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Mont Tremblant, Quebec At half past one in the north of Montreal, Mont Tremblant has been repeatedly named by Ski Magazine as the best resort in eastern North America. Located on a ski area of 255 hectares, Mont Tremblant has 94 runs serviced by 13 lifts. Snowboarders will enjoy the 7 acres of ramps, rails and jumps as well as the level of Olympic Superpipe. Banff National Park Banff, Alberta The beautiful Banff National Park offers the best off-piste skiing on the planet.The extraordinary resort of Lake Louise and its nearest neighbors, at Ski Banff Norquay and Sunshine Village offer an area of 3100 hectares with particularly well-maintained trails and pathways in the trees. Lake Placid, New York Whiteface Mountain is only 21 miles from Lake Placid, site of the Winter Olympics twice. Whiteface displays the largest vertical drop (1045 feet) east of the United States and has 80 routes totaling over 35 km of ski terrain. The longest track (intermediate level) measures 4.8 kilometers long. Mammoth Lakes, California With almost 150 tracks, Mammoth Mountain is one of the largest ski areas in the United States. The variety of tracks attracts a wide range of skiers and snowboarders, from beginners to experts. Equipment for skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling are widely available for sale or lease. Whistler, British Columbia The beautiful Swiss resort of Whistler, which will host the 2010 Olympics, attracts hordes of skiers American, Japanese, German and British. Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes sparkling Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains while other tourists zigzag in the forest by snowmobile, make the acrobranche or relax at the luxurious Spa Taman Sari. North Conway, New Hampshire Cranmore Mountain resort in North Conway, has a ski area about 100 hectares, with 43 tracks of all levels (1.6 kilometers long and the longest) served by nine lifts. It also offers seven routes through the trees and three snow parks. The Arctic Blast Tubing Park, number one destination state for the sled, is ideal for families. Anchorage, Alaska A 64 km south of the city, Alyeska Resort is by far the largest resort in the region with a ski area of over 400 hectares for all ages and all levels. It has 68 trails, nine lifts and a vertical drop of 760 meters. Arctic Valley is a resort suited to families with only 16 km from downtown. Hilltop is also close to the city. Stowe, Vermont Located on Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak in northern Vermont, Stowe Mountain Resort offers 116 trails served by 13 lifts, including the longest on the East Coast. Recently opened, the Stowe Mountain Lodge is the first luxury hotel in mountain to open its doors in the eastern United States for 50 years. Lake Tahoe, California Perfect mountains, snow parks and beautiful ski resorts around the luxurious and sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe. With 300 days of sunshine per year, a legendary snowfall and a vibrant nightlife, resorts like Heavenly, Homewood, Northstar and Sierra offer spectacular stay. Big Sky, Montana Big Sky, Montana spectactulaire station, is particularly attractive with its 10 meters of snow per year, its 140 km of marked trails and wide. The fly fishing and meetings at Solace Spa will attract those who prefer to stay away from the tracks. Aspen, Colorado At the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, the resort of Aspen, elegant simplicity, four adjacent mountains. Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands may come with steep slopes, moguls, super-black and forest trails and incredible panoramas. Snowmass, 20 miles from the friendly town of Aspen, a mountain is ideal for families and offering leads Buttermilk blue, wide and easy, perfect for beginners. Park City, Utah Three ski resorts and Sundance, the most likely film festivals in the world, quickly transformed this small mountain town in a first class destination. The superb quality of snow, fresh air and bright sun beckon visitors to experience the resorts of Park City Mountain, The Canyons and Deer Valley. |
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