| Without a doubt Europe and North America have | | | | We can agree that Europe is a haven for |
| some of the best ski vacation destinations | | | | skiing. There are a variety of ski vacation |
| that allow skiers to ski the fabled slopes | | | | destinations to choose from , such as |
| all the way from Aspen, Colorado to the | | | | Champery, Engelberg, Davos, Gstaad, |
| slopes of Park City to the peaks of the | | | | Adelboden, and many more great skiing |
| Andes. Europe provides idyllic skiing | | | | destinations in Switzerland. Davos is |
| opportunities in Switzerland, Italy, | | | | certainly the largest ski resort in |
| Scandinavia and more. In spite of the | | | | Switzerland. It is also the highest city in |
| misconception that American ski resorts are | | | | Europe and is one of the oldest and most |
| overcrowded, there are more than six hundred | | | | fashionable ski resorts that has an enviable |
| snowy playgrounds that are not only | | | | reputation for providing excellent skiing |
| unheralded, but also relatively uncongested. | | | | along with an exciting night-life. There are |
| | | | five ski areas on both sides of the valley. |
| Mammoth Mountain, Aspen, Banff And More | | | | You can expect a lot of variety in terms of |
| | | | terrain , which makes it perfect for alpine |
| Mammoth Mountain, California is big and | | | | skiing. |
| includes a ski season that lasts till June or | | | | |
| July. You can even find a ski school here | | | | If you are a serious skiers, then there are |
| with hundreds of instructors. Also, | | | | several locations that should be of of |
| throughout the winters, you will find high | | | | special interest to you. Your ideal ski |
| quality groomed snow. Aspen, Colorado is | | | | vacation would be one that takes in Innsbruck |
| famous, and has many black-diamond runs as | | | | in Austria, Chamonix in France, and Zermatt |
| well as steep, narrow trails twists down. As | | | | in Switzerland. Also favored are ski |
| a skier you face the challende of taking on | | | | vacations in Italy where the Dolomoti |
| the Rockies. Aspen certainly has quality | | | | Mountains comprise ski regions like no other |
| terrain combined with powder and steep drops | | | | and high peaks coupled with gentle slopes |
| that comprises over six hundred acres of | | | | provide excellent skiing. There is plenty of |
| skiing excellence. With expert runs and room | | | | adventure available for everyone and with an |
| enough for first-time skiers, Aspen is a hot | | | | abundance of ski vacation packages available, |
| spot for North American ski vacations. | | | | you can find entertainment, excellent |
| | | | shopping as well as an international skiing |
| Another popular North American ski vacation | | | | holiday for the beginner as well as the |
| destination is Banff. It is located in | | | | experienced skier. |
| Canada. It has been around for quite some | | | | |
| time, since 1883 to be exact. For more than a | | | | Further north in Scandinavia can be found |
| century it has been a haven for skiers from | | | | plenty of skiing opportunities like the |
| all across the world and it continues to be | | | | impressive Lillehammer Olympic region in |
| an ideal ski location down to this day. This | | | | Norway. Looking for the very best in Alpine |
| ski destination provides three ski areas that | | | | and cross-country skiing? Try the Hafjell Ski |
| have more than two hundred and fifty runs | | | | resort. It offers excellent ski conditions |
| spread over 7,700 acres and is consistently | | | | with Soft-Packed and Machine-Groomed snow. |
| rated as being the top ski destination for | | | | Oslo has the famous Holmenkollen ski jump |
| skiers as well as snowboarders. | | | | that attracts plenty of visitors taking a ski |
| | | | vacation in Norway. |
| The Andes provides plenty of skiing | | | | |
| opportunities and the list of ski resorts is | | | | Once you have planned your dream ski |
| quite long. The Andes of Argentina is certain | | | | vacation, it is necessary to know what to |
| to provide world class ski vacation | | | | pack since this is a difficult part that |
| opportunities and you can be sure to find a | | | | involves selecting ski gear such as jackets, |
| day or two of satisfying downhill skiing | | | | pants, gloves, helmets, goggles, base layers |
| available at places such as Las Lenas, Cerro | | | | and more. Whatever you do, don't forget to |
| Catedral and Chapelco. There are also limited | | | | pack the ski wear in the order that you will |
| skiing options available on the volcanoes of | | | | be wearing them. Pack ski accessories as well |
| the Los Nevados range in Colombia. | | | | as those items of clothing you will wear when |
| | | | you are not skiing. Above all, you should |
| In Ecuador, one can ski the four highest | | | | make sure to pack ski equipment such as your |
| peaks called Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Cayambe | | | | ski boots, skis, and poles. Also we recommend |
| and Antisana. Peru too has potential for | | | | that you have a ski bag for them. Of course, |
| exploratory skiing, while one may want to try | | | | if you would rather travel lightly, which is |
| out the Chacaltaya Mountain just outside La | | | | what we would recommend, then renting your |
| Paz in Bolivia. | | | | ski gear is the way to go! |
| | | | |