Split a ski holiday without chasing the group chat for months
One person books the chalet, someone else grabs the lift passes, and by the time you're home the WhatsApp thread is a mess of screenshots. Tabby puts every ski trip cost on one shared tab that opens from a link. No app and no signup.
Why ski trip money gets awkward
- The chalet or apartment is booked months ahead on one card, often with a big deposit.
- Lift passes, lessons and kit hire aren't always for the whole group.
- Some people ski every day; others take a spa day or a long lunch.
- You're abroad, so receipts are in euros while half the group still thinks in pounds.
- Getting eight mates to install an app before a 6am transfer is a non-starter.
What to put on the tab
Chalet or apartment
The booking total, including cleaning and tourist tax if it was on the same charge.
Lift passes
Add each pass (or batch) and split only between the people who used them.
Kit hire and lessons
Skis, boots, helmets, guides. Leave off anyone who brought their own or sat it out.
Food, travel and extras
Airport transfers, the big shop, dinners out, and the odd night in the bar.
How it works
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Open a tab before you book
Name it something like "Morzine Feb" and pick £ or €. You get a private link straight away.
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Share it in the ski WhatsApp
Everyone opens the link and picks their name. Nobody needs an account.
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Add costs as they land
Deposits now, lift passes on arrival, dinners as you go. Choose who each cost is for.
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Settle up after
Tabby works out who owes who. Pay by bank transfer and mark it settled.
Fair splits on a ski week
Tabby splits each expense equally between the people you choose. That covers the usual ski-group awkwardness without percentages.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Whole group in the chalet | One expense for the booking, split between everyone |
| Only some bought lift passes | Add the passes and leave non-skiers off that expense |
| One person had private lessons | Add lessons with only that person on the split (or they pay themselves) |
| Bar tab vs the big shop | Separate expenses; non-drinkers stay off the bar |
| Paying in euros, settling in £ | Pick one currency for the whole tab and stick to it |
More ways to use Tabby
Questions
How do you split a ski holiday with friends? +
Put the chalet, lift passes, kit and shared food on one shared tab. Split each cost between the people it was for, then settle up when you're home.
Can we leave non-skiers off the lift passes? +
Yes. When you add an expense, choose specific people instead of everyone.
Should the tab be in pounds or euros? +
Either, but pick one for the whole tab. If you'd rather settle in £, add amounts in pounds. You can open a tab in euros instead if that matches the receipts.
Does everyone need an app on the mountain? +
No. Tabby runs in the browser from a private link, so it works on any phone with signal.
Is it free? +
Yes. No paid plan, no ads and no account.