Tag: ski resorts
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Sunlight
Sunlight Mountain Resort, just above Glenwood Springs in Colorado’s Elk Moutains, is a down-to-earth family resort. With diverse terrain and stunning panoramic views, Sunlight Mountain is a delight for all. Opened in 1966, Sunlight Mountain Resort continues to attract large numbers of visitors to its slopes. Sunlight Mountain Resort’s 470 acres encompass a ski area […]
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Courchevel
Courchevel in the Trois Vallees or Three Valley region of France, is one of the most famous skiing vacation destinations in Europe. Located in France’s Savoy province to the west of Lyon, it is one of the most cosmopolitan resorts in the world. Trois Vallees is one of the most extensive and impressive ski areas […]
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Idaho
Located in the northwest region of the United States, the mountainous state of Idaho has Canada on its northern border and is surrounded by Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Montana. The mountains of Idaho, combined with its crisp, cold winter months, offers some superb snow sport opportunities and there are a number of ski […]
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Val Gardena
Val Gardena in Italy is considered to be one of the leading ski vacation resorts in the world, comparable with Vail Resorts in America, Bariloche in Argentina, and Queenstown in New Zealand. One of the reasons for it being ranked so high is because it is constantly upgrading its services and facilities. This picturesque resort […]
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Pine Ridge
Pine Ridge Snow Park in Barre, Massachusetts, is the ideal beginners and family ski area. With a friendly atmosphere, lovely snowy slopes and low ski lift fees, Pine Ridge offers a day packed with fun times and memories. Massachusetts’ Pine Ridge Snow Park is perfect for a weekend away with the family, a classic ski […]
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Montana Snowbowl
Montana Snowbowl is a great place to go this winter. It has warm, friendly faces, great scenery, a relaxing atmosphere and, of course, great trails. The Snowbowl is not just about great skiing, it’s about a genuine love for the sport. You don’t come here to make a name for yourself – you come here […]
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New Zealand
New Zealand is popular vacation destination for skiing because of the reversal of seasons for skiers from the Northern Hemisphere. Ardent skiers can spend their summers here at excellent resorts under brilliant weather conditions. Varied world class terrain, excellent accommodation and exciting nightlife make New Zealand a popular ski vacation destination between June and November. […]
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Sweden
A ski vacation in Sweden offers an opportunity to get in touch with nature in the best possible way. The resorts are not built in an area cleared for the purpose, but are in the midst of unspoiled wilderness surrounded by lakes and forests. A vacation in Sweden is perfect for those who want to […]
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Wengen
Wengen is a ski resort for those who want to have a relaxed vacation and admire the old style charm of this traditional Swiss village. The people of Wengen match their village: both are sunny and inviting, and welcome visitors. Cradled in the midst of the magnificent the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains, in the […]
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Vermont
Take a vacation in Vermont, the birthplace of skiing in America! Over a century ago, Norwegians who had settled in Stowe used skis to get around in winter on the impassable roads. Stowe, which is home to the highest mountain in the state, Mt Mansfield, was the venue of the first ski race held in […]
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Stratton Mountain
If you’re looking for the highest peak in the southern end of the state of Vermont, look no further than Stratton Mountain. It boasts a stunning summit elevation of 3875 ft and 92 fantastic ski and snowboarding trails with a 2003 ft vertical drop. The trails cater for all skiers and snowboarders from beginner to […]
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Grand Targhee
A resort with a reputation for great snow, Grand Targhee Resort can be found in the Targhee National Forest. The resort has a summit elevation of 10,000 ft and an annual snowfall average of 500 inches – certainly you’ll find no shortage of great powder at this stunning resort. The family-orientated resort has two mountains, […]