Anyone who is a frequently skier can sing the praises of ski in/ski out chalets. In most ski areas, there are accommodations and food right on the ski slopes, but there’s also a large amount of stuff further down the mountain.

Plan your vacation well. If you’re a first-time skier, you may not be able to appreciate how much a pain it truly is to take off all your ski equipment and hang a ride on a bus (or navigate it yourself in a rental car) and take a long trip down a windy mountain to your lodging or lunch reservation.

It’s much easier to take full advantage of ski in/ski out chalets that are located right on the mountains. It could save you tons of time if you’re just trying to catch a quick bite, and if you’re headed back to your room at the end of the day, who wants to sit on a bus in damp clothing for an hour?

One of the best things about the ski in/ski out chalets is their proximity to not only the slopes, but also the serene beauty of the area. Rather than stuck in crowded town at the bottom of a hill, you could be gazing out at the moutaintops. If there are people in your group that are not big on skiing, this would be a great place to hang out in front of a fire and watch the action from a picture window.

The ski slopes at night can be incredibly beautiful. Most ski resorts have some kind of night activity on season, and the snow can be illuminated by lanterns, candles, starlight and moonlight. You might be able to give yourself the pampering of watching it from your room if you rent a ski in/ski out chalet.