Bushwacker, Happy Thoughts, Holy Cow! Some of the best terrain I have skied in my life. Double Black Diamond extreme runs as well.
Chamonix is one of those ski destinations where it is impossible to avoid the amazing views while you are on the slopes.
three spectacular mountains to choose from: Corviglia, Corvatsch, and Diavolezza. Yes, this is a popular destination for the rich and famous, but the skiing here is some of the best in the world.
For those of you who don't know, there is no snowboarding allowed in Alta. One of the reasons why I love this resort so very much. 10,550 feet, vertical drop of 2020 feet, 116+ runs!
48 runs for advanced skiers, yes! Also, great terrain for cross country skiing. Courchevel is one of the largest linked ski areas in Western Europe.
As of November 24, the mountain is open! 13 lifts, 4,300 acres, and 4,085 vertical feet of skiing.
go to the website for great ski vacation packages this season. Starting at $389/person for 4 nights/3 days of skiing.
26 lifts, and around 15% of the runs are black diamond equivalent. A great destination if you are travelling in groups with various degrees of skiing expertise.
Both Alta and Snowbird are consistently rated as the best ski resorts in North America, competing with Telluride and Whistler. 85 runs on 2,500 acres, with a very long running season up to May.
For those of you in the Asia-Pacific region, this resort is the best of what New Zealand has to offer. Magnificent, tranquil, and accessible.
purchase a 4 day adult, junior, or senior lift ticket for the price of three when you use your AMEX card. 116 trails, 13 lifts, and the inter-mountain gondola allows you access to other runs.
Most people don't consider Argentina a thriving ski destination, but having visited Patagonia I can tell you a trip to Bariloche is something you have to do before you die if you are a ski bum!
If you are heading to Hokkaido, this ski resort is widely considered to be the best of what Japan has to offer. Remember the winter olympics in Nagano? There you have it.
Few have dared to ski the Himalayas, but now is your chance. Yes, India does have some of the best skiing in the world! The heli-skiing here is supposed to be a thrill seeker's dream.
Top of the Highest lift served: 11,819 feet. Vertical drop: 2,612 feet. One day lift ticket is $75, which is cheaper that other comparable resorts!
238 km of slopes and 44 lifts; The smuggler tour is a great ski adventure if you are in the area. You can also check out the snowboarding track.
epic season pass only available until 11/29! For the average skier and those travelling with families, Vail is the perfect choice!
The Grandvalira area deserves a mention, its a great destination rivaling most other resorts in the Alps. Yes, there is great skiing in Andorra!
Arguably the finest ski resort in Sweden. Note: the Are ski area is approximately 220 miles south of the Arctic circle. Wow!
16 lifts, 1,167 acres of skiing, and 121 trails. One of the smaller ski resorts, however, the skiing is still breathtaking. And the town of Crested Butte is by far the most charming in Colorado.
54 gondolas and lifts and 170 km of runs at your fingertips. Kitzbuhel has been around since 1892. If you are brave, the Streif, is known to be the most difficult downhill course in the world.
The highest summit in Tahoe at 10,067 feet. Vertical drop is 3,500 feet, the longest in CA. In addition, there are 4,800 acres of terrain which makes it the largest resort in CA. Nuff said!
Rumored that Alberto Tomba, the italian skiing legend, learned his skills here. A magnificent skiing area deemed one of the finest in Europe.
Celeb central, luxury shops, glitz and glamour. But Aspen is not for the skiing novice. 41 trails, the majority of which are geared towards advanced skiers, and the vertical drop is over 4,000 feet!
voted the best ski resort in eastern North America. If you book your trip before December 13, you get 30% off your booking and a discount on their Latitude card. Reduced lift tickets!
4200 acres available to explore, the terrain is absolutely breathtaking. The powder bowls here are incredible. The setting within the Banff National Park is reason alone to pay a visit.
Alyeska is the largest ski area in Alaska. There is nothing glamorous about it. If you are a serious skier looking for untouched powder with little or no distraction from other skiers, two thumbs up.
Fernie is a spectacular ski resort with that continues to evade many skiers' attention. The good news? Powder enthusiasts looking for uninterrupted terrain will be very happy here.
To experience the Alps, Zermatt is a "must ski". It is the home of the infamous Matterhorn, with a daunting vertical drop of over 7,100 feet. There are a variety of runs for all skill levels.
Skiing in Japan is in a league of its own because of the Onsens. Besides the dozens of hot springs, Niseko gets a nod for the higher than average snowfall, and the night skiing!
Apparently Ski magazine rated Red Mountain the most underrated resort in North America. I would say that is grounds for planning a ski trip in British Columbia!
"My favorite run here is The Sister's to Stielhang Gully. It's right underneath the chair, so if you charge you might get some cheers!" - Mark Engel, US Ski Team
Deer Valley still prohibits snowboarding. With a lift capacity of 46,500 skiers per hour and 2000 skiable acres, Deer Valley operates with a capacity 50% greater than its neighbors.
