Savvy skiers, listen up: This could just be your year to find great deals at some of America’s best ski resorts.

That’s because these winter hot spots are bracing for a rough season: the rising price of everything from fuel to food means it will cost the resorts a bundle to run their lifts and keep their hotels open. And because of the softening economy, resort bookings are down 20 percent or more this winter. The silver lining? This combination is spurring the mountains to create irresistible ski deals. Discover the  10 resorts that promise savings at Travel + Leisure