For many skiers and snowboarders looking for new equipment, the first question is, "Should I rent or should I buy?"

Here’s a hint: You can do both — and everybody wins!

You heard it here first: Skiing and Snowboarding are expensive! Traveling is also expensive, so it follows that taking a family ski or snowboard vacation can be quite pricey. But you can save a lot if you do your research, book early and plan to take advantage of deals on everything from lodging to lift tickets.