North America has many popular ski resorts that are worth to visit. Why you should visit North American slopes to go skiing – here are a couple of reasons:
- North America has more frequent snowfalls than Europe
- almost deserted pistes
- piste grooming is first class
- very efficient lifts
- not much crowd which also means less queues
- high-quality accommodation
- affordable prices
- very high standard of service
- safe pistes you won’t need a guide or avalanche safety equipment because every resort’s ski area is marked by signs or/and rope, avalanche is controlled
So these are the best ski resorts in North America that you should try:
You’ll find the best powder in Snowbird-Alta in Utah. These 2 resorts are linked where you’ll definitely find snow. They usually receive 40 feet snow a year which twice as much as most European resorts in the Alps or in Colorado. These slopes are ungroomed but you can enjoy very fresh powder. You won’t find many bars and restaurants here. You can’t snowboard in Alta but you can do it in Snowbird.
Expert skiers can try Jackson Hole in Wyoming. This place has very steep terrain with plentiful of snow. But because it’s not really high it also gets plenty of sun so it melts pretty quickly too. Jackson Hole is only a 15-minute drive from Jackson which reminds us the Wild West with wooden sidewalks and cowboy saloons
If you are a beginner then you should head to Breckenridge in Colorado. You should also know that tuition in the US is very expensive but you’ll find great slopes here which are pretty comfortable with fast six-seat chairlift. Good snow and ample longer runs what else you can wish for. Be careful because of the town’s location (almost 3000 metres) you can get altitude sickness and if you’re concerned about this then you should stay a night or two in Denver. Breckenridge is a nice little Victorian-style town which has many shops, bars, great restaurants where you’ll get value for your money.
Intermediates should visit Park City in Utah where you can enjoy great blue runs and easy black runs too but you’ll also find ungroomed pistes. Once you’re in Park City you can also visit Deer Valley and The Canyons because they’re both in the neighborhood. Park City is a pretty big place where you’ll find great restaurants, shops and a historic Main Street.
Winter Park is the ideal place for families because it has a beginner terrain at the base. The kids will definitely enjoy the 25-acre Discovery Park with its adventure trail through the woods. They have great childcare facilities which means you can enjoy Winter Park’s slopes to the full. Stay at the base because there’s not much to see in town but don’t worry because they’ve a growing range of accommodation around lift base.
The most you’ll get for you money in Banff, Canada. The resort is located at one of a beautiful scenic drive through different national parks. In town you’ll find cheap winter accommodation because it also has a huge summer trade. Eating out and drinking are also relatively cheap – there’s no cheaper place in Canada. Lift pass prices are also lower than in the US.
Banff has more than 100 bars (!!) and restaurants so you won’t be bored here. There’re actually 3 ski areas here which you can reach by bus for free with Tri-area pass. One of them is Norquay, this is the smallest and only a few minutes away. Sunshine village is 20 minutes away and Lake Louise is the biggest area is 45 minutes away.
I hope these tips helped you to find the perfect ski resort in North America because there’re plenty to choose from.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski/8253113/Best-North-American-ski-resorts.html
