The Pointer Brothers’ Guide to Skiing on a Budget

Skiing is a great sport, but alas, it can be very expensive. Even my rich friends often dedicate a decent amount of time to figuring out how to manage the lifestyle on some kind of budget. It’s one of those things where it sometimes really helps to get a tip or two, hence this piece. I’ve had this thing in mind for well over a year now. It’s based on conversations I’ve had with strangers on various ski lifts plus tips from my friends and classmates in the Pointer Brothers’ Ski Group . The Ski Group is an informal friend collective that I organized with my “brother” Brian, who was, in fact, my roommate throughout our firstie year at West Point. We use the group to plan ski trips, share tips and photos, etc. And now, well… here we are. This piece is intended for young professionals just getting into the skiing lifestyle. If you found your way here, you’re probably a fellow West Pointer, and that’s great. However, it’s not a requirement or anything. All are welcome. If you’ve got tips,