Winter comes once a year and everyone is ready to go out to the mountain, especially children. Well, children grow quickly, meaning they grow out of their seasonal snow equipment quickly. Kids also want the latest fashions in snow gear. There is a solution for your ever growing children and their snow gear, leasing! You can lease equipment for the whole season instead of buying something new every year, just for it to sit in your closet half the year. Leasing can be quick and easy using these few tips. At the beginning of the season, select a high quality ski or snowboard package. Go to a quality ski shop to let the highly trained staff prepare your equipment for the best and safest fit for your kids. Ski and ride all you like as there is no limit to the number of times you use the equipment during the season. At the end of the season, return your equipment. Or, if you simply loved the stuff too much to give it up, some shops allow you to buy it (most often at a nice discount). In all cases, try to make your equipment arrangements in early- to mid-fall. That’s because the best equipment and most popular sizes are often gone by Thanksgiving, and shop employees have far less time for you in the busy season. Lease pricing often varies, depending on the skill level, child’s size and age, and the equipment’s age. You’ll find that most used packages average from around $100, while new equipment averages $150 per season. Be sure, when you find a lease package, to double check lease terms, age policies, damage policies, return policies, brands of equipment, insurance coverage and options to buy.