In one hemisphere or another, mountains and cold weather add up to frosty fun practically year round - including downhill and crosscountry skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, ice climbing, snowshoeing, glaciering, and many other pursuits that depend on snow and/or low temperatures. Here we discuss it all!
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Camden Snow Bowl The USA´s northeasternmost state punches well above its weight for skiing and snowboarding: a diverse array of terrain; get legit vertical; reliable snowmaking; and a mix of big-resort convenience and small-town charm—often without those darn crowds. And there are nearly 20 alpine skiing/snowboarding areas (even more if you count small hills, crosscountry ski centers, and non-lift areas). Here are five standouts...read post
Read more…dragunoff by Felice Hardy Apart from those who want to try something a little different, the main reason for choosing Eastern Europe for a skiing/snowboarding holiday continues to be value for money whilst still enjoying decent quality. Lift passes, for example, are almost a quarter of the cost of those in French or Swiss resorts, while après-ski prices are pleasingly low. You can expect to pay around £2 for (67 US cents) a local beer and £6 (7.75 USD) for lunch on the mountain. Ski tuition is…
Read more…storylanding The Granite State is blessed with more than 20 great winter resorts, most of them in the White Mountains in the north center of the state, around a two-hour drive from capital Manchester and 2½ hours from Boston, and most of them are just as enjoyable to visit for nature and adventure activities the rest of the year when the snow is gone. So to give you a flavor of what winter fun New Hampshire style is like, here´s my pick of the top half dozen (all in the White Mountains unless…
Read more…Killington Ski Resort Beyond its cozy small towns/cities and quintessential New England vibe, the Green Mountain State may be small but punches way above its weight when it comes to ski resorts, with a whopping 24 - many ddeveloped in the mid- to late-1950s - offering a mix of family-friendly slopes, challenging terrains, and picturesque settings. And here´s a quick look at are a half dozen of its best, most of which also have a good range of other winter activities as well as cool stuff to…
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