World's Top Destinations For Snow Sports

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Tuesday, February 19. 2008

World's Top Destinations For Snow Sports

Forbes is quietly displacing Outside Mag as the king of pointless lists. Their latest outdoor related list looked the world over for vacation destinations that offered multi-sport options for winter outdoor enthusiasts. Of course each and every one requires that you spend massive amounts of money to enjoy yourself outdoors. But then, it's Forbes isn't it? Not one National Park (Yosemite or Yellowstone, for example) or non-mainstream location made the list. Not even a winter glamping location, for that matter. Looks like the author just listed whoever gave her the nicest comps.

Beaver Creek, Colo: "Nestled in the Rocky Mountains about 110 miles west of Denver, Beaver Creek is a convenient spot for alpine skiers. Annual snowfall averages 310 inches, and the summit elevation is 11,440 feet. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association holds championship events at this mountain because of quality snow management, amazing terrain and the elite racing hill Birds of Prey."
Kitzbühel, Austria: "The village of Kitzbühel has drawn the most daring athletes of alpine skiing who wish to conquer the legendary Hahnenkamm downhill run. At an 85-degree slope in some places, the Hahnenkamm race is sometimes considered the Super Bowl of alpine skiing. For the less brave, there are still plenty of opportunities to snowboard, cross-country ski and set off on an adventure hike."

Park City, Utah: "Freestyle skiers will appreciate Deer Valley Resort in Park City. The area gets on average 355 inches of snowfall each year. According to Calum Clark, vice president of events for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, Deer Valley features the "longest, steepest and most technical mogul courses." Athletic types can also try their hands at snowshoeing, dog-sledding and cross-country skiing."
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy: "The Dolomite Mountain range is home to Cortina d'Ampezzo, 100 miles north of Venice. The area is a favorite of cross-country skiers. It also hosted the 1956 winter Olympics and features a high-caliber ski jump, an ice stadium and bobsled track facilities."
Tamarack, Idaho: "Elite snowboarders flock to Tamarack for the 22-foot half-pipe, or vertical wall, that allows them to go "higher, bigger and more aggressive," in the words of Calum Clark, vice president of events for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. Not just an oasis for snowboarders, though, Tamarack is a great spot for alpine and Nordic skiing and snowshoeing."
Holmenkollen, Norway: "On the outskirts of the capital city of Oslo, Holmenkollen serves as a reminder of ski history, with the world's oldest ski museum and a famous 330-foot ski jump. This former Olympic site is considered a premier location for Nordic skiing

Read the whole article on Forbes.

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