Top 40 Best High-End Luxury Ski Resorts in the World

A SKI RESPORT is a resort developed for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. In Europe a ski resort is a town or village in a ski area – a mountainous area, where there are ski trails and other supporting services such as hotels, restaurants, equipment rentals, and a ski lift system. In North America it is more common for ski areas to exist well away from towns, and the term ski resort is used for a destination resort, often purpose-built and self-contained, where skiing is the main activity.

ALPINE SKIING, or downhill skiing, is the sport or recreation of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. It is characterized by the requirement for mechanical assistance getting to the top of the hill, since the equipment does not allow efficient walking or hiking, unlike cross-country skis which use free-heel bindings. It is typically practiced at ski resorts which provide services such as ski lifts, artificial snow making and grooming, first aid, and restaurants. Back-country skiers use alpine skiing equipment to ski off the marked pistes, in some cases with the assistance of snowmobiles, helicopters or snowcats. Alpine skiing has been an event at the Winter Olympic Games since 1936 (except for the 1940 games).

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING (US), also called OFF-PISTE (Europe) or out-of-area, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resort's boundaries. This contrasts with alpine skiing which is typically done on groomed trails benefiting from a ski patrol. Unlike ski touring, backcountry skiing can include the use of ski lifts including snowcats and helicopters. Recent improvements in equipment have increased the popularity of the sport.

Skiing News, Reviews & Resources

• 3 Most Luxurious Ski Resorts In North America - Forbes.
• 3 Strategies for Finding Snow - "How do you plan a ski trip to ensure the best conditions? You can think about a resort’s track record, or which have the best snow-making machines. Or you can gamble."
• 5 Best Exercises for Skiers - "These five exercises will help skiers of all skill levels boost strength and mobility."
• 5 Most Glamorous Ski Resorts In Europe - The Lux Traveller.
• 5 Reasons To Visit Aspen Snowmass This Winter - Forbes.
• 6 of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe - "From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter."
• 6 TIPS FOR SNAGGING EPIC SNOWSPORTS ACTION CAM FOOTAGE - Wired.
• 7 Things To Do In Zermatt, Switzerland When You’re Not Skiing - "The Swiss town of Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, the world's most iconic mountain. As such, it’s a top destination for skiers. But don’t let the striking snow-covered peaks that surround the town fool you. Zermatt isn’t just for skiers. The idyllic resort town has plenty to offer for those not inclined to partake in snow-centric sports. Here’s the best 7 things to do in Zermatt if you’re not into skiing."
• 8 Hotels With Must-See Ice Skating Rinks - "Just as trees empty of leaves and the air chills, ice skating rinks start popping up. Hotels, in particular, are delivering memorable skating scenes, from a sky-high rink overlooking the New York City skyline to one tucked among the blinking neon lights of flashy Vegas Strip marquees. With the pandemic, the outdoor activity is an even more attractive option, providing a safe way to exercise and enjoy the crisp winter air. While these below spots provide you with skates, do bring a face covering, as one is required for entry."
• 9 things you need to know - "'I’ve skied in 170 resorts.' The ski expert Sean Newsom has been hitting the slopes for three decades, and has picked up plenty of intel along the way. He shares the most important lessons he’s learnt."
• 10 amazing ski resorts that hosted the Winter Olympics - The Telegraph.
• 10 best luxury ski resorts in the world - The Telegraph.
• 10 best North American ski resorts - The Telegraph.
• 10 hidden ski resorts in Europe you should uncover 2022 - "European ski resorts are legion and often legendary. But are there some alpine aces we've all missed? Are there any secret treasures out there, quietly delivering the goods while the spotlight falls elsewhere? The trouble is, one person's hidden gem is another's back yard. And if it's still hidden now, in 2022, can it really be much of a gem? Only one way to find out - get on the road and explore. Or two, if you count reading our guide to 10 of the best European resorts you may not have heard of."
• 10 of the best places to go skiing - Readers' choice. The Guardian.
• 10 of the world’s most sustainable ski resorts - "Many ski resorts recognize the existential threat of the climate crisis, and most are trying to lessen their impact with a host of systemic and local green initiatives in the hope of a more sustainable future. These measures range from renewable energy to run the lifts and make hot chocolate to greener snow groomers and electric buses. Here are some of the best resorts for eco-conscious skiers, setting aside the environmental cost of getting there."
• 10 prettiest ski resorts in Europe for alpine fans 2022 - "Choosing the most beautiful ski resort in the Alps is like picking the prettiest diamond. Pristine peaks and sparkling snow make for an attractive package - even with some of our man-made 'creations' - but some alpine resorts just carry their beauty a little bit better. The setting, the architecture, the atmosphere, the personality - it all somehow adds up to more than the sum of the parts. These 10 European treasures will spark instant alpine urges."
• 11 Stylish Earmuffs for Keeping Warm & Looking Cute This Winter - "Bundle up in style with these oh-so-cozy ear coverings that are equal parts chic and functional."
• 14 reasons to drop everything & go to Val d'Isere - The Telegraph.
• 16 of the most luxurious ski resorts to visit this winter - Business Insider.
• 30 Best Ski-In & Ski-Out Resorts In The World For 2022 - "With the weather starting its slow shift into winter, many people are planning their New Year escapes to the mountains and the best way to avoid the crowds is to stay at a ski-in/ski-out resort. With more time on the slopes and less time in crowded transportation, and long lines, this is the ideal way to spend your vacation. Ski-in/ski-out resorts are usually located adjacent to ski lifts or sometimes directly on the slopes. These properties enable you to access skiing from your hotel and include locations within a short walk or a gondola ride with your skis."
• 36 Hours in Chamonix, France - "Skiers, climbers, foodies and night-life lovers: This French town at the base of a lofty Alps peak welcomes you at its most magical time, the winter."
• 36 most important foreign phrases you'll need for your ski holiday - The Telegraph.
• A day in the life of a ski tester - The Telegraph.
• A Definitive Guide To Aspen’s AprÈs-Ski Scene - "From a brand new Snow Lodge and a subversive speakeasy to slope-side sips in an Alps style ski-chalet, here’s where to après with the best them all season long."
• A Family Ski Adventure in the Himalayas - "Why can’t we go skiing in Austria, like everybody else? the writer’s wife asked. Instead, they were in Kashmir, where the powder’s thick, the crowds are thin and the territory is, well, disputed."
• A local’s guide to Chamonix, France: great hikes, the Alps & decent sushi - "With soaring peaks on its doorstep the town is an international hotspot. Mountain guide Julien ‘Pica’ Herry tells us what he loves about the birthplace of alpinism."
• A Ski Resort Rebrands as Ultraexclusive & Some Locals Feel Left Out - "The Windham Mountain Club, with $200,000 memberships, is looking to seize on the potential of luring the wealthy from New York City."
• A Slippery Slope - "How Can Ski Resorts Adapt to Global Warming?"
• A world class champion freestyle skier's guide to La Plagne, France - "Tess Ledeux grew up on the slopes of La Plagne and now she's a world-class freestyle champion. Here are her picks for her home slopes, from après-ski to otherworldly Alpine views."
• Alpine skiing - or downhill skiing, is the sport or recreation of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings.
• An eco-friendly stay at 'the quietest ski village in Austria' - "In the hamlet of Fontanella in the Grosses Walsertal valley, 'leave-no-trace' pop-up chalets offer an alternative for skiers looking for a back-to-nature stay in the Alps."
• app that can save avalanche victims - "When people are buried in avalanche, every passing minute can mean the difference between life and death. A new app could help rescuers reach them faster."
• aprÈs-ski - such activities or events that occur after skiing. Social events or activities that take place after skiing.
• Are ski trips coming to an end? - "How climate change threatens to close ski resorts. From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, ski resorts are grappling with the impacts of climate change. How are they adapting in a warming world?"
• Aspen Has 153 New Acres of Terrain. Cue the Champagne - "This Colorado enclave draws both die-hard snow lovers and those who don't even dream of skiing, be they museum-goers, gourmands or influencers."
• Austria to hear first lawsuit over resort outbreak - "The first civil lawsuit over a notorious outbreak of coronavirus at the popular ski resort of Ischgl in March 2020, where thousands of people from 45 countries claim to have become infected, is set to begin in a court in Vienna, AFP reports."
• Austrian 'Ibiza of the alps' vows to ditch party tourism after Covid-19 lockdown - "Ski resort that became European coronavirus hotspot plans to switch to a more ‘upmarket apres-ski culture’."
• Avalanche bulletin & Snow information Switzerland - "The official Swiss avalanche bulletin is published by the avalanche warning service of the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. A description of this publication is given in 'Information about the avalanche bulletin' on the website www.slf.ch. Only the most recent version is binding. 'Information about the avalanche bulletin' does not go into the details of supporting products such as snow maps and measured data, which can be found with the relevant products, nor does it give a description of the Information Platform for Natural Hazards (GIN) or the special products on offer there to safety services. The SLF provides training courses for safety personnel which give them a greater understanding of these products."
• Backcountry skiing (US) - also called off-piste (Europe) or out-of-area, is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas either inside or outside a ski resort's boundaries.
• Banff: The most magical winter destination in the world - "Banff is one idyllic mountain town. It’s also part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage site."
• Baqueira Beret, Spain: is this the world's best ski resort? - "I've visited 525 ski resorts in 20 countries - and this one is the best. After searching high and low, Peter Hardy found perfection in - of all places - the Spanish Pyrenees."
• Bernard Arnault faces money laundering probe in France over 'ski-resort property deal' - "French billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors. The probe concerns their activities in Courchevel, a ski resort in the French Alps known for being a playground for the ultra-rich."
• best French ski resorts you’ve never heard of - "If Chamonix is beyond your budget, don’t despair - there are plenty of small but charming resorts in the Alps and beyond. We round up some of the best."
• BEST GEAR FOR DAZZLING, SUNNY DAYS ON THE SLOPES - "There’s nothing like skiing under blue skies. Don’t ruin it by dressing for a blizzard."
• Best ski equipment - "From Scottish hand- and custom-made skis, to the top tech to track your... tracks, we edit the best ski equipment you can't hit the slopes without."
• Best value ski resorts 2024: Italy tops list as France & Austria get pricier - "Italian resorts dominate, with six in the top ten, including Bardonecchia in pole position out of the 36 resorts surveyed."
• British tourists 'fled' Swiss ski resort quarantine - "British tourists fled the Swiss ski resort of Verbier 'clandestinely' under cover of darkness rather than submit to a new quarantine imposed on UK visitors, a local official said on Monday."
• California ski resort changes offensive Native American name - "The 72-year-old Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows - a host site of the 1960s Winter Olympics - announced it will now be known as Palisades Tahoe. Indigenous North Americans consider the word 'squaw' misogynistic and racist toward their women."
• Canada ski resort linked to largest outbreak of P1 Covid variant outside Brazil - "Whistler, in British Columbia, has nearly 200 of 877 confirmed cases in the province but officials have only a murky idea of how widely variant has spread."
• Chamonix 1924 - a look back at the inaugural Winter Olympics - "In the shadow of Mont Blanc, the French Alpine resort of Chamonix hosted the first ever Winter Olympic Games."
• CLUB MED - since 1950. "Ski the Alps. An all inclusive offer from 189$." Book early and save up to 30% off on your all-inclusive ski package. It includes: ski lift tickets, ski lessons, childcare from 4 months, après-ski fun, gourmet dining & drinks! Don't wait to discover our new resorts Les Arcs Panorama & Samoëns Morillon Grand Massif.
• Covid & Brexit: Uncertainty leaves seasonal ski staff in limbo - "Seasonal ski workers have 'no idea' if they will be able to travel for work this winter."
• Covid has shuttered the ski season in the Alps - with one exception - "The Swiss mountain town of Verbier, the chairlifts will continue carrying people up into the vast 4-Vallees ski area."
• Europe's ski resorts are facing the 'season from hell' - "Skiers and snowboarders across Europe are experiencing a roller coaster ride as doubts build over when the mountains might open for sport this winter."
• European ski resorts close because there's no snow - "Ski resorts across the Alps, particularly those in the lower regions, have temporarily shuttered their slopes as this warm weather, teamed with torrential rain, washes away December's snowfall."
• Everything tourists should know about skiing in Switzerland - "Ski season is about to begin in the Swiss Alps. Here’s what you can expect in resorts and on the slopes."
• Everything you need to know about late-season skiing - The Telegraph.
• Freedom on slopes: the women skiers of Afghanistan - photo essay - "Skiing is a beacon of hope for the brave young women who have taken up the sport at Bamyan Ski Club amid political turmoil in the country."
• French ski resort becomes first in Europe to ban smoking - "A red and white banning sign on top of a black burning cigarette - the universal non-smoking symbol - will be the new addition welcoming ski enthusiasts from around the world in the small village of Les Gets in the French Alps this month."
• French ski resort moves snow with helicopter in order to stay open - "Local council leaders said they were forced into ‘exceptional’ move to protect jobs."
• French skiers swerve Covid in cross-country boom - "A long line of around 80 skiers waiting to buy their day passes for the slopes is not uncommon at popular downhill ski resorts in France."
• Fresh powder: the best French ski resorts you’ve never heard of - "If Chamonix is beyond your budget, don’t despair - there are plenty of small but charming resorts in the Alps and beyond. We round up some of the best."
• From Jackie Kennedy to Princess Diana, look back at the best ski style over the years - The Telegraph.
• Future-proofed piste - sustainable skiing in the French Alps - "Serre Chevalier near Briançon is defying the sceptics with its solar, wind and hydro-powered shift towards building the ski resort of the future."
• gear to get for your next winter adventure - "It's possible to enjoy the cold and snow -- these gadgets can help."
• Germany urges EU nations to shut ski slopes over Christmas to keep coronavirus in check - "As the crucial Christmas holiday season approaches, European relations could turn frosty over the issue of skiing. Germany is seeking a coordinated EU approach to keeping ski resorts shut in Alpine countries in order to limit the spread of coronavirus. However, reaching an agreement with neighboring Austria is proving challenging. Some slopes have already opened for skiing in Switzerland, which is not an EU member. Resorts in Sweden, which has tightened restrictions in recent days but has never imposed a national lockdown, are also open for skiing."
• Great little ski resorts: Val d’Arly, France - The Guardian.
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• Gucci Ski Goggles - since 2009. Classic ski goggles sport a logo-embellished, adjustable strap and frames that conform to your facial contours while maintaining flexibility. At eBay.
• Gwyneth Paltrow awarded $1 & cleared of fault over ski crash - "Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has thanked jurors who found her not liable for a 2016 ski crash at a resort in the US state of Utah. Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, 76, had said Ms Paltrow crashed into him, inflicting life-changing injuries."
• ‘Here, It’s Like Paradise’: Ukraine’s Ski Resorts Offer a Respite From the War - "Ukrainians have flocked to resorts nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, largely spared the worst of the war, for a respite. One soldier recuperating there explored what it means to heal."
• Hikes, hot tubs & proper snow? Our family ski trip in Slovakia is a revelation - "The protected summits and valleys of the Tatras offer a return to the pleasures of traditional winter holidays - this time with all mod cons."
• Hit the ski slopes in style: Fendi slaloms into Courchevel - The Telegraph.
• Hotspot resorts face coronavirus crisis as rich escape to holiday hideaways - "Ski towns and luxury retreats report rising number of cases amid concern hospitals could be overwhelmed by coronavirus patients. Resort towns favored by the rich and famous are facing a coronavirus crisis as the 1% have fled cities for their holiday hideaways."
• How an Austrian ski resort became the centre of Europe’s Covid-19 outbreak - "Nigel Mallender tells Rachel Humphreys about the skiing holiday he took at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl in March. He had been anticipating a fun-filled week of skiing and socialising with friends in one of the many bars that has given the resort the moniker 'Ibiza on ice'. But just four days later, Austria’s chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, announced that the entire Paznaun valley would be quarantined 'with immediate effect' after the authorities became aware of cases of Covid-19." Podcast 22:27.
• How an Austrian ski resort helped coronavirus spread across Europe - "Four days after his return home, Lerfeldt tested positive for the coronavirus, or Covid-19, as did one of his friends he was traveling with. But they are just two among hundreds of people from all over Europe whose infections are traced back to Ischgl, some of them directly to Kitzloch, according to European authorities."
• How cross-country skiing in Norway became a chilling page-turner - "A trip into the winter wilderness - building his own igloo every night - left our writer feeling out of his depth. But it also set him on track to write his latest novel."
• How ski fitness can help you improve, avoid injury & harness 'sixth sense' - CNN Sport.
• How ski resorts exaggerate piste lengths - and which really are the biggest - The Telegraph.
• How to bag a bargain European ski trip - "Still need your winter sports fix even with the pound in a slump? Here are our top tips for skiing on a budget, including when, where and how to go."
• How to get fit for the ski slopes - "The best gym classes and the exercises to do at home."
• How to go skiing this winter 2020 - "Covid-19 restrictions may seem daunting but ski resorts are open - and if the continent seems too far, hit the slopes in Scotland."
• How to Plan Your First Ski Vacation - The New York Times.
• How to Ski European Pistes for Less - "The European Alps are home to hundreds of resorts, many with a budget-friendly price tag."
• How to ski faster - the US special forces way - "American downhillers: A need for speed."
• How to ski like a Russian oligarch - The Telegraph.
• How to survive in the extreme cold - "The man who refused to freeze to death. Lost, wet and alone in a freezing, snow covered landscape, an Icelandic fisherman’s story of survival against the odds reveals the human body’s remarkable ability to adapt to the cold."
• Hundreds of British skiers flee Verbier amid Swiss quarantine - "More than 200 British skiers fled a coronavirus quarantine in the popular Swiss resort of Verbier on Saturday night, reports say."
• Ian Fleming. His days in KitzbÜhel create the world’s most famous spy - SNOW Magazine.
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• Illesteva - since 2010. "Slush or shine, we’ve got you covered. Designed for Skiing, Snowboarding or just sledding down your driveway, these polarized Goggles protect against 100% of UVA, UVB and UVC rays and are the perfect snow accessory. Padded with a triple layer of foam for a secured fit, the wide adjustable straps are woven with illesteva’s signature logo." Men's & women's ski goggles.
• In Aspen, a Maverick Mountain to Test One’s Mettle - The New York Times.
• India has one of the world's highest ski resorts. Here's what it's like - "After a slow start to the season, Asia’s highest ski resort is covered in snow. Here’s what awaits visitors."
• innovative, green future of skiing - "As ski resorts around the world grapple with the effects of climate change, dry slope skiing may be the green answer to the sport's future."
• Inside the luxury chalets of Courchevel, playground for the rich & famous - The Telegraph.
• Inside A $100 Million Ski-In Ski-Out Aspen Mansion - "Sitting on Aspen Mountain is 730 South Galena Street, currently on the market for $100 million dollars. If sold at this price, the house could be the most expensive home ever sold in Colorado real estate history."
• inside the ski industry’s battle with climate change - "Snow machines and fleece blankets." Hundreds of ski resorts now stand abandoned across the Alps. But some scientists believe they have found a way to keep snow on the ground - and that it could help vulnerable communities all over the world.
• Inside the Wild West lodge that's now a $22,000-a-night luxury ski retreat - The Telegraph.
• Inside The World’s Most Dramatic & Remote Glacier Hotels - "For many people, the idea of traveling to a unique, remote location is becoming more important than ever, especially with resorts filling to capacity and social distancing a thing of the past. There is truly nothing more awe-inspiring and breathtaking than getting the opportunity to spend time on a glacier. Whether by helicopter or snowmobile transfer, getting to remote glacier locations are adrenaline-pumping experiences not for the faint of heart."
• Is Jackson Hole the world's toughest ski resort? - The Telegraph.
• Is this the world's wildest skiing destination? - The Telegraph.
• Is Val d’Arly the French Alps' best-kept secret? - The Telegraph.
• It’s one of the world’s highest ski resorts. So where’s all the snow? - "The Gulmarg Ski Resort - one of the highest in the world - sits in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas just over 50 kilometers from the city of Srinagar and about 20 kilometers from the 'Line of Control' (LoC), the de facto border that divides this disputed region between India and Pakistan."
• Italy's Bormio is perfect for winter sports & pampering - "The medieval Lombardy town in the Valtellina Alps will host the skiing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but for now it’s full of under-the-radar charm."
• James Bond filming in Austrian ski resorts - Family Sky News.
• Jungholz: A ski town stuck in the wrong nation - "An afterthought on the map of Austria, the exclave of Jungholz has carved out its own identity, even if the reality for those living there is far from straightforward."
• KitzbÜhel, Austria ski resort guide - "Skiing's scariest downhill."
• Les Trois VallÉes: great skiing – but away from the bling crowd - "A new hostel in low-key Les Menuires provides easy access to great ski areas but is more about beanies and live bands than expensive designer gear."
• Limos, mansions and millennials: how wealth transformed a quiet mountain - "Utah’s Powder Mountain has seen an influx of monied entrepreneurs, but longtime residents fear something special is being lost."
• List of ski areas & resorts in Japan - Wikipedia.
• LIST OF SKI RESORTS - Wikipedia.
• LOOKING FOR A SMART CITY? GRAB YOUR SKIS - Wired.
• Love skiing? Enjoy it while it lasts - "Skiing vacations be a thing of the past."
• Luxury & Boutique Ski Hotels, Resorts & Chalets - Small Luxury Hotels.
• 'Luxury' skiing in North Korea: the Russians allowed behind the border - "Kim Jong-un's selected few are '100% satisfied' but find a country steeped in hopelessness under sanctions."
• Melting glaciers force Switzerland & Italy to redraw part of Alpine border - "Two countries agree to modifications beneath Matterhorn peak, one of Europe’s highest summits."
• Moncler - since 1952. Italian luxury fashion brand mostly known for its skiwear.
• mountains where you can ski right across Europe’s international borders - "Some of Europe's best winter sports terrains cross international borders, offering the chance to ski or snowboard into multiple countries."
• Number One - North America’s New Top Ski And Snowboard Resort - "From lift lines to après ski to travel insurance, this ski and snowboard season is going to look a lot different thanks to COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic. But skiers are still planning on skiing, resorts are still planning on opening, and one of them still has to be the best. As the saying goes, 'everything old is new again,' and this year’s winner is a long-deserved throwback, America’s original destination ski resort and the all-important birthplace of the chairlift, Idaho’s Sun Valley Resort."
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• Oakley Snow & Ski Goggles - since 1975. "Our collection of Oakley goggles prove to be nothing short of the industry’s very best. Featuring Rimless goggles with some of the largest fields of view on the market and extreme peripheral vision, a wide selection of Prizm lenses, fog resistance and all-day comfort. All avaiable online in different colors and sizes."
• Off piste: why oversized ski goggles are the hottest look this year - "Trend for sporty sunglasses led by Kim Kardashian West, Rihanna and Rita Ora."
• On a Colorado Ski Trip, Planes, Trains, No Automobiles - "Getting to the slopes without driving was the dream. The Winter Park Express from Denver made it (almost) possible."
• One Pass to Ski Them All - "Alterra and Vail Resorts are going head to head snapping up resorts. Can they save skiing and make selling lift tickets a viable business?"
• Perfect snow, empty slopes: a closed ski resort in Scotland - in pictures - "Scotland’s ski resorts have their best snow in years but must remain closed due to coronavirus. Murdo MacLeod took a look around the frozen and empty Glencoe Mountain."
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• PistenBully - since 1969. "Snow Business. We look for the challenge – extreme work on the mountain and in the valley is our passion. With the PistenBully fleet we have the perfect tool for every job."
• Powder - since 1972. "The Skier's Magazine."
• Powder sharing agreement: plans to create Italy’s biggest ski area - "The small Alps resort of Champoluc, with its famed off-piste, is set to be linked with mighty, pricey Zermatt. So go now, while it’s relatively untouched."
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• Prada Linea Rossa Impavid sunglasses - since 1913. "Sunglasses with dynamic, futuristic style. The large ultra-modern front is characterized by cylindrical lenses accented with an innovative upper visor equipped with an exclusive aeration system. The temples reflect the sport codes of the brand, emphasizing dynamic lines and innovative details."
• Queen refuses to pay Prince Andrew's bills - "Prince Andrew 'is trying to force through sale of his £17m Swiss Verbier ski chalet because Queen refuses to foot legal bills in Virginia Giuffre sex abuse case' after it emerged he may SETTLE if trial is given green light to go ahead."
• Red-state Utah embraces plan to tackle climate crisis in surprising shift - "Utah aims to reduce emissions over air quality concerns as other red states are also starting to tackle global heating. In a move to protect its ski slopes and growing economy, Utah - one of the reddest states in the nation - has just created a long-term plan to address the climate crisis."
• Robots had their own skiing competition at the Winter Olympics - engadget.
• Searching for a Secret Ski Destination? Try Michigan - The New York Times.
• Ski down the roof of this new Swiss hotel - "Until now, skiing off hotel roofs has been an exploit reserved for James Bond stunt doubles and drunken fools with a penchant for plaster casts."
• Ski Holidays for the True Novice - The New York Times.
• ski-in / ski-out hotel - one where you can arrive and leave on skis. Out is leaving the hotel; in is going in.
• SKI RESORT - Wikipedia.
• Ski Resorts & Snow Reports - J2Ski.
• Ski resorts 2022+2023 are melting. Here's what that means for winter vacations - "Planet-warming emissions are rising so quickly worldwide that experts at the World Meteorological Organization estimates that we could see another hottest year on record within the next five years, beating the previous record set in 2016. The consequences could be devastating for the planet, and many low-level ski resorts are already under severe threat because of a lack of snow."
• Ski resorts' era of plentiful snow may be over due to climate crisis, study finds - "US ski industry is losing billions as average season has become five to seven days shorter in past half century."
• SKI RESORTS FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE WITH SNOW GUNS & BUSES - Wired.
• Ski safety: avalanche survival tips - The Telegraph.
• ski season's best new Alpine hotels - The Telegraph.
• Ski Solutions - since 1986. "Britain's original tailor-made ski tour operator and largest specialist ski travel agency."
• Skiers might be at lower risk for anxiety, study finds - "Slaloms through snow are a winter staple for some, but they might have mental health benefits, too. Skiers had a nearly 60% lower risk of getting diagnosed with anxiety disorders compared to non-skiers, according to a study published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry."
• Skiing down the slippery slope of climate change - Centennial Institute.
• Skiing in Italy will soon be only for the rich, Olympian warns - "A former skiing champion has warned that Italy will stop producing top skiers as prices soar and the sport returns to being a pleasure enjoyed by the rich. Paolo De Chiesa says the sport’s stars of tomorrow are frozen out by costs of €20,000 a year to practise, while daily tickets hit €82 in the Dolomites"
• Skiing in Kyrgyzstan: fresh powder, pristine rides & great value - The Guardian.
• Skiing the Alps, Making It My Own - The New York Times.
• Slovenia's Julian Alps: Explore this fairy-tale landscape - "Think of Slovenia's Julian Alps and two images often spring to mind - the fairy-tale sight of Lake Bled and, if you're a winter-sports fan, the ski slopes of Kranjska Gora."
• Snow fills Kashmir resort with tourists again - "Snow lies knee-deep in the pastoral town of Gulmarg, or 'meadow of flowers,' on Indian-controlled Kashmir’s high plateau. With its blanket of white, the idyllic hill station is seeing tourists again fill its hotels and ski, sledge and trek its Himalayan landscape." AP Photos.
• Snowmaking - the production of snow by forcing water and pressurized air through a "snow gun," also known as a "snow cannon", on ski slopes. Snowmaking is mainly used at ski resorts to supplement natural snow.
• St. Moritz, the secretive ski resort for celebs & royalty - "What it's like to vacation in St. Moritz, the hidden gem in the Swiss Alps where celebrities, billionaires, and royalty go to ski."
• Taos Had History and Mystique, but Few Skiers. Can a New Owner Change That? - "With a $300 million investment and upgraded amenities, the New Mexico ski area was attempting a revival without losing its soul. A fatal avalanche tested that effort even further."
• Tartiflette - "This gooey, creamy baked casserole of potatoes, cream, cheese, bacon, and onions is true French mountain food."
• The anti-Val d’IsÈre: the discreet French ski resort for those who just love to ski - The Telegraph.
• The best (and most terrifying) ski chairlift fails - The Telegraph.
• The best ski resorts in Eastern Europe - The Telegraph.
• The coolest Airbnb properties in ski resorts - The Telegraph.
• The coolest ski hotel ever - and it's in Iran - The Telegraph.
• The Floating Mountain: Japan's most remote ski destination - "Buffeted by wild winds and blanketed in deep powdery snow throughout winter, the remote island of Rishiri off Japan's north-western tip is a self-powered skier's paradise."
• THE PERFECT SKI GEAR FOR THOSE NASTY WEATHER DAYS - Wired.
• The Rockies, the Alps, the Caucasus? Georgia Plans for the Future - "This country has beautiful mountains, dependable snow, hearty food and welcoming people. Now they just need to decide how to build a tourism industry."
• The ultimate gadgets for snowy adventures - The Telegraph.
• The ultimate ski holiday packing list - The Telegraph.
• The untouched skiing paradise on the edge of Europe - "Inside Turkey’s ‘hidden’ ski world. The Kaçkar mountains, near Turkey’s border with Georgia, are perfect for a heli-ski trip. It's nonstop pristine powder in this area. Those who know to visit Turkey are 'giggling like school kids' once they hit the slopes."
• The world's most underrated skiing destination? - "Why Georgia is one of the world's most underrated skiing destinations."
• ‘There are enough new routes to last a lifetime’: ski touring in the French Alps - "The Haute Tarentaise region is ideal for clipping on your touring skis, escaping the resort crowds, and discovering a world of spectacular, little-known valleys as far as the Italian border."
• This season's best ski & snowboard kit: everything you need to know - The Telegraph.
• Trojena: The mountains of NEOM - "What is Trojena? A futuristic ski resort in the NEOM mountains, this incredible region will offer year-round outdoor skiing and adventure sports."
• Unspoilt & snowclad: the perfect Easter skiing spot in the French Alps - "The Haute Maurienne valley has slopes for everyone from children to off-piste adventurers yet is still quieter and wilder than its neighbouring ski areas."
• Verbier.co - "We offer a property management service including, luxury chalet holiday rentals, property sales, ongoing upkeep and maintenance, and renovation management."
• Vermont ski resort to change 'insensitive' name - "A popular Vermont ski resort originally known as Suicide Six has announced that it will change its 'insensitive' name in the weeks to come."
• Village in French Alps demolishes its ski lift because there's no snow left - "Watching from the sidelines, roughly a hundred people gathered in the small French Alpine village of Saint-Firmin to bid farewell to their ski lift as a small team worked to dismantle it late last month. The reason? It hasn't been in use for years - because there was no more snow. 'Global warming happened, and that's what changed our view of this site,' Didier Beauzon, 63, a life-long resident of Saint Firmin and an elected official serving the village, told CNN."
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• Vuarnet Snow Goggles - since 1957. "Discover Vuarnet's snow goggles collection. Offering a wide field of vision with grey color bases for perfect color rendering. View the natural landscape precisely as it is meant to be seen." Men's & women's.
• Weatherwatch: conjuring up snow to protect glaciers - "Scientists experiment with artificial and induced snowfall in effort to slow glacial retreat."
• What America's Richest Ski Town's Handling of COVID-19 Says About the Country - TIME Magazine.
• What happened when I challenged myself to ski carbon-free - "If you take the train, stay somewhere low-impact, eat low-food-miles fare and avoid the ski lifts, can you still have fun? Our writer finds out in La Plagne."
• What happens to a mountainside after an avalanche? - "The destructive force of an avalanche can change a mountainside profoundly. Can we harness this power without compromising human safety?"
• What it's really like to ski during a pandemic - CNN Travel.
• Where to Ski & Snowboard - since 1996. "Britain's leading winter sports resort guide." For the moment, just the top 200 resorts in the world. 1,000 more coming real soon.
• Why Celebrities Flock to This Tiny Town in Idaho - "Since the 1930s, celebrities have escaped to Sun Valley, Idaho. But how did this region earn such a star-studded reputation?"
• Why KitzbÜhel's Hahnenkamm downhill is skiing's wildest race - "Welcome to the most challenging downhill in the world."
• Why Laax could be Switzerland’s greenest ski town - "Wolves and lynx are returning to the mountains around this sustainable ski resort, where solar-powered lifts serve the grand prix runs and snow parks."
• World Ski Awards - "Celebrating Excellence in Ski Tourism."
• World's best ski resorts in 2018 - CNN travel.
• world's greatest ski runs - The Telegraph.
• 'World's largest indoor ski resort' coming to China - via Dubai - "Wintastar Shanghai is set to become the world's largest indoor ski resort. It will have three slopes, including one of Olympic standard, according to its developer. It's nearly 100 years since the first indoor ski slope was built. Scroll though to discover more."
• Yoga-skiing is officially a Thing. Here's what you need to know - The Telegraph.
• Your 20 favourite ski resorts - The Telegraph.

Top 40 Best High-End Ski Resorts by Country

• 12 of the best great-value ski resorts in Europe - "Skiing needn’t cost a fortune. Pick one of these affordable places to ski in Europe and a bright white week of adventure will follow."
• Best value ski resorts 2024: Italy tops list as France & Austria get pricier - "Italian resorts dominate, with six in the top ten, including Bardonecchia in pole position out of the 36 resorts surveyed."
• ‘Here, It’s Like Paradise’: Ukraine’s Ski Resorts Offer a Respite From the War - "Ukrainians have flocked to resorts nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, largely spared the worst of the war, for a respite. One soldier recuperating there explored what it means to heal."
• 'Luxury' skiing in North Korea: the Russians allowed behind the border - "Kim Jong-un's selected few are '100% satisfied' but find a country steeped in hopelessness under sanctions."
• Ski resorts' era of plentiful snow may be over due to climate crisis, study finds - "US ski industry is losing billions as average season has become five to seven days shorter in past half century."
• The untouched skiing paradise on the edge of Europe - "Inside Turkey’s ‘hidden’ ski world. The Kaçkar mountains, near Turkey’s border with Georgia, are perfect for a heli-ski trip. It's nonstop pristine powder in this area. Those who know to visit Turkey are 'giggling like school kids' once they hit the slopes."
• Trojena: The mountains of NEOM - "What is Trojena? A futuristic ski resort in the NEOM mountains, this incredible region will offer year-round outdoor skiing and adventure sports."
• What really keeps cable cars safe? - "The Alpine acrobatics that make ski lift journeys safer. Cable cars have transformed life in the Alps and around the world. But when operating at high altitudes, often in extreme conditions, what does it take to keep them safe?"

Andorra

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• GRANDVALIRA - "Your mountain paradise is in Andorra and its name is Grandvalira, perfect for skiing and snowboarding in the largest resort in the Pyrenees."
• List of ski areas & resorts in Andorra - Wikipedia.
• Ski resorts in Andorra - Skiresort.info.

Australia

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• List of ski areas & resorts in Australia - Wikipedia.
• Perisher Ski Resort - "Australia's Largest & Favourite Ski & Snowboard Resort." The largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. Located in the Australian Snowy Mountains, the resort is an amalgamation of four villages (Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Guthega, and Blue Cow) and their associated ski fields, covering approximately 12 square kilometres (5 sq mi), with the base elevation at 1,720 metres (5,640 ft) AHD, and the summit elevation of 2,054 metres (6,739 ft) at the top of Mount Perisher. 4.4 square kilometres (1.7 sq mi) of this area is covered by 240 snow guns.

Austria

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• An eco-friendly stay at 'the quietest ski village in Austria' - "In the hamlet of Fontanella in the Grosses Walsertal valley, 'leave-no-trace' pop-up chalets offer an alternative for skiers looking for a back-to-nature stay in the Alps."
• How an Austrian ski resort became the centre of Europe’s Covid-19 outbreak - "Nigel Mallender tells Rachel Humphreys about the skiing holiday he took at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl in March. He had been anticipating a fun-filled week of skiing and socialising with friends in one of the many bars that has given the resort the moniker 'Ibiza on ice'. But just four days later, Austria’s chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, announced that the entire Paznaun valley would be quarantined 'with immediate effect' after the authorities became aware of cases of Covid-19." Podcast 22:27.



• ISCHGL - aka 'Ibiza of the Alps'. Town in the Paznaun Valley in the Austrian state of Tyrol. Its ski resort Silvretta Arena Ischgl-Samnaun is connected with the ski resort of Samnaun across the border in Switzerland. Together this ski area belongs to the largest skiing resorts in the Alps.
• KITZBÜHEL - "Where the snow and sun are always at their peak!" Town is situated in the Kitzbühel Alps about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the state capital of Innsbruck. It is a ski resort of international renown.
• KITZBÜHEL: Ian Fleming - Inventor of 007 & his time in KitzbÜhel - "Ian Fleming left the Royal British Military Academy as a young man after moderate success in the 1920s. His mother sent him to Kitzbühel at the time so he could improve his German for a career in the Foreign Service. The young man took up quarters in the then boarding house, which is now the Hotel Tennerhof, and went to private school."
• Lech ZÜrs am Arlberg - mountain village & an exclusive ski resort in the Bludenz district in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg on the banks of the river Lech.
• List of ski areas & resorts in Austria - Wikipedia.
• Obergurgl-Hochgurgl - "The Diamond of the Alps." Village in the Ötztal Alps in Tyrol. At an elevation of 1,930 m (6,330 ft), Obergurgl is the highest parish in Austria.
• Obertauern - "We Are Snow." Tourist destination which is located in the Radstädter Tauern in the Salzburger Land of Austria. The winter sports resort is separated in two communities: Tweng & Untertauern.
• ST. ANTON AM ARLBERG - "Cradle of alpine skiing." Village & ski resort in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies in the Tyrolean Alps, with aerial tramways and chairlifts up to 2,811 m (9,222 ft), yielding a vertical drop of 1,507 m (4,944 ft).
• ZÜRS - "Alpine Nature Paradise." All that counts in Lech Zürs is time for yourself, for family, for partners or friends. We are happy to start the next winter season on 29.11.2019. 305 kilometres of ski slopes & 200 kilometres of high alpine powder runs are waiting to be discovered.

Azerbaijan

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• Shahdag Mountain Resort - "Ancient glaciers, deep valleys, stunning mountain lakes and canyons, an ecological treasure trove of plants and animals…This is Shahdag in all its glory! Shahdag Mountain Resort is named after mount Shahdag (4243 m. above the sea level), a mountain peak of the Greater Caucasus range, located 29 km from Gusar city, Azerbaijan. The construction of this complex located near Shahdag National Park provides considerable opportunities for skiing and other winter sports in Azerbaijan. With various new season offers in entertainment and hospitality, Shahdag Mountain Resort is aimed to become a significant tourism destination."

Canada

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• BANFF LAKE LOUISE, Alberta - "Ski and Snowboard." Discover light snow and diverse terrain for all abilities surrounded by striking mountain vistas. A paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike, three world-class resorts lie within a short driving range from the town of Banff and village of Lake Louise. Buy lift tickets for individual resorts, or get a taste of all three with the Tri-Area SkiBig3 ticket. No matter how you choose to experience skiing and snowboarding in Banff National Park, hit the slopes and revel in the incredible terrain the Canadian Rockies has to offer. At an elevation of 1,400 m (4,600 ft) to 1,630 m (5,350 ft), Banff is the community with the second highest elevation in Alberta after Lake Louise.
• Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola - located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Located 57 km (35 mi) west of Banff, Lake Louise is one of three major ski resorts within Banff National Park. The resort is situated on the southern slopes of the Slate Range, between the heights of Mount Richardson, Ptarmigan Peak, Pika Peak and Redoubt Mountain, all around 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level. Lake Louise has been a home to skiing since the 1920s, as the gateway to the Skoki Ski Lodge. The first lift was constructed in 1954, and a poma was added in 1960.
• List of ski areas & resorts in Canada - Wikipedia.
• MONT TREMBLANT SKI RESORT, QUÉBEC - "Access the mountain at your own pace." Year-round resort in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. It is best known as a ski destination. The summit is at an elevation of 875 metres (2,871 ft), which makes it one of the tallest peaks in the Laurentians.
• REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BRITISH COLUMBIA - "Winter has landed!" Ski resort on Mount Mackenzie. Currently, the resort has a 1713m (5620ft) vertical drop, Revelstoke has the longest vertical descent of any ski resort in North America.
• WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - "Whistler has things to do for both skiers and non-skiers - use our guide to winter activities to plan your vacation, whether you want to ski Whistler Blackcomb, try outdoor adventures, discover the delights of Whistler Village or simply relax and enjoy a true winter wonderland." Over two million people visit Whistler annually, primarily for alpine skiing and snowboarding.
• WHISTLER BLACKCOMB, BRITISH COLUMBIA - "The Ultimate Playgound." Major ski resort located 121 km (75 mi) north of Vancouver. By many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America; it is 50% larger than its nearest competitor in terms of size, has the greatest uphill lift capacity, and until 2009, had the highest vertical skiable distance by a wide margin.

Chile

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• List of ski areas & resorts in Chile - Wikipedia.
• Valle Nevado - "The Best Ski & Snowboard Resort in Chile." Located on the El Plomo foothills in the Andes Mountains, at 46 km to the east of Santiago, the capital of Chile. Founded in 1988 by French entrepreneurs, it includes housing facilities along with around 800 hectares of skiing area.

Denmark

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• The innovative, green future of skiing - "As ski resorts around the world grapple with the effects of climate change, dry slope skiing may be the green answer to the sport's future. Designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, CopenHill features hiking trails, a rock-climbing wall and a rooftop cafe. But the landmark's most interesting attraction is 400m-long ski piste created through a synthetic surface called Neveplast that mimics hard-packed snow by using concentric conical stems to provide grip."
• CopenHill - since 2011. "You, your family, friends, colleagues and schoolmates have the opportunity to ski and snowboard in the middle of Copenhagen! Skiing is an active and physically demanding sport, but also versatile and super fun alongside others. Whether you are a beginner or experienced does not make the difference for us. We have something for everyone, as the upper part of the ski slope is characterized as a black/red piste, while the middle and lower part are characterized as a blue/green piste. The lift systems consist of 4 lifts, the bottom 3 being magic carpet lifts, while the upper to the steep section is a plate lift." Vindmøllevej 6, 2300 Copenhagen S.

Dubai

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• SKI DUBAI - indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. It is a part of the MALL OF THE EMIRATES, one of the largest shopping malls in the world. "A fun day out for the entire family awaits at the very first indoor ski resort in the region! With diverse activities that are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, Ski Dubai, located in Mall of the Emirates offers a variety of activities and gives you a chance to ski, snowboard, toboggan, zip line, take a chairlift ride and enjoy the views or just take part in a friendly snowball fight with friends and family in our Snow Park and experience a penguin encounter all under one roof."

France

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• A local’s guide to Chamonix, France: great hikes, the Alps & decent sushi - "With soaring peaks on its doorstep the town is an international hotspot. Mountain guide Julien ‘Pica’ Herry tells us what he loves about the birthplace of alpinism."
• A world class champion freestyle skier's guide to La Plagne, France - "Tess Ledeux grew up on the slopes of La Plagne and now she's a world-class freestyle champion. Here are her picks for her home slopes, from après-ski to otherworldly Alpine views."
• Bernard Arnault faces money laundering probe in France over 'ski-resort property deal' - "French billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors. The probe concerns their activities in Courchevel, a ski resort in the French Alps known for being a playground for the ultra-rich."
• French ski resort becomes first in Europe to ban smoking - "A red and white banning sign on top of a black burning cigarette - the universal non-smoking symbol - will be the new addition welcoming ski enthusiasts from around the world in the small village of Les Gets in the French Alps this month."
• French ski resort closes permanently because there’s not enough snow - "Winter is coming. And for yet another ski resort in France, that means facing up to the reality that there isn’t enough snow to carry on. La Sambuy, a town which runs a family skiing destination near Mont Blanc in the French Alps, has decided to dismantle its ski lifts because global warming has shrunk its ski season to just a few weeks, meaning it’s no longer profitable to keep them open."
• What happened when I challenged myself to ski carbon-free - "If you take the train, stay somewhere low-impact, eat low-food-miles fare and avoid the ski lifts, can you still have fun? Our writer finds out in La Plagne."



• Chamonix - "Immaculate Immensity." Chamonix offers a multitude of slopes for all levels, each ski area having its own merit. One of the oldest ski resorts in France. Commune in the Haute-Savoie département in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924.
• COURCHEVEL - "Emotional Peaks. Just For You." French Alps ski resort. It is a part of Les Trois VallÉes, the largest linked ski areas in the world.
• Isola 2000 - ski resort in the southern French Alps. It is one of the Stations du Mercantour, along with Auron and St. Dalmas. It is located on the territory of the commune of Isola, Alpes-Maritimes. It is located next to the Mercantour National Park, and is about 90 km from Nice. The resort has over 120 km of piste, consisting of two main ski areas. There are 7 green runs, 21 blue runs, 11 red runs, and 4 black runs. The resort is considered by ski guides to be well suited for families, beginner and intermediate level skiers. At 2000m, the resort is one of the highest in the Alps.
• List of ski areas & resorts in France - Wikipedia.
• MEGÈVE - commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. The town is well-known due to its popularity as a ski resort near the Mont-Blanc in the French Alps. Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to Saint-Moritz by the Rothschilds, it was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps. Originally it was a prime destination for the French aristocracy. It remains one of the most famous and fanciest ski resorts in the world.
• MÉribel - "Exceed Your Limits." Ski resort in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps, situated near the town of Moutiers.
• VAL D'ISÈRE - "#You Too Make Your Marks." Commune of the Tarentaise Valley, in the Savoie department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region) in southeastern France. Val d'Isère regularly hosts World Cup alpine events, usually for the men in early December. The ski area of Val d'Isère & Tignes forms the Espace Killy, named after the triple olympic champion Jean-Claude Killy who grew up in Val d'Isère.

Greenland

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• Apussuit Adventure Camp-Maniitsoq - one of the foremost travel destinations of Bill Gates that offers a host of winter sport activities, while providing comfortable and luxurious accommodations. The adventure camp is Greenland’s biggest and only ski sport resort that provides both professional as well as amateur skiers the option of charting the 1,000 meter high Apussuit glacier.
• Ski touring in Greenland - "Ski touring in Greenland is an active backcountry experience dominated by silence, grandeur, and first runs from peak to beach."

India

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• India has one of the world's highest ski resorts. Here's what it's like - "After a slow start to the season, Asia’s highest ski resort is covered in snow. Here’s what awaits visitors."
• It’s one of the world’s highest ski resorts. So where’s all the snow? - "The Gulmarg Ski Resort - one of the highest in the world - sits in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas just over 50 kilometers from the city of Srinagar and about 20 kilometers from the 'Line of Control' (LoC), the de facto border that divides this disputed region between India and Pakistan."



• Gulmarg Ski Resort - since 1968. "Gulmarg Ski Resort specializes in offering you professionally guided ski/ snowboarding courses, and off-piste and backcountry tours with the finest powders. We also offer touring equipment, ski rental, snow bikes, accommodation, fire camp & car rental to make your Kashmir holiday an adventure to remember. Gulmarg is rated Asia’s 5th best ski destination and skiing in Gulmarg is a unique, enthralling experience. The town is located at an altitude of 8690 feet in the Pir Panjal range of the western Himalayas." The Khyber, On Gondola Road, road, near Govt. Hospital, Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir 193403, India.

Italy

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• An Italian ski resort shut down by climate change plans to reopen with artificial snow. Not everyone is happy - "Plans to build a multi-million-dollar ski facility on a snowless northern Italian mountain may prove challenging."
• Bormio is perfect for winter sports & pampering - "The medieval Lombardy town in the Valtellina Alps will host the skiing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, but for now it’s full of under-the-radar charm."
• Skiing in Italy will soon be only for the rich, Olympian warns - "A former skiing champion has warned that Italy will stop producing top skiers as prices soar and the sport returns to being a pleasure enjoyed by the rich. Paolo De Chiesa says the sport’s stars of tomorrow are frozen out by costs of €20,000 a year to practise, while daily tickets hit €82 in the Dolomites"



• CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - "The Quuen of the Dolomites." own and comune in the heart of the southern (Dolomitic) Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Situated on the Boite river, in an alpine valley, it is a popular winter sport resort known for its skiing trails, scenery, accommodation, shops and après-ski scene, and for its jet set and aristocratic European crowd. Cortina will host the 2021 Alpine World Championships, and, with Milan, will jointly host the 2026 Winter Olympics and the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
• List of ski areas & resorts in Italy - Wikipedia.
• MONTEROSA - ski resort, which links three valleys. located largely in the Aosta Valley and the remainder in Piedmont. Much of the area consists of easy and intermediate skiing, but the area around the Passo dei Salati is a major destination for freeride skiers and snow-boarders.
• Sestriere - "Ski the Milky Way." Comune or municipality of the Province of Turin. The first purpose built resort in Italy built in the 1930s by Giovanni Agnelli. It sits at the heart of one of Europes biggest ski areas known as the Via Lattea (Milky Way) at just over 2000 meters. There are 146 skiable pistes which together total 390km of runs, of which 120 are provided with artificial snow. It’s northwest aspect helps give this resort some excellent snow records. The skiing is mainly on one side of the valley however on the other side there is a gondola link which takes you to the top of Mount Fraiteve from where you get stunning panoramic views.
• Top 10 Luxury Ski Resorts in Italy - "Land of La Dolce Vita, the Italians know how to do luxury. Their ski resorts are fit for kings, both the big, glamorous ones to ski and/or be seen in, and the tiny, secluded ones where you can hole up and hide away."

Mongolia

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• Mongolia's new snow & ice festival sets Guinness World Record - "One of the world’s coldest cities has a new snow and ice festival. The inaugural Mazaalai International Snow and Ice Festival, which kicked off on January 14, takes place till January 28 at Sky Resort, a golf and ski resort on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar."



• Bogd Khan Mountain Ski Resorts - "List of the highest ski resorts on the Bogd Khan Mountain (mountain station): all ski resorts sorted according to elevation. on the Bogd Khan Mountain."

Norway

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• Finse - during the winter, Finse is popular for cross-country skiing, sail skiing (due to its location on the edge of the frozen lake Finsevatnet), expedition training, and Red Cross training. The ill-fated Scott expedition to the South Pole trained here, and outside the hotel there is a monument to those that died. There is one small drag-lift which allows you to downhill ski on one slope back into town.
• Hafjell - "Visit Hafjell & get 44 kilometers with skiing, 32 slopes from green to black difficulty level." Village and a ski resort in the Øyer municipality in the county of Oppland. Hafjell hosted the alpine skiing technical events (giant slalom and slalom) at the 1994 Winter Olympics; the speed events were held at Kvitfjell, a regular stop on the World Cup tour for men's speed events in March. Hafjell occasionally hosts World Cup slalom and giant slalom races, last in 2006 (women) and 1996 (men's & women's finals).
• Hemsedal - "The Scandinavian Alps." In the small village of Hemsedal you are greeted by alpine mountain surroundings and some of Norway’s best skiing and fly-fishing. Municipality in Buskerud county. In the small village of Hemsedal you are greeted by alpine mountain surroundings and some of Norway’s best skiing and fly-fishing. Stable snow conditions and plenty of ski lifts and slopes have made Hemsedal, an alpine ski resort in the mountains halfway between Oslo and Bergen, one of the largest and most popular places for winter holidays in Norway.
• List of ski areas & resorts in Norway - Wikipedia.
• SKEIKAMPEN - "Alpine & cross-country skiing." You will find the most beautiful winter adventures on the snow-sure Skeikampen. This is the place for anyone who likes to be active together. Mountain that is located in central southern Norway in Gausdal. There is an alpine facility at the mountain with 11 ski-lifts and 17 pistes.
• Trysil - "Alpine Skiing in Trysil." Municipality in Hedmark county. Trysil is Norway's largest ski destination and offers a varied set of alpine opportunities regardless of whether you’re looking for family friendly skiing, wide slopes, terrain parks, or off-piste challenges. Best of all - they have snow guarantee!

Spain

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• BAQUEIRA-BERET - located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Aran Valley, Lleida, Catalonia. The ski area extends from 1,500 to 2,510 metres (4,920 to 8,230 ft) in elevation. Favorite of the Spanish royal family, known aptly as La Pleta de Ley (or ‘the King´s hamlet’).
• Baqueira Beret, Spain: is this the world's best ski resort? - "I've visited 525 ski resorts in 20 countries - and this one is the best. After searching high and low, Peter Hardy found perfection in - of all places - the Spanish Pyrenees."
• List of ski areas and resorts in Spain - Wikipedia.
• Sierra Nevada Ski Station - "Ski & Mountain Station of Granada." Ski resort in the Sierra Nevada in the province of Granada in southeastern Spain. The ski area is on the northwestern slopes of Veleta, the third highest peak in peninsular Spain and the most southerly ski resort of Europe.

Sweden

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• List of ski areas & resorts in Sweden - Wikipedia.
• ÅRE, JÄMTLAND - ski resort in Jämtland, Sweden, founded 108 years ago in 1909 and owned by skistar. Åre is a traditional mountain village where the wide range of skiing, shopping, restaurants and bars on offer are creating a real metropolitan vibe. The ski slopes and vistas are familiar from the many World Cup events that have been hosted here. In 2018, Åre was named Sweden's best ski resort for the 6th year in a row by the World Ski Awards. This little mountain village is known far beyond Sweden's borders from innumerable TV sports broadcasts and world-famous competitions. The ski lift system is on the Åreskutan mountain, at an elevation of 1,420 m (4,660 ft); its absolute summit is not lift-served, but is reachable by snowmobile. The village and ski area are accessible by bus and train.

Switzerland

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• Avalanche bulletin & Snow information Switzerland - "The official Swiss avalanche bulletin is published by the avalanche warning service of the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. A description of this publication is given in 'Information about the avalanche bulletin' on the website www.slf.ch. Only the most recent version is binding. 'Information about the avalanche bulletin' does not go into the details of supporting products such as snow maps and measured data, which can be found with the relevant products, nor does it give a description of the Information Platform for Natural Hazards (GIN) or the special products on offer there to safety services. The SLF provides training courses for safety personnel which give them a greater understanding of these products."
• The Swiss ski resort with no snow - "At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes."



• CORVIGLIA SKI CLUB - "If you want to see how the other half ski, there's only one resort." St. Moritz.
• DAVOS KLOSTERS - "A region with guaranteed snow." Davos Klosters is known in Switzerland as the ski-region where snow never fails to arrive. Are you a peak performer? Then the days on the magical mountains of Davos Klosters will be over all too soon for you. Because you can choose between 5 snow sports resorts here: The Jakobshorn, the Parsenn/Gotschna resort and the two family-friendly mountains Madrisa and Rinerhorn. Furthermore, Schatzalp/Strela offer the first decelerated skiing resort in Europe. In other words: Here, you are simply spoilt for choice - this is guaranteed by around 300 km of guaranteed snow-covered pistes and 57 transport systems.
• Engelberg - "Engelberg isn’t just a winter ski resort, it’s a winter heaven. It has so much on offer that you might be tempted to extend your stay just to pack it all in." As the largest ski resort in Central Switzerland, Engelberg has plenty of slopes for both experienced and inexperienced skiers and snowboarders, as well as a wide range of off-piste attractions.
• GSTAAD - "200 kilometres of ski slopes nestled between 1,000 and 3,000 metres above sea level." The holiday region of Gstaad Saanenland is the perfect place for fun-filled skiing experiences on a range of superb slopes. Charming chalet villages adorn the entrances to the various ski areas: Family-friendly ski lifts, kilometres of downhill runs and the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland, where winter sports can be enjoyed from the end of October to the beginning of May.
• Laax could be Switzerland’s greenest ski town - "Wolves and lynx are returning to the mountains around this sustainable ski resort, where solar-powered lifts serve the grand prix runs and snow parks."
• List of ski areas & resorts in Switzerland - Wikipedia.
• ST. MORITZ - "Passionate about winter since 1864." 350 km of piste and countless slopes for freeriders. There’s nothing more thrilling than seeing St. Moritz’s closest mountain, Corviglia, covered in radiant white powder snow. Corviglia is not only the birthplace of Alpine winter sports, it is also responsible for the start of winter tourism over 150 years ago. St. Moritz is one of the best winter sports regions in the world, so it’s no surprise that it has already hosted two Winter Olympic Games and five Alpine Ski World Championships. Altogether, the region boasts an incredible 87 pistes that all conform to World Cup quality standards. Experience the difference for yourself. St. Moritz’s local mountain Corviglia and the neighbouring Corvatsch and Diavolezza skiing areas promise a first-class skiing experience. Early birds swear by the "white carpet" on Corviglia, carving their first tracks of the day into the fresh powder snow. To get them there, the Chantarella funicular railway and the Marguns gondola lift begin their steady skyward climb at 7:45 am. In the early morning light, skiers gather at the top of Piz Nair (3,057 m a.s.l.). Before them lies a stunning Alpine panorama, World Cup-quality downhill runs and the Corviglia Snow Park with a variety of obstacles, small ski jumps and a fun slope.
• VERBIER - "Pure Energy Lives Here." Linked to the 4 Vallées, Verbier and La Tzoumaz form part of Switzerland’s largest ski area with 410km of pistes. With activities such as ski touring, heli-skiing, and off-piste skiing on world-renowned marked routes, the ski area lacks for nothing. But the joys of snow sports aren’t just for skiers and boarders – walking, snowshoe, and cross-country skiing trails also allow you to lose yourself in nature and on your own terms. And for fun, take your family or friends on the longest sledge run in French-speaking Switzerland, in La Tzoumaz.
• Villars - "In the heart of the Vaud Alps, the Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets resorts are interlinked, creating an exceptional ski area! The high point of the canton of Vaud, Glacier 3000 completes this skiers’ paradise guaranteeing ideal snow conditions from October to May!" With over 112 km of slopes, spectacular scenery and runs adapted to all abilities, the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets-Glacier 3000 ski area is a must in Switzerland. Beginners can learn to ski in complete confidence in dedicated areas. The kids’ snow gardens in Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets are great for young skiers. Our ski school instructors teach you all you need to know to truly enjoy this sport on the skis or on the snowboard. There are excellent hotels, very fine dining both on the slopes and in the village, and it's all within easy reach of Geneva airport.
• Villars-sur-Ollon - village in the canton of Vaud, part of the municipality of Ollon. In 1936, the first ski lift was built at the ‘Combe’ on the Chaux Ronde. This was a first in Switzerland, and skiers had to fasten themselves on with a large leather belt in order to go back up the mountain. In 1938, Villars was classified as one of the prime skiing resorts of Europe. The largest ski school is the Ecole Suisse de Ski et Snowboard (ESS Villars) with over 250 instructors dressed in red.
• ZERMATT - "Skiing & Snowboarding. Adventures in the whitest white." Skiing in Zermatt smashes every record: highest ski resort in Europe, snow certainty, two countries, 365 days a year. Skiing on 360 km of pistes in Switzerland and next door to our Italian neighbours. The ski lifts go to the highest heights. Up to the Klein Matterhorn at 3,883 m, where you can look the four thousand-meter alps and the Matterhorn right in the eye. Pistes carefully groomed for every skill level. And don’t forget the box stops, because famous and cosy mountain restaurants all located right next to the pistes.

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• 8 Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. - Vogue.
• A Ski Resort Rebrands as Ultraexclusive & Some Locals Feel Left Out - "The Windham Mountain Club, with $200,000 memberships, is looking to seize on the potential of luring the wealthy from New York City."
• Aspen Has 153 New Acres of Terrain. Cue the Champagne - "This Colorado enclave draws both die-hard snow lovers and those who don't even dream of skiing, be they museum-goers, gourmands or influencers."
• Inside A $100 Million Ski-In Ski-Out Aspen Mansion - "Sitting on Aspen Mountain is 730 South Galena Street, currently on the market for $100 million dollars. If sold at this price, the house could be the most expensive home ever sold in Colorado real estate history."
• Netflix Billionaire Buys North America's Largest Ski Resort - "The latest news in the ski world is the marriage of a 21st-century tech billionaire and a troubled ski mountain. In one fell swoop, Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix, has made a $100 million investment in Powder Mountain, Utah, the country's largest resort."
• The Most Popular Ski Resorts In The U.S. For The 2023 Season - Forbes.



• ASPEN, COLORADO - "The Aspen Mountain Experience." Aspen is in a remote area of the Rocky Mountains' Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains, along the Roaring Fork River at an elevation just below 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level on the Western Slope, 11 miles (18 km) west of the Continental Divide. In the middle 20th century it became the site of recreational downhill skiing. In 1946, the newly formed Aspen Skiing Company, founded by Walter Paepcke, built the first chairlift to the top of the mountain and opened the ski area that bears the name of the mountain. Nowadays, people use a modern gondola, which holds six people, to get to the top of the mountain.
• Beaver Creek Resort, colorado - major ski resort in the western United States, near Avon, Colorado. The resort comprises three villages, the main Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch, and Arrowhead to the west. Beaver Creek is a regular host of World Cup events, usually in early December.
• Deer Valley Ski Resort - "A Luxurious Resort For Skiers." Tucked away in Park City, Utah, Deer Valley Resort is the premier ski destination in the United States.
• Eagle Point Resort, Utah - "Utah Ski Resort." During the winter, Eagle Point Resort offers five lifts with access to over 600 skiable acres and 40 runs ranging from tree-lined groomers to the steepest, most challenging runs in southern Utah. Beyond the slopes, a progressive terrain park, snowshoeing trails and endless backcountry entertain the whole family.
• List of ski areas & resorts in the United States - Wikipedia.
• Powder Mountain - opened on February 19, 1972. Ski resort east of Eden, Utah, stretching between Weber and Cache counties and 55 miles (89 km) from Salt Lake City International Airport. Covering 8,464 acres (13.2 sq mi; 34.3 km2), Powder Mountain is the largest ski resort in the US by skiable acreage. The resort has 154 trails, nine lifts, and two terrain parks.
• Vail Ski Resort, Colorado - "The ultimate Colorado ski resort. Colorado skiing doesn't get any better than here at Vail Resort." Vail Ski Resort's first season was in December 1962 and founded by Pete Seibert; it is the largest ski mountain in Colorado.