How do I get the guide after I pay?

Right after checkout you'll see a download link, and you'll also receive it by email.

Can I read it on my phone?

Yes. The PDF works on phones, tablets and computers. For filling in the worksheets, a tablet or computer is easier.

Do the worksheets calculate totals?

No. You can type into the fields and check the boxes, but totals are not calculated automatically.

Are the prices in the budget current?

The budget is an illustrative example to show which costs to plan for. Always check current prices and operating details for your own dates.

Which resorts does it cover?

The guide teaches you how to choose. It suggests four Alpine destinations to start researching, with official sources, and a method to compare any three resorts.

What currency and taxes apply?

The price is US$9. Any sales tax or VAT is calculated at checkout based on your location.

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WHERE TO SKI GUIDE

Your First Ski Vacation in the Alps

Choose a resort that fits your group, see what the whole trip really costs, and know what to book first.

For your first trip to the Alps – whether you're new to skiing or have skied in North America for years.

50-page PDF
12 sections
8 fillable worksheets
English

Tax calculated at checkout. Instant download.

Your First Ski Vacation in the Alps book cover

Look inside

Three real pages from the guide.

12 sections, from choosing a resort to your ready-to-go travel kit.

A complete worked budget for two adults, including the costs beyond skiing.

One of eight fillable planning pages: compare three resorts against your priorities.

Why a paid guide?

Our free guides answer one question at a time. This guide puts the whole plan in the right order – resort, dates, lodging, transport, lift tickets and lessons – with eight fillable planning pages to keep your decisions, costs and bookings in one place.

Inside the guide

A method for comparing three resorts against your own priorities.
Four Alpine destinations to begin researching, with official sources.
A complete illustrative budget that includes the costs beyond skiing.
Questions you can personalize and send to accommodation providers and ski schools.
A flexible seven-night itinerary, including five potential ski days.
Eight fillable planning pages for your budget, bookings, packing, weekly plan, contacts, and final checks.

Who it's for

Travelers planning their first ski vacation in the Alps
People who already ski in North America and want to know what's different
Groups with different levels of experience

Not for you if: you're looking for travel bookings, a personal itinerary made for you, or live snow and price data. (For live data, use Where to Ski's resort search – it's free.)

What you receive

A 50-page English-language PDF with clickable contents, source links, real Alpine photography, and reusable planning pages. Read it on your phone, tablet or computer, or print the worksheets.

PDF, 50 pages
8 fillable worksheets
Clickable contents and source links
First edition, November 2026

Worksheets have fillable text fields and checkboxes. Fields do not calculate automatically. For best results, open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or Apple Preview.