| Ski vacations will require ski equipment. But whether | | | | helmets whether they want to or not. There is |
| you buy your ski equipment or rent it will depend, for | | | | always a chance when the slopes are full that |
| the most part, on whether you're a beginning skier or | | | | accidents and collisions will happen. |
| a pro on the slopes. If you're a beginner or just | | | | Keep in mind that when you sign up for ski lessons |
| trying out the sport, it will probably make more | | | | at a resort, many packages will include the price for |
| sense for you to rent the equipment before | | | | equipment that you can use all day. Most instructors |
| investing your money in what can be an expensive | | | | will make sure that you are completely outfitted |
| purchase. | | | | before taking you out to the slopes. Ski vacations |
| Many local ski shops rent ski equipment, and they | | | | that include lessons for beginners can be fun for the |
| may even have lease packages where you can lease | | | | whole family! |
| everything you need for an entire season of skiing. | | | | Rental equipment usually includes skis, ski boots, ski |
| This can be an excellent option of those who take | | | | poles and helmets. |
| several ski vacations a year. One advantage of | | | | Skiers will usually have the option of renting items |
| renting at a local shop near you is that it'll probably be | | | | individually or as a package. Many resorts also offer |
| less expensive and you can pick up your equipment | | | | combinations of different ski equipment items such |
| ahead of time instead of waiting in long lines and | | | | as skis and boots, helmets and poles, skis and poles, |
| paying higher rental prices when you get to the ski | | | | etc. Some ski resorts will offer full-day prices or |
| resort. The downside of renting locally is transporting | | | | prices for afternoon-only skiing. Some packages will |
| your ski equipment from home to the resort. Some | | | | cost as little as $20 per day, others can cost $50 or |
| ski resort shops allow their customers to store their | | | | more for 24 hours. Some ski resorts automatically |
| equipment during the day or overnight for free, | | | | add on damage insurance for a few dollars per day; it |
| which is a nice benefit when you return from a tiring | | | | may be worthwhile to take the insurance if you are |
| day on the slopes. | | | | a beginning skier. If you refuse insurance, just a minor |
| Most rental packages will include skis, boots and | | | | accident could cost you much more than it would |
| poles. You should have a choice of beginner or | | | | have cost if you had paid for the insurance to begin |
| performance skis. Most shops have equipment for | | | | with. |
| junior skiers. Skiing helmets may be available for an | | | | Plan ahead and reserve your ski rental equipment in |
| additional charge. That extra expense is well worth | | | | advance, especially during peak season. That way |
| the safety you'll enjoy by wearing a helmet. Many | | | | you'll know for sure that the equipment you want is |
| parents make sure their children who are skiing wear | | | | available and ready when you get there to pick it up. |