Davos, a place that often catches the headlines for holding international conferences involving world leaders (World Economic Forum), is one of the frontline ski resorts of Europe. Davos is located in Graubünden canton in Switzerland. The area is mainly dominated by Alpine peaks and valleys and is located on the Landwasser River between Plessur and Albula Ranges. The Prättigau Valley connects Davos with the Landquart, an administrative district of Graubünden. Davos is also known for its extensive spa facilities and healthcare services (Davos was more popular as a health resort before skiing took over). The resort elevation of Davos is 1,560 metres (making it the highest city in Europe) while the top elevation is 2,844 metres. Davos serves host to the annual Spengler Cup Ice Hockey Tournament,  [...] 

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Grindelwald is one of the oldest ski resorts in Europe that dates back to the late 19th century. Grindelwald is located in Interlaken district within Bernese Oberland canton in the south-central Switzerland. Grindelwald village is located at an elevation of 1,034 metres above sea level in the Bernese Alps. The top elevation of the resort is 2,971 metres. Skiing at Grindelwald: Skiing season at Grindelwald begins from mid December to mid April. Skiers here can choose to ski either at Grindelwald’s First ski area or at the Kleine Scheidegg and Mannlichen sector that spreads into the neighbouring Wengen. Beginners can try their skills on the nursery runs in the Bodmi area that can be reached by free bus service from the resort centre. Besides, the intermediates can ski at an area spread  [...] 

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Saas-Fee set against the background of the beautiful Swiss Alps, is one of the most charming ski resorts in the world. Saas-Fee is the largest and highest village in Saa Valley and is a municipality located in Visp district of Valais canton in south central Switzerland. Saas-Almagell, Saas-Grund and Saas-Balen are some other villages in the neighbourhood of Saa-Fee. The snow-covered glaciers (like Dom and Allalinhorn) overlooking Saas Fee add more to its charm and attraction. The resort is a totally car-free zone. The resort elevation of Saas Fee is 1,800 metres while the top elevation is 3,600 metres. Skiing in Saas Fee Switzerland: Saas Fee is known for its state-of-art mountain infrastructure. The lifts here feature a modern underground funicular railway train while the world’s highest  [...] 

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Klosters, located in Prättigau/Davos district in Graubünden canton of Switzerland, is one of the finest ski resorts in the world.  It resembles a classic Alpine village, moderate and unassuming in character. However, the fact that Klosters is the favourite resort of Prince Charles (one of the cable car to the top of Gotschnagrat is named the ‘Prince of) makes it a special place visited regularly by high profile people and paparazzi. Klosters, along with the nearby Swiss town of Davos (8 km), offer wide range skiing facilities. Flüela Pass and the Engadine are located close to Klosters and Davos. The resort elevation is 1,179 metres while the top elevation is 2,884 metres. Skiing in Klosters: Klosters is linked with Davos by the same ski pass. Parsenn is easily reachable from both Klosters  [...] 

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Big White ski resort is the second biggest ski resort in British Columbia in Canada. The resort ranks high in the popularity list, thanks to its fabulous terrain and amazing snow. The resort is mainly a pedestrianised with its Main Street actually a ski run. Big White also has the largest night skiing area in western Canada. The resort elevation is 1,755 metres while the top elevation is 2,319 metres. Skiing at Big White: Big White has a good snowfall record and the skiing season here extends from late November till mid-April. It has nice terrain for the beginners near the central region while the resort ski slopes are meant mainly for the intermediates. Experts also can try out their skills with the ski poles on the double black diamond terrain. Big White Activities: Snowmobiling, dog sledding,  [...] 

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Jasper is a beautiful skiing area in Marmott Basin in the Rockies in Alberta in western Canada.  Marmott Basin is located in Jasper National Park (10, 878 square kilometres) and about 19 km from Jasper town. Jasper National Park: Jasper National Park is the largest and the northernmost national park located in the Canadian Rockies. It has been designated as the Canada Rocky Mountain Park World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Skiing at Jasper: The high altitude ensures a longer snowfall at Marmott Basin and hence a long skiing season from December till late April. This is why a lot of tourists visits here to make enjoy Skiing At Jasper. The terrain of Marmot Basin extends over four mountain faces and has largely uncrowded slopes. Efforts are on to increase the number of high-speed lifts (the Canadian  [...] 

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Vemdalen ski resort located in the Härjedalen Municipality in Jämtland County in central-western Sweden offers some of the most varied skiing opportunities. The resort is reputed for its picturesque beauty. Vemdalen got its first six-seater chairlift in 2008 that enhanced the comfort of the resort by great degree. Skiing at Vemdalen: Vemdalen comprises three regions, namely, Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet and Klövsjö/Storhogna, each of which are equipped with lifts and runs, both gentle and steep. Vamdalen also offers some of the best off-piste facilities in the world as well. In addition, there are nearly 300km (180 miles) of well-prepared cross-country skiing tracks in the region. Vemdalen is an ideal ski resort for beginners of all ages. The long and wide slopes here are well groomed and  [...] 

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Boreal  ski Resort is located in Soda Springs near Lake Tahoe area of California in the United States. Boreal is the first resort to open for skiing and snowboarding in Northern California. Boreal was earlier referred to as ‘Boringhill’ for its relatively small size when compared to other Tahoe resorts. But today the resort has gained much prominence to have shed its nickname. In 2009, it hosted the US Snowboarding Grand Prix. Tahoe and Truckee in California and Reno in Nevada are the nearest cities to Boreal. Boreal  ski resort, with an elevation of 2,042 metres has nine chair lifts and provides night skiing facilities till 9 at night. The top elevation of the resort is 2,347 metres while the base elevation is 2,195 metres. The total skiable area at the resort is 380 acres. There are  [...] 

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