So I go skiing around two to three times a year, I like it but have never been a big enthusiast or anything like that, mainly due to time and school as well as how much lift tickets cost. I don't have my own gear but plan on renting from the university each time I go out, it's pretty reasonably priced I think, at least compared to renting them at the mountain. I would like to get out more this winter rather than be all cooped up at home then regret not doing anything when summer comes.
My friends recently told me that I could save money by buying these "cards" that give me a few days for free, and a small discount off lift tickets each time I go. Do people here recommend I buy the RCR Card (mainly for Nakiska), Lake Louise card, or the Sunshine card? I've never been to Lake Louise to ski, or any of the RCR locations like Kicking Horse, I've only gone to Sunshine and I quite like it there. I'll mostly be sticking to like, blue runs as I'm very much a beginner! My friends are pretty advanced and they love Kicking Horse, but I think it's too far for me and I think I'm just going to try and get out more this winter and get into the habit of not being lazy, so Nakiska and Sunshine seem pretty ideal for me just to get me out of the house.
Thinking I'll rent this season, and if I manage to stay committed I can buy next year? I have goggles and gloves, but will need a helmet, bindings, boots, poles and the skis themselves, so I think renting is the safer option in case I end up buying stuff and then not going out as much as I planned? Or would buying off Kijiji still be worth it?
Thank you so much!