Family skiing: Hit the slopes on shoestring

Want to take the family skiing but don’t have the budget? Not to worry – Conor Power has DIY, low-cost advice for affordable fun on the slopes.

Dreaming of skiing but don’t have the budget for it? You’re not alone. Although ski tour operators in Ireland are now reporting that numbers are back up to boom-time levels, it still remains an expensive dream for many.

Skiing is one of the most addictive holiday breaks there is, but it’s also one of the more expensive. It’s not the kind of holiday where you can find a last-minute package to take the family away for two weeks for €1,000, but there are ways of cutting the budget.