It’s that time of year again! Time to unpack those dusty ski boots from the closet and hit the slopes.
With amazing skiing destinations around the world, there are many mountains to flock too, but for those who want to stay (somewhat) close to home, or those traveling to North America for the winter, check out these skiing destinations!
Here are my favorite ski destinations in North America:
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Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
The sheer size of Whistler Blackcomb’s ski slopes are enough to make anyone thirsty for some action. This Ski Resort is the largest on the continent and boasts 7,300 skiable acres to test the beginner to the most experienced skier.
Whistler’s Ski Resort was originally conceived around the 1968 Winter Olympics, but when the bid was withdrawn, it still remain as one of the top resorts in the Western Hemisphere. Its impressive Peak 2 Peak Gondola offers transportation via cable car between Whistler and Blackcomb.
Since the 2010 Winter Olympics, it has enjoyed a well-deserved, popular ski destination for both Canadians and Americans!
Vail, Colorado
There are fewer ski destinations more popular than Vail—surrounded but the impressive slopes of the Gore Mountain and Swatch Mountain Ranges. Miles of picturesque powder and gilded luxury hotels draws thousands of skiers each year.
Opened in 1962, it currently is the third largest single mountain resort in the country. And the village—did I mention the Bavarian-style chalets, pedestrian-friendly streets, ice rinks and horse-drawn carriages?
Fraser, Colorado
Fraser is a great ski destination for adventurers and families, and Winter Park Resort is Colorado’s oldest operated ski resort and boasts more than 3,000 acres to challenge newbies and experts alike.
Located just 67 miles from Denver, it’s just a short jaunt away for weekend-goers—which means crowds on Saturday and Sunday. There are seven distinct ski territories designed to give you that world-class thrill.
Practice your bowl skiing in the Parson Bowl Territory or watch the jumpers in the Terrain Park Territory. It’s the place to be in the Colorado winter!
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