Best Ski Resorts in the West

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As the fall months quickly lead into the months of winter, avid skiers and snowboarders are eager to catch a glimpse of the first snowfall. At the same time, many of the best ski resorts in the West are preparing to welcome their guests who come to revel in the winter activities around their facilities.

When people think of California, they often picture the sand and surf of the coastline, the vineyards of the Napa Valley, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood or the excitement of the famous amusement parks. However, there are some excellent California ski resorts and numerous places to pursue your favorite winter sports and activities.

Many of the most devoted skiers hold Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, located in Central California, in high esteem and number it among the best ski resorts in California. The Mammoth area usually receives more than 150 inches of snow and in some seasons, has received up to 250 inches of powder. That's the kind of winter that other ski areas only dream about, but which is common to this top ski resort of the Nevada Mountain range.

One of the reasons that Mammoth is among the best ski resorts is that it boasts of the Hangman's Hollow. This is known as the siren-of-the-steeps for experts skiers from around the world. In addition, Mammoth also has a full terrain that offers cross-country skiing and also, an Olympic-size half pipe.

The Mt. Shasta Resort is in the heart of another California ski area that is both well-known and very popular, making it another on the list of best ones in the West. The Mt. Shasta resort is located in the Siskiyou mountain range, which is near the northern border or California. Within the Mt. Shasta national recreational area there are many activities available such as hiking, snowmobiling and a skiing area that even includes a bunny flat. After a long day on the slopes, the Black Bear Restaurant is well-known and highly recommended for delicious meal and in addition, they also offer delightful homemade pies for a well-earned dessert.

A bit farther north from Mt. Shasta is Oregon, which is filled with numerous slopes and top ones as well. Timberline Lodge is an historic chalet that sits right at the timber line of the majestic Mt. Hood in the Cascade Range and which has long been hailed as one of the best resorts. Because Timberline Lodge sits higher than many mountain ski resorts, you will often find that you can ski all year round on the nearby Palmer Snowfield, which is near this great snowy retreat.

Continuing on the northward track, the mountain ski resorts of British Columbia are easy to add to the list of best ski resorts in the West. Whistler is another famed area where you are also able to ski any time of the year with few rare exceptions. In addition to the Whistler-Blackcomb area, the fabulous skiing and other winter sports, there is also incredible scenery. After dark, there is a lively night life in the area which you can enjoy after a long day of shredding the slopes.

There are many other locations that can be included in a summary of the best ski resorts found in the West. Even a quick ski vacation is a fabulous way to enjoy the unique sports and adventures that are only available during the winter months. For those who live in the West, many of these top ski resorts are just a quick drive away and are perfect for a weekend ski package to get recharged and revitalized.

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Today's Tip On Sky Vacations

The Silver Star Ski Resort and the Sun Peaks Ski Resort are two other Canadian ski resorts that deserve to be mentioned as well. Both of these fine ski resorts feature easy access, various ski runs to accommodate different skill levels and a range of other sports and activities for guests who do not ski. With the continued favorable exchange rate, these destinations also offer a great ski vacation to those who need to stick to a budget.


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