Valle Nevado has plenty of sunshine and plenty of snow. The ski area links with neighboring El Colorado and La Parva to make up the Tres Valles of the Andes for a combined 7, acres, 40 chairlifts and four base villages. There is no town, no shopping center, not even a ubiquitous Starbucks. There is just one big yellow hotel, which accommodates people at a time. That means there are rarely any lift lines and slopes do not suffer from overcrowding.
Portillo features 1, acres of skiable terrain across 14 lifts and 35 trails with long groomed runs accessed by chairs and drags.
Heli operations are available to take you to even higher elevations and descents. The resort is just 20 minutes away from Queenstown. The varied terrain offers something for everyone.
The resort is known for its efficient high-speed chairlifts and night skiing offered several evenings a week. Both provide some of the best freeriding in New Zealand. Fans of steep and challenging terrain claim Treble Cone has some of the best in the country, with close to half the mountain dedicated to advanced terrain. Expert riders can take guided tours out to the Motatapu Chutes. Beginners and intermediates are not left out however with plenty of long, un-crowded runs.
It is made up of four villages: Perisher Valley, Blue Cow, Simiggins Holes and Guthega, all of which are connected and offer varied terrain. Most of the area is intermediate, but beginners and advanced skiers will also find their spots. Freestyle fans will love the five terrain parks and a super-pipe. You can reach Mt.
The longest run is the Supertail at 3. Cross the pond for the big four: France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy. Related Stories. How to Demo Skis Efficiently October 12, Share This:. All rights reserved. To leave fresh tracks in pristine backcountry snow, grab some avalanche gear and a local guide to explore the lonely snowfields of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Think quaint chalets and pillowy snow are for wimps?
Winter travellers who crave wild, windswept terrain should head to Obertauern , 90km south 56mi of Salzburg. From its dizziest heights, around m ft , you can survey the towering Austrian Alps as you zoom across km 62mi of pistes — just bring a balaclava to fend off the biting winds. Obertauern was one of the filming locations for Help! But expansive off-piste trails, winding among cloudlike snowdrifts and frost-rimmed forests, more than compensate.
When Europeans and North Americans mournfully shelve their gear, New Zealanders are busy waxing their skis. Cardrona , whose winter season kicks off in mid-June, is nestled prettily in the Southern Alps.
Just 20km south Luxury is best served with a sprinkling of powder snow. Dispel images of foaming surf and fan-shaped opera houses. You need the one towards Nez Perce. The farther away from the trailhead you walk the more winter wonderland you get to see. Check the map for details on how to get to the trailhead. And one more here. If coming with a family, take a look at Teton Club lodging.
Each room is spacious with a full-size kitchen and private balcony. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Teton Village where all the shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and right next to the slopes. Still, it is very quiet. If you want to stay as close to the park as possible, the best option is Jenny Lake Lodge.
Check prices and availability for Jenny Lake Lodge on Booking. Have you been to any destinations that snow all year round? Not necessarily in the US, they can be anywhere else in the world. Share in comments, please, how your experience was! Anya is originally from Ukraine but in heart she is a citizen of the world. At present time, she is living between Lviv, Ukraine and Istanbul, Turkey.
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Colorado is a great place to live! Mark had a job offer there and we almost moved but decided to travel the world instead. You should come here to Glasgow Scotland, it was 50F until about midday last Wednesday amd this is in the middel of June, lol.
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Ha, in North Cascades National Park! We took this photo in early Jule. Just a few days before our visit, there was a mini snow storm! Not bad as for the road condition high up in the mountains in the summertime. Most of the road is closed until almost August. This hill of snow was right next to the parking lot. No need to go far, just to get out of a car and have fun. And no, it was not cold at all!
Trying to walk around it, oh we were so naive. Be ready to put your boots on, hike a dirt trail, and get a little bit muddy.
Another option is to ski the glaciers. There are several ski resorts located on glaciers that are open during the late spring, summer and early autumn months.
While most of them are in the European Alps, there are a handful all across the northern hemisphere, including in Canada and the US. You can usually get good deals, too.
Lift ticket prices are usually lower, and sometimes even travel to the resorts may cost you less outside the main winter season. Since these ski areas are found on high glaciers, keep in mind that it may be a long lift ride up in the morning to reach them.
Glaciers also tend to be flatter so expect mostly green and blue grade terrain with little black.
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