You have to acknowledge that as the ski season in Australia opens and you look into a family trip to the snow. Lift passes, gear hire, lessons, accommodation in small, beautifully located villages, airfares, meals (also in small, beautifully located villages), insurance: this stuff is expensive, as you would expect it to be. They will also change for those who have already purchased season or annual ski passes – such as the Epic and Ikon passes – that include access to global resorts. They are, however, representative of enjoyable family ski trips available at a certain time of year. You’ll want two extra days, which adds $1480 to the bill for two adults and two kids, with gear hire but no lessons.