Where we skied in 2016-17

Every spring we’re sad to say adieu to winter, but—like many skiers—we like to look back back on the season and all we experienced and skied. Here’s an Instagram roundup of winter destinations Ski.com staffers visited on our “FAM” or familiarization trips, which many of us take every year to deepen our knowledge of top mountain resorts.

British Columbia in December

A couple of lucky Ski.com staffers are product testing this week on the #PowderHighway with @hellobc. First stop, @revelstoke. It was a cold, beautiful and wintry day, and we can confirm that all the early season snow (194″) has made for awesome conditions. . . . 📷: @laurelann36 #BritishColumbia #revelstoke #pow #ski #skiing #snowboarding #resort #snow #explorebc

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En route to @kickinghorsemtn, the second stop of our #PowderHighway tour with @hellobc, we enjoyed some incredible views along Rogers Pass. . . . #explorebc #rogerspass #transcanadahighway #powderhighway #powder #skiresorts #skiing #ski #snowboarding #snowboard #kickinghorse #britishcolumbia #bc #athomeinthemountains #mountains #canada A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Dec 13, 2016 at 4:20pm PST

It sure is purdy here at @kickinghorsemtn. Today, on stop 2 of the #PowderHighway tour with @hellobc we’re enjoying sunny, clear weather and an inversion (which makes the views extra special). The stoke is clearly very high (pun intended)! . . . #explorebc #powder #britishcolumia #goldenbc #ski #skiing #canada #snowboard #snowboarding #skiresorts #athomeinthemountains #mountains

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We can confirm that @panoramaresort is aptly named. The third and final stop of our #PowderHighway tour with @hellobc certainly provides those 360-degrees views you’ve imagined–and then some! . . . #mountains #explorebc #britishcolumbia #skiresorts #ski #skiing #snowboard #snowboarding #purecanada #athomeinthemountains A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Dec 16, 2016 at 1:44pm PST

Japan in January

Uber-fatty #powder #skis and #boards are definitely in order in #Japan. Here’s a shot of some current #Niseko travelers on our guided, group trip post #whiteroom. . . . Photo: @dsherm #hokkaido #ski #snow #powderday #japow #japanuary #annupuri

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Slash away those Monday blues! Our guided Japan ski-trip group has confirmed that #japanuary is definitely a real thing! 23 cm (9″) in 24 hours at first stop, @rusutsuresort_official. . . . ⛷: @dsherm 🎥: @spencerlong #japow #japan #hokkaido #rusutsu #ski #snow #skiing #pow #powder #powderday #slash A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Jan 16, 2017 at 9:01am PST

Lake Tahoe in January

T’is the season for Ski.com staff destination tours! Last week, a couple of us got to check out @tahoenorth and it was awesome! After a HUGE amount of snow fell, we were treated to stunning #bluebird conditions. 😍 . . . ⛷: @niki_kayt 📷: @simply_mtb #powder #januburied #tahoepow #ski #skiing #snow #snowboard #snowboarding

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Jackson Hole in February

 

POWDER ALERT: 356″ and counting at @jacksonhole, and we’re lucky enough to be here for it!!! 😄 . . . #pow #powder #jhdreaming #snow #ski #skiing #snowboard #snowboarding #jacksonhole A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Feb 3, 2017 at 2:27pm PST

The Ski.com crew enjoyed some of @jacksonhole’s iconic cowboy culture last night. #antlerarch #jacksonhole #jackson #milliondollarcowboybar #wyoming #ski #skiing #skitrip #skivacation

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We’re back at @skicom HQ putting together some great ski-vacation packages for our clients, but we’re still #jhdreaming! We spent four amazing days at @jacksonhole last week storm-day skiing, checking out the on-mountain facilities, lodging, restaurants and nightlife. #jacksonhole has 380″ and counting, more snow is one the way. Here’s a great pic of #mountainvacationspecialist @laurelann36 taking some turns just as the visibility had cleared enough to see a bit of the valley. . . . 📷: @patricknelson_ #pow #powder #ski #skiing #skitrip #skivacation #snowboard #snowboarding #jackson #jacksonholewyoming A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Feb 6, 2017 at 12:28pm PST

Japan AGAIN in March

Sometimes people take ski trips to go skiing. Sometimes people take ski trips to go skiing AND take in the local culture. We’re currently in #Nagano scoping out uniquely Japanese experiences for our guests, like this one… #snowmonkey #monkey #japan #naganojapan #japow #snow #ski #skiing #skitrip #skivacation

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Step 3: be amazed. #japan #hakuba A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Mar 3, 2017 at 4:14pm PST

Switzerland in April

When imaginary scenes you’ve only dreamt about or conjured up through fairytale stories happen to be real-world places. This stunner was taken by a Ski.com agent on a recent group trip to #Switzerland. When we’re not answering your ski-vacation questions or booking your complete trip, we’re out in the field improving our deep knowledge of mountain destinations. #themountainsarecalling #mountainlife #grindelwald #thehillsarealive #pinchme #wow #gorgeous #whataview 📷: @simply_mtb

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Isn’t #wengen charming? This beaut was taken by a Ski.com travel expert on a recent group trip to #Switzerland. When we’re not answering your ski-vacation questions or booking your complete trip, we’re out in the field increasing our first-hand knowledge. #themountainsarecalling #mountainlife #grindelwald #thehillsarealive #pinchme #wow #gorgeous #mountaintravel #travelbug #travellife #travellove 📷: @simply_mtb A post shared by Ski.com (@skicom) on Apr 10, 2017 at 4:32pm PDT

In our experience, there’s nothing quite like skiing beneath the #Matterhorn. We’re still reminiscing about the two weeks we just got to spend exploring #Switzerland’s top #skiresorts and iconic mountain towns. We’re always getting out in the field to expand our knowledge of the mountains so we can better match our clients with the perfect trip. #customskivacations #skitrip #skiing #swiss #skiswitzerland #skithealps #zermattmatterhorn #zermatt #snow #winter #ilovesnow #iloveskiing #ilovethemountains 📷: simply_mtb

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