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I wouldn't call lodging and food costs of $1000 per night "budget." I worry that comments like this lead the misconception that even cheap ski trips cost 10k+ Nothing wrong with choosing to spend more though, enjoy.Pricing also is dependent on dates. Most families with school aged children are limited to school vacation weeks, which also happen to be the most expensive for lodging and often transportation.
We are a family of 4, and we've spent the whole range of budgets on ski trips. We've determined for us that the budget ski trip is anything under $1000 per night not including transportation and lift tickets. So that's just food and lodging for 4.
The comment on dates is a fair point but often seems like an excuse to me. If you can avoid new years and president's weekend, prices are not bad. Spring break is often cheap since the dates vary by region. Thanksgiving, MLK and Easter are typically good options. Even going before xmas is not too bad. Most school districts have "institute days" or local holidays. I grew up in Chicago and we'd often ski late feb/early march for Casimir Pulaski day. Some of these holiday are only 3 day weekends, but that didn't stop me from doing 3 or 4 day trips to places as far as Tahoe from age 10+. Taking one or two days off school, isn't the end of the world.