Skiing is expensive. It's expensive to learn, it's also expensive to practice, and it's even more expensive if you want to own your equipment. You must rent or buy boots from the local ski shop (which can cost hundreds). Then there are skis, poles and bindings that need replacing after a few seasons of use. You will then have to carry all this gear in your car, on the mountain. The gear is heavy, and you will need roofracks, or a bigger car to fit all the gear. Even worse, after the ski season, you will have to store it, so you may have to buy a house. Let’s not forget about maintenance! Oh yeah—and don't forget about those lift tickets, they are very expensive!

Unless you're lucky enough to be sponsored by bank of mum and dad, you'll have to pay for skiing's many costs out of your own pocket. But don't let that stop you from visiting the nearest mountain this winter! There are plenty of other activities like swimming, hiking, or kayaking, that offer just as much fun without breaking the bank. And all of them can be done in summer, so it won’t even be cold. Winter problem is solved! If you won’t bother with winter, why bother with summer? Afterall, nothing beats staying at home safely tucked under a blanket, on your sofa. All up, one would need three full time jobs to manage a ski trip. Can you imagine how many sofas one could buy? A house full, maybe even a bathtub shaped like a couch with an integrated television?