The 5 Best Ski Destinations To Vacate To This Winter
The 5 Best Ski Destinations To Vacate To This Winter
Seasoned skiers may have already booked their holiday for this winter. However, for those still scrambling the web for a last minute deal, it may be worth considering one of these popular and esteemed hotspots from around the world. Don’t be put off by their prestigious reputations – they’re not all as pricey as you might expect.
Jackson Hole, USA
The Wyoming winter retreat is ideal for veterans looking for their next challenge. It’s a haven for free skiers some, the terrain often regarded as the most challenging in North America. Expert run Corbet’s Couloir can be found here, attracting many seasoned skiers. The mountain views meanwhile are some of the most scenic in the US, offering cliff top viewpoints that are a staggering 4000 ft high. On top of skiing, holidaymakers can take a drive into Yellowstone Park and get close with bison, elk and bears. Go online and you’ll find many discounts to Jackson Hole.
Chamonix, France
One of the oldest ski resorts in France, Chamonix was the home of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The town of Chamonix itself is located on Europe’s highest mountain Mont Blanc. It’s location, history and quality of slopes have made it one of the most popular ski resorts in the world. Whether you are a beginner or a piste pro, Chamonix will provide plenty of thrills.
Niseko, Japan
Niseko is Japan’s top resort – a paradise for powder skiers, regularly receiving hefty snowfall. It’s located in Hokkaido, with Mt Yotei nearby. It is suited to skiers and snowboarders of all levels and has some of best groomed runs on the globe. You can carve up the slopes by day and dine on sushi and sake by night.
Whistler, Canada
British Columbia’s world-famous Whistler is known largely for its vastness. There are so many runs at this resorts that you can return year after year and never get bored. In Addition, there are opportunities for sleigh and snowmobile rides if you’re not a skier or boarder, and the nightlife and restaurants are unrivaled. There are also a number of art galleries and museums that you can pop in for culture loving tourists, plus countless shops to browse through – new and traditional.
Zermatt, Switzerland
Due to its unique location in the Alps, Zermatt is able to offer skiing all year round, 365 days a year. It’s one of the most extensive resorts in the world with a constantly growing multitude of pistes, as well as many opportunities for off-piste skiers. The surrounding Swiss mountain views include the famously shaped Matterhorn peak. The restaurants and hotels offer quality food, as well as warm fireplaces and rustic wooden setting for the full Alpine experience.
Get Going!
So exactly what are you waiting for? Pack your luggage, grab your skis and get going!