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Most Popular Ski Resorts and Ski Vacation DestinationsOne nice thing about skiing is that it is a sport that the whole family can enjoy, from 5 year old kids to 85 year old grandparents (no double black diamond runs please!). One problem with skiing is the expense - it costs a lot of money to pay for lift tickets, ski lodging, equipment purchase or rental, and transportation. The hassles involved with dragging poles, boots, and skis across the country often make it a good idea to turn plans of a ski weekend into a week long stay at a ski resort instead. Wherever you find decent winter snow, you find ski resorts catering to families and travelers. Some of the most popular ski resorts are in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, California/Nevada, Vermont, and British Columbia, Canada. These include Heavenly Ski Resort, Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, Heavenly Valley, Vail, Aspen, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone Ski Resort, Copper Mountain, Telluride, Killington, and Jackson Hole. Keep in mind when planning your ski vacation that most ski resorts offer a variety of discount package deals - from buy 3 nights, get a night free, to free lift tickets for children, to reduced rate lodging/lift combo packages. Below we have some reviews and pictures of these resorts - come along and get ready to plan that great ski vacation you have been waiting for!
California Ski Resorts / Nevada Ski ResortsLake Tahoe straddles the California / Nevada border in the High Sierra country, and is home to some of the most beautiful skiing in the world. With a base of over 6500 feet and an annual average snowfall of 360 inches, Heavenly is one of the top resorts in the area, and the largest at over 4800 acres. Heavenly Ski Resort's website (SkiHeavenly.com) has information on tickets, lodging, conditions, and more. You can view a PDF version of a map of Heavenly Ski Resort here. Their normal ski season runs from Nov. 18th thru end of April. Their hours of operation are 8:30-4PM weekends, 9-4PM weekdays. Located near South Lake Tahoe, you have a variety of lodging and accomodations to choose from. South Lake Tahoe is also on the Nevada side of the stateline, meaning the gambling excitement normally thought of in Las Vegas can be yours right in this little alpine world. Kirkwood (Kirkwood.com) is located in California, off of highway 88, on the way to South Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood is quieter and less busy than Heavenly, and is a great place for families. You can rent ski-in, ski-out condos right on the mountainside, equipped with full kitchens and fireplaces. You can call Kirkwood Vacation rentals at 800.967.7500. Adult lift tickets prices are $62, $50 for juniors, and $13 for children under 12.On the north side of Lake Tahoe, you will find Northstar At Tahoe Ski Resort (NorthstarAtTahoe.com). From their website: "Thanks to the addition of new Village luxury condominiums, Northstar now has an even wider variety of lodging options for you. From budget-accommodating hotel rooms, to ski-in/ski-out family friendly condominiums, to 5-bedroom homes, it's all here for you. So kick off your boots next to the warm fireplace and finish your day listening to logs crackle and burn. Enjoy free access to our Recreation Center with outdoor spas, saunas, swimming, and a fitness center (restrictions apply). It can all be accessed via our complimentary shuttle that will take you anywhere at Northstar Resort." You can see pictures and descriptions of the Northstar accomodations here. They are located just off Highway 80 before you get to Nevada, near the town of Truckee. Northstar lift tickets are $63 for adults, $22 for children. A Northstar Trail Map is available here. Squaw Valley (Squaw.com) is another top California Ski Resort located near Truckee and Northstar, off Hwy 89. Once home to the Winter Olympics, there are sure to be challenging and entertaining ski trails to keep you smiling all day long! Their website lets you search through more that 50 lodging and accomodation choices to find something just right for you and your family. They offer ski vacation packages that include lodging and lift tickets as well - be sure to explore these as you will likely save money. Best Utah Ski Resorts and Ski Vacation PackagesUtah's Wasatch mountain range is home to some of the best skiing west of the Rockies. The most popular ski resorts in Utah are clustered around Ogden, Salt Lake City, and Provo, and include Park City Mountain, Sundance, Snowbird, Brighton, Alta, Solitude, Deer Valley, The Canyons, Snow Basin, and Powder Mountain. Alta Ski Resort is located about 25 miles from Salt Lake City, in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Their ski season runs from late November thru mid April, depending on snow conditions. With a base elevation of 8500 feet and over 2000 feet of vertical drop, you can enjoy over 500 inches of annual snowfall here in Utah. An Alta trail map is available here. Adult lift tickets are $49/day. Snow Basin is another popular Utah Ski Resort. About a 40 minute drive from Salt Lake City, many visitors choose to stay downtown. They have almost 3000 vertical feet of ski runs and 2800 acres of property. A full mountain trail map is available here. Snowbird Resort is only 29 miles from the SLC airport, and just south of Park City. Snowbird's base elevation is 8100 feet. Adult lift tickets are $62, while a multi-day pass brings the cost down closer to $50. Park City Mountain Resort (ParkCityMountain.com) is just east of the SLC airport - a map of the area and trail map is here. Like all the Utah resorts, they offer incredible snow conditions, conventient ski vacation lodging, and lessons and equipment rentals for the whole family.
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