Ski vacations can be very costly, especially if you are going to the slopes in a foreign country. The cost to purchase or rent the gear alone is ridiculous. Once you factor in travel expenses, hotel or lodge accommodations, food and beverages, and lift fees, you are looking at a pretty big chunk of change. The cost is significantly higher if you go skiing in a foreign country. It is definitely not a hobby that everyone can afford. However, cheap ski vacations are not beyond the realm of possibility.
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