滑雪和单板滑雪是令人兴奋但昂贵的大学生爱好。 And yet, they are hobbies that call to students, especially at 新葡京app State where the “Greatest Snow on Earth” is in our backyard. With incredible ski resorts such as Snowbasin, 粉山 and 北欧谷, as well as beautiful backcountry minutes from Ogden and 新葡京app State’s campus, skiing and snowboarding are must-do winter activities.

电梯通行证和齿轮的价格都很高。 那么，对于预算有限的大学生来说，是否有可能在不倾家荡产的情况下享受这个冬季爱好呢？ 答案是绝对的。 在这个季节，你可以用一些负担得起的方式来享受滑雪，包括租用装备、参加课程等等。

租用或购买二手装备

Skis, snowboards, boots and other essential gear are costly, but there are ways to save money, especially if you’re new to the sport or don’t plan on skiing or boarding every week. 省钱的一个方法就是租房。

You can rent on campus at our 户外活动租赁中心. 租赁中心提供滑雪和滑板套餐，包括滑雪靴、绑带和滑雪杖，以及野外和越野滑雪。 租赁中心的价格包括工作日的2天租金（当天租赁，第二天下午5点前归还）和周末的价格。 另外，韦伯州立大学的学生用有效的通配卡可以享受30%的租金优惠。 高山滑雪套餐的第一晚起价为35美元，这意味着学生只需支付24.50美元即可租用两天的滑雪板。 Even if you aren’t a 新葡京app State student, renting at 新葡京app State is still the most affordable local option to get you on the slopes. 除了一天或周末的租赁，你还可以购买季节租赁套餐，以节省额外费用。 校园里可以租到一季的房子，其中包括30%的学生折扣。

If you’re a seasoned pro or have a little more to spend and owning your gear is important to you, another way you can save on equipment is buying used. The WSU Outdoor Program has an 年度齿轮销售 on campus in October where you can purchase used gear from our rental center. Plus, many gear sales and swaps happen locally in the fall, including the 犹他州滑雪用品. It may take extra digging and scouting to find good deals, but buying used gear will lessen the impact on your budget.

在夜间或经济型度假村滑雪

Lift tickets are the biggest expense of skiing and snowboarding, but there are ways to save money on passes if you’re willing to compromise and be flexible. 节省缆车门票的最好方法之一是在晚上滑雪或单板滑雪。 度假村通常以比白天低得多的价格出售夜间门票。 在晚上，山上通常不那么拥挤，缆车线也较短，这使得夜间滑雪不仅更实惠，而且更有趣。 白天人山人海，所以夜间滑雪一直是我的首选。 You can get a night-time lift ticket starting at just $19 at 粉山. While night skiing won’t be available at 北欧谷 during the 2024-2025 season, Nordic usually has discounted night skiing as well.

Speaking of 北欧谷, skiing and boarding at this smaller resort in Eden is another way to stay budget friendly. 北欧谷的日票价格从19美元到49美元不等，取决于当天的情况和需求。 This is more affordable than 粉山 and Snowbasin’s $169-plus day passes. 虽然比其他两个度假村小，但北欧谷仍然提供1700英尺的垂直地形，40条滑道和5条电梯。 北欧谷’s accessible pricing makes it the best resort for students looking to ski and snowboard affordably. 我在北欧山谷学会了滑雪，因为它也是初学者最好的度假胜地，因为它的规模和滑道。

记得提前在网上预订电梯票。 许多度假村根据特定天数（尤其是节假日）的需求动态定价，所以在价格最便宜的时候在线预订是另一种节省额外费用的方法。

参加学术课程

Taking an 学术滑雪或单板滑雪课程 with 新葡京app State is another great hack to getting on the mountain and saving money, all while earning college credit. 在春季学期的前半段，课程在粉山度假村举办，为期八周。 有初级、中级和高级课程可供选择。

After paying the $180 course fee, you’ll receive passes for the six days you have class. 这意味着你可以在课上和课后分别滑雪两个小时和一个小时。 This is one of the easiest ways to make skiing and snowboarding on your student budget a reality, and you’ll build your skills. 你可以多次参加课程，从初级到高级，或者在滑雪和单板滑雪之间切换。

Students are responsible for their own transportation and gear, but you can purchase a 季租套餐 at the Outdoor Program with your student discount to last the semester. 一定要尽早预订你的季节租赁。 Don’t wait until after course registration or rentals might be out for the season already.

使用公共交通工具

汽油也会变得很贵，而且在雪山交通中开车也会很有压力。 That’s why public transportation is another great way to save money and stress during ski season. Try taking the UTA滑雪巴士 from Ogden to Snowbasin or 粉山. 滑雪巴士有多条路线和站点（包括从莱顿到雪盆的路线），单程费用为5美元。 你可以使用现金、信用卡、公交应用或Farepay卡支付。 或者，如果你有雪盆或粉山的季节通行证，你可以购买整个季节的折扣滑雪巴士通行证。

最后的几点建议

Skiing and snowboarding are expensive hobbies, but don’t cross them off your list if you’re worried about affording them on your student budget. 所有这些建议将使滑雪或登机更实惠和方便。 Take advantage of the discounts and resources available to you as a student, and don’t forget that there’s a certain amount of flexibility you have with a student schedule.

作为一名学生，你可以节省的其他一些方法包括：

• Ski midweek on a day you don’t have class for cheaper lift tickets.
• 在你的日程安排中利用空闲的一天或时间来上学术课。
• 白天学习和做作业，晚上就可以滑雪或冲浪。
• 在当地的度假胜地工作，获得免费通行证和额外收入。

There are many creative ways to budget and save money if you look for them, so take this as your sign that you can go skiing and snowboarding this season, even if you’re on a budget.

为您的下一次户外冒险提供更多资源：

• 玩耍的地方
• 冒险计划旅行和事件
• Instagram上的@WSUOutdoorProgram