As the end of the year draws close, the winter chill unfolds, and blankets several places around the world in snow, offering the perfect getaway for people looking forward to enjoying the cold, especially the ski lovers and enthusiasts.
Sliding down sheets of white, cold air beating against your face, and the electrifying adrenaline is an unparalleled thrilling experience, that doesn’t attract just skillled mountaineers but is coming forth as an exciting activity for almost everybody, including families.
Below are some of the best places to ski in the world:
Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt located in Switzerland is one of the best places to ski in Europe. Sitting atop the highest peak in the Alps, the place offers stunning views of the magnificient Matterhorn, almost everywhere from it’s 350kms of trails and slopes. The place is also home to the greatest vertical drop in Switzerland. making it perfect for thrill seekers.
Whistler, Canada
Often dubbed as the best place to ski in the world, Whistler provides an array of terrain options for all levels of skiers. Whistler Blackcomb is the largest ski resort in North America, with 200 marked runs and 32 sq km of snow covered mountains. The place offers jaw dropping views that offer views even of the Pacific Ocean.
Park City, Utah
Park City is one of the most popular places to ski in Utah. Home to the Deer Valley Resort and the Park City Mountain Resort, the place attracts many visitors every year. Park City receives 300 to 400 inches of snowfall every year, putting forth perfect conditions for skiing and and snowboarding. The Utah Olympic Park which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics is also located close by.
Courchevel, France
Courchevel regarded for it’s glam and bling, is one of the best places to ski for professional skiers. The place offers more than 600 kms of inter connected ski runs that are spread across 10 summits. The powdery snow well groomed and maintained is perfect for skilled skiing.
Niseko, Japan
Niseko situated on the northern island in Japan, is a breathtaking ski location. Niseko home to four interlinked resorts,has a large variety of slope and terrains for all ski levels. From well groomed ski trails to powdery slopes, this place has it all. Many of the trails also offer stunning views of the Mt. Yotei, making it a picturesque adventure.
St. Moritz, Switzerland
St.Moritz is quite possibly the first winter resort in Europe. Host of the 1928 and 1948 Winter Olympics, the place has been a prominent name since long. Famous for it’s elegance, and luxury, the place is also renowned for it’s ski slopes and terrains. The place has 87 stunning trails, offering variety of trails for all skill levels.
St. Anton, Austria
A great place for skiing and to have a good time in the village, St. Anton is a great option to visit for skiing and partying. One of the oldest spots, where the first ski club was established, the place offers a 280 kilometers of terrains to explore. The slides are well groomed and have good accessibility.
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