Cheap snow holidays: The 10 best ways save on skiing

By Jim Darby
Updated November 29 2015 - 1:14am, first published 12:15am
Pick a package for a great time on the slopes. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography
Pick a package for a great time on the slopes. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography
Acres of snow at Hilton Niseko Village in Japan.
Acres of snow at Hilton Niseko Village in Japan.
After a day on the slopes, head for Aspen's happy hour bargains.
After a day on the slopes, head for Aspen's happy hour bargains.
Boarding in Niseko Japan - watch the weight limits for your equipment
Boarding in Niseko Japan - watch the weight limits for your equipment

WATCH YOUR WEIGHT Put the cost of equipment hire in the mix when choosing airfares. Japan Airlines, for example, has a very generous 46kg allowance in economy and that will certainly get your favourite powder skis to Hokkaido with you. Try the same trip with a budget carrier like Jetstar and the cost of carting your gear can push you well over the $300-per-week it costs to hire high performance skis. See au.jal.com

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