Find Information on the Best Budget-Friendly Ski Experiences this Winter in Washington
You wake up one morning in sunny Florida, realizing that the winter is quickly coming. You close your eyes desperately trying to fall back asleep and dream of the winter that you really want. As you spiral back into a deep sleep, certain memoirs of winter time twirl through your mind. The beautiful snow fall, the way it looks, the way it feels to play in it, and how you can’t wait to see it again.
That’s why I’m here to help. If you’re looking for a great plan on a budget-friendly vacation to the best ski and snowboard resorts in the state of Washington, then here is where you need to be. Through this article, I will be providing information on two budget-friendly resorts and everything that comes along with them in a vacation.
Hurricane Ridge Ski & Snowboard Area is definitely the best deal around you are going to find for the best winter vacation ever! With the most budget-friendly costs and the breathtaking view this is one resort that will not leave you disappointed.
Located in Port Angeles, it is easiest to fly into the SeaTac Airport in Seattle. It is located in the Olympic National Park right outside Port Angeles. Hurricane Ridge reaches a mile high and offers an experienced unparalleled to every other place in the Pacific Northwest! This is a family-oriented ski and snowboard area. You can visit hotwire.com to get deals on rental car for the week for your family which start at only $21.95 per day. Once you get to the Olympic National Park, they take your tag and charge you a one-time fee of $15 to drive onto the park grounds.
Everything here is so affordable compared to the rest you won’t even believe it. For you and your children, their full ski rentals with a helmet, skis, boots and poles included is only $30 per day. The lift rates are unbelievable. It will only cost you an average of $12-$15 to go on the lift daily.
Once you have finished with all your fun for the day on the mountain, you can drive back to beautiful and tranquil Port Angeles to lodge in the Royal Victorian Motel which rates start at $44 per night ranging to $93 during the winter with a $5 additional fee per person in the room. This is for a room with double queens and separate bedrooms!
When you wake up in the morning and before you go to lay your head down for the night you can visit many different types of affordable eateries in Port Angeles. For a more upscale and classy dining experience you can visit restaurants such as Michael’s Seafood & Steakhouse or Sabai Thai. For a more casual eating experience with your family you can visit the Corner House Restaurant and Lounge which is more of a homey diner type restaurant with great prices and even better food!
To look at all the local information and book your vacation on Hurricane Ridge visit hurricaneridge.com and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
The second resort we are going to look at is called Crystal Mountains. One of the slogans for this resort is that it is “Washington’s Biggest Playground.” They offer both skiing and snowboarding for recreation, and also teach lessons.
So first thing is first. How are you going to get there? During the winter, both families and individuals do a lot of traveling because of the important holidays. You can visit sites such as travelocity.com to get a good deal on different flights to Washington. Your best option on a good airport to fly into would be the Port of Seattle: Sea-Tac Airport. This is an estimated 105 minute drive from Crystal Mountain. Once you land you will need transportation. You can visit hotwire.com to find snow-efficient vehicles that start at $21.95 for the day. You can fit yourself and a few friends or family and all your vacationing supplies.
Whoever you’re with there are a few budget-friendly lodging options when visiting Crystal Mountain. If you are with a group of people your best bet is to probably rent one of the condos they have on site for the comfort and affordability of you all. To save the most money you can visiting Crystal Mountain, it is most- penny-wise to lodge in a town 9 miles from the mountain called Enumclaw. Here you can stay at the Park Center Hotel for just $70 per night. It is a unique beautiful little hotel in a quiet setting just 9.83 miles from the mountain.
Actually visiting the mountain for the day you will be paying $60 for an entire day on the ski lift for adults and it is free for all children under 10 years of age. This includes the rentals you will need for the day and access to you daily ski lift. They also provide lessons for those of us who don’t know what we’re doing and think it sounds fun, new, and exciting. If you need lessons along with this they have a great deal that they offer! For the entire day you will be charged $180 for the whole family. This price will include all of your equipment needed, a private five-hour lesson with your family, your lift tickets for the day, and another day of lift tickets to help hone your skills!
Going to a nice place to eat after you finish a long day of skiing is nice. You burn up so many calories and use up so much energy while on the mountain, it’s time to restore your appetite by the time the sun starts to fall and they are closing up the mountain activities for the night. There are many mom-and -pop type restaurants in Enumclaw where you will be staying nightly, however a few affordable dining picks on the mountain. If you are looking for a luxurious dinner you can visit the Summit House Restaurant located on the mountain. For a more casual yet fanciful evening out with your family try some of the mountain favorites such as BullWheel Pub & Grill, The Snorting Elk Deli or the Glacier Express. If you are looking to sit down for a beautiful view and a casual dining experience, then look no further than the Alpine Inn Restaurant.
Visiting the Crystal Mountains is a beautiful yet budget-friendly experience for the whole family, or a group of friends or business partners. For all the information you need to book your vacation here or view breathtaking pictures visit skicrystal.com
By: Paige Fried
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