Top Ski Resorts For Your Winter Vacation

Ryan Hemphill

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Stowe, VTStowe is a wonderful place to ski whetheryou’re just starting out or have been practicingfor years. The ski resort offers plentiful snow between thetwo mountains, Mount Mansfield and SprucePeak, with Mansfield being the highest peak at4395 ft. The mountain offers backwoods trails forexperienced skiers, as well as multiple trains forentry-level to intermediate skiers.

Vail, COVail is a must visit whether you like skiing ornot. The resort offers numerous activities for theentire family to enjoy. At Vail Ski Resort you’ll find snow tubing,backcountry skiing and tours, snowshoeing,even ski-biking! Vail also offers a variety of relaxation andexploration activities such as spas, shopping,exploring the town, and unique nightlife andrestaurant experiences. This is a great place to visit—whether you’relooking for a relaxing weekend or vigorousskiing and snow activities.

Park City, UTLocated about 40 minutes from Salt Lake Cityyou'll find Park City Mountain, the largest skiand snowboard resort in the US. The ski resort offers over 300 trails, 41 lifts, andeven half-pipes and bowls for experts. At the resort, you’ll also find luxury hotels likeHotel Park City, which offers fine dining, arelaxation spa, European-like slopes, andbreathtaking views of the mountains.

Whistler, British ColumbiaWhistler is about a four-hour drive fromSeattle, WA. This ski resort offers over 8000 acres of slopesand over 200 trails. It also offers world-classhotel lodging, dining, and activities for thewhole family. Whistler Peak offers a ski lift tour ofbreathtaking views and history of the resort,along with fine-dining high up in themountains.

Quebec City, QuebecYou don’t have to visit France to experience ataste of French skiing. Quebec City offers multiple ski destinations. You can enjoy the gorgeous views of the St.Lawrence River while skiing atop of Le Massifde Charlevoix or visit Mont-Saint-Anne andexperience Canada’s highest vertical drop fornight skiing. With both mountains under an hour away fromQuebec City, you’ll also get the chance toexperience the charm of Quebec’s capital city.