Tag: nordic

• Bolton Valley

  One of the most well-groomed and serviced four-season resorts on private land, Bolton Valley Resort has a lot to offer its visitors. To start with, the resort – the only one of its kind on private land in New England – is situated on 6000 acres of land. Only 165 acres are actually used for […]

• History

  Skiing was not a vacation recreation but a means of transportation in winter in Northern Europe and Asia thousands of years ago. Early skis were made from the bones of large animals strapped to the toe of the boot with leather strips. In Scandinavia wooden skis were believed to be used even five thousand years […]

• Cerro Catedral

  The oldest ski resort in Argentina is most aptly named. The Cerro Catedral ski resort is also known as Catedral Alta Patagonia and its two mountain peaks bear a striking resemblance to the towers of a medieval cathedral. Located in the Rio Negro province of the Patagonia region, Cerro Catedral is one of the largest […]

• Chapelco

  Imagine skiing in the middle of an old forest, unspoiled by man. The ancient trees are covered with lichen (popularly known as Beard of the Devil) and create a mystical and magical ambiance in this pristine forest. You can turn this dream into reality at Chapelco, one of the most impressive resorts in the legendary […]

• La Hoya

  La Hoya ski resort is named for the shape of the mountain, with its wide circular basin-like glacier with all its ski runs merging at the same point at the base. Its natural formation, which is perfect for skiing, was discovered by pioneer skiers in the 1930s. Located in the northern Patagonian province of Chubut […]

• Whitewater

  Come to Whitewater Ski Resort and experience the magic of Ymir Mountain. Whitewater has a reputation for powder and though the resort has a great old-time feel, it is this natural delight which draws hundreds if not thousands of visitors to this small part of Canada each year in search of one of the ultimate […]

• Solvista Basin

  SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch, just 15 minutes from Winter Park and beside the Continental Divide of Colorado, is known as an affordable family ski area. Skiers and snowboarders of all ability levels take pleasure in traversing the diverse terrain surrounded by amazing scenery. SolVista stretches across two impressive mountains, providing endless opportunities to explore […]

• Sunlight

  Sunlight Mountain Resort, just above Glenwood Springs in Colorado’s Elk Moutains, is a down-to-earth family resort. With diverse terrain and stunning panoramic views, Sunlight Mountain is a delight for all. Opened in 1966, Sunlight Mountain Resort continues to attract large numbers of visitors to its slopes. Sunlight Mountain Resort’s 470 acres encompass a ski area […]

• Le Grand Bornand

  A vacation in Le Grand-Bornand is a journey back in time into seventeenth century France. This lovely little town is located in the heart of the Aravis Mountain range in the Haute Savoie. Surrounded by Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Switzerland, Le Grand-Bornand reminds you of a picturesque ski vacation picture postcard you would send […]

• Oberstdorf Resort

  Oberstdorf, where the World Nordic Championships were held in 1987 and 2005, is the leading winter sports resort of the Allgäu Region of southern Germany. Popular with locals as a ski, spa and vacation resort, Oberstdorf’s proximity to Austria’s Kleinwalsertal area adds to the continental ambiance. They have a common cross-border area ski pass, giving […]

• Pomerelle

  Situated amidst the scenic Sawtooth National Forest, Pomerelle Ski Area enjoys an elevation of 8000 ft; just 1000 ft below the mountain’s summit. It sees 500 inches of annual snowfall and it’s 24 trails stretch out over 500 acres of well-organized and utilized land. Pomerelle offers something for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers, but it […]

• U.S. Cross Country Championships 2009/2010

  Kincaid Park is located amongst breathtaking hills in Anchorage, Alaska. It is a park that is known for its magnificent hiking trails, festivals and most importantly, twenty miles of ...