Cost-of-Skiing

-By Treas Manning

Just like everything else the cost of skiing keeps inching its way up. We know how expensive it can be for a family to get outfitted and out on the hill, but we bite the bullet because we love to ski. Skiing is one of the few lifetime sports, something everyone in the family can enjoy for years to come. It's not unusual to see Grandparents, mom and dad, teenagers, and tots out enjoying the slopes together as a family.

At Granite Chief we have brainstorming sessions to come up with ways to make skiing more affordable. Over the years, Granite Chief has initiated several ways to ease the pain in the pocketbook.

First, Team Night, discounts on ski gear every competitive skier needs to train and compete to reach their highest level of performance.

Next, our Spring Demo Day & BBQ; this program is a fun way to wrap up the ski season with a day of testing next year's ski lineup and save some of that hard earned dough by pre-ordering your skis, boots, and bindings.  Plus we host a pretty nice BBQ and say farewell to winter and hello to summer.

Our Ski Service Card, now here's a DEAL! By purchasing your Ski Service Card in the month of August you will save up to 50% on all your ski tuning and repairs as well as boot fitting and binding work.  If your purchase one then, the price only $100 for a $200 Ski Service credit. If you don't purchase one in August, you can still purchase one on sale in September for the price of $125 and receive $200 Ski Service Credit..and oh ya, purchasing a SSC is how you get invited to Demo Day.  Plus as a Ski Service Card Member, you get advance sale notice and monthly specials on the stuff every skier uses everyday. But remember, Ski Service Cards are only on sale in August and September.

Then there's our Junior Ski Lease program.  We've worked hard to get the best junior ski packages at rock bottom season long lease pricing.  We have something for every budget; brand new entry level ski packages $179,  and our step up Volkl twin tip ski and binding package priced at $155 that can be paired up with Lange ski boots for an additional $75.  Our most affordable ski package is our used setup but is well maintained, and priced at only $109.

Each year Granite Chief selects 4 to 5 Scholarship Athletes; providing them with skis, boots, bindings, poles, helmets, and all of their tuning and boot fitting needs.  We want to be a part of keeping the competitive spirit alive in ski racing, park, freestyle and big mountain skiing.

All of our money saving programs are listed on our website under Deals & Steals! Check 'em out.

Granite Chief, looking for ways to save you money and get you out skiing!