Here is a selection of some of the best destinations for ski vacations - these ski resorts will certainly make for a great ski vacation! Read on for information about these ski vacations, including information about each ski resort, what the resort has to offer, and ski vacation packages.
Scott Markewitz / Getty ImagesAspen Snowmass Ski Resort consists of four peaks - Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Mountain is an advanced skiers' paradise, with challenging glades and double-black diamond steeps that experts will love. Aspen Highlands has something for everyone, with intermediate cruisers, challenging expert terrain, and great views. Buttermilk is a great learning mountain, but has terrain that intermediates and experts will love, too. Snowmass is renowned for its' wide, groomed cruisers and its' uncrowded trails.
Courtesy Beaver CreekBeaver Creek Ski Resort is located in Vail, Colorado. Beaver Creek has 148 ski trails and 16 lifts. Beaver Creek's terrain is 19% beginner, 43% intermediate, and 38% advanced. With over 1800 acres of great skiing, Beaver Creek also offers two bowls, three terrain parks, and a half pipe. To top that off, Beaver Creek has special ski programs for families, children, adult skiers, adaptive skiers, and nordic skiers.
Courtesy Breckenridge Ski ResortBreckenridge is four peaks of Colorad's Ten-Mile range, offering skiers 2,350+ acres of skiing and 152 trails served by 29 lifts. With the highest chairlift in North America, Breckenridge's ski school offers students an epic mountain experience and an historic downtown - offering endless shopping, dining and nightlife.
Copyright Mike DoyleDeer Valley is located in Park City, Utah, with 91 ski trails, served by 21 lifts. Trails are Easier 15%, Intermediate 50%, and Expert 35%.
Deer Valley Ski Resort was rated the #1 ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine in 2001 and 2005. Deer Valley Resort is also consistently ranked #1 in dining, guest service, and mountain grooming.
Courtesy Killington ResortKillington Ski Resort is located in Killington, Vermont. The resort consists of seven mountains, and has 200 trails and 33 chair lifts. Killington has the longest ski season in eastern North America and provides optimal skiing for skiers of all levels. Lessons are available at the Perfect Turn Ski School.
Copyright Mike DoyleLake Tahoe is situated on the California/Nevada border and is home to seven ski resorts, including Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley USA, Mt. Rose, Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Alpine Meadows.
Copyright Mike DoyleMammoth Mountain Ski Resort is located in Mammoth Lakes, California. Mammoth has 150 trails and 28 chair lifts that can transport 50,000 skiers uphill per hour. In addition to Mammoth, there are a variety of lower peaks to ski including Lincoln Mountain, Gold Hill, and Hemlock Ridge. Mammoth's ski season (November - April) is one of the longest in the United States.
Copyright Mike DoyleThe expanse of the skiing at Megeve seems to just go on and on. You could pick up your lift ticket, strap on a backpack of clothes, ski, and hopscotch poma lifts, chairs, trams, and gondolas from one town to another.
Mike DoyleMont Tremblant has been a favorite ski destination for many, many years going back to the famous ski trains of the 1930s. Today Mont Tremblant is the perennial eastern resort skiers' favorite, blending a European style village and gaming Casino with classic eastern ski trails.
Copyright Park City Mountain ResortPark City Mountain Resort is located in Park City, Utah with 100 trails served by 14 lifts. Park City has 3,300 acres of varied ski and snowboard terrain and is consistently ranked among the top ten mountain resorts in North America for its accessibility, terrain parks, and family programs.
