Tag: ski resorts

• 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 […]

• Brighton

  Strictly a winter resort, Brighton Ski Resort is located in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. You’ll find its enormous 10 500 ft peak at the topmost of Big Cottonwood Canyon, where 500 inches of annual snowfall are just begging to be ridden. Brighton was opened in 1936 and has been continually updated and upgraded to […]

• Jay Peak

  Jay Peak Ski Resort, situated in Vermont’s Green Mountains beside the quaint town of Jay, is renowned for its philosophy of allowing visitors freedom to explore the amazing natural landscape within its boundaries. Austrian Walter Foeger was the first to create ski trails on the slopes of Jay Peak, back in the 1950s. Since then, […]

• Leavenworth Ski

  Get outdoors and stay healthy this winter at Leavenworth Ski Hill. This superb, low-cost ski area features six different winter activities, daily grooming and a fun-filled atmosphere. The tiny ski area only has a 400 ft vertical drop but that does not mean it is short of things to do. Leavenworth offers a variety of […]

• White Pine

  White Pine Ski Area is located in the lovely Bridger-Teton National Forest of Wyoming, near the town of Pinedale. This fantastic ski area is a popular resort amongst those wanting to escape the bustle of life and get in touch with nature. With uncrowded snowy slopes and short lift queues, skiers and snowboarders alike will […]

• Charlotte Pass

  Australians are very sentimental about Charlotte Pass, their country’s first ski resort. It was established at the turn of the 20th century and has remained an exclusive and well loved resort ever since. Not only is it the country’s highest ski resort, it is also the only snowbound resort in Australia. This means that the […]

• Saint Anton

  St Anton in Austria is the favorite vacation choice of the experienced skier. Situated at the base of the road up to the Arlberg pass, St Anton is the birthplace of alpine skiing. Take a vacation at what is widely regarded as the best ski area in Austria and you will be charmed not only […]

• Mammoth Mountain

  You look out – sparkling white snow surrounds you, a chilly breeze brushes past your face and your anticipation grows. Skiing on Mammoth Mountain is an amazing experience. Mammoth Mountain lies within the Inyo National Forest to the west of Mammoth Lakes town in California. With one of the longest ski seasons in the USA […]

• Mount Baldy

  Canada’s Mount Baldy Ski Resort, located between Osoyoos and Oliver in British Columbia, should not be confused with Mt. Baldy Resort in California. Situated in the Desert Wine Country of Canada, Mount Baldy Ski Resort is renowned for its brilliant skiing, exquisite wine, welcoming atmosphere and fantastic golf. Mount Baldy retains a very authentic feel […]