Winter-Ski-Vacations

Lost Valley Ski Vacations

2010-03-03T08:03:00.000-08:00

Lost Valley Ski Vacations If you will be traveling to the North East, you must not miss Lost Valley Ski Resort. Located on 300 acres in the middle of Maine, the resort offers many different types of terrain, hills, streams, bridges, and fifteen well maintained trail systems. The Lost Valley Resort is best suited to beginners and intermediate skiers, but there are more thrilling trails available

Holiday Mountain Ski Vacations

2010-03-02T07:06:00.000-08:00

Holiday Mountain Ski Vacations Holiday Mountain, located in New York, is a popular area for skiing. Even though the highest elevation is only 1300 feet, and the vertical drop is only 400 feet, this area is a popular place for the younger crowd, and it is definitely a great place to learn how to ski. There are eight lifts, including three chair lifts and five surface lifts. There are 15 trails

Nub’s Nob Ski Vacations

2010-03-01T07:58:00.000-08:00

Nub’s Nob Ski Vacations 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

Hosting the Winter Olympic Games

2010-02-27T13:54:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaHosting the Winter Olympic Games Hosting the Winter Olympic Games is something that is tremendous honor, but there is quite an investment that has to take place on the behalf of the host city. This is why Denver, Colorado declined to host the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. The voters of the city decided not to approve a $5 million bond in order to pay for updates, improvements,

Frost Fire Mountain

2010-02-26T07:55:00.000-08:00

Frost Fire Mountain For the ultimate family ski vacation, you must visit Frost Fire Mountain in North Dakota. Located near Walhalla, the resort features three lifts, including two chair lifts and one surface lift, 25 acres, and ten trails for beginners, intermediates and experts. The top elevation is 1346 feet, with a vertical drop of 345 feet. Although this is not a large ski resort, it is a

Buying the Right Ski Equipment

2010-02-25T07:27:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaBuying the Right Ski Equipment Skiing is a fun winter sport but to get the full enjoyment from it you need to have the right ski equipment. This is also necessary in order to help you remain safe while you are skiing. While most ski resorts rent out equipment, you will find having your own makes it an entirely different experience. You will need to dress in layers when you

Fun Valley

2010-02-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

Fun Valley If you are looking for a great place to go for your family ski vacation, Fun Valley, Iowa is the place to go. This resort caters to families and beginner level skiers, but it is also great for intermediate and expert skiers as well. There is something to suit all levels at Fun Valley. The top elevation at Fun Valley is 1201 feet, with a vertical drop of 200 feet. There are six

Big White Resort

2010-02-23T07:18:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaBig White Resort The world famous Big White resort in Canada is home to some of the nation’s greatest skiing. Renowned for its high quality snow, and simply breathtaking scenery, Big White is an ideal resort for skiers of any age or ability. In the shadow of the Monashee Mountains, the Big White is a world class ski resort, with a reputation to back it up. With over 20

Mount Snow

2010-02-22T08:36:00.000-08:00

Mount Snow Mount Snow, located in Vermont, is the one of the largest ski resorts in the Eastern United States. Featuring 26 lifts and more than 135 trails, the top elevation at Mount Snow is 3600 feet, with a vertical drop of 1700 feet. There are 20 chair lifts and six surface lifts available. Snowboarders are welcome at Mount Snow, and there is a ‘kids only’ terrain park as well as a special

Top Women in Winter Sports

2010-02-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

Image by zipckr via FlickrTop Women in Winter Sports Often the focus of winter sports winners are men, but there are plenty of woman that have excelled in the various sporting events as well. For example there's top speed skater Bonnie Blair who has amazed crowds for years with her unbelievable speed and agility. When she was only 18 years old she competed in the World Cup event. However, this

Scandals of the Winter Olympic Games

2010-02-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

Scandals of the Winter Olympic Games The Winter Olympic Games are highly anticipated as they bring the best athletes from all over the world to compete. While there is plenty of publicity that surrounds the Winter Olympic Games, some of it isn’t the type of attention that organizers want. The Olympic Games are to be a symbol of peace among countries and good sportsmanship. So when scandals

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

2010-02-18T09:46:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaFairmont Chateau Whistler The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, in Whistler, British Columbia, is a gorgeous alpine resort in the shadow of Blackcomb Mountain. Rated as the number one ski resort in both Canada and North America in recent years, the Whistler Blackcomb resort is one truly not to be missed. British Columbia is home to many of the world’s best ski resorts, and

Tremblant In Canada

2010-02-17T13:44:00.000-08:00

Tremblant In Canada Tremblant is based in Canada and has over 90 runs servicing millions of skiers each year. With 13 state-of-the-art ski lifts and a selection of choices for both snowboarders and skiers Tremblant attained its reputation through daring, varied runs catering for a selection of abilities and preferences. With its longest run being 6km long, you cannot help but picture Tremblant

Winter Olympics

2010-02-17T13:36:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaWinter Olympics There are plenty of different sports to keep your attention if you are watching the Winter Olympics. They take place every four years at different locations found around the world. Some of the most exciting events of the entire Olympics take place during the winter games. The most popular winter sports events that get watched are the skiing competitions and the

Big Sky Ski Vacations

2010-02-06T08:15:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaBig Sky Ski Vacations With all that Big Sky, Montana has to offer skiers, it is amazing that so few know about its existence! Known for its wide open slopes and short lift lines, Big Sky Ski Resort has one of the largest lift served vertical drops in the United States. Over 5300 acres of ski slopes and trails await skiers, with over 33 feet of snowfall each season. Big Sky

Geilo in Norway

2010-02-05T07:48:00.000-08:00

Geilo in Norway Geilo in Norway stands 800 metres high, and has one of the highest ski lifts in the world, stretching 3,887 feet. Geilo is positioned three and a half hours from the capital city, whilst having good road and rail links to the village. Set amidst amazing scenery just off the banks of Fjord, Geilo is at the heart of Norway’s “Winter Wonderland”. Maintaining its reputation as an

Italy Ski Vacations

2010-02-04T07:12:00.000-08:00

Image by Bernd Völcker via FlickrItaly Ski Vacations If you will be in Italy, you should definitely visit Limone. Limone is one of Italy’s oldest ski areas, and it is a very old village with a twelfth century church and many other old buildings. The town is located near the French border, and is only about thirty miles from Nice. At Limone, you will experience a real taste of old Italy. The

Courchevel 1850 Resort

2010-02-03T07:43:00.000-08:00

Courchevel 1850 Resort The Courchevel 1850 resort in France is one of the best ski resorts in the world if you happen to be a beginner. Yes, we were all beginners once, and no one knows better than the Courchevel 1850 resort, that if you get the beginners right, the intermediates and advanced will follow. With over 50% of all runs dedicated specifically to beginners, it is a haven for those

South America Skiing In Chile

2010-02-02T06:08:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia South America Skiing In Chile If you are looking for a more exotic skiing trip, why not consider Chile? One of the world’s finest skiing regions, Chile is a great place for skiing enthusiasts of any age any skill level. Why not consider Chile as an alternative skiing destination with international appeal, and pick up some of the Andean culture along the way! One of the best

Austria Ski Vacations

2010-02-01T17:08:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaAustria Ski Vacations The world famous home of skiing, Austria, is an ideal resort for anyone who enjoys skiing. The fresh alpine slopes, combined with picture-postcard scenery, and a grand culture of centuries old make Austria an ideal holiday destination, whether or not you simply adore skiing like me! Austria is home to a wide variety of ski resorts, catering for all

Alaska Ski Vacations

2010-02-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaAlaska Ski Vacations Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world, and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a 2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631 inches of snow annually. Although this is some of the best skiing in the world, you won’t find

Aspen Ski Vacations

2010-01-23T18:44:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaAspen Ski Vacations 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,