Tag: ski resorts
Sugarbush
Sugarbush Resort is situated in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont. It is one of the country’s best skiing resorts and features a wide assortment of trails spread out over six inter-connected mountains. The resort is relatively close to Burlington, Boston and the George Washington Bridge, making it very accessible and […]
Hogadon
Hogadon Ski Area, situated on central Wyoming’s Casper Mountain, is well-known for its diverse terrain, reasonable pass rates and uncrowded slopes. Not far from the town of Casper, Hogadon is a lovely ski area, great for a weekend get away. Opened in 1956, Hogadon Ski Area remains a firm favorite amongst locals. Hogadon Ski Area […]
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 […]
Kitzbuhel
Kitzbuhel, in Austria, is a vacation resort famous not only for skiing but for a host of other related activities as well. One of the most popular resorts in the region, just two hours from Munich, Kitzbuhel attracts both the glamorous and the family crowd with equal magnetism. Its vast slopes are served by over […]
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 ...
Grouse Mountain
If you’re looking to ski and the local conditions aren’t that conducive to winter sports, you might want to take a trip out to Grouse Mountain Ski Resort. Situated only 15 minutes from Vancouver, this is the only resort in the area with snow-making capabilities. It also features night skiing, so you needn’t stop enjoying […]
Tremblant
Boasting the tallest peak in the Laurentians, the Tremblant Ski and Summer Resort in Quebec resembles many of Europe’s top ski resorts. A fantastic ski area, a pedestrian village and a world of entertainment, Mont Tremblant has it all. Open since 1939, Tremblant Ski Resort has grown in popularity and fame. Visitors to Tremblant Ski […]
Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain Resort, just 75 miles from Denver International Airport in Colorado, is considered by many to be the state’s ‘Perfect Ski Mountain’. A full service destination, Copper Mountain Ski Resort, opened in 1972, has an extensive terrain with runs for all levels of skiers. Whether you are a seasoned skier or looking for a […]
Vail
Colorado’s Vail is probably amongst the best vacation destinations worldwide. Covering a massive area, Vail Mountain is never overcrowded and offers everything a snow sport enthusiast could desire. With the Back Bowls, cruisers at Lionshead and Blue Sky Basin, Vail has become the preferred ski area of most skiers and snowboarders. The exceptional ski conditions, […]
Les Deux Alps
Les Deux Alpes means the two Alps and that is exactly where this lovely French ski vacation resort is located – where the Northern and Southern Alps meet. It is the main ski resort in the Dauphine region in the heart of the Oisans massif on the edge of the Ecrins National Park. Les Deux […]
Brundage
Brundage Mountain Resort is more than just a ski resort. It is a breathtaking vista, a great family holiday destination, a deep powder challenge, a variety of alpine skiing and boarding slopes and a year-round vacation spot. Situated near McCall, Brundage has been providing one of the most charming skiing experiences in Northwest Idaho for […]
Appi Kogen
Located to the north of Tokyo in the Tohoku region, Appi Kogen ski resort is not only one of the best ski areas in Japan, it is also really well priced. Located right next to Towada-Hachimantai National Park in northeast Honshu, Appi Kogen provides long, well-groomed pistes and excellent powder snow from peak to base […]