2009 Ski Vacations In The US And Canada

A wide choice of ski resorts in the US and in CanadaSmugglers' Notch's terrain and features a unique
are available for the skiing fraternity - but for skiinglift-link to both resorts.
it's really quality that counts, and North AmericaBanff, or Lake Louise, in Alberta Canada ranks
scores high on this count too.number five on the top-10 list. The mountains around
According to a recent poll, the top 10 ski resorts inLake Louise are some of the most scenic mountains
the world are: Aspen, Colorado; Cortina, Italy;in the world. The three different ski areas, Mystic
Mont-Tremblant, Ontario; Stowe, Vermont; ChamonixRidge, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise are roughly 31
Mont-Blanc, France; Banff, Canada; Vail, Colorado;miles apart. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise was
Zermatt, Switzerland; Kitzbuhel, Austria; and Whistler,also recently voted a must-stay resort in a popular
British Columbia - North America and Europe dominatemen's magazine.
the list of favourites.Another great Colorado based resort is Vail. Vail
Such a wide array of top-notch ski destinations isoffers about 5,300 acres of terrain ranging from
difficult to compete with. Reaching a position on thebeginner to expert. It is also home to the fastest
top-10 list is a feat in itself. Skiers from around thehigh-speed detachable quads on one mountain. Skiing,
globe gave their input on these highly sought-afteralong with museums, art galleries, dog sledding,
destinations. Six of the 10 are located in Northhockey and other attractions make Vail an excellent
America.family ski location. There is always something for
Aspen, Colorado has always been well-known as aeveryone to do.
top ski spot for the rich and famous. As new resortsWhistler Blackcomb, another North American resort,
open world-wide, Aspen remains one of the mostis ranked number one on the top-10 list. According to
visited resorts in the United States. It offers athe poll, Whistler Blackcomb provides the best skiing
variety of runs ranging in difficulty from beginner toin North America. It also provides the biggest vertical
expert. Hundreds of acres of terrain offer somethingdrop of any slope in North America. This revelation
for everyone.comes as no surprise to skiers who have enjoyed
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec opened in 1939 and wasWhistler's beauty and slopes for years. Crystal Lodge
the second resort to open in North America. It wasand Summit Lodge and Spa were voted must-stay
the first resort to open in Canada. Mont-Tremblant isresorts in the Lake Louise area.
only an hour away from Montreal, making it a greatThe top-10 report states that Whistler has
daytime or weekend getaway for anyone looking toeverything it takes to make a legendary resort. The
escape the nine-to-five. One of the most charmingresort offers over 100 restaurants to suit all tastes,
aspects of a Mon-Tremblant ski holiday is the factcafes, international stores and rentals. Over the last
that the streets in the village have a pedestrian-only10 years, Whistler has been nominated for 'World's
layout. Visitors can park their vehicle for the entireGreatest Ski Resort' and has held the title for 'Best
duration of their ski holidays if they wish.North American Ski Resort' by North Americans. It
One of the most picturesque resorts in the Unitedhas been deemed the favorite international
States is Stowe ski resort in Vermont. Stowe ranksdestination by Japanese skiers.
number seven on the top-10 list. It boasts theThe popularity and the quality of the ski resorts are
longest vertical drop in the area. Conveniently locatedborne out by the number of Europeans who fly to
in Vermont, Stowe offers two ski areas; Mountthe US and Canada each year for a week or two's
Mansfield and Spruce Peak. Spruce Peak backs up toski vacation.