Tag: equipment

• Charlotte Pass

  Australians are very sentimental about Charlotte Pass, their country’s first ski resort. It was established at the turn of the 20th century and has remained an exclusive and well loved resort ever since. Not only is it the country’s highest ski resort, it is also the only snowbound resort in Australia. This means that the […]

• Great Divide

  Great Divide Ski Area, located near Helena in Montana’s Marysville, its known as a local favorite and for its good prices. Also referred to as ‘The Rock’, Great Divide boasts beautiful glades and wide open runs, ideal for all levels of skiers and riders. The first resort in Montana to open each season, Great Divide […]

• Donner

  Donner Ski Ranch, located near Truckee Tahoe on Historic U.S. 40, is a ski resort that prides itself on simplicity, good service and that great family atmosphere. For a skiing vacation where skiing, not fashion and hi-tech facilities, is all that matters, Donner Ski Ranch near south Tahoe Lake is ideal. In operation since 1937, […]

• Turner Mountain

  Montana’s Turner Mountain, near the town of Libby, offers some of the most challenging snow sports in the state. Whilst the terrain is mostly ideal for extreme skiers and snowboarders, Turner Mountain also opens up a winter wonderland to those who are just starting out. For the adventure of a lifetime be sure to visit […]

• Granlibakken

  Granlibakken Ski Resort, located just above Lake Tahoe, is an intimate resort with excellent accommodation. The Granlibakken Resort Conference Center is renowned for hosting many events. Opened in 1947 by Kjell “Rusty” Rustad of Norway, the name Granlibakken means “hill sheltered by fir trees”. Providing a ski season extending from December through April, Granlibakken ...

• Sandia Peak

  Experience the ultimate diversity of nature combined with great skiing and a fun-filled family-orientated destination. This is the Sandia Peak Ski Area in a nutshell. Located in the Cibola National Forest, you’ll find the ski area is roughly a short 30 minute drive from Albuquerque. Upon arriving at Sandia Peak, you’ll find yourself surrounded by […]

• Homewood

  Opened in 1959, Homewood Mountain Resort is situated on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, only 6 miles from Tahoe City. With stunning views, outstanding ski slopes, activities galore and a ski school, Lake Tahoe’s Homewood Mountain Resort is an amazing destination. Homewood Mountain Resort boasts some 56 trails covering 1260 acres of skiing area. […]

• Ski Santa Fe

  Ski Santa Fe Resort, in operation since 1946, lies just a few minutes drive from the renowned city of Santa Fe in New Mexico. Beautifully located amongst the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and within Santa Fe National Forest, Ski Santa Fe is relatively small but offers an incomparable ski experience. Ski Santa Fe Resort encompasses […]

• Adventure

  So you have an adventurous spirit and need an outlet? Have you considered adventure skiing? Adventure skiing is a broad term referring to skiing that is off the beaten track. Adventure skiing means going where your impulses take you and exploring the unknown. With adventure skiing you carve out your own trail in the beautiful […]

• Mammoth Mountain

  You look out – sparkling white snow surrounds you, a chilly breeze brushes past your face and your anticipation grows. Skiing on Mammoth Mountain is an amazing experience. Mammoth Mountain lies within the Inyo National Forest to the west of Mammoth Lakes town in California. With one of the longest ski seasons in the USA […]

• Taos Ski Valley

  Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was founded in 1955 and has since grown into a very popular ski area. With a lovely long season from November through to April, Taos Ski Valley attracts large numbers of visitors every year to its beautifully set slopes. Lodging at Taos Ski Valley is outstanding, making for an […]

• 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 […]