USA ski holidays and snowboarding
Article updated every 6 months. Last update: 14th December 2007
Author: Sean Newsom (Travel Expert) Ask me a question.
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Sean Newsom loves skiing so much that he has made it his job, writing for The Sunday Times as their ski editor. He is also founder of welove2ski.com, the UK's leading specialist ski website.
"Skiing fast in the sunshine with your friends is one of the purest and brightest pleasures I know," he says. "Absolutely everyone should give it a go. If it were up to me they'd be giving ski and snowboard holidays away on the National Health. It would improve Britain's winter well-being in an instant!"
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Skiing in the USA has become increasingly popular in recent years, with skiers tempted to travel not least by the enormous levels of snowfall and vast terrain found in America, but by the impressive facilities and hospitality offered by many outstanding ski resorts.
There are also excellent standards of accommodation and great dining, entertainment and shopping opportunities. More recently, a skiing holiday in USA also boasts exceptional value for money. Skiing in USA is now widely available from the UK, with a huge selection of packages and flights to be found, all at affordable prices.
Destinations range as far and wide as New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Vermont.
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Kayte Williams
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Among the main areas to consider for your ski holiday in the USA are:
| Resort |
Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
Resort Height |
|
Aspen
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2422m |
|
Breckenridge
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2935m |
|
Heavenly
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
1900m |
|
Jackson Hole
|
|
|
advanced |
1924m |
|
Killington
|
beginner |
|
|
323m |
|
Snowbird
|
|
|
advanced |
2468m |
|
Telluride
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2660m |
|
Vail
|
beginner |
intermediate |
advanced |
2500m |
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