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5 Top-Skigebiete für einen perfekten Winterurlaub

Foto: Flickr/ /kallu Im Sonnenlicht glitzernder Schnee, blauer Himmel, schneebedeckte Gipfel und eine endlos erscheinende, verlockende Piste vor Augen – ein Traum für jene, die jedes Jahr aufs Neue die Wintermonate herbeisehnen in denen es heißt: Ab in den Skiurlaub! Es gibt unzählige Skigebiete in Europa, die mit einem vielseitigen Angebot an wunderbar präparierten Pisten,…

Ab auf die Piste! Reisetipps für Wintersportler

Die Tage werden länger, die Nächte kühler, der erste Frost überzieht die Windschutzscheiben des Autos, die Luft riecht nach Winter. Während viele Menschen dem Sommer nachtrauern, freuen sich Schnee-Enthusiasten auf den Beginn der Skisaison. Wer seinen Winterurlaub noch nicht gebucht hat, sollte dies bald tun, denn die beliebten Hotels sind schnell ausgebucht. Hier sind ein…

8 Amazing Places to Ski in the South

You don’t often hear them listed in the same breath as Colorado or Wyoming, but the ski destinations in the southern U.S. have their very own charms. For starters, the Blue Ridge Mountains contain the highest peaks on the East Coast. From Alabama (yes, Alabama!) to West Virginia, folks can enjoy craft brews at a…

Hit the Slopes: Where to Ski in Canada

Just what makes a ski and snowboarding destination popular? Towering mountains, fresh powder, and a vibrant apres-ski scene, to name a few. Canada, which has already earned a reputation for its diehard hockey fans, breathtaking coast-to-coast scenery, and delicious maple syrup, delivers on all three points — and offers much more. Ahead, we rounded up…

6 Great Ski Destinations on the East Coast

While East Coast mountains don’t quite measure up to the peaks out West in terms of size, there are plenty of other reasons to hit the slopes in places like Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. The combination of gray skies, icy slopes, and biting winds at East Coast resorts can prove challenging even to highly…

The Ultimate 2016 Guide to Skiing in Park City

Dreamcatcher ski trail in Park City. Photo credit: Abby Hein This winter season, the fabulous ski destination of Park City, Utah has unveiled the largest ski and snowboard resort in the U.S. — along with a number of several new activities and amenities for visitors. Just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, Park…

8 Last-Minute MLK Ski Trips You Can Still Take

Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, when many parades, rallies, and events will take place to honor the civil rights activist. But if you’re already itching for your next getaway, the three-day weekend is a great opportunity to head to the slopes. Since North America is packed with ski towns, a couple days of skiing…

Skiing the Alps: The 5 Coziest Apres-Ski Hotels

Sure, North America has some beautiful slopes, but there’s something about the Alps that elevates (literally and figuratively) the whole apres-ski experience. From Austria to Italy, Europe’s ski mountains provide some of the best powder, runs, and views in the world. And the surrounding ski towns are perfect for settling in post-ski and enjoying the…

North America’s Best Ski Resorts, Ranked

Calling all snow bunnies! For some people (admittedly, not me) winter isn’t the time to flee down to Florida or the Caribbean for some sun and sand, but rather it’s finally the season when they can hit the slopes. When deciding on a destination, it’s no secret that the best skiing in the U.S. is…