Autumn is the ideal time to book your winter ski trip. After all, resorts offer enticing incentives and deals on lodging and lift tickets in the fall.

However, even with prior planning, ski costs can add up. Instead of heading to headliner ski resorts this winter, consider the following off-the-beaten-track ski resorts across the country to trim costs and share the slopes with fewer fellow skiers and snowboarders.

[See: 6 Secret Ski Destinations You Can Afford.]

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