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Best Resorts for Skiing at Christmas

leah | December 2, 2018 |
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Skiing or snowboarding is an excellent way to spend your holiday vacation. Just about every ski resort goes out of their way to make the holidays a special experience—glittering Christmas lights line village shops, families ice skate under the stars, seasonal music rings through the streets and fireworks dazzle onlookers. Oh, and did we mention skiing Santas? We compiled a list of some of our favorite resorts for skiing at Christmas.

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Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

Join the jetsetters for a white Christmas in Aspen Snowmass and revel in all the holiday celebrations, from twinkling lights on pedestrian malls to gourmet hot chocolate at St. Regis Aspen Resort. Click see holiday ski deals to Aspen.

Vail, Colorado

Vail’s Tyrolian-inspired villages shines brightly making it the perfect setting for last-minute shopping at the resort’s many world-class boutiques and shops or simply taking in the festive scenery. Vail Family Holidaze commences Dec. 16–31 with, tree lighting and the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Ski Down and fireworks. Check out our holiday ski deals to Vail.

St. Moritz, Switzerland

This idyllic Alpine village, especially when decked in its holiday best and blanketed in fresh snow, is Currier & Ives-quality. Catch a daily, classical Sinfonia concert series or enjoy the awe of fireworks lighting up the charming town and snow-covered mountains.

Engadin St. Moritz horse drawn sleigh ride
ENGADIN ST. MORITZ – Ride in a horse-drawn sleigh in the Val Roseg. In the background, the Sella mountain range with the Sella and Roseg Glaciers. Copyright by: ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
ENGADIN ST. MORITZ - Christmas illuminations on the Via Serlas shopping street in St. Moritz, with Badrutts Palace Hotel and exclusive designer boutiques. Copyright by: ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
ENGADIN ST. MORITZ – Christmas illuminations on the Via Serlas shopping street in St. Moritz, with Badrutts Palace Hotel and exclusive designer boutiques. Copyright by: ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
Engadin St. Moritz shopping
Three women enjoying an evening shopping spree in wintry St. Moritz, which is sporting a fresh layer of snow. Copyright by ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line:swiss-image.ch/Daniel Martinek
Engadin St. Moritz fireworks
Fireworks over Lake St. Moritz with glamorous, illuminated St. Moritz in foreground. Copyright by: ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
The Engadin Symphony Orchestra with ist top-class musicians invariably delivers performances to remember. Copyright by: ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch/Rahpaël Vergeres
The Engadin Symphony Orchestra with ist top-class musicians invariably delivers performances to remember. Copyright by: ENGADIN St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch/Rahpaël Vergeres
Vail New Year's Eve Fireworks, Vail NYE Fireworks, Vail Fireworks
Vail NYE Fireworks, pc: Vail Resorts/Jeff Andrew
Ice Skating at Vail, Vail Square, Arrabelle at Vail Square
Arrabelle at Vail Square ice rink. pc: Vail Resorts/JackAfflect

 

Stowe, Vermont

Ever a quaint, quintessential New England town, Stowe is one of the most charming places to be – and ski – during the holidays. Walk around the historic town a glow and peruse the local artisan market for gifts or catch a holiday concert at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. Families will love the candy cane-making demos and community screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life.

Horse-drawn carriage ride in Aspen, Aspen Christmas activities
Aspen’s horse-drawn carriage ride. pc: Aspen/Snowmass
Stowe's Christmas Teddy.
Stowe’s Christmas Teddy.
Stowe's village is dressed in it's holiday best.
Stowe’s village is dressed in it’s holiday best.
Christmas Aspen, Aspen Holidays
Santa makes a stop at Aspen Highlands Bowl. pc: Aspen/Snowmass
Aspen at Christmas
Aspen aglow. pc: Aspen/Snowmass
Aspen' Christmas Lights, Aspen Christmas, Aspen's Paepke Park
Aspen’s Paepke Park lit up. pc: Aspen/Snowmass
Megeve, France

A snow-globe dream come to life, Megeve offers a picture-perfect holiday setting. Horse-drawn carriages are the town taxis, and families gather around the central ice-skating rink that glows with a Swarovski-gilded Christmas tree and an ice-sculpture nativity scene.

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia

Among the many holiday events hosted at Whistler, one of the most fun is Santa Ski Day. The first 75 guests who dress up as Santa or Mrs. Claus ski free on December 16, and the mountain teems with holiday cheer. Also don’t miss Whistlers signature Fire & Ice shows, pro skiers and snowboarders combine gravity-defying tricks with fire stunts—trust us, it’s pretty darn cool (and simultaneously hot).

Whistler Skiing Santa
That’s a lot of Santas
Whistler Blackcomb Skiing Santas
Whistler’s famous skiing Santas
Fire & Ice Whistler Blackcomb Kawana Toshi
Fire & Ice Whistler Blackcomb, pc: Kawano Toshi
Whistler Blackcomb skiing Santa
Santa gets into the White Room @ Whistler Blackcomb
Squaw Valley, California

While a visit to this Lake Tahoe resort is always a treat, Squaw really shines during the holidays. Santa is on the slopes, carolers roam The Village, and Chief Mountain Host/pro skier Jonny Moseley skies with guests. View holiday ski deals to Squaw Valley.

Banff Lake Louise, Alberta

With very reliable early-season snow pack, Banff and Lake Louise is a fantastic holiday destination. Stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and take a twirl around the beautiful ice-skating rink.

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Leah Boucher
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Originally from the icy trails of New Jersey, I moved West to pursue powder and a career in writing and editing. Now living in Aspen, Colo. and working for Ski.com as Director of SEO + Content, I've been able to combine a litany of skills, passions and interests. You'll find me skiing at Aspen Mountain or Aspen Highlands in the winter and mountain biking at Snowmass in the summer.

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