Last-Minute Timeshare Ski Trips: Tips for Owners
Updated: Oct 21
Fresh snow just fell and you want to be on the mountain this week, not next year. Timeshare owners have a real advantage here: roomy lodge suites with kitchens and fireplaces, close to the lifts, at resorts built for ski season. Here's how to pull off a great last-minute ski trip, and how a free timeshare can get you there.
Timeshare Ski Trips at a Glance
Top spots: Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge and the Colorado Rockies
Best units: one- and two-bedroom lodge suites with a kitchen and fireplace
Best timing: midweek and early or late season for open dates
Cost to take over a timeshare: $0, with no closing costs or transfer fees
Why Timeshares Are Perfect for Ski Trips
A ski week asks a lot of your lodging, and timeshare suites deliver.
Space for gear, wet boots and the whole family
A full kitchen for hearty breakfasts and easy dinners after a long day
Fireplaces, hot tubs and heated pools for sore legs
Resorts close to the lifts or on a shuttle line
How Owners Book Ski Weeks on Short Notice
Last-minute doesn't have to mean luck. Owners have a few easy ways to find open dates.
Check your home resort first. Ski-area resorts often have midweek openings close to arrival.
Use your exchange network. RCI and Interval International both list last-minute ski inventory. Our
explains how it works.
Stay flexible on dates. Sunday-to-Thursday stays and early or late season are easiest to book.
Look at nearby towns. A resort a short drive away can open up more options.
TN Tip
Keep a short list of ski resorts in your exchange network saved. When the forecast looks great, you can check availability in minutes.
Where to Go: Ski Timeshare Favorites
These ski towns are favorites with timeshare owners.
Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada
World-class skiing, a stunning alpine lake and lodges like Hyatt High Sierra Lodge and Marriott Timber Lodge. See California timeshares or Hilton Lake Tahoe Resort.
Breckenridge, Colorado
A historic mountain town with ski-in access at resorts like Grand Colorado on Peak 8 and Grand Lodge on Peak 7. Browse more Colorado timeshares.
Packing and Planning on Short Notice
A quick checklist keeps a fast trip stress-free.
Layers, gloves, goggles and a helmet, or plan to rent them at the mountain
Groceries for the suite kitchen on the way in
Lift tickets bought online ahead of time, which is usually cheaper than the window
Chains or snow tires, and a check of road conditions before you leave
Own Your Ski Week for Free
Timeshare Nation connects people with owners who want to pass their timeshare on. Why is it free? Owners who no longer use their timeshare pass it on to someone who will. You take over for $0, with no closing costs or transfer fees, and a title and transfer company handles the paperwork in about 60 to 90 days. Depending on timing, some listings even include a free week for the new owner, with the maintenance fee already paid.
Find Your Free Ski Timeshare
See which ski-country timeshares are available to take over today.
Want your first trip covered? See listings with a free week included, or read about the benefits of timeshare ownership.
