This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Most Affordable in Europe—and It's a Dupe for the Alps

This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Most Affordable in Europe—and It's a Dupe for the Alps

A new study ranks ski spots by après-ski drink prices, with Bulgaria, Romania, and Kosovo offering big value on the slopes.Ski gondolas at a resort in Bansko, Bulgaria. Kisa_Markiza/Getty ImagesAffordable skiing sounds like a punchline to most seasoned U.S. skiers, especially when a one-day lift ticket at Vail can cost up to $356. But there has been a growing resurgence of ski areas that still offer an affordable day on the mountain, be they sma…