skiers in Wolf Creek, Colorado.MCCAIG/Getty Images

Ski trail down snowy mountain

Ski trail in Purgatory, Colorado.KaraGrubis/Getty Images

Snowym ountains

Ski Trails in Jay Peak, Vermont.vaderbreath/Getty Images

Found in the scenic Teton Valley, Grand Targhee and Teton Canyon are both north of Driggs, Idaho, and only 42 mile from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. There is both a x-country ski course 6 miles north of Driggs in Teton Canyon, and Grand Targhee ski resort is 12 miles north. There is lots of snow in this area in the winter as its location is on the west slope of the Teton Range. These photos are taken from ski trails at the Grand Targhee resort in January.

Snowy mountains of Targhee, Wyoming.MaryAnne Nelson/Getty Images

Winter ski season in the Cascade Mountain Range outside of Bend, Oregon

Landscape of Mt. Bachelor, Oregon.christiannafzger/Getty Images

Chairlifts are empty as the snow melts at Mount Snow in Vermont.

Charlifts at Mount Snow, Vermont.WoodysPhotos/Getty Images

Snowy cityscape at night

Cityscape of Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado.Sean Pavone/Getty Images