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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
Four Mountains, Four Villages, Some of the best nightlife in the world, Aspen and the surrounding viallges of Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and
Snowmass
So many runs, so much variety -Snowmass is the second largest ski area in the United States.Skiers and Riders enjoy cruisers, steeps,glades, off-piste, terrain parks, superpipe and the longest lift-served vertical rise in the United States.
Snowmass Village offers a fair amount of slopesidehotel and condominium lodging and is undergoing a Renaissance with brand new slopside accommodations as well as new shops, restaurants and bars being added.
ASPEN
Since the season of 46/47, Aspen Mountain has been synomous with skiing and the skiing lifestyle.
Skiers and Riders come from around the world to Experience Aspen both on and off the slopes.
Ajax (as the locals call it) rises out of the heart of downtown,and is famous for its variety of steep runs,bumps,glades and incredible views.
The town of Aspen is world famous for the wonderful variety of great restaurants, amazing nightlife, unparrelled shopping as well as a large variety of accommodation to suite absolutly every need and budget.Contrary to what some believe, Aspen can be quite affordable.
ASPEN HIGHLANDS
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 authentic 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. | | | _ | | _ | | | 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. Pure. Simple. Pleasure.
| | | _ | | _ | | | 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 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 Village is a quaint and intimate resort located at the end of the road and at the base of the Beaver Creek Mountain Resort.
This resort is super family friendly with lots of terrain to challenge skiers and riders of all abilities.
The resort has been designed and built to suit winter enthusiasts and offers 3 separate villages.
Beaver Creek is the original village and center of activity offering the largest selection of lodging as well as numerous restaurants, shops, galleries and bars. The village is pedestrian friendly with heated walkways and one of the few escalators in ski country.
All lodging in Beaver Creek Village is ski in via a series of bridges and trails.
Bachelor Gulch is located to the west and mid mountain at an altitude of 8,100 feet and offers condominium and townhome accommodations as well as the Ritz Carlton Resort.
Ski access is via the Bachelor Gulch Express lift and this area offers beginner and Intermediate ski terrain.
Arrowhead is the newest village and offers a residential feel with numerous private home and condominium rentals as well as the Broken Arrow Restaurant.
Ski access is via the Arrowbahn Express Lift offering an uncrowded playground beginner and intermediate skiers and riders.
Located just down the road from the 3 Beaver Creek Villages are the towns of Avon and Edwards offering more lodging, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Shuttle service runs through out all 3 resorts.
World famous sister resort Vail is located just 10 miles down the road.
Beaver Creek Resort offers over 1800 acres of prime Colorado skiing. 43% of this terrain is rated intermediate while 19% is rated beginner and 38% Expert.
The resort is served by over 17 lifts including 10 high speed quads and crowds are never an issue here. The mountain spreads it's skiers out and offers something for everyone.
On mountain dining, ski school and the children's programs at Beaver Creek are of the highest standard.
Beaver Creek Resort is located 20 minutes drive from the Vail/Eagle Airport which offers daily Jet service from numerous cities. The Denver International Airport is located 100 miles from Beaver Creek.
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Beaver Creek * Free Night All Season! (from) | | | _ | | _ | | | Winter Park, known as "Colorado's Favorite," is strategically located next to the Continental Divide and receives an average of more than 359 inches of snow annually - more than any other major Colorado resort.
Twenty-one lifts access 134 trails on 2,762 acres. Winter Park Mountain offers wide-open cruising trails, award-winning beginner terrain and family-friendly facilities. A radically different culture prevails at Mary Jane. Named after a notorious lady of the evening, "the Jane" has trails that are long, steep, and planted with mega moguls--ranked #1 for bumps by Skiing Magazine.
Winter Park * 4th Night Free | | | | | |
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 | _ | | _ | | | For more than 60 years, Whitefish Mountain Resort has been America's favorite destination for good times, good people, and great snow. Rising above the historic railroad town of Whitefish, in beautiful northwest Montana, the resort has gained notoriety for a laid-back vibe, world-class skiing, and spectacular summer recreation at an unbeatable value. Boasting more than 3,000 acres of bowls, chutes, and glades, and more than 300 inches of Rocky Mountain snow on average, it is the quintessential skier's resort. | | | _ | | _ | | | 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! | |
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UtahAVOID BAGGAGE CLAIM! We are pleased to offer our clients the unique service of avoiding baggage claim and having your luggage delivered from Salt Lake City International Airport directly to your vacation destination. skiutah.valetluggage.com | _ | | _ | | | 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 ,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.
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Snowbird is for serious skiers. Steep, deep and certainly one of the easiest
resorts in the world to get to.
Located just 29 miles from the Salt Lake City airport, you can leave any U.S.
or Canadian gateway in the morning and shed jet lag with a few turns that same
afternoon. Same on your last day, ski all morning and catch an afternoon
flight home.
Snowbird is a self contained ski village with 4 separate lodges:
The Cliff Lodge and Spa offering hotel rooms and suites and
The Iron Blossom Lodge, The Inn at Snowbird and the Lodge at Snowbird offer
hotel rooms as well as condominiums that range in size from studio to 1
bedroom plus loft that will sleep up to 10 people.
The resort offers a variety of restaurants and lounges, and while Snowbird is
not known for nightlife or shopping downtown Salt Lake City is a short 30-45
minute ride away. This reporter has skied Snowbird all day and then caught
dinner and some Utah Jazz basketball that evening.
Talk with serious skiers who like challenging terrain and deep, deep powder
snow and invariably the conversation will turn to Snowbird. The resort
averages 500 inches of snow per year, yes skiers and riders, that's over 41
feet of snow. And, when it dumps in Snowbird it can be as good as it gets for
powder skiing due to the water content that the snow usually contains and the
HUGH amounts that pile up rather quickly.
Folks come to Snowbird to ski, and here you ski hard all day, enjoy the spa,
pool and hot tub facilities, have a great dinner and then get up and do it
again the next day. Again, options do exist in Salt Lake City but this
mountain usually tuckers out even the most fit skiers and riders.
Beginners and Intermediate skiers are not excluded at Snowbird as 27% of the
terrain is rated beginner and 38% is rated Intermediate. While we are on the
topic of terrain,Snowbird offers 2,500 acres of skiable terrain including HUGH
wide open bowls and some serious steep trails, chutes and such. All are served
by 1 tram, 4 quad chairs and 6 doubles.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have personally had some of my deepest, steepest and
best days ever in Snowbird. If you have never skied this resort before, it
should be a must add to your wish list, if you have been here before, you
know of what I speak is true. If you have ever been interlodged, you know
exactly what I am talking about.
Come ski Snowbird and experience some of The Greatest Snow On Earth.
| | | _ | | _ | | | 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 | _ | | _ | | | Cradled in the western slope of the Teton Mountains, Grand Targhee is a self sustained full-service, year-round resort promising you the vacation of your dreams. Offering two mountain peaks with over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain. The "Ghee" is famous for our consistently superb snow conditions with over 500 inches annually. | | | _ | | _ | | |
Jackson Hole, Wyoming - a.k.a Mecca for serious skiers and riders.
When it is good in Jackson, it can be as good as it gets. And if you're lucky
enough to get it when it's good, you will be hooked forever.
Yes- it's steep, deep, gnarly and challenging - everything you have always
heard about Jackson is true. It is steep, deep, gnarly and challenging, etc.
But that's not 100% of the story.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has been working hard to upgrade the experience
for Intermediate and Beginner skiers as well as families and the word is out
that they are succeeding.
The main attraction, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is located in Teton Village
12 miles from the town of Jackson, Wyoming which is located in the Northwest
corner of Wyoming.
The town of Jackson offers many lodging options as well as restaurants, shops
and art galleries. The local Town ski hill, called Snow King rises right out
of the eastern edge of town.
Teton Village also offers several hotel lodging options as well as numerous
condominium and private home rentals. There are some restaurants and shopping
options in Teton Village but the majority of choices are in town. Regular
scheduled bus service operates daily during the ski season between town and
Teton Village and runs $3.00 per person each way. Many lodges in town operate
their own shuttle service as well.
The Jackson Hole Mountain Resorts encompasses 2 mountains, Aprs Vous and
Rendezvous and offers over 2,500 acres of inbound skiing and over 2,000 acres
of out of bounds skiing.
12 lifts are available and the mountain offers a Hugh amount ofvaried terrain.
Long groomed trails combine with steep chutes and couloirs as well as open
bowls and Glades.
With 4,139 continuous vertical feet of skiing, Jackson Hole is BIG, LONG and
WIDE.
Visitors come to Jackson Hole not only for the world class skiing, but also
for the many Winter Experiences that are offered which include cross country
skiing, snowmobile adventures both in the surrounding mountains as well as
Yellowstone National Park, Dog sledding tours and wild life viewing
expeditions. If you do not wish to ski or ride every day, there are many
options to keep you busy in the Tetons.
Another great Wyoming ski area is just over the hill, call Grand Targhee which
will delight Intermediate skiers with abundant snow falls (located on the west
side of the Tetons (non existent crowds and spectacular views of the Tetons.
There is a reason skiers, riders and winter enthusiasts keep coming back to
Jackson Hole, it is truly one of the most spectacular places on earth. Come
experience "The last of the old West"
Jackson Hole airport is served by several airlines offering Jet service from
various US cities. Grand Teton National Park forms part of the Northern
boundary for the Teton valley and the southern entrance to Yellowstone
National Park is 60 miles from downtown.
20% savings on any stay of 5 nights or more with Rendezvous Mountain Rentals | | | | | |
Canada | _ | | _ | | | Banff and the Banff National park area consist of Mt Norquay,Lake Louise and Sunshine Village, Canada.
Located just 90 minutes from Calgary International Airport, the Banff-Lake Louise area has attracted visitors since the 1880's with its plentiful snow and inspiring mountain landscapes.
Ski or ride three resorts - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village Mountain Resort. all on one lift ticket, with over 250 runs and 7700 acres of terrain to explore. Float through the powder. Ride a rail in multiple terrain parks. Cruise wide-open groomers. Dive into legendary steep chutes, the resorts of Banff/Lake Louise offer all this and more.
Visitors can choose lodging in:
The town of Banff with a large variety of accommodations, restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Or, try the more laid back, Lake Louise Village offering a handful of lodges including the world famous Chateau Lake Louise.
For a completely different ski/ride vacation we invite you to escape and stay mid mountain at the Sunshine Village.
Once you're here, it will be easy to take a breather mid-run and soak up the incredible scenery of Banff National Park. If you've got some energy left at day's end, explore the pubs, clubs and hot tubs that make for one of the best aprs scenes in Canada. An evening stroll down Banff Avenue reveals a plentiful mix of hip lounges, lively pubs & restaurants, and over 200 unique shopping experiences.
With one of the longest seasons in the west, from mid-November to late May, great snow is a given in Banff-Lake Louise.
Banff also offers a large variety of winter activities in and around Banff National Park including dog sledding, ice climbing, snowmobiling and natural hot springs.
This winter, discover a special place where there are more mountains than million-dollar condos, a place where you'll find real snow, real people and real good times in surroundings so spectacular the United Nations has declared it a World Heritage Site. Experience three world-class resorts - Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village - in the heart of Canada's Protected Playground, Banff National Park.
| | | _ | | _ | | | 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 1,685
acres of skiable terrain. This place is heaven for experts. One-third of its
88 named trails are available for skiers and riders. The resort offers a vertical drop of 880 meters (2,900 feet).
15% of the runs are rated for beginners while 40%of the resort's trails are marked for intermediates and 45% for advanced and expert skiers and riders.
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 comfortable long-distance skiing. The resort also boast two fully certified biathlon ranges and 4 km of lit trails for night skiing.
There are so many exciting activities at Silver Star, you'll want to extend your holiday just to fit them all in. Whether you want to test your prowess on the mountain, trying out "hero powder" on the double black diamond runs, or just relax beside a romantic stone fireplace, the choices are endless. At Adventure Park, you can speed downhill on truck-sized inner tubes, the kids can ride their own snowmobile and Brewer's Pond is ideal for a classic Canadian game of hockey or a leisurely ice skate. If you are looking for something different, why not view the scenery around Silver Star's beautiful village on a thrilling snowmobile ride through the picturesque snow covered trees? Or perhaps you'd prefer to discover the natural wilderness of the mountain on an unforgettable guided snowshoe tour or sleigh ride. Whatever you choose to do, you will have a fantastic time at our world class resort. Silver Star has something for everyone. Whether you want to relax, unwind or experience the thrill of the mountain, you'll find it all at Silver Star.
The charming, Victorian inspired village offers convenient ski-in, ski-out access to Silver Star's boutique retail shops, restaurants and cafs. The magical village offers an excellent selection of hotels, a purpose-built international ski hostel, award-winning vacation homes, and suites and condos each with their own unique style and warm hospitality. This pedestrian only, mid-mountain village provides ski-in, ski-out access from every doorstep.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Mont Tremblant Resort is located in the beautiful Laurentian mountains of Quebec, Canada. It offers the perfect setting for your winter vacations and summer escapes. With over 600 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain, a picturesque village and the best public golf courses in Quebec, there's lots to see and do. Find lodging and special vacation packages right here. Experience winter and summer at its best at Mont Tremblant !
| | | _ | | _ | | | When Whistler Mountain opened in February of 1966, few people understood the impact the resort would eventually have on the North American snow scene. How could they? No one had ever attempted anything on such a large scale before. Today, Whistler Blackcomb virtually defines the big-mountain resort scene with the highest vertical, biggest acreage, most glaciers, best glades, a renowned terrain park and, arguably, the world's best mountain bike park. The longest winter season in North America in combination with summer glacier skiing and riding, alpine sightseeing and hiking, and the Whistler Mountain Bike Park make Whistler Blackcomb a year round, world class resort destination. | | | | | |
Austria | _ | | _ | | | Chosen as the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games, Innsbruck considers skiing part of its city's life. Innsbruck is one of the few resorts in Europe with a snow guarantee. Free buses shuttle you from downtown to nearby ski areas. Among them Igls and Mutters will appeal to the novice and intermediate skiers with long, wide-open trails; Patscherkofel at 7,490 feet and Hafelekar, which is reached by a series of lifts at the edge of town, offers steep, challenging runs for the more advanced skiers; Axamer Lizum, expanded for the 1976 Olympics, has a wide variety of trails for everyone, especially the Women's Downhill Course which is a favorite of intermediate skiers; Stubai Glacier, with 18 lifts, 35 miles of well groomed and marked runs and a vertical drop of 4,790 feet guarantees great skiing year round. The famous cross-country area Seefeld is within easy reach. Other close by activities include sleigh rides and tobogganing or an exciting ride on the Olympic Bobsled run. Innsbruck's night-life, shopping, museums and more will keep you busy after skiing. You may also enjoy some of the daily excursions to Vienna, Venice, Salzburg, Bavarian Castles, Kitzbuhel and St. Anton available to all guests of Innsbruck. Situated on a plateau overlooking the Inn Valley and the Olympic town of Innsbruck, Igls offers the refined atmosphere, the alpine hospitality and modern comfort the connoisseur is looking for. Located at the foot of the Patscherkofel, Igls offers proximity for alpine and cross country skiing. Nearby Innsbruck (3 miles) offers all the shopping and entertainment of a lively city.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Gateway: Munich
Kitzbuhel is the most famous holiday resort in the Austrian Tyrol. Lying 800 meters above sea-level, it's surrounding scenery breathtaking and the town itself, which is some 700 years old, is full of charm. Visitors of Kitzbhel are offered the opportunity to practice all kinds of sports and hobbies and enjoy traditional entertainment. All this has made Kitzbuhel famous worldwide. Over a century ago, in the winter of 1892, skiing began in Kitzbuhel. The most famous skier of all time, Toni Sailer is now the director of the "Red Devils" ski school, one of six ski schools and lives in "Kitz". Each year the spectacular "Hahnenkamm Downhill" is staged and thousands of excited spectators crowd the "Streif" to cheer on the fearless downhill skiers. The new snow making facilities on the Streif, guarantee excellent snow conditions. 56 lifts run in and around the town joining the various peaks but for the ever-increasing number of non-skiers who holiday in Kitzbuhel, a never-ending amount of activities are offered including miles of pathways through the surrounding countryside for walkers; a skating rink, curling alleys, the "Aquarena" which houses two excellent swimming pools, a sauna, a solarium, as well as a massage center, a casino and indoor tennis courts. The following scheduled excursions are available locally: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich, Venice, and Rattenberg. For those who have come to enjoy the "apres-ski" and evening entertainment, Kitzbhel is the place. Come experience genuine Tyrolean "Gemutlichkeit" in Kitzbuhel.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Lech and its higher neighbor Zurs are the most glamorous and expensive resorts in Austria. Their shared slopes could fairly easily be linked with those of St.Anton - but then their rich and royal visitors would be forced to mingle with hoi polloi from their equally famous but less exclusive neighbor.
Lech is for those who don't mind fur coats, do like well groomed, snow sure, cruising slopes, and are content to enjoy a winter holiday in pampered comfort and style in a traditional Alpine village. There are challenging slopes available (mainly off-slope) and the tougher slopes of St.Anton are only a short bus- or car-ride away. But it is the part-timer, who enjoys the aprs and the strolling as much as the winter sports who will get the most out of the resort. It helps to have a deep pocket.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Gateway: Zurich/Munich
A traditional Alpine ski village which has kept pace with the times, St. Anton combines the charm of Austrian hospitality with lively aprs-ski activities and some of the most beautiful ski runs in the Alps. St. Anton's 2 ski schools are famed as the largest ski schools in the world. It's 300 instructors can teach you how to master the famous Arlberg technique. Peaks over 9,000 feet, a vertical drop of 5,000 feet and runs up to 5 miles long offer a challenge to everyone. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy the open snow fields accessible by the Rendlbahn gondolas as well as comfortable trails among the Kapall and Galzig complexes. The Galzig-Valluga cable cars carry skiers to the more challenging runs from the Vallugagrat to the village of St. Christoph. Your St. Anton ski pass is also valid in Zurs, Lech, Stuben, St. Christoph, Sonnenkopf (Klsterle) and Zug. The aprs-ski life is quite diverse including sunny outdoor cafes, late night discos and traditional Tyrolean entertainment.
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The tzal Arena is a spledid mixture of four fabulous ski resorts - all different and with their own individual character. But all offering the excitement, fun, and traditional hospitality that go to make up the perfect winter sports holiday. Slden is the vibrant international ski resort par excellence. Hochslden more quiet and more compact, Vent is in an idyllic location and Zwieselstein is a heaven of peace and tranquillity. Each in their own way have won a place in the hearts of many visitors who would not dream of skiing elsewhere - and the key to sucess is the utter dependability of the snow in the tztal Arena. It's unique situation means masses of snow arrives on cue each winter, with 22 lifts serving a lovely range of slopes for all abilities. But just to underline the fact that snow is assured, there is skiing on the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers with a well-planned
system of 10 ski lifts. This means that season is in full swing here while many other resorts are still waiting for snow to arrive. In autumn it is a training Mecca for National ski teams to train - and for anyone who can't wait to get back on skis. The villages have a great range of apres ski, and the well equipped sport centre can take care of any excess energy.
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Zell am See-Kaprun is easily reached from Munich. Nestled between a lake and the Schmittenhohe Mountain, Zell am See-Kaprun offers the best of two worlds: excellent skiing during the winter season and superb glacier skiing combined with water sports in the summer. A large selection of shops, nightclubs and restaurants keep the aprs ski time busy and exciting. Free ski buses bring you to the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier and all base lifts of the Zell am See-Kaprun ski area. Excursions via rail or bus to Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna, Venice and other points of interest are available.
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Founded in the 14th century, Lech, surrounded by 9,000 foot mountains, retains its medieval charm while its slopes bask in international fame. This idyllic setting offers downhill runs from both sides of the valley right to the center of town. Tree-free steep descents and wide open bowls provide great skiing for all levels. Your lift ticket links you with nearby Zurs, Zug, St. Anton, St. Christoph, and Stuben. Lech & Zrs have it all: world famous ski schools, guided ski tours, heli-skiing, snow-boarding, paragliding, child care at ski kindergarten, winter hiking, cross country skiing in untouched nature, ice skating and Austrian style curling, toboggan run, horse drawn sleigh rides, outdoor cafes , late afternoon tea dances, and entertainment that runs until almost dawn complete the picture. Who could ask for more?
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France | _ | | _ | | | The oldest ski resort in France is really a quaint village of 10,000 people where the tradition of fine skiing combines with the diversities a town this size can provide. Five main ski areas through the valley offer 50 lifts and varied terrain for skiers of all abilities. Le Brevent cable car begins just above the town and climbs to over 8,000 feet. Les Houches, Le Tour and sunny La Flegere is where beginners and intermediates will find many trails to ski. Les Grands Montets is the most popular area for the intermediate and the more advanced skiers. Strong intermediate and above skiers will want to accept the challenge of the Aiguille du Midi, reached by a two-stage cable car. This 7,000 foot descent on and along the glacier of Vallee Blanche includes spectacular mountain scenery dominated by Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain. For non-skiing hours, shops brim with crafts, fine clothing and perfumes. Horseback riding, swimming, tennis and ice skating are available. The casino and a variety of night spots will fill your evenings. Your Mt. Blanc ski pass also includes Courmayeur, Italy, Megeve and Les Contamines, France.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Courchevel is a series of hillside villages created in modern French style. Saint-Bon and Le Praz are charming ancient savoyard villages from the 16th century. Le Praz (Courchevel 1300) is lift-serviced for convenience. At 1550 and 1650 are two lovely, sunny, family oriented resorts with direct access to all the slopes of the 3 valleys. Courchevel 1850 is haut cuisine and all night partying if you please. They even created "Villages des Enfants", a protected ski area, where everything is geared for children's safety and fun! Since Courchevel was one of the hosts of the 1992 Winter Games it benefited from accelerated construction projects for new lifts, snowmaking, grooming facilities, hotels and restaurants. The lift system includes the world's largest cable car and connects to the Trois Vallees areas. | | | _ | | _ | | | Meribel is a special case among big French resorts: it is a modern and well-equipped resort which has kept the charm of an old village in Savoy. The most recent buildings respect the rules of the traditional architecture perfectly fitted to the landscape. In the heart of the marvelous skiing area of the "Trois Vallees", perfect for the pleasure of people keen on sport and beauty, Meribel is a harmonious resort for skiing with the sun all day long. Your "Trois Vallees" ski pass allows you to ski Courchevel, Les Menuires,Val Thorens and La Tania in addition to Meribel. There are trails for all abilities from wide, gentle well-groomed slopes for the beginners, to steep trails with moguls to challenge the experts. The extensive snow making system guarantees good snow on major trails leading to the resort. For off-trail skiing, we recommend a guide who will take you to untouched slopes to ski your heart out. Cross country skiing is also popular in the 3 Vallees Region. A special 6-day nonskier pass including cable cards, gondolas and shuttle bus between Meribel, Courchevel and Brides Les Bains (featuring a casino) is a great feature allowing nonskiers to fully enjoy this beautiful region.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Situated mid-way between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva, Morzine is stunning for Alpine scenery, nestled between forests and summits. Here life is leisurely, and the village has lost nothing of its original Charm and the Savoyard way of life.
Ideally placed right in the middle of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine is the gateway to a marvellous winter playground of 650 km of ski-slopes. In summer, these slopes become sign-posted footpaths for trekking and MTB. Not forgetting the miles of open spaces surrounding the ski-runs from where you can head off into the middle of nowhere.
Either for a few days or a longer holiday, both idlers and sports fans will find everything they need for a real break with family or friends - everything for a perfect, peaceful and pleasurable holiday. Sharing, laughing, playing, discovering, with loads of thrills, fresh air, great food and views. You'll have a ball!
ONCE UPON A TIME... MORZINE-AVORIAZ
THE BEGINNING OF TOURISM - THE BUILDING OF THE ® GRAND HOTEL Æ
It is often rumoured that Morzine's debut as a tourist destination was due to a few obstinate well-placed civil servants posted in Geneva, who succumbed to the charms of this old village huddled at the top of the Aulps valley, and its gentle curving mountains and sheer vertiginous cliffs.
The `Grand Hotel' (first tourist hotel built in the 1920's) and its owner Franois Baud opened up a new chapter in the village's annuls. The influx of summer tourists was a breath of fresh air for local inhabitants who lived a modest life based on agriculture and the already declining slate-mines.
1934: OPENING OF THE PLNEY CABLE CAR
Ever more intrepid, tourists were slowly seduced by winter in Morzine. The thick covering of snow was a pretext for games and hitherto unknown sports:
tobogganing, ski-jring (towed behind a horse), the beginnings of downhill skiing and even ski-jumping!
In 1934, the Pleney cable-car was officially opened with great pomp and ceremony. It was only used by hikers and those in search of Alpine views, as skiing was still a sport reserved for the reassuring prairies down in the valley.
1960:THE BUILDING OF AVORIAZ
Winter sports were developing at an alarming pace and Morzine locals were in search of higher ski-fields, having already built ski-lifts on Pleney, Nyon and Chamossire.
In 1960 Jean Vuarnet became resort director, and his task was to develop Avoriaz. The building of this `little Savoyard Colorado' with its mimetic architecture was the decisive move that lead to the creation of the Portes du Soleil, thanks to close relationships formed with Champry and les Crosets. It also lent Morzine-Avoriaz its double identity which allies tradition with modernism.
MORZINE TODAY
Following in its ancestors' footsteps, Morzine today continues this tradition of charming hospitality and controlled development. Today the resort has conserved the village's old-world `look': wooden facades, sculpted balconies, slate-covered roofs. all of which are typical of Morzine. But its services and infrastructure are in line with the demands of modern tourism.
Photo Credits:
Photo 1 JP Bertin/ OT Morzine
Photo 2 JP Bertin/ OT Morzine
Photo 3 F. Reinhart/ OT Morzine
Photo 4 F. Reinhart/ OT Morzine
Photo 5 F. Reinhart/ OT Morzine
Photo 6 F. Reinhart/ OT Morzine
Photo 7 F. Reinhart/ OT Morzine
Photo 8 F. Reinhart/ OT Morzine | | | _ | | _ | | | Tignes offers fantastic world class skiing all year long. Dazzling sunlight and feathery crystalline snow are hallmarks here.Everything seems on a grand scale: the largest glacier, the highest golf links and a marvelous new funicular (underground express) enabling 300 people at a time to reach 3, 035 meters (9,995 feet) in a mere 6 minutes. Oh yes, the carving and cruising at Tignes is fantastic, especially if you do not want to do the same run twice, if you should manage to try every run at Tignes, you still have all of Val d' Isere on the same ticket! Life at L' Espace Killy is grand! If that is not enough there is: para-gliding, snow scooters, husky drawn sledges, under-ice diving, snow shoeing, ski touring and hiking.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Val d' Isere. "the authentic skiers' village", manages incredible harmony between modern tourism, local architecture and being part of one of the largest ski areas in France. As host to some events of the '92 Winter Games, more polish was added to an already magnificent gem. L' Espace Killy is so immense it seems the only way to see it all is from the space shuttle! This little village reaches to a dizzying height of 3,700 meters and encompasses over 10,000 hectares (1 hectare = 10,000 square meters) of light powder covered snowfields! If your paradise is perfectly groomed and a little gentler, the Solaise sector has the nicest beginner and intermediate slopes. The Bellavarde sector has superb access including the Funival, an underground express through the rock, to the top of Rocher de Bellevarde, with lots more great runs The Col de Iseran area provides access to the Glacier de Pissaillas. The entire region of Val d' Isere has some of the most breathtaking vistas and best skiing imaginable. | | | _ | | _ | | | VAL THORENS At 2,300 meters Val Thorens is the highest village in the Trois Vallees Region. This area is vast and varied; it has some of the best expert/advanced skiing on the planet! From La Masse (2,805 meters) or Cime Caron (3,200 meters) the steeps, the powder, and the solitude are the essence of skiing, the epitome of the experience! Intermediates can ski or board nearly everywhere due to the excellent escapes. Beginners will love the many trails available and will revel in the thrill of Trois Vallees as well! Most hotels are situated for ski in, ski out. You can also enjoy boarding, para sailing, tandem micro-light aircraft, trekking, snowmobiling or video arcades and dancing all night long. This place has the rhythm of Carnival all at your doorstep! In addition there is an immense indoor sports complex, with three tennis courts, squash courts, roller hockey, golf simulator, gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna and massage. | | | | | |
Italy | _ | | _ | | | Cortina is a world-famous winter resort that rivals any other in the Alps. Magnificently situated in a sunny amphitheater, it is ringed by spectacular peaks which rise nearly 2000 meters above the village. Cortina has offered a complete range of winter sports facilities since hosting the Olympic Games in 1956. In Cortina, life centers around the Corso, a traffic-less, shop-lined street where the late afternoon passeggiata proceeds without fail. You can browse and see the latest winter fashions, as well as purchase a gift from one of the many antique and craft shops. At the heart of the Corso is a central piazza, a church with towering campanile, and the interesting Regole Museum. Excursions to Venice, Plan de Coranes/Brunico and Pieve di Cadare are available locally. Cortina also hosts World Cup events in mid-January, bobsled races and a horse show on snow. At night, enjoy one of Cortina's exclusive night clubs and discos.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Courmayeur, Italy, is located in the western end of the Valle D' Aosta on the border of France. The old village is perched under beautiful Mt. Blanc (15,780 feet), the highest mountain in Europe. Courmayeur is a long time favorite of ours and clients ask to return year after year. The locals are friendly, the skiing and snowfall abundant, and the nightlife lively. Because of its location, on the border of France and near Zermatt Switzerland, skiers have the opportunity to ski 3 different countries in one week! Courmayeur is world famous for combining Italian and French ambiance and charm. The locals are multilingual in French, Italian, and English. Skiers enjoy fresh pasta and the local red wine at the many cozy slope side restaurants. Evenings are spent strolling the winding cobblestone streets, exploring the many shops, and relaxing in cafes and restaurants. Intermediate skiers appreciate the wide open slopes and beautiful vistas, while the Val,e Blanche, an 11 mile glacier run starting in Italy and ending in Chamonix, France, is available for more advanced skiers. | | | _ | | _ | | | Val Gardena, with its wide open, sunny vistas and magnificent towering peaks, is one of the most popular and diversified regions for a winter holiday in the Dolomites. Val Gardena is about 13 miles long and runs more or less from west to east from the narrow entrance to the valley at Ponte Gardena up to Passo Gardena and Passo Sella, at the north-east of the "Sdtirol" Dolomites. Val Gardena is well connected with the rest of Italy and also with North Europe, thanks to a well equipped train network.
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South America
| _ | | _ | | | Chile is a long and narrow country in South America, with the Andes mountain range bordering one side and the Pacific Ocean bordering the other. It is over 4,000 km long and has an extremely diverse flora, fauna, scenery and climate.
The capital is Santiago and the population is 15,116,435.
The weather in Chile is very varied and depends on the geography. In the northern part it has desert and subtropical weather. In the central valley region the weather is template to cold with well -defined seasons and rainy in the far south. The temperatures in the summer vary between 13C and 32C and in the winter from 2C to 15C.
Given the size and scale of the country, the geography could not be more diverse. Visit Chile's Lake District with national parks and take advantage of the scenery, abundant fishing and flora and fauna. For winter sports, ski at the world-famous resorts of Portillo, Valle Nevado and Termas de Chillan. The ski season runs from June to September and is the perfect compliment to the northern hemisphere season. Take a cruise through Chile's Inside Passage, the Beagle Channel and around Cape Horn, passing through glacial valleys, fjords and past huge icebergs.
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Switzerland | _ | | _ | | | One of the oldest and most fashionable ski resorts, Davos is the highest city in Europe and lives up to its reputation for excellent skiing and exciting night-life. With five ski areas spread out on both sides of the valley and descents from almost 9,000 feet, Davos offers the alpine skier an endless variety of terrain. In addition, this multifaceted winter sports complex offers miles of cross-country trails, tobogganing, sleigh rides and skating on Europe's largest outdoor rink.
| | | _ | | _ | | | The hospitable mountain village of Grindelwald (1034 m) lies in the Berner Oberland - and acts as the stage for a wonderful drama. The set is composed of the ice capped peaks of the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, with visitors and tourists as the leading actors... What's more, there are endless pistes and runs for skiers, snowboarders and sledgers in winter, a giant network of hiking trails in summer, and an almost infinite variety of leisure activities. There are countless ways to explore this fascinating mountain world, through sports and activities or by adopting a gentler, more relaxing approach. You can engage in extreme mountaineering, or simply enjoy the view... A particularly amazing experience is the trip to the Jungfraujoch, the `Top of Europe', at 3,454 m Europe's highest railway station right in the heart of the UNESCO world natural heritage site.
| | | _ | | _ | | | Gstaad-Saanenland, which means "Sunland", is a very popular holiday destination for summer as well as for winter with great scenery at an ideal altitude of 3609 feet and healthy climate all year round, Gstaad is situated in the western Bernese Oberland in Switzerland.
Thanks to strict building regulations the wooden houses in Gstaad are built in the lovely traditional chalet-style that harmonize perfectly with the beautiful mountain scenery. In the villages of the Saanenland tradition is featured strongly. The trademark spicy Saanen cheese has been produced for some three hundred years and handcraft such as pottery, woodcarving and alphornmaking are still alive in the region. | | | _ | | _ | | | St. Moritz is all about `chic', elegance and exclusiveness, the place where you can literally feel the `dry, bubbly Champagne climate' on your skin. St. Moritz is the world famous holiday destination that arouses equal passion in summer and in winter. Summer consists of enjoying the natural surroundings, culture, sports and relaxing peace and quiet. Winter is Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and much more besides, including the Engadin ski marathon, horseracing on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, curling, cricket and polo tournaments as well as the St. Moritz gourmet festival. The World Championships in Alpine skiing were held there for an amazing fourth time in 2003! Incidentally, St. Moritz (1,856 m) lies in the heart of Oberengadin's lake district, where the sun shines for 322 days a year on average. Which of course adds to the truly spectacular experience of taking a train ride on the Glacier or Bernina Expresses...
| | | _ | | _ | | | Verbier, "the resort that smiles at the sun", and the second largest resort in the Swiss Alps, is a delightful French speaking village located on a sunny plateau, in the grand circuit of the "4 Valleys" ski area. Situated between the Matterhorn and Mont-Blanc at a height of 5,000 feet, Verbier has one of the largest skiing areas in Europe. Your lift ticket is honored at the 100 plus lifts and cable cars which service over 250 miles of ski runs. This vast ski area is topped by Jumbo, the Verbier-Mont-Fort cable car, with a 150 person capacity. Ascending to almost 11,000 feet, this telepherique opens up some of the steepest mechanically accessible ski runs in the Alps. Moderate and easy runs are plentiful and the "4 Valleys'" 200 instructors are there to help you develop your skills. Verbier's ultramodern sports center enables you to play tennis, squash, ice-hockey, curling, skating and swimming. Verbier has some 60 restaurants plus 9 nightclubs and pubs, and though sporty and active, appreciates an equally calm and relaxing atmosphere. For nonskiers, nearby cities such as Montreux and Lausanne are easily accessible by public transportation. Verbier...a must for vacationers!
| | | _ | | _ | | | A very picturesque resort which has welcomed skiers since the 19th century, Wengen has probably the most spectacular scenery of any mountain resort in the world. Serious competitors are its neighbors in the Jungfrau region, Grindelwald and Murren.
Car-free, with life centered on the railway (which ultimately reaches Europe's highest rail station) Wengen has the spectacular backdrop of the Eiger as well as the Monch and Jungfrau. It is one of the 'original' downhill skiing destinations pioneered by British tourists, and was the first resort in the world to offer uphill transportation (the railway to Kleine Scheidegg, completed in 1911).
The resort is the base of the famous Downhill Only Club (DHO), established in 1924 when the English visitors first persuaded the locals to keep the railway running in the winter to get a lift up the mountains, then jump out and ski 'downhill only'. Wengen is also home to the legendary and spectacular annual Lauberhorn World Cup downhill course, the longest and many believe the greatest there is.
Wengen's presence in the lists of 'most favorite resorts' for those who have visited it is an unusual one. Most other entrants will be there because of their fantastic skiing. Wengen will be there because of how you feel just being there, even before you put your skis on. The awe inspiring mountainscape above and below borders on a spiritual experience for many, which makes even the most bland skiing experience seem transcendental.
Not that Wengen's skiing is bland - far from it. Nearly 100 miles (160 km) of trails, shared with neighboring Grindelwald, are lift-linked from the village, with a further 40 km (25 miles) also on the Jungfrau Top Ski Lift pass across the valley at Murren. The main ski area (shared with Grindelwald) is the Kleine Scheidegg
| | | _ | | _ | | | Mile-high Zermmatt, an idyllic mountain village at the foot of the Matterhorn, has developed into one of the world's most famous ski resorts. Favored by it's southern exposure, sheltered by the wind and generously endowed with snow, Zermatt enjoys some of the most spectacular skiing in the Alps. The scope and variety of skiing is tremendous with a network of lifts serving trails that rise over 12,000 feet. Three main ski areas offer wide open slopes for beginners while the more advanced skiers enjoy the challenge of the internationally known Tiefbach, Aeroleid or Momatt. You can ski over the Theodulpass to Cervinia, Italy for lunch.
The new Klein Matterhorn lift, ascending to 12,533 feet, the highest aerial cablecar in the Alps has opened up new glacier ski runs which give Zermatt one of the longest ski seasons in Europe. Numerous sun-decked restaurants dot the mountainside and provide lunch as well as a rendez-vous for skiers from around the world. For cross-country and touring skiers, a variety of courses are also available. | | | | | |
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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form | | | _ | | _ | | | 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
America's biggest and certainly one of the world's
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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form | | | _ | | _ | | | 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.
| _ | | _ | | | Ski Arpa --- Fresh Tracks in the Chilean Andes
Ski Arpa is South America's only true Snowcat-serviced resort and provides skiers and snowboarders with untracked powder, no crowds, dramatic views and ear-to-ear smiles typically available only through expensive heliski operations. A two-hour drive from Santiago, Ski Arpa sits under the shadow of the western hemisphere's highest mountain, Mount Aconcagua (22,841 feet). The adventure begins in the tiny town of San Esteban, where a 4x4 vehicle takes skiers up to 8,825 feet to the Ski Arpa base camp, Rancho Avalanchas, a picturesquestone refugio (backcountry shelter) and caf. From here, skiers ride Snowcats to the upper peaks of the resort, reaching altitudes as high as an astounding 12,500 feet. From here it's up to 3,500 vertical feet of intermediate to expert terrain that is entirely above tree line. Ski Arpa offers a pristine environment that gives skiers the chance to soak in the drama and beauty of the awesome Andean Mountain Range, make turns in virgin powder and quietly watch condors soar overhead or guanacos (a cousin of the llama) slowly making their way across a ridgeline. Ski Arpa's two Snowcats each have a capacity of 14 passengers. There are no lifts here, and therefore no lift lines, just you, your friends and endless skiing opportunities. Ski Arpa also offers skiers and snowboarders a definitive Chilean-style experience when compared to international-style ski resorts. Multiple-day packages can be arranged to give you a full taste of Chilean culture, including wine tasting at local vineyards, lodging at a traditional 19th-centuryhacienda or a 4-star spa/hotel, regional cuisine and the chance to share time with local Chileans. Given its proximity to Santiago, Ski Arpa can be visited for the day, either using transportation provided by the resort or by arriving in your own 4x4 rental vehicle. A day trip to Ski Arpa is the perfect getaway for visitors with little time in Santiago, or for those seeking an exciting add-on adventure to their planned vacation in Chile. Ski Arpa Limitada is the lifelong work of Toni Sponar, a native of Austria with a lifetime of ski experience including: ski instructing, ski guiding, ski area management and ski industry consulting. Toni greets and welcomes visitors in German, English or Spanish. Toni first came to Chile in the 1960s and was enchanted by the skiing opportunities available in the Andean peaks. Ski Arpa is a work of love, a place of immense freedom yet intimacy with your surroundings and friends. | | | _ | | _ | | | 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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| | | _ | | _ | | | 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.
| | | _ | | _ | | | 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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form | | | _ | | _ | | | 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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