Tag: ski resorts
Red Mountain
Canada’s Red Mountain Ski Resort is located just 5 minutes away from the small town of Rossland in British Columbia. Consisting of two mountains, Red and Granite, this impressive ski resort boasts some of the best terrain in Canada. Red Mountain Resort caters for the whole family and is the ideal vacation destination for those […]
Arapahoe
Arapahoe Basin ski area, located just 6 miles from Keystone in Colorado, is amongst the first skiing locations in the state, having opened in 1948. Through the years Arapahoe Basin has been modernized and improved, but the skiing is just as amazing as it has always been. With high snow fall and a great elevation, […]
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 […]
Adelboden
The Adelboden ski resort, located to the east of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, is a great choice for an idyllic ski vacation at the foot of the Wildstrubel Mountain. The beautiful Swiss village, lined with old chalets, is traditional, pretty and sedate with spectacular scenery. Adelboden shares the same range as the internationally famous Gstaad […]
Oberammergau
Oberammergau is a complete vacation resort that offers excellent skiing and a lot more. The town is famous for the Passion Play that has been staged here every ten years since the 17th century. This historic town is also known for its beautiful painted houses. Oberammergau has sunny slopes that offer both easy and challenging […]
Tamarack
Tamarack Resort is still a youngster (2004) when compared with other North American ski resorts. Despite this, Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho, is making a name for itself. Right beside Lake Cascade, Tamarack is a year-round vacation destination with magnificent scenery and marvelous skiing. All through winter, skiers and snowboarders can be seen tackling Tamarack’s […]
Jiminy Peak
If you are looking for a great resort in western Massachusetts, look no further than Jiminy Peak Resort. This mid-sized resort has great terrain, a 1150 ft vertical drop and a summit elevation of 2380 ft. It receives 100 inches of snow and has a 93% snow-making capacity to ensure that virtually every slope is […]
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Lost Trail Powder Mountain, beautifully located in Montana’s Conner, is renowned for its amazing views, reliable snowfall, excellent ski conditions and uncrowded slopes. A treasure in the Rocky Mountain’s, Lost Trail is snow sports enthusiast’s dream. Experience the amazing powder of Lost Trail without the massive expense. Between December and April Lost Trail Powder ...
Ski Apache
Ski Apache in Ruidoso, New Mexico, is located on the slopes of Sierra Blanca Peak, reaching up to a hight of over 12 000 feet. Visitors to Ski Apache will find the panorama breath-taking. Interestingly Ski Apache, opened in 1961 and is under the ownership of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. New Mexico’s Ski Apache offers […]
Tiffindell
South Africa conjures up images of wildlife safaris and sandy beaches, majestic mountains and wide open spaces. These may be the most popular tourist attractions of the country but it also has a couple of ski resorts with great snow from July to September. Tiffindell is the main ski resort in South Africa, located on […]
Saint Moritz
St Moritz is probably the most famous of all the Swiss resorts. Its strikingly beautiful location in Switzerland’s Engadine Valley, superb ski slopes and off-piste options, and its sensational après-ski scene have made it world famous. It is the Mecca of the rich and famous – glitzy, glamorous and very expensive. The glitterati throng there […]
Sundance Resort
Sundance Resort, founded in 1969 by Robert Redford, provides travelers with an unique experience, an intriguing combination of recreation, nature and art. Situated at the base of Mount Timpanogos, not far from Utah’s Park City, Sundance Resort is a year-round destination surrounded by 5,000 acres of beautiful wilderness. Skiers and Snowboarders can glide down Sundance […]