Whether you’ve got snow on the brain or not, it’s time to kick-start yourself into ski vacation planning gear, especially if you’re looking to save money on your next ski trip. Here’s five reasons why (as demonstrated by Game of Thrones memes): 1. Winter is Coming If you’re like a Stark of Winterfell your life […]
If you’ve ever skied in the Alps, Dolomites or Pyrennes mountains of Europe, you’ve experienced some of the world’s most beautiful mountains. Europe’s s high-alpine, above treeline peaks and see-forever meadows are breathtaking in the winter months, but in the lush summertime these places are truly magical. The iconic peaks, like the Matterhorn, Eiger and […]
Over the past two weekends many ski resorts have opened their summer mountain biking and hiking trails for use. There’s no better way to beat the summer lowland heat than heading up to the crisp mountain air. A summer vacation to your favorite ski resorts is a great option, especially if you’re looking for a […]
Portillo, Chile’s oldest and most storied ski resort, celebrates its 65th anniversary this summer! Setting up this season to be one for the history books, El Niño weather patterns have delivered pre-season storms and more than five feet of snow before Opening Day. While there will be plenty of powder days and unique celebrations during […]
If you’ve ever experienced an El Nino snow storm then you understand why the weather-forecast rumor mill has been working overtime. Whispers of El Nino have been circulating among weather junkies as well as skiers and snowboarders this spring, and one question is on all our minds: will El Nino bring above-average snowfall to South American ski […]
Family vs. Adventure We tapped two of our South America Vacation Specialists to share some of their vast Valle Nevado vacation expertise for our resort guide on where families and adventure-seekers should stay, eat and ski. Here is what they had to say… Family Ski Trip Silvana Cura Mountain Vacation Specialist Since 2013 800-610-8911 x3351 […]
Now that most of us have packed away our skis and snowboards for the warmer months ahead, it seems a little cruel and unusual to keep touting how good the 2013/14 ski season was for most North American ski resorts. So we apologize in advance for posting Jackson Hole’s time lapse video of its Instagram #JHDreaming and […]
It’s that time of year. The time when we look back longingly on another great ski season. We know we can speak for many when we say we enjoyed our share of deep powder days, sun-blessed groomer cruisin’ afternoons and laughable end-of-season antics. With hundreds of unforgettable experiences this winter, it was hard to decide […]
Regarded as one of the most iconic off-piste descents in the Alps, the Vallée Blanche is a 20-kilometer tour across an expansive glacier surrounded by truly spectacular Alpine scenery. On a trip to Chamonix during the last week of March, we skied the famed valley on a bluebird day with more than two feet of new […]
By Laurel Ann Nelson Mountain Vacation Specialist From the first time I visited Crested Butte I fell in love and wanted to move there! I didn’t realize that true ski towns like this still existed! It reminded me of skiing as a kid with its quaint style and charm – but with an exciting nightlife […]
It’s hard for anyone to deny that the 2013/14 ski season has been exceptional. We started with a tirade of big, early season storms and then it never really stopped. Here in the Colorado Rockies, we’ve seen multiple snow storm accumulations in the foot to two-feet range. Recently, most North American ski resorts, especially Lake Tahoe, […]
There’s nothing like slipping into the warm, comforting waters of a hot tub or heated pool after an active, full day on the slopes. Whether you enjoy soaking while snowflakes cool your face and put on a dazzling display of winter’s beauty or relaxing in the late afternoon spring sun, a hot tub session is […]
