Tag: alpine

• Mount Cain

  A trip to the north side of Vancouver Island will have you arrive at the stunning Mount Cain Ski Resort. The mountain offers skiers, snowboarders and back-country skiers the ride of a lifetime. It caters for families and ski enthusiasts of various ages and skill levels and you will soon discover that staff are friendly, […]

• Aspen Mountain

  Aspen Mountain, otherwise known as Ajax, is part of a massive snow skiing experience available to the public for the price of one ticket. Aspen is one of four resorts known as a ‘resort complex’ which are situated within a twelve-mile radius of each other and which can all be accessed with the same ticket. […]

• Breckenridge

  With an awesome 155 trails spanned over 2 358 acres of land, Breckenridge Ski Resort is the largest ski are in Summit County. This impressive ski resort features a variety of terrain, ski trails for most levels of skiers and great terrain parks. Combine this with the nearby town of Breckenridge and you’ll find a […]

• Downhill

  Downhill skiing, also referred to as Alpine skiing, is a fantastic way to keep fit and have fun. In a nutshell, downhill skiing is moving down a slope on a pair of skis – often at high speeds. The equipment required for downhill or Alpine skiing includes a set of skis, poles to maintain your […]

• Eldora

  In operation since 1962, Eldora Mountain Resort is the closest resort to Denver. It offers excellent skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and provides a great family orientated atmosphere. With a 1600 ft vertical drop and 53 trails to choose from, you can be sure that Eldora wont disappoint! Families will be glad to know […]

• Snowboarding

  The increasingly popular sport of snowboarding is enjoyed by young and old alike around the world. Where there is snow, there is usually someone attempting to snowboard. While it may not be as easy to master as skiing is for most amateurs, the maneuverability of the sport and the popular image that surrounds it continues […]

• Powderhorn

  If you’re looking for a great family skiing vacation destination, look no further than Powderhorn Resort. Located on the side of the Grand Mesa, Powderhorn has excellent terrain for alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. It also offers some of the best snowmobiling turf in the world. Powderhorn has a lot to offer the average […]

• Trekking

  If you’re the sort of person that enjoys hiking or trekking through the countryside and enjoying the wonders of nature at your leisure, you should definitely give a thought to trying your hand at ski trekking. Ski trekking is also sometimes called ski touring, ski mountaineering and alpine touring and it is basically a form […]

• Ski Cooper

  For a great family experience with that personalized touch, Ski Cooper is a great vacation destination. It is located in the San Isabel National Forest and enjoys great scenery, brilliant snow and is close to the historic town of Leadville. Opened in 1942 as a military training site, the resort now shows little influence of […]

• Skis

  A skiing vacation needs a lot of planning not only about where to go but what you need. First time skiers may be confused with the variety of skis available. It may be a good idea to join a ski club and discover the basics of skiing. You could perhaps hire the equipment you need […]

• Silver Mountain

  Silver Mountain was once a treasure trove of rich silver deposit, which drew many prospectors to this corner of north Idaho in an attempt to strike it rich. Today, long after the silver deposits have dried up, it has found a new place in the lives of many people. It has become a coveted skiing […]