Collect Money for Ski Trips

Lift tickets, cabin rental, equipment, and that overpriced mountain lodge lunch. Ski trips are expensive enough before you factor in the hassle of splitting costs among friends. PayIt2 collects everyone's share upfront so you can book the cabin with money in hand.

Start a Ski Trip Campaign
Stripe-secured • No monthly fees • Funds in 2-3 days

What Group Ski Trips Actually Cost

Ski trip costs vary dramatically by resort, timing, and group size. Lift tickets at a major resort run $100 to $200 per day, though group rates and multi-day passes can reduce this to $70 to $150 per day. Lodging in a shared condo or house near the slopes costs $50 to $150 per person per night for a group splitting a rental. A hotel room at a ski resort runs $150 to $400 per night per room. Equipment rentals for those who don't own gear add $40 to $80 per day for skis, boots, and poles.

Transportation is a significant cost for groups traveling to mountain resorts. A charter bus for a day trip from a nearby city runs $800 to $2,000. A 15-passenger van rental for a weekend costs $200 to $500 plus fuel. Add ski lessons for beginners at $80 to $200 per person, meals at mountain restaurants averaging $20 to $40 per meal, and apres-ski activities. A three-day weekend ski trip for a group of 15 people typically costs $500 to $1,200 per person all-in. A full-week trip to a destination resort can run $1,500 to $3,000 per person.

Lift Tickets
$70 - $200 / day
Group rates and multi-day passes reduce per-day cost significantly
Lodging
$50 - $150 / night
Per person in a shared condo or house rental near the slopes
Transport & Rentals
$100 - $500
Van or bus share, equipment rental for non-owners, fuel costs
Total per person
$500 - $3,000+
Weekend trip $500-$1,200; full-week destination $1.5K-$3K+

The ski trip organizer's nightmare is booking a $3,000 condo, reserving group lift tickets, and then having five people back out or refuse to pay their share. Collecting upfront through PayIt2 locks in commitments, confirms the headcount for lodging and tickets, and ensures the organizer isn't left covering the shortfall. Set up your ski trip campaign and lock in the cabin before someone else grabs it.

For strategies on getting your group to commit and pay early:

Read: 7 Ways to Get More Donors

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How It Works

1

Create a Campaign

Sign up and lay out the trip plan. Include the resort, dates, per-person cost breakdown, payment deadline, and what's included so everyone knows exactly what they're paying for.

2

Share With the Crew

Drop the link in the group chat, text it to the ski crew, or post it in the club forum. One link replaces a dozen Venmo requests and forgotten IOUs.

3

Collect and Shred

Payments process securely through Stripe. Funds deposit in 2-3 business days so you can book the condo, buy group lift tickets, and reserve the van.

Why PayIt2 for Ski Trips

Lock In Commitments

Payment means commitment. No more yes that turns into maybe that turns into I never said I was going. The dashboard shows who's in.

No Fronting Costs

Collect before you book so the organizer never has to put $3,000 on a personal credit card and hope everyone pays them back.

Fast Payouts

Funds in your bank in 2-3 business days. Book the condo and buy group lift tickets before prices go up or availability runs out.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about ski trip collection

Set a base per-person amount that covers the shared condo or house. If some people want to upgrade to a hotel or private room, they can pay the base amount through the campaign and handle the upgrade cost on their own. This keeps the group collection simple and ensures the shared lodging is fully funded regardless of individual upgrades. Note the lodging arrangement in the campaign description so there are no surprises.
Set a cancellation policy upfront. Common approaches include full refunds up to 30 days before the trip, partial refunds within 30 days, and no refunds within one week. If the dropouts share of lodging can be absorbed by the remaining group or filled by a replacement, offer a refund minus any non-recoverable deposits. If the group can't absorb the cost, the dropped participant forfeits their contribution. Put this in writing in the campaign.
Group lift ticket purchases almost always save money. Most resorts offer group discounts of 10 to 30 percent for parties of 10 or more. Include lift tickets in the per-person campaign price and buy them as a group to maximize savings. For mixed groups where some people have season passes, let pass holders pay a reduced rate that excludes the lift ticket portion and note this option in the campaign.
Start collecting six to eight weeks before the trip. Ski lodging near popular resorts books up months in advance, especially during holiday weeks and peak season weekends. Having funds collected early means you can secure the best properties at the best rates. Set the payment deadline at least four weeks before departure to confirm headcounts and finalize all bookings. Late payers miss out on the group rate.

Hit the Slopes Without the Money Drama

Set up your ski trip campaign in minutes. No monthly fees, no time limits, no hidden costs. Funds in your bank in 2-3 business days.

Start a Ski Trip Campaign