The Perfect Self-Drive Skiing Trip
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![by Karl Paddison](https://www.outdoorlook.co.uk/media/magefan_blog/Karl-Paddison.jpg)
A keen runner, skier and nuts about cycling. Karl lives in Cumbria, where he loves encouraging his two children to follow in his outdoor lifestyle. Whilst out and about keeping active, Karl keeps a diary and shares it with Outdoor Look.
Nothing is better than loading your family into the car and heading to the mountains at your own pace, stopping along for breaks and saving heaps of money on flights. Going on a self-drive is surely exciting and offers you a lot a flexibility. You might want to bring along a ski-driving specialist who can plan your route and take care of things like insurance and lodging. But there are also a few things that you can keep in mind for yourself as you plan a self-drive ski holiday to remember.
Reduced Cost
Flying during the peak season can cost you a fortune, while travelling by car is a much cheaper alternative. For all the other costs, there are various websites that can help you plan your expenses in advance and develop a route plan for your journey.
Be Flexible
You can be in charge of your own decisions like when to leave, where to stop, what route to take, etc. One of the major advantages is that you are not restricted by price and need not depend on fluctuations in the prices of flights. Plan your accommodation in advance if travelling in the peak season. If you arrive early you can head for a nice breakfast and pick up your equipment. Arriving late can also work, if you are prepared for it. Driving also offers you an extra day for skiing if you leave on the final Saturday after skiing.
Exploring the Best Snow
Travelling by car offers you the ability to move from one place to another to enjoy the best snow. Having a vehicle allows you to visit a nearby resort for the day, which is especially good if another resort is included in your lift pass.
More Room for Luggage
When you travel by car, there is a benefit that flyers don’t get - carrying more luggage. When travelling by car, you can even add a large roof box which will fit in skis, poles and boots for the whole family, or just a couple of pairs of skis and a lot of other luggage.
Enjoyment in the Car
Pack in some games or portable DVD players that are inexpensive and will keep the little ones engaged for several hours. Listen to music, or if you're passenger, watch your favorite series for which you generally don’t get much time. Make sure that the devices that you carry are fully charged and that the movies are downloaded, as downloading can be problematic once you reach another country.
Plan your Route
Understand the roads that you will be heading for and plan the journey in advance. Search for any demolished roads or closed routes and avoid them. Check for toll booths and keep change ready. Fill the fuel tank and check the inflation of tyres when travelling on a longer route.
Take breaks
You should make regular stops at the service stations if travelling with young children to avoid minor accidents in your car. Regular stops recharge the person who is driving and give you a little time to stretch your leg muscles.
Stop for Scenic Beauty
When self-driving you have the advantage of flexibility and you can stop for scenic beauty. Stock up the essentials if you cross supermarkets that will be cheaper than the ones that you will get in the resort.
Self-driving with the family can be enthralling experience, however, one should check for the speed limits of various countries or states that you may cross as there is a different speed limit everywhere.
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![by Karl Paddison](https://www.outdoorlook.co.uk/media/magefan_blog/Karl-Paddison.jpg)
A keen runner, skier and nuts about cycling. Karl lives in Cumbria, where he loves encouraging his two children to follow in his outdoor lifestyle. Whilst out and about keeping active, Karl keeps a diary and shares it with Outdoor Look.
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