Chris Adair | Freelance Writer

Here’s a fun fact: A lot of ski areas — including Aspen, Breckenridge, and Telluride — allow skiers to trek up certain areas of their mountains and ski down specific routes free of charge. Earning your turns can be a great way of getting in shape and saving some cash; but for those of us who don’t have the time or leg strength to do that over and over during a ski trip, a lift ticket is really the best option. Unfortunately, it’s also a very expensive option…. [more]