WantToSki 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 it is presently being discussed in a thread on how much, on average, we have already spent in this season... for me, i have already spent between 300,000 and 400,000 (maybe approaching half-a-million). however, since i just started this season, this includes new gear (wear, boots, skis, goggles, etc.), as well as lots of lessons, etc; which im confident "would not be there" next season... and, so, which brings us to - how to save? what do you usually do? take night-trip buses? bring your own food, etc. (ski resort lunches are really expensive)? car pooling? take longer tour packages? what are the cheaper resorts (but necessarily bad) to go to? for one, naeba is quite EXPENSIVE!! cheers!! Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I save a few man each month plus alpha I get bonuses throughout the year which I use for skiing too. Like getting an extra 6man just for going on my schools ski trip carpooling works well which is what we always do and stay at a decently cheap place helps out too. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 set a budget and keep a budget. that helps as well. save on wear buy buying atuff at alpen. buy last years brand names for no more than 10000 an item. Find a way to car pool or stick to the bus package deals. a car opens doors to other ski areas but.... for someone that wants to do ski levels i dont think you need to ski too many different ski areas. Link to post Share on other sites
marnix 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 move close to a resort will save you travel money. If you want to ski the whole season in one resort a season pass will save you some. Link to post Share on other sites
dyna8800 3 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Try doing the 500 yen coin bank savings plan. Throughout the year I put my 500 yen coins in one of those piggy banks that cannot be opened unless you cut it with a can opener. Then, come November or so, I open it and count it all. These days, I have more discipline and use an electronic coin saver that automatically counts how much you put in. I prefer to stay at inexpensive minshuku that offer full meals, usually booking package tours. There are a lot of bargains to be found. You can save money by taking those overnight bus tours, but most people I talk to cannot sleep well and thus do not ski/ride well the next day. Link to post Share on other sites
WantToSki 0 Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Sanno: move close to a resort will save you travel money. If you want to ski the whole season in one resort a season pass will save you some. hhhhmmm... i could take a month's off from work, and maybe stay in some cheap "monthly mansion" or something... i wonder if there are some areas near ski resorts that offer accomodations for one month? Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpants 0 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 if you use a car, stay off the freeways, they eat up your money. A car is a great place to sleep too. bring a camping stove and explore Cup Noodle land. Link to post Share on other sites
WantToSki 0 Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Thunderpants: A car is a great place to sleep too. bring a camping stove and explore Cup Noodle land. *thumbs up* Link to post Share on other sites
mina2 6 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Take a certain amount out of the bank every month that you can afford and hide it immediately. Coins - they really add up over a couple of months. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Quote: Like getting an extra 6man just for going on my schools ski trip That sure is a great bonus to get! I just seem to spend less out of winter anyway, don't do anything special/ Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Don't spend much. Always works for me Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Every time I come back home I put any coins in a bit bottle I have. You can really save a lot of money by doing that. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 avoid drinking parties & karaoke! also avoid weddings & funerals Link to post Share on other sites
WantToSki 0 Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by Kumapix: also avoid weddings & funerals yep! that really hurted my first year here in japan... Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Good advice! Get an extra eikaiwa and use that as your winter savings, thats what I did. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 get a girlfriend/boyfriend that pays for everything in the summer, then dump them for the winter! it's called a ひも in japanese Link to post Share on other sites
minus 1 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Himo - thats new to me! Are there many potential girlfriends out there who pay for everything??? Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 I'd like to find one a bit of a variation there. I also put aside some cash from an extra class I take and stash that away for winter Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I know a girl who does some dodgy "dating" to get some money for her winter fun. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 yeah, sometimes you see programs on tv about himo. Some guys have 4 or 5 girls on the go at the same time and get a little cash from each each day Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by -20.7: Himo - thats new to me! Are there many potential girlfriends out there who pay for everything??? Yup!!! Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 yo creek boy - AKA my 'boy situation' advisor - can i find a ski boy like this in japan too? ummm one who likes surfing in summer preferably. thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 sure you little sweet thang you try this: 援助交際 その場の友達でもええかなぁ？？ Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Well at least tell her how to say it so she can ask around at stations CB Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 works well **edited** Link to post Share on other sites
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