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Argentina | _ | | _ | | | San Carlos de Bariloche or better know to skiers simply as Bariloche is a breathtaking alpine town located on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake and is kept pristine due its location - right in the center of a national park.
Skiing is actually done at the resort called Catedral Alta Patagona, which is located about 12 miles from town and is connected to the ski area by a shuttle that runs approximately every 30 minutes.
Skiers and Riders may choose from accommodations in the town of Bariloche located on the lake or at the Bavarian style base village.
Bariloche offers a resort town atmosphere with many hotels, restaurants, shopping and legendry night life, while the base village area offers a mountain town feel hotels, shops and restaurants.
Catedral Ski Resort offers skiing on 2,964 acres via 39 lifts .The bottom half of the mountain offers 53 groomed and marked trails for skiers of all abilities while the upper half of the mountain is high alpine skiing with some groomed slopes and plenty of off- piste possibilities.
Many Argentines vacation in Bariloche as this resort offers a great ski and winter experience combined with plenty of dining and nightlife.
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Bariloche Punta Condor Hotel * 7 Night Special * June 14 - 27, 2008; Aug 30 - Oct 3, 2008 | | | _ | | _ | | | Like a sentry keeping watch on San Mart¡n de los Andes, the 1,980-meter-high Mount Chapelco lodges one of the most attractive ski resorts in the Argentinian Patagonia. Located 19 kilometers from the mountain village, this internationally renowned resort, with 20 runs of several difficulty levels and excellent snow quality, combines adrenaline and scenery. The impressive view of Lake L car, the silence of the lenga forest and the stunning presence of the Lan¡n breaking the mountain range horizon turn this place into a unique option for the practice of winter sports.
Chapelco is a newly refurbished ski area that was widely recognized as the best place to learn how to ski in Argentina. Under Alfred Auer's leadership, the ski school here introduced tens of thousands of Argentines to winter sport in the 1970s and '80s. Traditionally known for its gentle, tree-lined runs, new lifts were added in the late 1980s that opened up the advanced terrain above treeline. Today, Chapelco has become a sort of boutique ski area for those who shun the mob approach of Bariloche. Perhaps the greatest pleasure of skiing at Chapelco is the friendly, picturesque, and uncrowded town of San Mart¡n de Los Andes. The quiet tranquillity and surprising lack of "touristiness" is in sharp contrast to the intensity of Bariloche and the haughtiness of Las Le¤as. The village sits in a flat valley at the eastern foot of Lago Lacar and is oriented not to the lake front, but to the geographic center of the valley. The town, and its prices, has grown rapidly over the past few years, but San Martin maintains its charm with Swiss-style architecture and araucaria-filled public parks and squares
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form | | | _ | | _ | | | Tucked away deep in the Andes resides South
Americas biggest and certainly one of the worlds
most challenging mountain resorts. Las Lenas,
Argentina.
This resort is huge with over 40 miles of trails and a
vertical drop of 4,000 feet with 50% Advanced/Expert
terrain and 50% Intermediate/Beginner terrain.
With 12 lifts serving 43,200 acres and a hotel capacity for only
3,500 guests, you will find these slopes are uncrowded and
newly fallen snow remains untracked for days after a storm.
Completely above tree line, the resort offers huge open bowls,
long steep chutes as well as wide open groomed runs to satisfy skiers of all
levels.
The mountain is divided into two areas- the Lower
Mountain and Upper Mountain. The lower mountain is
served by 8 lifts and offers a wide variety of beginner
and intermediate terrain with many groomed options
as well.
The upper mountain is served by 4 lifts and offers
options in every direction.This is where the goods
are for advanced skiers. Hugh open bowls and steep
chutes that will satisfy the most hardcore skiers and
riders. Las Lenas offers some groomed runs off the
top and the views are spectacular.
The Las Lenas Resort is a small self-contained village with a
variety of hotels and condominiums scattered across
the valley floor. Resort amenities include a casino,
nightclub, Movie Theater, game room and pool tables,
supermarket and drug store, snow tubing hill and
several restaurants and night spots.
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Virgo Hotel and Spa * 7 Night Package * July 5 - 18, 2008; Aug 9 - 22, 2008
Las Lenas Hotel Aires * 7 Night Package * July 5 - 11, 2008; Aug 9 - 15, 2008 | | | _ | | _ | | | The newest in and most exotic resort in Argentina and, like everything in Ushuaia, the southernmost in the world, Castor Mount opens its fifth season. Very close to Tierra del Fuego capital city, where the sea and the mountains meet to be the protagonists of a dazzling geography, Castor is only 195 meters over sea level and its top rises to 1,057 meters.
With a skiable drop that reaches 772 meters, Castor Mount distributes 19 runs with different levels of difficulties and off-piste sectors into 20 kilometers. Nordic ski is the most outstanding modality, with circuits that go through lengas forests which can also be visited on snow rackets.
Unlike the general belief, Castor enjoys very good weather and the best quality of powder snow, due to the stability of its temperature, offering one of the longest seasons in South America.
Modern lifts, skiing and snowboarding school, and all the services that complement the infrastructure and Ushuaia scenery, turn Castor Mount into a complete resort, to ski in the confines of the world.
Season: from July 09 to October 16.
Weather: in winter, temperatures range between 5§ and -5§C.
Castor Mount has 19 runs, divided into 30% for beginners, equal percentage for intermediate level, 25% for advanced skiers and the remaining 15% for experts.
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ChileThe Andes Mountains of Chile are home to the ski resorts of Portillo, Valle Nevado, Termas de Chillan, and others. Portillo Ski Resort is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. Known simply as Ski Portillo, this majestic ski resort is a haven for summer skiing. The striking Hotel Portillo regularly hosts national ski teams who train at Portillo in the summer months. Further south, and just 45 miles from Santiago, Valle Nevado shares the peaks with neighboring ski resorts El Colorado and La Parva. The Hotel Valle Nevado, Hotel Purta de Sol, and Hotel Tres Puntas form a lively ski center. In southern Chile, the ski resort of Termas de Chillan boasts both phenomenal powder skiing on incredible terrain and natural hot springs, perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes. Here, the Gran Hotel Termas is your luxurious ski vacation home. Wherever you choose to ski in Chile, you will find incredible resorts, excellent international cuisine, and exciting nightlife.
| _ | | _ | | | The valley of Portillo is truly unique. Near the base of Mt. Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the America's, the ski area surrounds the deep emerald blue Laguna del Inca glacial lake. The slopes tumble down from the massive shoulders of mountains that surround the resort. 12 lifts serve 25 trails offering a mix of 24% easiest, 33% intermediate, and 43% advanced/expert terrain. Portillo has skiing to satisfy skiers of all levels. Most guests visiting Portillo will reside in the Hotel Portillo- a grand hotel finished in 1949, which still retains the elegance of an era gone by. All activities revolve around the hotel and part of the Portillo experience is meeting and getting to know your fellow skiers. Many repeat guests will tell you they return to Portillo every year for this congenial atmosphere.
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Hotel Portillo * 4th of July - 7th Night Free * June 28 - July 5, 2008
Hotel Portillo * Labor Day - 7th Night Free * August 30 - Sept 6, 2008 | | | _ | | _ | | | Santiago is the main city in the Metropolitan Region. It holds 4 millions inhabitants and it's one of the most developed cities in America. Its architecture combines historical and modern times. Also, Santiago is the country's capital and it has the best urban infrastructure in the country. Besides, it has beautiful landscapes surround it and many attractions for tourists. Founded in 1541 by Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago is the oldest city in Chile.
LAN Airlines * $100 Off Per Ticket and Kids Ski Free * Aug 30 - Sep 30, 2008 | | | _ | | _ | | | Nestled in the magnificent Southern Andes Mountains, on the slopes of the majestic Chillan volcano,Termas de Chillan offers spectacular ski terrain and breathtaking vistas. 11 lifts access 35 groomed trails and endless off-piste possibilities for all ability levels. Lodging choices include 3 hotels including the 5* Gran Hotel as well as a condominium complex. Amenities include a world class spa with natural hot springs,dog sledding and snowmobiling.Termas de Chillan offers a true Chilean ski experience.
Casino on site at the Gran Hotel offering 100 slot machines, 3 Roulette wheels, 10 different card games, 1 eighty-seat Bingo parlour and 1 Craps table!
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Termas de Chillan * 7 Night Value Package * June 14 - 27, 2008; Sep 6 - Oct 18, 2008 | | | _ | | _ | | | Laying claim to the "highest ski resort in the Andes" the popularity is on the rise for breathtaking Valle Nevado which stands 9,925 feet above sea level offering superb snow quality with the advantage of being only 37 miles from the Santiago International Airport, less then 2 hours away.
Valle Nevado is massive in acreage and all above tree line offering 23 miles of groomed pistes distributed on 39 runs from beginner to expert with a vertical drop of 2,657 feet, all served by 11 lifts including the Andes Express, famous for being the fastest in South America. If this isn't enough, you can indulge in the Snowpark and Half-Pipe (the only FIS-authorized venue in Latin America) or fulfill your dreams of poaching 6,000 feet of virgin snow on a heli decent offered through the largest heliski operation in South America. Two neighboring ski areas located in the valley just below Valle Nevado, La Parva and El Colorado, are also available by purchasing a lift pass upgrade once at the resort. With Valle Nevado's interconnected lift system, skiers have access to the largest skiable terrain in the southern hemisphere!
This self contained resort offers 3 hotels, 8 restaurants, 3 bars, a fitness center, and a heated swimming pool. Skiers and riders can choose from The Hotel Valle Nevado, The Hotel Puerta del Sol and the Hotel Tres Puntas. Breakfast and dinner are included in all hotel packages with a variety of dining options within your package.
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Valle Nevado * 7th Night Free * Sept 12 - Oct 5, 2008 (Book by May 30!)
Valle Nevado * 7th Night Free * Aug 22 - Sept 11, 2008 (Book by May 30!)
Valle Nevado Hotel Tres Puntas * 10% Off Party of 3 * June 20 - 27, 2008 | | | | | |
Alaska
California | _ | | _ | | | If you haven't been to South Lake Tahoe recently, you're in for a surprise
Gone are the old motels and t-shirt shops, replaced by a vibrant village, up-scale lodging and exquisite restaurants. Heavenly has turned this quirky ski town into a double-black-diamond destination. Rising 3,000 feet above famous Lake Tahoe, few mountain resorts can compete with Heavenly's scenic beauty and exhilarating on-mountain experience.
Heavenly is truly one of the most unique ski destinations in the world. The destination offers more to do both on and off the mountain than there are hours in the day. With the perfect blend of sunny California days and wild Nevada nights, we're redefining the term "wildlife".
| | | _ | | _ | | | Located just south of South Lake Tahoe Kirkwood is just far enough off the beaten path to be a hidden gem to destination travelers. Known for receiving more snow than anywhere else in the states (638" 4 year snow average) Kirkwood offers some of the most epic array of Tahoe terrain. Featuring 12 chair lifts to access 2,300 acres of terrain with 15% beginner, 50% intermediate and 35% advanced & expert terrain everyone will find uncrowded slopes to suit them best. The biggest news for the year came with the recent approval of our Mountain Master Development Plan which ensures Kirkwood will continue to be in the sights of any Tahoe traveler. The Development Plan includes a high speed quad upgrade to our back side (chair 4) of the mountain improving access to our intermediate cruiser runs, a new ridge top restaurant and additional services to our Mountain Village.
South Lake Tahoe is the nearest big city with 24/7 entertainment and a good choice for a central Tahoe location. Less than 35 miles away Kirkwood offers the perfect retreat from the sometimes chaotic feel of South Lake. Transportation to Kirkwood is simplified with private shuttles for your groups of 20 or more and a public shuttle for the individual travelers. When lodging in South Lake your guests have multiple choices for world class Tahoe resorts with the nearest being Heavenly ski resort featuring their famous gondola picking guests up directly from Stateline casinos. What you may not know is that guests who take a private or public Kirkwood shuttle from South Lake find themselves on the snow in the same time as those who board the Heavenly gondola!!
| | | _ | | _ | | | 11,053-foot Mammoth Mountain dominates the Eastern Sierra skyline and the minds and hearts of it's die-hard skiers and riders. Yes-Mammoth is big. Whether you ski or ride, are young or old, beginner or advanced Mammoth is the perfect destination. In 2003, Skiing Magazine rated it #1 Terrain Park with 75 acres, 3 parks, 3 pipes and 8 runs. The endless bowls and steeps could satisfy any advanced skier or rider and new in the 2006-07 season major renovations and on mountain improvements include adding Eagle Ridge Learning Center- Mammoth's third full-service Ski and Snowboard School.
Mammoth boasts one of the longest seasons in the country from November to June, 3,500 skiable acres and 3,100 vertical feet. Combine this with 400 annual inches bathed in 300 days of sunshine and you have a skier/riders paradise. | | | _ | | _ | | | ENJOY THE NEW NORTHSTAR RESORT
The eagerly awaited Village at Northstar made its debut in the 2005-2006 season with phase 1 of the new village now complete featuring 72 luxurious slope side condominiums, specialty shops, and restaurants. Just 45 minutes from the Reno airport, Northstar is a destination created with families in mind. The 9,000 square foot ice rink is the place to gather with outdoor fire pits, a s'mores kiosk, boutiques and restaurants surrounding it on all sides. Kid's activities don't stop there with an on mountain tubing center and an adventure park.
The mountain has a something for all skier levels from Mt Pluto known for its abundance of groomed runs, moderate pitch and views of Lake Tahoe to the north-facing Lookout Mountain with great snow quality featuring steep groomers and bump runs. If it is terrain parks you're into, Northstar has six parks, each with an amazing variety of jumps, hips, rails, boxes, a Halfpipe and 420' superpipe. Experience the new Northstar Resort!
| | | _ | | _ | | | Squaw Valley Blossoms With New Base Village & Improvements
Squaw Valley USA is enjoying a renaissance with its transformation into a world-class, four-season vacation destination. The change is as expansive as the 4,000-acre resort itself and guests will experience the makeover from the moment they arrive. The largest and most visible change is the opening of Phase II of the resort's new and expanded pedestrian base village. Combined with Phase I, the Village at Squaw Valley now offers a total of 286 new slopeside luxury condominiums, seventeen boutiques and shops and seven additional restaurants and eateries all contained in a meandering, European-style village.
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Colorado | _ | | _ | | | Experience the Power of Four
Aspen/Snowmass, anywhere else this would be four separate vacations. It's not just one mountain. It's Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Decide which mountain fits your passion. Four choices and nearly 5,000 acres. Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety - cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bump and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known as the locals' favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl. Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2007 (for an unprecedented six consecutive years!), Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. Aspen/Snowmass. Experience the Power of Four.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Experience the Power of Four
Aspen/Snowmass, anywhere else this would be four separate vacations. It's not just one mountain. It's Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. Decide which mountain fits your passion. Four choices and nearly 5,000 acres. Snowmass, so many runs, so much variety - cruisers, steeps, glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States. Rising out of the heart of downtown Aspen and famous for its steeps, bump and incredible views, Aspen Mountain and its double-black and tree runs are fun for skiers and snowboarders alike. Known as the locals' favorite mountain, Aspen Highlands features extreme terrain, groomed cruisers and breathtaking views of the Maroon Bells. For the ultimate ski/snowboarding experience, hike up and drop into Highland Bowl. Home of the ESPN Winter X Games through 2007 (for an unprecedented six consecutive years!), Buttermilk is also a premier mountain for beginners. While experts frolic in the X Superpipe and terrain park, the rest of the family can cruise on the wide, rolling trails. Aspen/Snowmass. Experience the Power of Four. | | | _ | | _ | | | Crested Butte has grown from a booming mining town in the 1880's to one of the most respected ski mountains in the country, without losing that genuine mountain hospitality. Experts will find numerous steeps, chutes, and cliffs to explore off the Extreme Limits and The Headwall, and can experience steep 'n deep, backcountry-style terrain off the North Face lift. Intermediates and beginners will thrill to the abundant cruisers under Paradise and Keystone lifts. The village and town are dotted with excellent restaurants and night spots, quaint specialty shops, and art galleries to round out the skiing experience. If you're looking for the authntic mountain town experience, you'll find it at Crested Butte!
Guests will enjoy several million dollars' worth of improvements throughout
the resort this year (from base area facelifts to expanded snowmaking to lift
upgrades), with ever more dramatic transformations to follow. Innovative
architectural teams are polishing plans to essentially re-create the central
ski village from the ground up. | | | _ | | _ | | | This season is an exciting one here in Breckenridge. New this year, Breckenridge Ski Resort boasts the highest chairlift in North America, reaching 12,840 feet.
The Imperial Express SuperChair accesses 400 acres of famed expert and advanced intermediate terrain previously only accessible via hiking and provides panoramic vistas of the Ten Mile Range. Accessed from the top of 6-Chair, skiers and riders are whisked up 939 vertical feet to the legendary above timberline terrain of Imperial Bowl, North Bowl and Whale's Tale and to the resort's in-bounds extreme terrain located in the Lake Chutes. The new high-speed quad brings the total number of lifts to 28 and increases the resort's lift-serviced terrain by 25 percent. The new lift combined with Breckenridge's rolling crusiers, which are groomed every night, the steep bumps runs on Peak 9, the award-winning terrain parks and pipe and a historic town that tells the story of Breck's spirit of adventure makes Breckenridge is truly the perfect mountain town.
(All Breckenridge Resort photos courtesy of Vail Resorts, Inc.) | | | _ | | _ | | | Copper is the perfect vacation destination for Colorado skiing and
snowboarding. Copper is easily accessible - located just 75 miles west of Denver in the heart of Summit County, Colorado. Copper is Summit County's
largest ski area with over 2,400 skiable acres and averages 280" of snowfall
during our ski season. Of all the Colorado ski resorts, Copper has plenty to
offer for all ages and abilities. The new Copper Village features plenty of
incredible lodging options, shops, restaurants, bars and family activities.
All of the lodging is just steps away from the mountain and gives you access
to the Copper Mountain Athletic Club.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Keystone celebrates its 35th anniversary!
Keystone Resort's evolution continues this ski season with a terrain expansion to 2,870 acres and 3,128 vertical feet, making it the largest resort in Summit County. Much of the additional terrain can be accessed via snowcat with Keystone Adventure Tours-providing guided skiing and riding experiences in Keystone's legendary bowls. Plus, a strong focus remains on snow surface with enhanced grooming and snowmaking and wider trails.
| | | _ | | _ | | | When Olympians gather in Utah it's called the winter games.
When they gather in Steamboat it's called Thursday.
There are several things you can count on when you vacation in Steamboat. Rich western heritage, small town hospitality, and snow, lots of it. With an average of nearly 30 feet of snowfall every season, you can expect to relish in many satisfying powder days. But it's not just any snow in Steamboat, they have the driest and fluffiest snow in the world. It's so different, they coined the phrase Champagne Powder®. In fact, meteorologists have measured Steamboat's Champagne Powder® as having 70% less moisture content than average snow. If you have a hard time believing it, visit Steamboat and get a taste for yourself.
| | | _ | | _ | | | The celebrated soul of this historic town remains spirited and uncompromised. Once bustling with miners in search of gold and silver, over a century later both locals and tourists are enchanted by its history, beauty and charm. Majestic peaks cradle this tiny town, just eight blocks wide, 12 blocks long and peppered with colorful Victorian homes and clapboard storefronts.
Something for Skiers and Riders of all Ability Levels:
Traversing from east to west, the terrain shifts from expert to beginner, keeping skiers and riders in areas suitable to their skills. The east end of the mountain provides a formidable challenge for experts, the middle of the mountain offers plenty of cruisers and corduroy for intermediates, and the west side offers gentle runs where beginners can play.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Vail's 43rd season promises to provide skiers and riders with new programs, events and experiences that deliver something for everyone.
Vail offers 5,289 acres of the most exciting and vast adventures you can imagine. On a busy day Vail averages just four people per acre- there's plenty of elbow room. Choose from perfectly groomed corduroy trails to Volkswagen-sized bumps on the Front Side or head straight to one of the seven colossal Back Bowls to make your own powdery first tracks; you've got six miles to explore. Blue Sky Basin is an experience all its own with 645 acres of gladed trees, cornices and naturally formed trails that feel miles from civilization. Everyday skiers and riders find something new. For traditional terrain park lovers, the Golden Peak Terrain Park and Pipe is home to big-time events with a superpipe, numerous jumps and hits and a unique log rail park. Three smaller parks, Bwana, Mule Skinner and Hunky Dory, allow a more progressive approach with features that stand lower to the ground. With more than 300 days of sunshine, 346 inches of natural snow annually and 34 lifts to get you there, at the end of the day only you will know where you found your secret adventures in Vail. And if you're not sure how to begin the Vail Ski & Snowboard School has many specially designed programs that will comfortably propel you into your next adventure.
(all photos of Vail Mountain resort courtesy of Vail Resorts,Inc.) | | | _ | | _ | | | Beaver Creek turns 25! Hailed by SKI Magazine readers as one of the top resorts in North America, Beaver Creek is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting silver anniversary season.
Reminiscent of a secluded European alpine village, Beaver Creek combines the polish and refinement of a five-star resort with a relaxed, family atmosphere. The resort's village-to-village ski and snowboard experience is complemented by a mountain-top snowshoe and cross country ski park, world-class spas, a year-round outdoor ice rink, sleigh ride dinners, family programs and more. Beaver Creek is home to some of the West's most celebrated Rocky Mountain restaurants and pioneer chefs. The resort is located just 25 miles East of Vail/ Eagle County Airport offering nonstop jet service from 14 major U.S. destinations.
(All photos of Beaver Creek are courtesy of Vail Resorts, Inc.)
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Very few things actually improve with age. Fortunately, Mary Jane Mountain, Winter Park Resort's famed terrain for bumps and spectacular tree skiing and riding, is one of them. "Thirty years young," Mary Jane will grace this season donning a new high-speed six-pack chairlift in place of the Summit Express quad, even better tree skiing and riding through enhanced glading, an updated look to her Club Car bistro-style restaurant and more effective on-mountain signage designed to get you to where you want to be faster and with more efficiency.
Just 67 miles outside of Denver, Winter Park Resort has earned the distinction of "Colorado's Favorite" with an average annual snowfall of 349 inches, a #1 ranking for bumps three years in a row by Skiing Magazine, and a loyalist following unlike any other mountain. With an upcoming season choc full of live music, festive parades, bump events and a Mary Jane look-a-like contest, Colorado's Favorite is sure to become everyone's favorite mountain for incredible bump skiing, endless tree lines, infinite powder stashes and one all-season-long rockin' birthday bash.
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Idaho | _ | | _ | | | The American Original
There can only be one original and since 1936, Sun Valley has held that distinction. Born out of a desire to bring the magic of the European ski resorts to America, Sun Valley quickly became a phenomenon and still holds the charm that attracted so many back then. | | | _ | | _ | | | More Powder...
Fewer Skiers
Located in the heart of Idaho's magnificent west-central mountains, Tamarack Resort offers an extraordinary blend of mountain, meadow, and lake amenities in one exquisite location.
Tamarack's Ski Mountain boasts a 2,800-foor vertical drop and features world-class alpine skiing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding, Hells Canyon SuperPipe, and No Business Terrain Park.
Despite the size, Tamarack has captured and embraced the spirit of a boutique adventure resort, where every guest feels a special connection to the land and the people he or she encounters. | | | | | |
Montana | _ | | _ | | | We invite you to vacation at Big Sky Resort, Montana's leading destination. You'll enjoy the exceptional lodging accommodations, fine dining and fantastic skiing and riding. In addition to the extensive recreation opportunities Big Sky is known for it's breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife and gracious hospitality. Located midway between Bozeman and West Yellowstone Montana, we share the same splendor as Yellowstone National Park.
Big Sky Resort in Montana offers you three mountains graced by over 400 inches of annual snowfall to delight skiers and snowboarders. The signature Lone Peak rises to a lofty 11,166 feet with European-style expert terrain accessed by the Lone Peak Tram. Andesite Mountain has some of the resort's most notable intermediate trails, some comfortable south-facing beginner trails, several expert tree runs and a giant half-pipe and terrain park with rail slides. Flat Iron Mountain is on the eastern shoulder of Andesite and offers even more variety.
Big Sky has a total of 3,600 expansive acres, 4,350 jaw-dropping vertical feet and over 150 named trails. Big Sky also has a reputation for short or non-existent lift lines makes this truly a place all your own. We hope you'll experience it for yourself this winter. Now with the option of the Lone Peak Pass, the combined total with Moonlight is 5,300 acres! | |
Nevada
Utah | _ | | _ | | | Whatever your ability, Alta is for you! Alta Ski Area provides the skiing; private businesses provide the rest, including lodging, dining, helicopter & backcountry tours, massages and church services.
Deep powder snow, rugged terrain and spectacular scenery are world renown charateristics of Alta. Its best kept secret is the great beginner and intermediate terrain. The wide variety of awesome terrain and snow conditions provide skiing opportunities for every level of skier.
Lodging options are limited in Alta, so we included options in both Snowbird, which is adjacent to Alta, and The Marriott Residence Inn which is at the mouth of both Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons and a 20 minute drive to Alta. | | | _ | | _ | | | What started with one rope tow in 1936 has now become a world-class Utah skiing mountain resort offering a wide variety of terrain covered by an incredible amount of snow. For the 2007-2008 season Brighton will be the first to offer high-speed access to 100% of its terrain! Perhaps it is the only mountain where friends or families can ride together on the same lift and then peel off onto different trails - beginner, intermediate, or expert - and all meet at the bottom to ride the lift together again.
| | | _ | | _ | | | THE LINE BETWEEN ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY HAS BEEN DRAWN
Located in the legendary ski town of Park City, The Canyons is one of North America's largest single ski and snowboard resorts, providing you with an endless number of options. With 3 world-class lodging properties, 8 mountains, 3,700 acres of diverse terrain, 152 trails, 17 lifts and the Greatest Snow on Earth, it's no wonder The Canyons is your Ultimate Winter Playland.
This season, bigger just got better. The Canyons has invested over $10 million in improvements to the resort. Including the installation of the all-new DreamCatcher lift that opens an additional 200+ acres of pristine glades and natural trails. Upgrading the Tombstone express to a high-speed 6-pack and completing a major expansion of Red Pine Lodge increasing its capacity by 50%.
All of this is located just 32 freeway miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport and just minutes from historic downtown Park City. This means you'll spend more time skiing / riding and less time getting to the resort.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Deer Valley Resort revolutionized the ski industry in 1981 by providing the attentive service, gourmet food and luxury accommodations one would experience at a fine hotel. Deer Valley was honored in 2001 and 2005, by being named the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine, and they proudly hosted the 2002 Olympic Winter Games slalom, aerial and mogul events. Exceptional customer service, consistent quality and attention to every detail are all part of the Deer Valley experience. And their four mountains, offering a wide variety of terrain, allow guests more than ample opportunity to indulge in the annual 300 inches of light, dry Utah powder.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Ogden City was an official Venue City for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. All qualifying and medal rounds for men's and women's curling were held at The Ice Sheet located on the campus of Weber State University.
Seventeen miles east of Ogden, Snowbasin Ski Resort hosted all of the alpine speed events including the men's and women's Downhill, Super G, and Combined competitions, as well as the speed and technical alpine events for the Paralympic Games that followed.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Host site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City offers a wide variety of skiing terrain, consistent snow conditions, and easy access via Salt Lake City International Airport. Park City receives 350 inches of Utah's "greatest snow on earth" annually.
With 3,300 acres of the Greatest Snow on Earth,your journey around the Resort's nine bowls and 100 trails will challenge you in the steep `n deep powder, through the bumps, between trees, across rails, over jumps and atop manicured corduroy runs for everyone from first-timers to black diamond experts. While you're here, learn the latest techniques for better turns from passionate ski and snowboard instructors. And, don't miss the resort's four top-rated terrain parks, "Signature" groomed trails, energetic base area, fresh on-mountain dining, and unique Town Bridge, the on-snow gateway to Historic Main Street. Park City Mountain Resort is your passport to the best that winter has to offer.
Photos courtesy of Park City Mountain Resort. | | | _ | | _ | | | There is no place like "The Bird"! Averaging over 500 inches of light, dry Utah powder annually, Snowbird is a true mecca for ski enthusiasts and families alike. This resort offers some of the best powder skiing and some of the most challenging terrain in the world, yet beginners and intermediates will enjoy the area as well. Snowbird is a cozy, slopeside, pedestrian village, harmonizing naturally with the rugged beauty of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Accommodations, restaurants, shops, skiing, and all other activities are within easy walking distance. Snowbird is also one of the world's easiest resorts to get to, with Salt Lake City International Airport only 29 miles away.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Experience four of the greatest resorts in the Rockies when you purchase a Super Pass. Go to a different mountain everyday! Plus, the Super Pass gives you free transportation vouchers to get from Salt Lake City to the mountains and back! No rental car is needed. This Super Pass is only available to people who pre-purchase the ticket before arrival, and this ticket is not for sale at any of the resorts! Salt Lake City is the only place in the nation that puts the ambiance of the city within 40 minutes of the greatest snow on earth!
The Ski Salt Lake Super Pass may be redeemed for an all-day lift ticket at Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, or Solitude and includes the Snowbird Tram and Brighton Super Ticket (9am-9pm when night skiing is available). The Super Pass also includes round-trip transportation on UTA buses, ski buses, and TRAX light-rail.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Solitude Mountain Resort is a short 28 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport located high in the Wasatch Mountains where over 500 inches of Utah powder falls and breathtaking slopes rise 8,000 feet above glacier-cut Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is only 12 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon from Wasatch Boulevard.
What it's known for: Solitude is known for its lack of crowds, great variety of terrain, award-winning trail planning, and an intimate European village featuring elegant lodging, exquisite dining, and impeccable service.
Best kept secret: Honeycomb Canyon, accessible by both Summit, and Powder Horn lifts, is one of many historical mining areas that existed over a century ago. If it were possible to take an x-ray of this canyon, it would resemble a honeycomb. Besides its historical significance, it is the home to the best off-piste powder skiing at Solitude with its open bowls, chutes and tree runs.
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Wyoming | _ | | _ | | | Welcome to Jackson Hole. Amazing in the winter, absolutely spectacular in the summer!
Jackson Hole and Teton County are located in the Northwest corner of Wyoming and serve as the southern entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the gateway community to Grand Teton National Park.
The town has an old west feel with lots of shops, restaurants and art galleries while the valley offers a wide variety of activities to suit absolutely anyone and everyone.
Visitors come to Jackson to tour the national parks as well as enjoy world class fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, biking, wildlife expeditions and river rafting.
The town of Jackson and the surrounding community offers a broad range of accommodations ranging from campgrounds, budget motels to 5 * luxury hotels as well as a wide variety condominiums and private homes for rent.
The valley is served by the world's only airport in a National Park with daily jet service from several US gateways including Chicago, Denver, Dallas and Salt Lake City.
Throughout the summer the community also offers a large variety if art shows, festivals, outdoor music concerts, community theaters as well as The Grand Teton Music Festival.
We may be The Ski Organizers, but we have a lot of experience selling Jackson Hole and we can help you plan that perfect Jackson Hole Spring Summer or Fall getaway.
Jackson Hole Aspens Condominiums * 5 Night Package * May 5 - Jun 13, 2008; Aug 25 - Nov 1, 2008
Jackson Hole Aspens Condominiums * 5 Night Package * Jun 14 - 27, 2008
Snow King Resort * 5 Night Package * Jun 7 - Jun 27, 2008
Teton Mountain Lodge * 4th Night Free * May 23 - Jun 4, 2008
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole * 4th Night Free * Jun 8 - Jun 12, 2008; Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2008 | | | | | |
Canada | _ | | _ | | | Ski Banff @ Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine Village has over 7,700 acres of terrain surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Banff National Park. Unlimited variety & consistent snow are key elements to these three world-class ski resorts.
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine promises memorable skiing and snowboarding amidst the world's most awesome scenery. Within the protected wilderness of Banff National Park, you'll find three ski areas and two mountain towns alive with spirit and hospitality (Banff and Lake Louise) - all just 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport.
These three superb ski areas connected by a convenient shuttle and are accessible with one lift ticket. Outdoor activities include snow shoeing, heli-skiing, dog sledding, ice skating, curling and tobogganing. Enjoy hundreds of restaurants and over two hundred retail outlets.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Big White is situated on the edge of the Monashee mountains, a mere 56 km from Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan Valley. The village accommodates Canada's most modern totally ski-in/ski-out resort properties and provides you with everything you'll need for a great vacation within walking distance.
Voted `Best Weather' by Ski Canada Magazine, you too can feel the difference natural snow makes as you cruise the long rolling groomers, hit the powder bowls or watch your mates ride the rails and try their luck at the Olympic sized super pipe. Big White is the second most popular resort in super natural British Columbia, one of the world's greatest snow sport states.
Big White is fun for the whole family. Once the chairlifts stop, Big White comes alive with exciting activities for all ages. Join in the torchlight parade, watch the fireworks spectacular, win prizes at the kids' carnival night, and meet new friends at the "Taste of Big White" or around the open air fire pits.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Fernie Alpine Resort is the resort powder lovers dream of, with an average annual snowfall of over 29 feet! With over 2500 acres of terrain and over 2800ft of vertical, 5 spectacular open bowls, ridges & glades, there is endless adventure on this mountain. A wide variety of brand new on-mountain ski-in/ski-out condo-style accommodations have been developed, as well as, improved base area facilities. Skiing Magazine put it best when they said, " Fernie Alpine Resort is another magical place where temperatures are mild and snowfalls massive!"
| | | _ | | _ | | | Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, North America's newest snow resort, opened in the 2000-01 season. Located on the western side of the Rocky Mountain Trench, Kicking Horse is quickly gaining a reputation for exciting terrain covered in legendary Rocky Mountain champagne powder snow.
Ski or ride the Canadian Rockies' biggest vertical and 4,133 feet, all lift accessed and fall-line. The 8 passenger gondola takes you up 3,800 vertical feet in 12 minutes to maximize you on-snow time. Take the challenge of top to bottom runs or access the Stairway to Heaven chair to stay in the high alpine with its sensational soft snow.
The home of the Eagle's Eye Restaurant, enjoy smart skiers lunches or intimate dinners in Canada's most elevated dining experience at 7,700 feet. There is something for everyone at North America's "secret no more". | | | _ | | _ | | | Deep in the heart of Western Canada's legendary helicopter-skiing country, Red Mountain Resort provides the kind of skiing experience rarely found anymore.
Red Mountain is one of the oldest ski resorts in Canada. Nestled in the Monashee Mountains in southern British Columbia, the town of Rossland began its life as a gold-mining town. Now, the slopes surrounding the town draw avid skiers and snowboarders to its steep terrain and especially to its backcountry areas. The resort offers a "ski anywhere" terrain policy opening up some of the best off-trail tree skiing in North America.
The resort includes two mountains, Granite and Red Mountains, covering 1,200 acres of skiable terrain. This place is heaven for experts. One-third of its 83 trails are marked for "extreme caution," offering thrills for the more adventurous. The resort offers a vertical drop of 880 meters (2,900 feet). Only 10% of the runs are good for beginners and are mostly located in the Paradise area. However, some of these are at high altitudes and provide great views. Forty-five percent of the resort's trails are marked for intermediates, most of which are in the Paradise area, as well.
At Red Mountain, expert snowboarders are in heaven, too. They are drawn by the "snowboard anywhere" policy opening up some of the steepest and most extreme terrain in the country. Most snowboarders come to Red Mountain for the freeriding. Heli-skiing has been recently added to the list of delights offered by the resort.
In addition to downhill skiing and snowboarding, winter visitors enjoy snowmobiling, backcountry touring, and cross-country skiing (25 kilometers/16 miles of trails).
The town of Rossland itself is small and quiet. It doesn't have a resort feel to it, but rather boasts the authenticity of a real town with long-time residents. The resort's crowd-free runs and some of the most extreme terrain in the world invites anyone with a taste for adventure to grab their skis and snowboards and head for Red Mountain.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Completed in 2002, the Delta Sun Peaks Resort is a world class, luxurious, year-round destination resort located approximately 50 miles from the Kamloops International Airport. With breathtaking views on all sides, it is the only 4-Diamond property in the interior of British Columbia and is located in the heart of Sun Peaks Village.
The Delta Sun Peaks Resort is a luxurious, full service hotel offering a variety of services and facilities for guests to relax and enjoy. Take advantage of the 3 outdoor hot tubs and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains or enjoy a meal at the award winning Mantles Restaurant. The restaurant is open daily and a children's menu is available and ages six and under eat free. A Children's Creative Centre is available with toys, games, and activities. A Business Center, catering, special event and conference facilities are also available.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Welcome to Silver Star Mountain Resort, located in the interior of Super Natural British Columbia, Canada's skiing and snowboarding mecca. This Resort offers 115-plus runs on 3,065 skiable acres, serviced by over 12 modern lifts. Most notably, Silver Star annually enjoys over 700 cm (23 feet) of light, dry, powder snow. Combine that with an average temperature of -5C (23F) and the result is truly unbelievable skiing and boarding. From easy, cruiser-friendly Vance Creek to expert-haven Putnam Creek, there is literally something for everyone. With its rare mid-mountain location, this uniquely colourful village offers a variety of fantastic ski-in, ski-out access.
It's easy to see why some of the best freeskiers in the world grew up with Silver Star as their backyard: the varied terrain and award winning TELUS Park are a freerider's dream come true! Geared towards rider progression, TELUS Park features a wide range of tabletops, hips, funboxes, rails, S & C boxes, wall rides, plus a halfpipe. A dedicated big air site allows development for more advanced riders, while the race centre and dual mogul courses provide high-speed thrills for those who like it fast. Combine park tunes, a host of freestyle events, plus a brand new "Park Bully" groomer that will provide more of the immaculate grooming that Silver Star is renowned for, and you can see why TELUS Park Silver Star is truly a breeding ground for freestyle talent.
Silver Star also offers exceptional Nordic skiing. Many Olympic teams including the USA, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand have already choosen to train on the resort's 105 km of trails, in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics to be hosted by Vancouver & Whistler. With a variety of terrain and an average temperature of -5 C Silver Star is perfect for comfort | |
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