Zermatt is world-wide famous for being one of the top three skiing destinations in the continent of Europe. Even the skiers are of the opinion that Zermatt is a must visit place for all genuine skiers. Do you know why? 394 km of pistes, different options for skiing, international ski area, great scenery, amazing mountain restaurants, no traffic town, great ups and downs, all kind of facilities, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and year-round skiing are the top 10 reasons. In Zermatt, Switzerland; all magic is in its mountains that attract people from far and wide regions across the globe. Whether you climb them, do skiing on them, or only marvel at them, the mountains are the pride of Zermatt offering the Matterhorn that is among the most famous peaks in Europe. Zermatt is a picturesque and car-free  [...] 

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Located in the South Island in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, the award-winning Broken River is a club ski field that claims to be the best. Administered by the Broken River Ski Club, it is this field that witnesses the longest ski season in Australasia. Not only this, but also by amalgamating with the Craigieburn Valley, it is allegedly the largest skiable area in New Zealand occupying 900 hectares. Surrounding a large, open basin boasting five electrical ski tows of high capacity and a skiable range ranging from an altitude of 1420 to 1820 m, the terrain is an array of rolling bowls offering stunning runs for all levels of beginners to expert snowboarders and skiers. These rope tows make you access around 300 hectares without the need of unclipping your fixes, which make up for the total  [...] 

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Mt Ruapehu is world-renowned skiing destination due to its most remarkable natural skiing and snowboarding terrain not to be found anywhere in New Zealand the country – all thanks to its big snowy basins, steep shafts, drop-offs, and concealed powder piles. Mount Ruapehu, geographically, is one of the most active stratovolcano in the world situated at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. In the North Island region, the volcano’s slopes are the only locations to offer major skiing fields and glaciers. Regarded as the largest active volcano in the country, the mountain boasts the highest point in the North Island and has three peaks namely, Tahurangi (2,797 m), Te Heuheu (2,755 m), and Paretetaitonga (2,751 m) in between which the deep, active crater is filled with a crater lake.  [...] 

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If you are just a beginner or an intermediate, then do not miss visiting the Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort in Italy. Regarded as among the most important, famous, and fashionable ski resorts in Italy, it has also been the part of many James Bond movies. This site is also the home of the famous slopes of Stratofane where a world cup ski race is held each year. Perched at the altitude of 1225 m, Cortina d’Ampezzo is situated on a wide meadow in the Ampezzo valley flanked by the rocky and snowy mountains. In summer, the ski hills of winter adjust itself to offer breathtaking hiking grounds and climbing paths dominated by the cliff faces and peaks. Cortina is famous for its Italian-style winter sports, tasty food, plenty of hang outs, sunbathing, and great skiing. There are three ski areas  [...] 

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Honored as the Best Australian Ski Resort in 2008, the Perisher Blue is largest skiing resort not only in the country, but also in the southern hemisphere. Formerly known as the Perisher Blue, the resort is nestled in the Australian Snowy Mountains in the southeastern area of New South Wales in the Snowy River Shire. The merger of four resorts namely, the Perisher Valley, Smiggins Holes, Blue Cow, and Guthega along with several lifts assures a memorable skiing and snowboarding experience appropriate for all levels. The base elevation is at 1,640 m AHD, while the peak elevation at the top of Mount Perisher is 2,054 m. Accessible by road and by the Skitube that is the only underground rack-railway in the continent, the Ski Resort is the biggest one in Australia offering the deepest average snow  [...] 

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If you are a great fan of skiing, do surely explore the ski runs of the Thredbo village in Australia, which are the longest ones during the winter. The Thredbo ski resort of the village resides in the Snowy Mountains of the New South Wales, particularly, in the valley of the Thredbo River ensuring some of the most breathtaking views. Besides skiing in winter, Thredbo is also a famous destination for hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, cross-country cycling, and its music festival during summer. Set in the Kosciuszko National Park and designed as per a European skiing town, Thredbo Ski Resort offers the steepest terrain of all the ski resorts in Australia and the highest elevated point at 2037 m AHD. The town itself is located on the low altitude at 1365 m at the foot of the Crackenback Valley  [...] 

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The Winter Olympics that were held in the year 1924 can be dubbed as being the first Olympic Winter Games of the world. The host for these Olympics was Chamonix, France. Events were organized and held at the foothill of Mont Blanc, thus etching the name of Chamonix in the history of winter sports fame. SKI AND BOARDING One of the unique selling points of this town is that it offers a variety of slopes for the skier of any level or specialty. There are three smaller ski areas which are ideal for children and beginners to practice at.  As for the slightly more experienced ones among you; long slopes and off-piste ski trails await you. The best time to go to skiing in Chamonix would be from December to May. This, however, is subject to snow conditions. It is advisable to research the weather  [...] 

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If you are planning for a winter vacation in West Virginia, then Timberline Ski Resort is the place you must choose. Timberline Ski Area presides over the central Canaan Valley and provides stunning views of the surrounding area. The small town of Davis, where Timberline Ski Resort is located, exudes great appeal. The top elevation of the Timberline Ski Resort is 4,268 feet while the base elevation is 3,268 feet and vertical rise is 1,000 feet. The resort has a total skiable area of 100 acres and features 37 slopes and trails (equally distributed among the all levels of skiers). The resort has 3 lifts (1 double, 2 triple and 1 surface) and Salamander is the longest run at the resort. Timberline experiences an annual average snowfall of over 200 inches. Season: September- October. Night skiing  [...] 

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