Having worked and lived a skier lifestyle, that wasn't part of the elitist groups, I understand that skiing can be a very expensive sport. The equipment, the travel, the tickets. All of that can end up costing some serious dollars no matter what part of the world one skies.

With that, anytime I run across something about saving money in winter sports, I like to share it with the masses. Everyone likes tips and tricks to save money, especially when it's a sport that we all know and love.

From the "San Francisco Chronicle", Tom Stienstra is looking at ways to make a trip to Tahoe a little easier on the wallet. Have a look and see if any of these tips work for you.

6 tips for saving money on Tahoe ski trips

For more stories like this, check out The Chronicle's weekly Travel newsletter! Sign up here. My friend John took his family to Northstar, the pre-eminent ski area at North Tahoe, the other day for a one-day ski trip. He generously covered lift tickets for his son and three young grandchildren and spa treatments for his wife, daughter and daughter-in-law.

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