Vertical: 180 m Top elevation: 2,900 m Base elevation: 2,720 m Runs: 2 Lifts: 5 Lift capacity: 1600 people/hour Ski Slope: 2.4 km 25% easy 33% intermediate 42% difficult Don’t you know that there is a ski resort in Africa? Yes, and it’s Tiffindell! This year-round alpine ski resort established in 1993 in the Southern Drakensberg is situated … Read more
One thing you should probably know by now is that YES! You can ski in Hawaii! The Mauna Kea, which name means “White Mountain,” is one of the volcanoes located on Hawaii’s big island. It is 13,796 ft. above sea level, making it the tallest island mountain in the world. It has … Read more
Switzerland is home to skiing, which began in the 19th century and blossomed during the first eight decades of the 20th. While the British visitors delight in ski resorts of France, Austria, and Italy, as these Alpine neighbors have their own strength, yet in many respects, Switzerland is still a hard-to-beat skiing destination. … Read more
MOUNTAIN STATS Summit Elevation: 3,100 feet Vertical Drop: 1,500 feet Base Elevation: 1,600 feet Trails and Glades: 98 Skiable Acreage: 464 acres Snowmaking: 92% of Trails Average Annual Snowfall: 200+ inches Season Length: Early-November to Mid-April Exposure: North/Northeast Lifts: 10 Uphill Lift Capacity: 14,000 skiers per hour Always recognized by SKI Magazine … Read more
Stowe Mountain Resort, a northeastern U.S. resort, is located in Stowe’s nearby town in northern Vermont. It comprises two separate mountains: Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. Due to it being located on the eastern shoulder of the tallest mountain in Vermont, it has been known as a leading ski destination in New England. … Read more
Bamiyan (also spelled Bamyan or Bamian) is the capital city of Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan. It isn’t your usual ski tourist destination and is one of the world’s most remote ski resorts. Bamyan is a small town without any gas, water supplies, or electrical infrastructure, with its center being a bazaar. Bamiyan was said … Read more
Gulmarg is a town in India located in Pir Panjal Range of Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is well known to be a perfect place for snow skiing. Gulmarg lies in the mountains of the Himalayas with an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level. Since Gulmarg has a high … Read more
Location Courchevel was once part of the commune of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise, but in 2017, it merged with La Perrière. Despite its name, the commune’s administrative offices are in the nearby village of Saint-Bon-Tarentaise and not located in Courchevel. Courchevel is in the Tarentaise Valley, Savoiedépartement, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Situated at the heart of the … Read more