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Ski & Snow
Overview:
Dreaming
about deep snow and steep verticals? Jump-start your ski adventure for
the coming season. Get the scoop on the hottest resorts and what's
happening on the slopes once the chill hits. Enter a whole new world
bursting with its own energy, hip lingo, cool gear, spunk, and an
incredible variety of style!
Top Destinations:
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ASPEN Colorado
Over 100 years has transformed this Victorian mining town into a world
class resort with legendary skiing and snowboarding on four magnificent
mountains. Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass are
linked together on one transferable lift ticket. Add wonderful shops,
over a hundred different restaurants, cafes, and bakeries and you just
begin to describe the "magic" that is Aspen alone. As a final touch, the
glitter of Aspen's nightlife comes alive in the winter night air
offering choices as varied as the mountain trails above.
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The Canyons
Ski Utah
The
Canyons is Utah's largest single ski & snowboard resort and one of the
five largest in the US with over 3,500 acres of lift-served, skiable
terrain. Encompassing 16 lifts (all but two of them new since 1997) and
146 runs. The Canyons holds treasures for everyone with miles of
gracious, groomed cruisers, powder-filled tree and incredible wide-open
bowls. For those just starting out, there's even a dedicated beginner
area with three lifts. And if you're looking to shred on some of Utah's
world famous snow, the snowboard terrain ranges from the sublime to the
outrageous.
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Lake Tahoe
Squaw Valley USA, site of the VIII Winter
Olympic Games in 1960, is one of the most legendary and sought after
vacation destinations for those that love winter sports. This is one of
America's premiere destination ski resorts featuring seemingly endless
terrain, spanning more than 4,000 skiable acres. Stroll by day or Party
by night in Squaw Valley's stylish new pedestrian village. The warm and
inviting ambiance of this European-style mountain village, complete with
shops, restaurants, nightspots, is something you'll want to share with
friends and family alike.
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Jackson Hole Wyoming
The majestic Tetons of northwest Wyoming
provide a spectacular backdrop for your Jackson Hole ski vacation. Far
from the crowds and close to nature with terrain so vast it appears
uncharted, Jackson Hole is indeed a rare breed. With the highest
continuous vertical rise in the country and over 2,500 acres of
wonderfully varied terrain, The skiing and snowboarding are legendary in
Jackson Hole. And while the natural beauty and wildlife add to the
unique charm and character of Jackson Hole, it's the great Western
Hospitality that welcomes winter sports enthusiasts back again and
again.
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Whistler and
Blackcomb Mountains
Canada
Towering above the Canadian border just outside Vancouver, British
Columbia are the twin giants of North American skiing. Whistler and
Blackcomb Mountains have consistently been rated the #1 resort on the
continent. They boast the highest vertical drop in North America - a
full mile, the longest run of 7 miles, total skiable terrain of almost
8,000 acres, and over 200 marked runs. The spectacular scenery,
cosmopolitan dining and superb accommodations combine to complete this
incredible winter holiday experience.
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