Tag: ski resorts

• Kirkwood

  Whether you’re looking for a great place to get back to nature or you want the ultimate skiing adventure destination, you may find that Kirkwood is exactly what you had in mind. Spanning an incredible 2300 acres, the area is a natural wonderland where you can enjoy a variety of activities regardless of the weather. […]

• Manning Park

  Manning Park Ski Resort is magnificently situated in the Cascade mountains of British Columbia. Renowned for its spectacular down hill runs and well-known as a top destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoe adventures, Manning Park Resort has been the snow sportsman/woman’s vacation spot of choice since the early 1950s. Exquisite snowy slopes are not all […]

• Chapa Verde

  Chapa Verde means ‘green grass’ in Spanish, not a particularly appropriate name for a winter playground! Chapa Verde is 78 kilometers south of Santiago in Codelco Chile Lands, el Teniente division. One can take a bus to the mountain from the nearest town of Rancagua. The area is renowned for its beautiful landscapes and the […]

• Howelsen Hill

  Howelsen Hill Ski Area, near Steamboat Springs of Colorado, is renowned as the training grounds for numerous Olympians. Also the oldest ski mountain in Colorado, Howelsen Hill has been in use since 1914. Receiving extensive snowfall and subject to excellent weather conditions, Howelsen Hill Ski Area is popular amongst experienced and beginner skiers. Between the […]

• Finland

  A large portion of Finland falls into Lapland, the supposed home of Santa Claus. In addition to fun reindeer sleigh rides, Finland offers thrilling skiing and snowboarding adventures for the entire family. Beautiful scenery with exquisite forests and frozen lakes makes Finland’s ski resorts absolutely magical. Ski resorts in Finland offer a mixed terrain of […]

• Serre Chevalier

  Serre Chevalier, located near the Italian border of France, is a ski vacation resort with a traditional, almost ‘Provencal’ charm. This excelent value ski resort has a distinctly unpretentious French ambiance, and the thirteen authentic villages that make up this ski resort, range from ultra-modern hamlets to old-style villages. Located in a big south-facing Guisane […]

• Magic Mountain

  Magic Mountain Ski Resort in Sawtooth National Forest of Idaho has a somewhat rustic feel, but also some of the best skiing you’ll experience. A relatively small ski area, Magic Mountain gives visitors a chance to reconnect with the environment whilst enjoying the thrill of gliding down the snow shrouded slopes. Although not a glamorous […]

• Shiga Kogen

  Shiga Kogen ranks among the top ski resorts of the world – for very good reasons. The largest skiing area in Japan, Shiga is a combination of twenty-one ski resorts accessing a common mountain and which share a common ski lift pass. Known for its abundant snow fall, fine powder snow, the latest speedy lift […]

• Bear Paw

  Bear Paw Ski Bowl, near the town of Havre in Montana, is a wonderful family ski location. With an annual snowfall of around 140 inches, you can be sure to enjoy brilliant ski conditions throughout the season. Bear Paw Ski Bowl is popular amongst both locals and visitors to the area, affording them endless opportunities […]

• Yellowstone

  A winter vacation in Yellowstone is not as popular as at other times of the year and that makes it the perfect secluded getaway into the wilderness. A wonderful way to take in the some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and unspoiled back-country is to go cross-country skiing. There is plenty to […]

• Norway

  A winter vacation in Norway is perfect for skiers who enjoy cross country or Nordic skiing. Plenty of snow, English speaking attendants and a warm welcome await you when you go on a ski vacation to any of Norway’s resorts. Wide slopes and excellent lift capacity means there is no time lost waiting in queues. […]

• Switzerland

  Think of a skiing vacation in Europe, and Switzerland automatically comes to mind. This is hardly surprising as Switzerland has some of the most superb skiing at wonderful resorts with excellent facilities. Most resorts are set in very scenic picture postcard landscapes, with many of the resorts being built in small villages complete with the […]