January can be a tricky time to book a ski vacation. While you can find some amazing deals for travel in January and February, there can be a few exceptions. Prices tend to be higher for holidays and events such as MLK Day, Presidents Day week, ESPN's Winter X Games and, of course, the Olympics. Because of this, you can save up to 30% by being flexible. Sometimes moving your arrival or departure date by one day can make a big difference.

To help those of you with flexible travel dates find the best price, Ski.com has developed Ski Flex, a tool that allows you to search through up to 60 days worth of lodging rates or lodging and lift ticket package pricing to find the travel dates and price that work best for you. Ski Flex is perfect for skiers and riders with flexible travel dates because it helps you find the best deal on lodging accommodations and, when included, lift tickets. The results are displayed in a single, easy-to-read calendar showing pricing 30 days before and 30 days after the selected target travel date. You are able to see things like lodging and/or lift ticket sales, free-night promotions, dollar amount saved and a total package price. The calendar also highlights the least expensive arrival date(s) within the 60-day window.

After selecting your preferred travel dates, you may then add vacation components such as flights, ground transportation, lift tickets and equipment rentals before completing the booking process.

If you have any questions about when to take this year's mountain vacation or anything else that has to do with travel in the mountains, just call one of our experienced Ski.com Mountain Vacation Specialists at 800-299-0656. Also, take a look at the below specials and be sure to browse the special deals page of Ski.com.