The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard resort, also known as Lee Canyon, is justly part of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. It has 11 ski trails (mostly intermediate-level) over 35 skiable acres, with snowboarding areas a popular enough activity to rival the skiing. With challenging terrain parks and a half-pipe to excite the skier, Las Vegas Ski and snowboard resort is a good place to ski.
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It has been named the No. 1 ski resort in the United States by SKIING Magazine for five years in a row. Snowbird offers 882 lodging rooms between four lodging properties, a luxurious spa, a plethora of dining options, four-season activities and a staff dedicated to meeting your every need. It’s no wonder why with over 500 inches of snow a year, 3,240 vertical feet, and enough varied terrain to suit anyone, Snowbird is probably one of the top five places to ski deep powder in the US. The 2,500 acres of lift served skiing are only overshadowed by the endless backcountry possibilities. The lifts are top notch with a tram reaching to the top, and many other high speed quads stretching all over the mountain. A terrain park and superpipe are on site for polishing tricks, and you can even ski the same day you arrive. Salt Lake City airport is only 29 miles away making this the most accessible resort in the US. The greatest snow on earth doesn’t even begin to describe how good the snow is here!
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If World Cup racers refer to Beaver Creek as their favorite place to compete, maybe there is something you should know.
Every year, athletes and spectators alike migrate to their mountain top resort for the Birds of Prey Men’s World Cup. But that is only a slice of what Beaver Creek has to offer. From the gentle, manicured slopes of Bachelor Gulch, to the open intermediate trails of Larkspur and Rose Bowl, to the steep bumps of Grouse Mountain, skiers and riders of all abilities will feel at home on their mountain.
A private resort hidden from view, with the power to bring people together. “The consummate kid-friendly resort.” That’s what SKI Magazine has called Beaver Creek, and strolling through the square you can see why. It is a modern, custom-designed resort with the cozy, unhurried feel of an Alpine village.
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Boreal Mountain Resort is the home of the first and only all-mountain terrain park in Northern California. Pro Snowboarder David Benedek, the producer of “91 Words for Snow”, was all praises for Boreal. Clearly, this resort is worth checking out. Mix 380 acres with 500 vertical-feet; add 400 annual inches of snow, and you have a mountain ready to be cut! And with a 18 foot superpipe, this mountain attracts some amazing talent for all to see. Factor in its easy access, affordable rates, and night skiing, and you get a resort that is both made for everyone, but fun for even the most discerning snow-goer. Open from 9am to 9pm, this is one of Tahoe’s truly all day riding spots.
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Alpine Meadows is the right place to be for skiers, beginners and experts alike. With 2,400 patrolled acres, 100 runs, and 13 lifts, there is terrain to suit any skier. Situated outside of Truckee, accessing Alpine Meadows is easy and only take 45 minutes from Reno International Airport. Alpine Meadows also offers shuttle service throughout the Truckee area, overnight ski storage, a wide range of ski instructing services, and two terrain parks with 24 features. Being right next to Lake Tahoe means there are activities galore, and more snow than you can handle, approximately 495 average annual inches. It’s not uncommon to see massive snowstorms leave multiple feet behind in one night!
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The Alyeska Resort is one of those ski resorts that could be described as nothing short of world-class. It has 68 trails and over the 1,400 acres of ski-worthy area that also incidentally plays home to two certified downhill courses (certified by the International Ski Federation). Alyeska is also ideal for a family vacation, as there is a fair mix of trails that are easy enough for novices and that are challenging enough for more experienced skiers. There’s also all sorts of skiing to be had here.
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Big Bear Mountain Resort is the go to resort in Southern California with the most dependable and consistent snow conditions around. With an average annual snowfall of 100 inches and 1,665 vertical feet to rip, Big Bear Resort is a must see for the enthusiast. The town of Big Bear is only minutes away for any lodging or dining desires, and in the summer this quiet town is even a great getaway.
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Carving fresh tracks at Snowbird (courtesy, Snowbird Resort)
So what makes these two connected resorts, perched at the top of a sleepy Utah canyon, the best skiing destination in North America?
The snow. Sitting on the bull’s-eye of the Wasatch Range’s freakishly powerful storm track, Alta/Snowbird consistently offers up more of the deep, light, and dry than any resort on the continent. This is where Ski Utah gets its 500-inch snowfall number—in a weather-dependent sport, AltaBird is the closest you can get to a sure thing. But deep snow ain’t fun if you don’t have the terrain to go with it. You’ll find steep and direct skiing off nearly every lift, with six high-speed quads and Snowbird’s famous tram to get you there. Learn the ins and outs of the many traverses and hikes (try Alta’s Devil’s Castle and the ‘Bird’s Thunder Bowl) and you’ll ski soft snow on new lines for weeks. The resorts’ vibes differ—laid-back Alta is dotted with old-school wooden lodges, while Snowbird is shiny and loud, concrete and glass. But what both places share, other than a dearth of nightlife, is a lack of pretense. Everyone is here for powder. And they get it. Last winter was so stormy, the Wasatch Powderbird Guides’ heli-ski operation barely got off the ground before February. A whopping 88 inches fell in April alone. At the time, I happened to be there doing some “reporting.” Here’s what I found out: If it’s dumping all winter, book a spring trip. The locals had long since packed it in, and our crew skied untracked powder for two solid days.
Snowfall: 500 inches
Area: 4,700 acres
Vertical Drop: 3,240 feet
Source: away.com