A ski trip planner that matches resorts to your level
Choosing a ski resort is a puzzle of snow, slopes for each skill level, lift pass options, rentals and how far the lodging is from the lift. This prompt has your agent compare resorts for your group, plan the week day by day, and send you a snow report every morning before you leave.
The prompt
- Plan a ski trip for [DATES] for [GROUP]. Our levels are [SKI LEVELS] and the budget is [BUDGET]. We are open to resorts in [REGION], max [MAX TRANSFER] from the airport or our home. Compare 3 resorts: terrain for each level, typical snow at that time of year, lift pass options, ski school, and après-ski. For the best one, suggest 2 ski-in/ski-out or close-to-lift places to stay with links, where to rent gear, a day-by-day plan (lessons, easy days, a rest afternoon), and a rough cost breakdown. Make a PDF. Then from [START SNOW UPDATES] until we leave, send me the snow report and forecast for that resort every morning at 8:00 on Telegram.
What to change
- [DATES]: E.g. "February 14–21". School holiday weeks are busiest.
- [GROUP]: E.g. "2 adults and 2 kids aged 7 and 12" or "6 friends".
- [SKI LEVELS]: E.g. "one beginner, two intermediate, one expert" or "all never-evers".
- [BUDGET]: Total with currency, e.g. "€6,000 without flights".
- [REGION]: E.g. "the Alps", "Colorado or Utah", "Japan", "anywhere in Europe".
- [MAX TRANSFER]: E.g. "2 hours by car" or "a 3-hour train".
- [START SNOW UPDATES]: A date, e.g. "February 1". The daily reports stop after you leave.
Example result
- Ski trip: Alps, February 14–21
- 2 adults and kids aged 7 and 12 · one beginner, two intermediates, one strong skier · €6,000 without flights · max 2 h transfer
- 3 resorts compared
- • Family resort in Austria's Tyrol: big, gentle nursery area, ski school with kids' groups, good red runs above. Village is walkable. Best fit.
- • High-altitude resort in the French Alps: snow-sure glacier, more expert terrain, longer transfer, more spread out.
- • Dolomites area in Italy: beautiful scenery, great food, large linked area, slopes suit intermediates.
- Why the Tyrol pick
- • Beginner slopes and the ski school meeting point are next to the gondola
- • Mid-February is usually reliable for snow at this altitude, with snowmaking on main runs
- • Lift pass: a 6-day family pass is usually cheaper than single passes; children's prices depend on birth year, check the official site
- Where to stay
- • Apartment 200 m from the gondola, ski room with boot heaters
- • Family hotel with half board and a kids' club, near the nursery slope
- Gear
- • Rent at a shop at the gondola base; book online to skip queues on Saturday
- • Helmets for everyone. Kids' rentals often include them
- Day by day
- • Saturday: arrive, rent gear in the afternoon, early dinner
- • Sun–Thu: 7-year-old in ski school mornings; the 12-year-old joins a group lesson for 3 days
- • Adults: warm-up runs together, then the strong skier heads to the black runs
- • Wednesday afternoon: rest. Pool, sledging run or a horse-drawn sleigh ride
- • Friday: family ski day together on easy blues, then the school race
- • Saturday: return gear, transfer home
- Rough cost (illustrative estimates)
- • Lodging 45%, lift passes 25%, ski school 12%, rentals 10%, food and extras 8%
- Daily snow report (sample)
- "8:00 · Fresh snow 12 cm overnight · Top -9 °C · Sunny from 11:00 · 94% of runs open"
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and add your dates, group, ski levels and region.
- Paste it on the Today screen in todo.is, or send it to your agent on Telegram.
- Get a PDF with the resort comparison, lodging, rentals and a daily plan.
- From the start date you set, a snow report arrives every morning at 8:00 until you leave.
Tips for a better result
- Be honest about levels. A resort great for experts can be miserable for a beginner.
- Lodging near the lift is worth paying for, especially with kids carrying skis.
- Book ski school early in school holiday weeks; group lessons fill up first.
- Higher resorts and north-facing slopes hold snow better in early and late season.
ski trip planner: FAQ
- When is the best time for a ski trip? In the Alps and North America, mid-January to early March usually has the most reliable snow. Early December and April are cheaper but riskier.
- Should I buy lift passes in advance? Many resorts give discounts for buying online ahead of time. Your agent checks the official site and adds the link.
- Can I get daily snow updates? Yes. The prompt sets a recurring to-do that sends the resort's snow report and forecast every morning on Telegram, WhatsApp or email. Each run uses a few AI credits.
- Is it better to rent or buy ski gear? Rent if you ski less than about a week a year or your kids are still growing. Buying boots first is the best upgrade for regular skiers.
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