Think a ski vacation is out of your budget?

Think again here are the nine most affordable ski resorts in the United States.

Some ski resorts are near major airports where you’re able to find less expensive flights.

Colorado Cross Country Skiing

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Others have more affordable lodging.

Then there’s the lift tickets.

Timing also plays a big role in booking anaffordable ski trip.

Big Sky Resort the largest ski resort in the United States by acreage located in Big Sky, Montana.

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The resorts they pulled also tend to have lower-priced activities and dining.

And luckily for you, flying into the nearby town of Reno is cheap and easy.

Schweitzer Ski Resort Signs Bottom of Slope

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Snowy landscape looking over the Okemo valley in Vermont

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