If you are looking for a bit of adventurous winter skiing vacation, the Aspen Ski Resorts in Colorado may be just what you are looking for. When people talk about winter skiing vacation in Aspen, Colorado, they most likely are referring to the Ajax Mountain, which rises directly above Aspen town. Unknown to many people, there are actually 4 ski mountains linked together to the name of Aspen and all of the four ski areas are further linked together on … Continue reading →
Red River, New Mexico is home to one of the most popular ski resorts in the United States, and has been for many decades. The resort offers six chair lifts and one surface lift, and the trails are equally divided for beginners, intermediates, and experts. Top elevation at Red River is 10354 feet, and the vertical drop down the face of the mountain is 1601 feet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t snow much, and about 85% of the powder is man made. … Continue reading →
How To Book Your First Ski Holiday If you are looking to book your first skiing holiday, then it can be a daunting process for most people. You might have lots of questions you need answers to e.g What resorts are right for beginners?, what sort of activities do certain resorts have to offer?. By far the easiest and quickest way to get this information is via the internet. Most of the main ski resorts will have a web site … Continue reading →
Millions of people flock to Colorado every year because Colorado skiing is the best in the world. People come from countries with great skiing venues, and they come from countries with deserts. First of all, the scenery is absolutely beautiful. There are many different sites to choose from when going for some Colorado skiing, and all of these locations are magnificent. Colorado skiing is available in Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge and many other picturesque communities nestled in spectacular mountains. These communities … Continue reading →
Aspen Mountain has long been known as the playpen of the rich and famous – and it is. But it is also a great place to take a family ski vacation. Christmas in Aspen is especially wonderful! Aspen Mountain rises above the town of Aspen, with a top elevation of 11215 feet and a vertical drop of 3269 feet. There are 76 trails suitable for beginners, intermediates, and experts, accessible by eight lifts, including seven chair lifts and one cable … Continue reading →
While some people start to count the days for their helpful vacation information to arrive, many others are much more interested in finding ways to enjoy the most out of the winter months. Discount ski vacations in Colorado and other winter wonderland destinations are becoming more popular each year as more people take up skiing and other winter sports. There is no doubt that ski vacations in Colorado are very popular because many of the Colorado ski resorts offer many … Continue reading →
Vail, as the largest skiable mountain in the United States, is really the king of Colorado Skiing. Because of its size, Vail resort is the most popular ski resort. Vail, Colorado Skiing boasts of 33 lifts, 193 trails, 3450 drop and 5289 skiable acres. Besides this is the backcountry which is accessible from the slopes. Its three sister resorts are well frequented too, like Beaver Creek, Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch. Services Skiers enjoy the very best services also in Vail. … Continue reading →
Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of history in the area, starting with the lodge that was built during the Great Depression by a master craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has a bit of more recent history attached to it. Part of the movie, The Shining, was filmed here. Many … Continue reading →
If you will be in Michigan, you should definitely visit Nub’s Nob Ski Resort. Nub’s Nob has what is considered to be the Midwest’s best snow, and the resort has a reputation for being a family friendly mountain. Generations of families have brought their children here for their very first ski run. The mountain layout is fairly simple with an elevation of 1338 feet and a vertical drop of 427 feet. There are 43 trails serviced by eight chair lifts. … Continue reading →
Tignes in France is a skiing location that is much different from the boarder adjacent Alps, and other skiing facilities that have put France firmly on the skiing map. The rise of Tignes, initially came with the rise of tourism in the area. During the last 10 years the facilities have been improved immensely with a new state-of-the-art training facility, and freestyle snowboarding facilities being built in the area. Over the past 10 years, the area has welcomed over 1 … Continue reading →
