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Ski trip cost- are we subsidizing “host “ family

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Moknicker · 05/12/2025 02:58

Wanted to get a sense check on how a family has asked us to split costs for an upcoming ski trip

  • One family (2 adults + 2 kids) is going on the trip.
  • Four additional children (each from separate families) were invited to join. Our child is one of these - is friends with younger child. Kids are 17 and 15 year olds
  • Total people on the trip: 8
  • 4 from the host family.
  • 4 individual children

Shared costs:

  • Accommodation: 4k total
  • Ski lift pass: 7 at 300 each = 2100 ( mum is not skiing)
  • Total cost: 6100

The host family just told us the cost is 1640 for our son. I asked for the breakdown( we were only given total figure). It looks like they have added up the costs and divided by 5

Aibu to say this is not fair and our cost is around 1050( accommodation divided by 8 and we pay 300 for ski lift ) and we and the other kids should not be subsidizing the “host” family? And if we are then they should have told us beforehand?

Travel costs and other costs are covered individually.

OP posts:
wandererofthekingdom · 11/12/2025 16:32

What did they say when you pulled out of the trip OP? I hope your child wasn't too disappointed and it doesn't cause friendship issues.

NotReadyForChristmas2025 · 14/12/2025 01:26

I am so glad you pulled out of the trip. People amaze me.

NotReadyForChristmas2025 · 14/12/2025 01:26

I am so glad you pulled out of the trip. People amaze me.

NotReadyForChristmas2025 · 14/12/2025 01:28

Oh yes I agree you should try and warn the other parents about the split.

Mydadsbirthday · 14/12/2025 11:45

Bit annoyed the OP has buggered off. Any update @Moknicker

Moknicker · 14/12/2025 12:34

Host mum was courteous about us pulling out. She removed me from the ski trip WhatsApp group and as far as I know the trip is going ahead.

I only know one other parent on the group. If she contacts me and asks me what happened I will let her know. She hasn’t so far.
DC was upset but has calmed down with suitable incentives. 😀

OP posts:
Glittertwins · 14/12/2025 18:48

She didn’t really have much choice in being otherwise considering the stunt she pulled!
Hope the suitable incentive hasn’t cost as much 😉

Oooobigstretch · 15/12/2025 01:59

I just read your updates. I honestly can’t believe how some people have absolutely no shame. I’d be mortified if someone thought I was fleecing them to upgrade my own holiday, let alone actually doing it!!!

Blondeshavemorefun · 16/12/2025 23:36

Moknicker · 14/12/2025 12:34

Host mum was courteous about us pulling out. She removed me from the ski trip WhatsApp group and as far as I know the trip is going ahead.

I only know one other parent on the group. If she contacts me and asks me what happened I will let her know. She hasn’t so far.
DC was upset but has calmed down with suitable incentives. 😀

I would contact her

wonder what price she was quoted

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