Tag: ski resorts
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Eaglecrest
Eaglecrest Ski Area is near the town of Juneau on Alaska’s Douglas Island. As the island is only accessible by water or air, the ski area is never crowded and lift queues are non-existent. A sparkling gem, Eaglecrest is beautifully set and its relatively isolated location makes it a magical winter experience. This stunning ski […]
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Thredbo
Thredbo in Australia’s Snowy Mountains is one of Australia’s most popular ski resorts. It is located just a few miles away from Mount Kosciusko, Australia’s highest mountain and offers skiing for all levels. Extensive snow-making guarantees snow cover, so be prepared to ski on exhilarating trails, from the top all the way to the bottom […]
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Alpine Meadows
If you’re looking for top-notch skiing at a breathtaking location, look no further than Alpine Meadows Ski Area. Located in the Tahoe National Forest on the lake’s north shore, the Alpine Meadows Ski Resort features some 2,400 acres of great ski slopes. With an annual snowfall average of 495 inches and over 100 snow runs, […]
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Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl Resort has always been a popular winter retreat. However with fairly recent updating and upgrading, the resort is now able to combine the history, ambiance and service of old, with top-notch modern facilities. All this contributes to make the Sugar Bowl Resort a first class resort. Situated high up on Donner Summit, Sugar […]
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Phoenix Mountain
Phoenix Mountain Ski Resort is located in the Phoenix Interpretive Forest just 30 km from Grand Forks in British Columbia. This community ski hill is operated by the Phoenix Alpine Ski Society and is renowned for its late season skiing. A stunning north facing slope, excellent snow fall, a mild climate and outstanding downhill runs, […]
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Colorado
If you’re an easy-level skier or a die hard expert, you can be sure that you’ll find the right challenge for you in the Colorado mountains. With Snowboarding, night skiing, heli-sking, cross country, half pipes, snowshoe trails and much much more you’ll never run out of amazing snow-filled opportunities. The state is home to 26 […]
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Silverton
One of the ultimate backcountry skiing and expert rated alpine skiing destinations in the country, Silverton Mountain is not your average ski resort. Instead of skiing programs for toddlers, you’ll find informative and educational classes regarding avalanche safety and mountaineering instruction. Instead of masses of people skiing down well-groomed slopes of a gentler grade, ...
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France
Skiing in France can be a truly remarkable and memorable experience. Ski resorts in France offer you a wide variety of accommodation options, from traditional villages to the modern ski-in/ski-out resorts. Large areas of snow and mountain are interlinked, creating perfect conditions for cross country skiing. French resorts are fantastic for the whole family to […]
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Take a ski vacation in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the undisputed ‘Winter Sports Capital’ of Germany. This is the most famous ski resort in Germany, located only a short distance from the Austrian border in the country’s southwestern corner. Just an hour’s drive away from Munich, Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two towns that came together in order to […]
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Snowhaven
If you travel seven miles in the right direction from Grangeville you’ll soon find yourself at the Snowhaven Ski Area. This ski resort truly is a haven as it overlooks the Camas Prairie, the Gospel Hump Wilderness and the Nez Perce National Forest. Besides the absolutely awesome view, Snowhaven has plenty of great skiing on […]
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Blue Hills
Just recently acquired by the owners of Ragged Mountain, Blue Hills Ski Area has been upgraded and revamped to provide the best facilities possible. The Blue Hills Ski Area is relatively small which makes for a cozy atmosphere and secluded surroundings. Blue Hills is situated just a short distance from Boston in Canon, Mass. It […]
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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 […]