North American Ski Resorts Offer Top Notch Vacations
There are many notable ski resorts in North America. According to a recent poll the top 10 ski resorts in the world are: Aspen Colorado; Cortina Italy; MontTremblant Ontario; Stowe Vermont; Chamonix MontBlanc France; Banff Canada; Vail Colorado; Zermatt Switzerland; Kitzbuhel Austria; and Whistler British Columbia.
Such a wide array of topnotch ski destinations is difficult to compete with. Reaching a position on the top10 list is a feat in itself. Skiers from around the globe gave their input on these highly soughtafter destinations. Six of the 10 are located in North America.
Aspen Colorado has always been wellknown as a favorite ski spot for the rich and famous. As new resorts open worldwide Aspen remains one of the most visited resorts in the United States. It offers a variety of runs ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert. Hundreds of acres of terrain offer something for everyone.
MontTremblant Quebec opened in 1939 and was the second resort to open in North America. It was the first resort to open in Canada. MontTremblant is only an hour away from Montreal making it a great daytime or weekend getaway for anyone looking to escape the ninetofive. One of the most charming aspects of a MonTremblant ski holiday is the fact that the streets in the village have a pedestrianonly layout. Visitors can park their vehicle for the entire duration of their stay if they wish.
One of the most picturesque resorts in the United States is Stowe ski resort in Vermont. Stowe ranks number seven on the top10 list. It boasts the longest vertical drop in the area. Conveniently located in Vermont Stowe offers two ski areas; Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. Spruce Peak backs up to Smugglers’ Notch’s terrain and features a unique liftlink to both resorts.
Banff or Lake Louise in Alberta Canada ranks number five on the top10 list. The mountains around Lake Louise are some of the most scenic mountains in the world. The three different ski areas Mystic Ridge Sunshine Village and Lake Louise are roughly 31 miles apart. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was also recently voted a muststay resort in a popular men’s magazine.
Another great Colorado based resort is Vail. Vail offers about 5300 acres of terrain ranging from beginner to expert. It is also home to the fastest highspeed detachable quads on one mountain. Skiing along with museums art galleries dog sledding hockey and other attractions make Vail an excellent family ski location. There is always something for everyone to do
Whistler Blackcomb another North American resort is ranked number one on the top10 list. According to the poll Whistler Blackcomb provides the best skiing in North America. It also provides the biggest vertical drop of any slope in North America. This revelation comes as no surprise to skiers who have enjoyed Whistler’s beauty and slopes for years. Crystal Lodge and Summit Lodge and Spa were voted muststay resorts in the Lake Louise area.
The top10 report states that Whistler has everything it takes to make a legendary resort. The resort offers over 100 restaurants to suit all tastes cafe’s international stores and rentals. Over the last 10 years Whistler has been nominated for “World’s Greatest Ski Resort” and has held the title for “Best North American Ski Resort” by North Americans. It has been deemed the favorite international destination by Japanese skiers.
This was not a conclusive list of North American ski resorts. It was simply an overview of a few of the newest oldest and best in North America as revealed by a recent poll in a popular men’s magazine.
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