Best Ski Resorts

This is a high-altitude, snowsure resort in central Switzerland above Lucerne and within easy reach of Zurich. The ski area goes up to a glacier at 3,028m; winter begins early and finishes late. It suits beginners and families on the sunny slopes of Brunni ...  

Other stories below: California officials ask energy firms to disclose fracking sites; Biden slams Republicans for blocking renewable energy Warm weather, dearth of snow leave ski resorts scrambling to keep terrain, chairlifts open Flowers are blooming along the sidewalks. Snow on the mountains is melting fast. Residents here aren’t sure whether to ski or golf. [...]  

Re: “Fewer on ’board,” May 13 business news story. Skiers are generally older, more affluent and less affected by lift ticket increases, while snowboarders, a younger cohort, are probably not so fortunate. As they age, could concerns about getting or paying off an education, finding a job and raising a family override boarding? The article [...]  

Glad for gondola Published May 12, 2012 12:20AM MDT I visit Utah as often as I can to ski with family and friends because Utah has the best snow in the country. I’m excited about the proposed SkiLink that would connect Canyons and Solitude ski resorts via gondola in only 11 minutes. Numerous times I have made the hour-plus drive between the Wasatch Back and Front ski resorts. It would be so nice to stay in Park City or in Salt Lake...  

The "Chuck a Snowie" campaign plays on the age-old Australian tradition ... But the ad was applauded by Wodonga Chamber of Commerce executive officer Alison Reed. “This campaign is fresh and innovative — just what many of our businesses in this area ...  

Ski resorts try hard to woo summer travelers, with jazz festivals, food festivals -- and, always, plenty of fun for families. In Colorado, Winter Park goes the extra mile -- ...Read Full Post  

Family-run Floriani (£££ 5446 2330) has fine pizzas and pasta and a cosy atmosphere. You can't book, but take a seat at the bar while you wait. Hazienda (£££ 5446 2968), just up from the Galzigbahn roundabout, serves excellent steaks and seafood and ...  

Immediately above the mainly modern, functional, sprawling resort are nursery slopes that are about the best in the Alps – long, broad, gentle, sunny, convenient. If the posted speed restrictions were policed, they would be perfect. There are four free ...  

A weekend storm dumped new powder on our mountains and produced great conditions for the last weekend of skiing at some Utah ski resorts.Three of our resorts are still open. They are:Snowbird, which will remain open as long as conditions permitAlta, which is scheduled to close after skiing on April 29Brighton, which will close after skiing on April 22KSL has great video showing weekend skiing. You can see it here. Here are excerpts from the...  

  ‘Where’s the snow?’ was probably the most coined phrase used by die-hards this past winter. The roller  coaster weather which lead to a historic hard stop to the season in many parts of North America will gladly be forgotten by many enthusiasts and operators alike.  As Skirebel.com reported a few weeks ago, most of [...]  

The Easter holiday weekend sent droves of people to the Sierra for spring skiing after a heavy march snow extended the window for resorts to remain open. While the March snowfall may not have been enough to make it a good year for Tahoe ski spots, it softened the blow by allowing resorts to extend their seasons. If the number of children on sleds and saucers riding down a hill in Nyack Monday afternoon was any indication, snow still served...  

First off, if The Red Lion is your idea of "a pleasure" for apres, don't complain that it's busy. There are plenty of other bars to hang out at in Vail - why not expand your horizon? Maybe you should walk a little further than the bars and "fancy" shops closest to the chairlift.Second, if you are paying $120 for a day, you're not trying very hard. My season pass is unrestricted and cost under $700 for eight resorts and counting. I guess I'd be...  

With spring officially here -- although a quick check outside the window might indicate otherwise -- it's time for the Tahoe-area skiers and snowboarder to get into their vernal vibes and party hearty until the bull wheels stop spinning. One of the bigger bashes takes place at Heavenly, which will conduct its annual Spring Loaded Festival from Saturday, March 31, to Sunday, April 15. Among the festivities are a Helly Hansen fashion show at...  

It's never too early to think about next year's ski and snowboard season, especially in light of the inspiring powder dumping that took place last week (and is slated to continue this weekend). Tahoe area resorts are already offering deals on 2012-13 season passes. The best deals are the packages offered by the three Vail Resorts holdings of Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Put $49 down before April 15, and you are guaranteed the current...  

Recent snow storms came as blessing for local ski resorts, which were suffering from the warm, dry winter. Mountain High Ski Resort received 12 to 14 inches of fresh snow Sunday on top of 18 to 22 inches it had gotten a week before, said John...  

Several areas of the world offer world-class skiing and snowboarding, but not all accommodate people ... but also low-price vacation packages for skiing, accommodations, restaurants and more. Copper Mountain Resort, located near Vail, Colorado ...  

www.skiclub.co.uk );Arnie Wilson is editor of 'Ski+board' magazine and has skied 680 resorts. In 1994, he skied every day for a year and into the 'Guinness Book of Records'. His ...  

Three rooms even have private outdoor hot tubs. £1,099 from March 27 ... Explore the surrounding plateau by dogsled or try tubing – tobogganing on mini inflatable rafts. Where to stay Le Flocons d'Argent apartment complex is on the edge of the piste ...  

Compared to 2011, when Jackson Hole and most other ski areas received huge amounts of snow, lodging rates, skier numbers and airport traffic essentially kept pace or were up this past winter, which was stingy on snowfall in most places. "We had a lot of ...  

It's possible to start your day surfing and end it skiing or snowboarding in California. Ski resorts that are an easy drive from Los Angeles offer great programs for beginners.Contributor: Kathy TyrerPublished: Mar 26, 2012  

Kate Foster of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce says lodging occupancy rates in February and March exceeded rates in 2011. She credited a marketing campaign that targeted skiers in other Rocky Mountain states where the snow wasn't as ...  

NEWRY, Maine Skiers stripped down to shorts and bikini tops to keep cool last week as they got in a few final sun-drenched, slushy runs, bidding what could be an early goodbye to a season that has disappointed all around.  

The Canadian ski resorts tell a different story. The ski areas of Banff and Lake Louise in Alberta have had record breaking snow this season, seeing some of the best snow in Western North America. The area is famed for its ‘champagne powder’; very dry ...  

When the winter’s snow melts, resorts come alive with hiking and biking. Cycling has long been the sport of choice to keep ski legs in shape through the summer and fall. Hiking also helps keep legs in check with the obvious strength training for quads.  

This weekend's winter storm left anywhere from half a foot to more than a foot of snow in many parts of the mountains. But it was too little too late and for about a dozen ski resorts who closed for the season Sunday.  

Heavenly Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe's south shore relied on snowmaking ... Arapahoe Basin, which stayed open until July 4 last season, tentatively plans to close in early June this year. Resorts in southwest Colorado still have decent bases, but ...  

Five prominent Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be offering their final day of skiing and snowboarding on Sunday (April 15). And those resorts will be offering some of the best conditions of the season. Scheduled to close down operations Sunday are Northstar ...  

Heavenly Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe's south shore relied on snowmaking ... Arapahoe Basin, which stayed open until July 4 last season, tentatively plans to close in early June this year. Resorts in southwest Colorado still have decent bases ...  

DENVER - It's not a surprise it was a bad season for Colorado's ski resorts, but now we're finding out just how bad it really was. For some perspective, the worst season for the resorts was back in 1976 to 1977, when only half of the state's ski areas were ...  

Lakewood, CO - On Monday he National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) honored three ski areas – including Colorado’s Aspen Skiing Co., Maine’s Mt. Abram, and Washington’s Stevens Pass – with the 2012 Golden Eagle Awards for Environmental Excellence.  

DENVER — The era of social media is bringing more transparency to ski resorts’ daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites, tweets and video to spread the word in real time, particularly if traditional reports are off.  

Two more Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Sugar Bowl and Homewood – have announced that they will extend closing dates for the 2011-12 skiing and snowboarding season. Storms hit the Lake Tahoe ski resorts throughout March and made for some of the best ...  

VT, Copper Mountain, CO, Squaw Valley, CA and Whistler, BC, June - August 2012 For the free spirited, Wanderlust brings a unique twist to the ski resort music festival. They take their multi-pronged act on the road, setting up at four different resorts ...  

How does the health of the Aspen real estate market stack up against other Colorado ski resorts and second home markets around the country? read more  

Here’s how things currently stand at Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts. Heavenly Mountain Resort – re-opens this weekend offering limited operations Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 20th through 22nd and April 27th, 28th and 29th. Limited operations include ...  

Two Tahoe ski resorts are still open for skiing and snowboarding in May – Kirkwood and Alpine Meadows. Kirkwood will close on Sunday (May 6), while Alpine is open next Friday through Sunday (May 13), when it will be the last Lake Tahoe ski ...  

Just over the hill from Valle Nevado, El Colorado resort is also developing its accommodation offerings with the first waste water treatment plant in the range, paving the way for four new apartment buildings that will be online this year. A new draglift ...  

Perisher is also offering discounted three and four-day midweek tickets in July and August. Thredbo has discounts of up to 15 per cent for those who buy early online, and a similar ... savings of up to 50 per cent on three day or more pre-booked holiday ...  

It’s that time of year at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Time to lather on the sunscreen, put on a pair of shorts or swimsuit, and head down the slopes for some runs on a sun-drenched day. There has been plenty of that scenario taking place this week in Tahoe ...  

CALGARY — Calgary lawns might be bare and brown, but ski resorts across the Rockies are toasting a record season for snowfall as they prepare for spring’s last hurrah. Sunshine Village announced Tuesday that it had over the weekend broken an all-time ...  

Vermont, the third-largest ski state behind Colorado and California, had 15 of its 18 resorts close in March. Typically, they remain open into April, says Parker Riehle, president of Ski Vermont, which compiles information on ski resorts and conditions.  

With many Lake Tahoe ski resorts scheduled to shut down operations on Sunday, the region continues to get pummeled with fresh snow this week. Storms throughout the week could drop as much as 4 feet of new snow at some ski resorts. Despite an unusual dry ...  

This is the final weekend for practically every resort in Tahoe. However, if one wants to continue skiing or snowboarding in Lake Tahoe there is at least one definite choice and perhaps two others as well. Alpine Meadows will remain open Friday ...  

DONNER SKI RANCH, CA -This late-season storm brought up to two feet of fresh snow in some spots to the Tahoe Basin. For some ski resorts, that means they can extend the season by a few more weeks. Donner Ski Ranch said it's looking into staying open until ...  

Despite a compressed schedule and a little more effort to get the hill covered in man-made snow early in the season, general manager Scott Grubb said the season ... many North American ski areas," said Greg Ralph, marketing director at Monarch ...  

66-room hotel and spa. The small resort has improved access by paving four kilometers of access road, following in the footsteps of sister resort Villarrica, on the active Villarrica Volcano overlooking Pucón, which paved part of its road prior ...  

It became an increasingly depressing sight, a constant reminder that the 2011-12 ski season lacked one crucial ingredient – natural snow. It’s one thing for Lake Tahoe ski resorts to receive late-arriving snowfall – it happens. But this year the snow ...  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Western ski resorts are wrapping up one of the most unusual and unpredictable snow seasons in recent memory. New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern neighbours, this weekend celebrates the end ...  

This includes adding new snowmaking machines and two "Magic Carpets"—300-foot lifts enabling beginners to simply stand on a conveyor belt and ride to the top of the slope—at each site. In late summer 2011, Serge Munnia-Vincent, the president of DAG ...  

KCRA.com Snow-covered ski slopes and bluebird conditions managed to draw only light crowds to Sierra resorts on Sunday, who have been hoping that the spring snow can help them make up for an exceptionally dry winter. The Easter holiday helped, as some ...  

"The predictions from the preseason to the end were completely wrong." Meanwhile, some resorts in the traditionally snow-rich states of Utah and Colorado will close earlier after a warm season with lackluster snow. And California and Nevada are hoping to ...  

DENVER -- The era of social media is bringing more transparency to ski resorts' daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites, tweets and video to spread the word in real time, particularly if traditional reports are off.  

DENVER (AP) -- The era of social media is bringing more transparency to ski resorts' daily snow reports, with skiers and riders using smartphone apps, websites, tweets and video to spread the word in real time, particularly if traditional reports are off.  

BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Beijing officials are considering restricting water use by bathhouses, golf courses and ski resorts in order to conserve water in the arid Chinese capital. An amended guideline on water conservation, expected to be passed in ...  

"Epic" is how two ski resorts on Mount Hood are describing conditions after getting a dumping of fresh snow. At Timberline, workers there are reporting the biggest daily snowfall of the year -- 19 inches in 24 hours, bringing the ski base total to 198 inches.  

Already facing a challenging season from a lack of snow, Vermont’s ski resorts were hit with a double whammy last week with weather more like July than mid-March. It left Vermont with only four of 18 resorts still open: Killington, Jay Peak ...  

There is a chance of a foot of snow dropping on Tuesday night and perhaps 1-2 more feet arriving on Friday and Saturday, which means the current batch of storms could produce 3 feet of fresh snow. Don’t expect many bluebird days at Lake Tahoe ski resorts ...  

(NECN: Amy Sinclair) - The lack of white stuff forced most of Maine's smaller ski areas, including Mt. Abram in Greenwood, Maine to wave the white flag early this year. But just 15 minutes away, Sunday River is still a winter wonderland. Fifty snow guns ...  

Across America, there are news headlines screaming about the early closure of ski season this year. This is due to the unseasonably early spring weather that has made its way to the mountaintops. However, it appears that only part of the United States is affected.  

Ski season is almost over in Vermont after getting off to a slow start. Six Vermont ski areas are already closed for the season. Several more will follow this weekend. And even some of the big resorts plan to close on April 1. After a mild winter with few ...  

Saturday is also U.S. Ski Team Day at Squaw. Join Julia Mancuso, Jonny Moseley, Tamara McKinney, Travis Ganong and other Squaw Valley skiers and snowboarders for a day supporting the athletes of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding Team and U.S ...  

EDEN — Jason Hardy was one of the last people to ride a ski lift in the Top of Utah this season, having spent Sunday afternoon on the slopes of Powder Mountain. “We got the late storm, so it was actually one of the best days I had all season ...  

Ski-resort lodgings in Colorado, California, Utah and Oregon saw a 3.9 percent ... destinations catering to multi-night visitors who book well in advance fared better than the resorts that are more dependent on regional and short-stay guests ...  

At least that’s what Northwest ski area officials are saying. In truth, Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center forecaster Garth Ferber says four consecutive especially snowy springs does not constitute a trend. Nevertheless, enjoy it while you ...  

The trade group Colorado Ski Country USA's says skier visits through Feb. 29 at its 22 member resorts were down 7.4 percent from the same period last season, when some resorts had record-setting snowfall. Utah had its worst winter for snowfall ...  

The state of Utah is looking to link seven of its 14 ski resorts. The intent is to enhance the ski and snowboard resort industry’s contribution to the state’s economy and give a more European-style experience for skiers. The seven ski areas ...  

Resorts say most snow readings are taken at 5 a.m. to give skiers time to get up to the slopes ... making the reports "self-policing." The Mountain Pulse, a Jackson Hole, Wyo., independent website, sends people to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ...  

“The predictions from the preseason to the end were completely wrong.” Meanwhile, some resorts in the traditionally snow-rich states of Utah and Colorado will close earlier after a warm season with lackluster snow. And California and Nevada ...  

DENVER -- The dry winter and an unseasonably warm spring is forcing some ski resorts to close early. Monarch Mountain in southern Colorado announced it will close for the season April 8, a week ahead of schedule. Ski Cooper will close this ...  

Low tide can be painful. And the 2011-12 ski season — one of the three worst ever in terms of snowfall in most every U.S. resort region — is spreading the sting from coast to coast. "When the tide recedes so suddenly you get to see the true ...  

One can say that it’s a complete family holiday package. Canada ski resorts and Colorado ski ... If you book before the certain period you get the good amount of discount on Canada ski resorts or Colorado ski resorts. It depends on you ...  

"We sometimes start losing our snowpack at the beginning of April ... Snoqualmie Pass, which usually records about 435 inches of snowfall for the entire winter season, had topped 470 inches by Thursday, and heavy snow was continuing to fall ...  

NEWRY, Maine – Skiers stripped down to shorts and bikini tops to keep cool Wednesday as they got in a few final sun-drenched, slushy runs, bidding what could be an early goodbye to a season that has disappointed all around. An unprecedented ...  

“So, the usual shift in destination travel, say to Colorado, wasn’t as severe as it could have ... according to the National Ski Areas Association. For resorts across the Sierra and Tahoe, the drop could be as much as 20 percent below ...  

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"These reports are too close together to vary as much as two feet like they have this year," said Parker, who relies on social media reports rather than traditional reports from Colorado resorts themselves. Still, with the season in North ...  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Western ski resorts are wrapping up one of the most unusual and unpredictable snow seasons in recent memory. New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern neighbors, this weekend ...  

A snowy Pacific storm surging across Colorado's high country Saturday night and into Sunday will offer rare powder turns on the final day of skiing at nine ski resorts, while also splashing the Front Range and metro Denver with a snow-rain slush.  

NEWRY, Maine (AP) -- Skiers stripped down to shorts and bikini tops to keep cool Wednesday as they got in a few final sun-drenched, slushy runs, bidding what could be an early goodbye to a season that has disappointed all around. An ...  

April is the new March. At least that’s what Northwest ski area officials are saying. In truth, Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center forecaster Garth Ferber says four consecutive especially snowy springs does not constitute a trend.  

“It’s like ‘swinter’ — summer and winter combined,” said 15-year-old Allie Ward, who wore only a bikini and boots during a break from skiing at Sunday River. She was joined by a sunburned friend, both of North Shore in Canada’s ...  

In the town of Taos, spokeswoman Cathy Connelly, said some lodgers estimated visitor numbers were up as much as 20 percent over last year, when New Mexico ski resorts suffered through one of the driest seasons in ...  

The "terrible year" for ski resorts is translating to a lack of surface water for ... Fitzler says the cost of Colorado produce will likely go up and the cost to farmers could be in the millions.  

Western ski resorts are wrapping up one of the most unusual and unpredictable snow seasons in recent memory. New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern... Read more »  

Low tide can be painful. And the 2011-12 ski season — one of the three worst in terms of snowfall in most every U.S. resort region — is spreading the sting from coast to coast.  

Western ski resorts are wrapping up one of the most unusual and unpredictable snow seasons in recent memory.New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern neighbors, ...  

wkyc.com Weather Video: Late snow storm keeps ski resorts open http://t.co/A3eA1c3x #wkycweather 3 hours ago from Twitter - Comment - Like  

CALGARY -- Calgary lawns might be bare and brown, but ski resorts across the Rockies are toasting a record season for snowfall as they prepare for spring's last ...  

Some resorts out West are in better shape, thanks to late-season snowfall in Utah and California's Sierra Nevada, allowing them to stay open longer.  

Thanks to the recent wet weather, which translates to snowy conditions in the mountains, resorts will be closing their doors for the season a little later.  

More ski resorts have shut down for the season.  

The winter ski season is quickly coming to a close, with only two mountains scheduled to offer skiing past Sunday.  

Starwood Resorts has announced that it will open its first dual-branded ski resort complex in China this August.  

April is the new March.  

1980 - Rock Skiing SeasonI recall there were even t-shirts to commemorate the season.  

Last I looked, Mountain Village was in Telluride, not Vail.  

"The winter that wasn't" has left some local ski resorts reeling.  

Ski season is almost over in Vermont after getting off to a slow start.