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Hawaii Vacation Packages Save you Money and Provide Fun Activies!
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Terry Reim asked:


Can’t decide which activities to book on your upcoming Hawaii vacation? No problem. With Hawaii vacation packages, you can book two different and exciting activities, at one low price, saving up to 30%.

These Hawaiian vacation deals include incredible money-saving activity combinations that include luaus, helicopter tours, romantic sunset sails, submarine tours, snorkeling, tours kayaking, and more. So save money and have fun by booking Hawaii Vacation package combo activity deals.

Maui Vacation Packages

Maui Vacation Packages are your ticket to fun at a budget friendly price! Explore the underwater world with a submarine tour from Lahaina and a trip to the Maui Ocean Center or get wet while you see the sights on a Molokini snorkeling tour; look for dolphins, tropical fish and Humpback Whales (seasonally). Relax after your adventures with a sunset dinner cruise or a luau for great evening entertainment, hula dancing and dining for real island fun!

Maui’s Hottest Discount Activity Deal: An Atlantis Submarine & Sunshine Helicopter Discount Combo is the budget friendly way to pack real fun & adventure into your vacation! Daily flights from Kahului and submarine departures from Lahaina Harbor. The Submarine Tour & Royal Lahaina Luau Package is great vacation fun for the entire family at a discount price! Explore the waters off Lahaiana from 125 feet below the surface, then feast on the beach Hawaiian-style at the Royal Lahaina Luau.

Oahu Vacation Packages

Hawaii Vacation Packages on Oahu are some of the best Hawaii vacation deals around. Experience a full day of adventure at Hawaii Sea Life Park to interact with dolphins, sting rays, sea lions and more. Take an underwater submarine adventure tour off Waikiki, then dine in style and enjoy the mystical, romantic and spectacular “Magic of Polynesia” stage show. Book your choice of 4 spectacular Kualoa Ranch activities – ATV & horseback riding; kayaking; gun range; ranch, movie set & jungle expedition Tours – for one amazing low price. Or combine jet skiing Oahu, surf lessons, parasailing, sunset dinner cruises and Cirque Hawaii show for great family fun at money-saving discount prices.

Oahu’s Hottest Discount Activity Deal: The Cirque Hawaii & Navatek Dinner Cruise Combo lets you enjoy two of Oahu’s most exciting Hawaii vacation activities in the same evening. Enjoy You can also relax on a romantic sunset dinner cruise, then pop over to Waikiki’s spectacular Cirque Hawaii show – both activities are great family fun at discount prices.

Big Island Vacation Packages

Hawaii Vacation Packages on the Big Island Activities are the best way to fun on your Hawaii vacation and save money, too! Book two activities at one low price with price reductions up to 30%. Explore the underwater world with a submarine tour from Kona or join Body Glove for fantastic snorkeling tours and humpback whale watches (seasonally); look for dolphins, tropical fish and green sea turtles! Soar over Kilauea Volcano for the best view of the lava flow (without hiking) on an incredible Helicopter Flight from Hilo or Kona!

Big Island’s Hottest Discount Activity Deal: A Body Glove Snorkel & Sunshine Helicopter Combo lets you experience it all at one low discount price! Join Body Glove for snorkeling fun and Dolphin watching one day, then experience the wonder of erupting Kilauea Volcano and its lava flows from the safety of the air on the next.

Kauai Vacation Packages

Hawaii Vacation Packages on Kauai offer the best-priced activity deals. These money-saving activty combinations that save uou up to 30% are avaiable only from HawaiiActive.com. Book two of Kaui’s best activities together for one low price, including Helicopter Tours, Traditional Luaus, Na Pali Sunset Sail & Snorkel and Zipline Safaris. Feast at the traditional Smith’s Tropical Paradise Luau along the famous Wailua River in tandem with any of the following Combo activities: A full-day paddling, hiking, swimming and ziplining through a Kauai rainforest; Flying a luxury A-Star helicopter to view the amazing Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon; Taking a Na Pali morning sail & snorkel aboard Holoholo, a romatic sunset cocktail cruise, or an exciting cruise to snorkel the “Forbidden Island.”

Kauai’s Hottest Discount Activity Deal: The Kipu Falls Zipline Safari & Luau Package Deal offers a a full-day paddling, hiking, swimming and ziplining adventure through a Kauai rainforest and a Hawaii feast at Kauai’s #1 Luau, Smith’s Traditional Luau, which includes a spectacular ceremony in a torch-lit Lagoon Amphitheater along Kauai’s famous Wailua River.

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Best Vacation Packages For You
Thursday, February 26th, 2009 • SkiTripper
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David Urmann asked:


Planning a vacation ahead with your entire family but don’t have enough time for the **** and bits of planning, then the vacation packages come as a great help in such a situation. You always wanted your vacation to be the best planned with enough time for sight seeing, adventure, recreational activities and most important of them, enough time for relaxation.

But if you are on a family vacation and if you are the one who is responsible fro the planning and execution, then you can simply forget the word relaxation from vacation dictionary. This is so because you will always be busy in managing small details which will end up consuming your whole time spoiling your entire vacation.

To give you that edge in successful planning, in fact to relieve you of the hectic vacation planning, many travel companies offer hundreds of vacation packages. Moreover, it is a completely planned affair of events right from accommodation to sight seeing. These packages are the best way to save on money when you are going with your family for vacations. They normally include package cruising, meals and entertainment along with hotel rentals and other major expenses.

Although the vacation packages help you to save a considerable amount on your vacations it is advised that you should go through the package deals carefully before paying and get definite information regarding add-ons. The package deals help in making a holiday more enjoyable, without having to worry about the small details and their arrangements.

There are many of us who would happily opt for the packages for a specific destination. The reasons behind utilizing them are more than one. The majority of travelers who usually are accompanied by the family think that the best way to enjoy vacations is by taking up the package deals.

Among the top reasons behind the popularity of such packages are, first of all it can save you money especially where family is concerned. Secondly the vacation deals add convenience which has every amenity they can think for a perfect holidaying with the family. With the growing popularity of such package deals you can find hundred of offers which sometimes can actually confuse you while making a choice.

There are many ways of choosing the best for your favorite tourist destination and one of them is to follow some basic steps. First of all know all about the company offering the package and keep an eye on the fine print before finalizing your deal, even if you think you have found the perfect option for you.

Many of the packages do not include all the costs which you may have to pay later. Also make sure that you are offered the best quality of food and beverages and the right kind of accommodation as promised. Carefully consider the excursions offered and the schedule of the travel. For the best vacations choose the right vacations package and enjoy with everyone as long as you want.



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Skiing Holiday Detinations Around The World
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Andrew Gibson asked:


Skiing and snowboarding holidays have grown in popularity in recent years. This has been made possible by the growth of the low cost airlines and the increase in the availability of holiday home rentals.There are now many ski chalets, self catering apartments, farmhouses and holiday villas to choose from all over Europe and the rest of the world.

France has become a very popular winter sports holiday destination. The explosion in the number of people snowboarding has led to tourists going to France on snowboarding weekends and also long weekend skiing holidays. The snowboarders like to stay in either self catering apartments or if they are in larger groups they rent one of the many fabulous ski chalets available in France. The ski chalets are also in great demand from family skiing holidays. They are close to the ski slopes and make for a great Alpine family skiing holiday in France.

The great thing about skiing holidays in France is that there are holiday home rentals available to suite all budgets. It is possible to have a cheap skiing weekend break staying in a small apartment or have a luxurious skiing holiday in Chamonix, staying in one of the superb holiday chalets in the Alps.
Norway is loved by cross country skiers and many families go there on skiing holidays and stay in a traditional chalet. Austria and Switzerland are also popular winter sports destination with people wanting to go snowboarding and on skiing holidays.

For people wanting to travel further afield, there is excellent skiing available in America and Canada. The Rockies is becoming popular with snow boarders and traditional skiing is still growing in numbers. In America there are some luxurious ski villas available to rent and some of them even come with their own swimming pools.

A skiing holiday is a great family vacation and families of all ages enjoy to ski. Age is no barrier to skiing as there are ski slopes for all skiing abilities. Most ski resorts have ski schools where skiers can learn to ski. As long as you are fairly fit and like to exert yourself, then a vacation to one of the world top ski resorts will provide you with a great family holiday.

For beginners to skiing or snowboarding, it can be a nervous experience the first time that you hit the ski slopes, but after a few falls, bumps and bruises you usually find yourself hooked on the sport. It is advisable to book lessons the first time that you go on vacation skiing or snow boarding. However don’t be put off if you have never been on a skiing vacation before as ski resorts cater for skiers of all abilities.

Skiing holidays have become popular in many mountainous countries around the world. Skiing is popular in France and the Alps provide excellent skiing conditions in hundreds of ski resorts across Europe. All now offer excellent self catering accommodation in apartments, chalets and villas.

Chamonix is best known around the world for its spectacular Alpine view of Mont Blanc and there are some luxurious skiing chalets available to rent in this location. Courcheval is a popular skiing destination with many designer shops and superb restaurants. Meribel and Morzine are also popular skiing resorts helping to make the French Alps one of the most popular winter sports destinations in the world.

Switzerland is another popular European winter sport destination with picture book wooden ski chalets. The Valais region is known around the world for its excellent skiing facilities and spectacular scenery. The Appenine mountains in Italy has good resorts at Le Marche and Abruzzo.

The one thing that renting skiing chalets, apartments or farmhouses from their owners have in common is that they provide the holiday makers with a great deal of freedom. They are able to sample the local way of life and get a true feel of the local culture of the country that they are staying in.

It is no wonder that many holiday makers on winter sports vacation return to the same country year after year. Whether it is a skiing weekend break, a snowboarding holiday to the Alps or a family skiing holiday to France, you are sure to have a great vacation.



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New Cash for 2008 Andorra Ski Holidays
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Roger Munns asked:


Austria, Switzerland and Andorra were among the European ski countries last year who saw a decline in ski holiday visitors, and Andorra has been investing in her facilities to try and tempt the skiiers she lost back for the 2008 season.

In the past Andorra has grown in stature from a destination offering cheap ski holidays to one that can compete with the best that Europe has to offer, with a growing number of ski holidays being taken in the country over the last decade to the point where it was attracting some ten million tourists a year.

But unexpectedly the rise in visitors to Andorra came to a screeching halt for the 2006/7 ski season, and the ski slopes closed two weeks earlier than anticipated due to a lack of snow that saw many other resorts in Europe, especially in countries with low lying slopes like Austria, badly affected by the lack of natural snow.

The Andorra economy is unusually reliant on the ski holidays industry, the other main activity being the financial and banking industry due to her tax haven status, and the weather in Andorra refused to play her part last year. Some estimates suggest takings for supermarkets, petrol stations, department stores and supermarkets were down some 40 per cent compared to 2006 in the main ski holiday areas.

The good news for the Andorra ski holidays industry as it hopes for an improved 2008 holidays season is that the snow – notably absent last year – started to fall in November, and long range weather forecasts suggest that January through to April could see enough snow to give Andorra skiiers good snow depth, and little if any need for snow cannons to make up any shortfall.

But the tourist authorities are determined not to be caught out again, and continue with the progress made in the last twenty years that has seen Andorra rise impressively from a cheap ski holiday destination to one that caters for the middle and upmarket price range with UK ski holiday specialist companies like Crystal ski offering a full range of holidays in Andorra.

Private money as well as finance from the banks in Andorra have helped to upgrade Soldeu, a main Andorra ski holiday resort, to a high class status with new hotels and upgrades for existing ones.

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In total it is estimated that nearly 200 million Euros has been invested in Andorra’s on-mountain ski facilities, and the figure rises significantly when off-mountain spending is taken into account, such as the new hotels in Andorra, notably in the top ski areas of Soldeu and Arinsal.

The ski areas of Andorra have been praised by many in the industry for having the capability of producing enough man made snow to cover over 40 per cent of the ski domain, but investment has continued to further this already high amount by having for the 2008 ski holiday season over a thousand snow cannons in place – although it is hoped they don’t have to be used much.

‘The aim of the Andorra tourist authorities’, comment local travel guide YourAndorra.com, ‘is to ensure that when skiiers choose Andorra the resorts will do everything they can to make their holiday a memorable one for all the right reasons – and to see them again in future years as they decide Andorra is a good skiing holiday destination.’

The upgrading of facilities and road infrastructure has also increased interest from those looking for a European tax haven and considering taking Andorra residency.

Andorra is one of the most sought after tax havens in Europe with no income tax for her residents, and is second in popularity only to Monaco, but enjoys the same tax benefits.

One of the big differences between the two is the cost of a property. Real estate in Monaco is among the highest in the world with a studio often costing over a million Euros, while Andorra real estate is considerably less with good two bedroom two bathroom apartments for sale from around 300,000 Euros.

To show the skiing fraternity that Andorra is capable of meeting their expectations for the 2008 holiday season, and importantly to meet the expectations of ski companies like Thomson ski, Andorra will have 450 ski instructors over seven different resorts, and to maintain her family friendly atmosphere four creches.

All in all, Andorra will be able to compete as one of Europe’s top skiing destinations this year.



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Austria- Ideal for Spending Winter Vacation
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Reginald Melchor asked:


For most of the families, the best time to spend their vacation is during winters as winter vacation. There are actually many fabulous places to spend winter vacations nicely like Austria, which attracts large number of tourist from all over the world. The greatest attractions of visiting such places during winters are active snow or merely lounge around in luxurious chalets at the time of chilly seasons.

If you are really interested to spend your winter vacation leisurely then, Austria is one of such beautiful places, which meet all the leisure you are looking for during your holidays. Austria is a place perfect for family vacation by being a breathtaking and beautiful place. The next important thing while planning your vacation is to decide for the appropriate place to stay such as lodges, resorts, condos including living room and kitchen, and chalets, Austria has ample choices for the travelers.

The city Vienna in Austria offers full of leisure activities to a traveler. This city is a stupendous combination of economic, political and cultural aspects and offers many attractive sites inside its vicinity for a tourist, although there are many wonderful sites outside Vienna, which are great to provide you maximum leisure, fun, and relaxation.

Baden is a place, which is known as a spa town in Austria is situated in lower Austria. Baden is a beautiful area popular for its great baths, springs, parks, gardens, vineyards, pastoral pubs and coffeehouses. Romertherme, a type of Roman thermal bath is one of the most preferable and notable baths of this town.

Bad Voslau is a place ideal for warm spas, baths and offer exclusive red wine. The notable bath of this town is Thermalbad Bad Vosla, regularly dubbed as embrace of the red wine of Austrian cultivation. If you are a lover of red wine, visiting to this place is must for you.

Wienerwald, known as Vienna Woods, has wooded patches of the Alps. This has green setting of oasisic, which is created magnificently by broken canyons, meadow landscapes and precipitous hills. The green setting of this place is developed by serene woods, pastoral vineyards and is famous as al fresco destination.

Mayerling is another small village in the Alland municipality area of Baden district, which is situated near Schwechat River. Mayerling is an extraordinary place for one-day trips.

There are many small places in the vicinity of Austria where the traveler can experience true leisure of his life while spending vacations in Austria where a traveler can actually makes the most of his leisure time there.



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Are Cheap Ski Vacations Possible?
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Allen Bohart asked:


Ski vacations can be very costly, especially if you are going to the slopes in a foreign country. The cost to purchase or rent the gear alone is ridiculous. Once you factor in travel expenses, hotel or lodge accommodations, food and beverages, and lift fees, you are looking at a pretty big chunk of change. The cost is significantly higher if you go skiing in a foreign country. It is definitely not a hobby that everyone can afford. However, cheap ski vacations are not beyond the realm of possibility.

Cheap ski vacations are not going to just drop in your lap. You will need to do a little research in order to find the best deals and the Internet is the perfect place to start. Most ski lodges have websites where you can frequently find discounts or package deals on accommodations, dining, ski gear rentals, and lift tickets, especially during the off-seasons. If you are willing to take your vacation before the peak ski season starts or after it ends, you can usually find some really good deals by just visiting these websites. For discounted rates or package deals that include transportation and hotel accommodations, try visiting some of the discount travel sites, such as Orbitz or Expedia. In addition to searching the Internet, call or visit your local travel agent. Often times they will have information on deals that you can’t find anywhere else.

Cheap ski vacations do not necessarily mean that you have to sacrifice great accommodations. It is convenient to be able to stay at a lodge where you can find the ski slopes right outside the front door. However, it can also be very costly. If you really want to save money on your ski vacation try finding a hotel that is located nearby. Not only are their normal prices less expensive, often times they will offer discounted rates on their rooms and ski packages in an effort to fill their rooms. Many of them also offer shuttle service that will take you to the slopes for a minimal price, sometimes even free. It may take a bit longer for you to get to the slopes but you still get the same level of quality that you would get at the ski resorts but at a fraction of the cost.

Going to a ski resort in an area that is not well known is another way to save money on your ski vacation. The accommodations and ski tickets tend to cost less in these areas. If you are looking for a slower paced ski vacation this might just be what you are looking for. These resorts do not get nearly the number of patrons that you would see at the better-known resorts so there are fewer people both in the resort and on the slopes.

Another way to ensure a cheap ski vacation is to take advantage of group rates. Hotels and ski resorts will frequently offer group discounts as long as you make reservations ahead of time. Also, there usually has be a minimum number of people in order to qualify as a group. If you don’t know enough people to get a group together, try joining a ski club. This is a great way to get the group discounts but be aware that you may have to schedule your vacation around the times that the club trips are planned. If you are flexible about the timing of your vacation and you don’t mind sharing your vacation with other people, group rates are a great way to save 10% to 20% on the overall cost of your trip.

Cheap ski vacations are possible. You do not have to spend a fortune to have a great time on the slopes. With a little research and flexibility, you can take that ski vacation that you have been dreaming of without emptying your bank account.



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Going Boating in Michigan
Friday, February 13th, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Jake J Saab asked:


You have many options when you decide you want to go boating in Michigan. Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes and has over 11,000 inland lakes. In addition, boaters in Michigan can enjoy over a thousand public access sites which makes it the ideal place to enjoy pleasure boating, sailing, canoeing, and even Great Lakes cruising.

Obviously, the most popular places for boating in Michigan is on one of the Great Lakes. Whether you choose Lake Huron or Lake Michigan, you will find some great waters that provide challenges to even the most experienced boaters. Access is easily found in many places, and you won’t have any problem getting on your way quickly for a day of fun on the water!

Michigan is well known for its great fishing. Whether you’re interested in catching largemouth bass or some prized salmon, you’re sure to find some great fish when you go boating in Michigan. Find a great spot somewhere along the shoreline of Lake Superior, or choose one of Michigan’s many lakes. The fishing is as great as the boating in Michigan.

Because boating is such a popular activity in Michigan, you will find a wealth of knowledge on the subject in many places. There are online forums that discuss the best places to boat and fish. Blogs on boating in Michigan abound. Take the advice of people who have been there and discover all sorts of opportunities!

If you don’t own a boat but still want to explore boating in Michigan, the good news is that you still can. There are many, many places all along the water that provide boat rentals as well as chartered trips. They will provide you with all the necessary instruction you need to pilot your own water craft on the water, or you can just sit back and enjoy the beauty of being on the water while someone else captains the boat.

Whether you’re interested in water skiing, sailing, or just cruising along the water, you’ll have many options you can explore in Michigan. Even in the winter, you can boat in Michigan. Ice boating is a very popular sport in Michigan. Even if it’s cold outside, you can still enjoy the sights of this northern state.

Michigan is a beautiful place, and boating is a wonderful sport. When you combine the two, you’ll have a great time boating in Michigan.



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Colorado Ski Vacation Packages Offer Some of the Best Skiing in the World
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 • SkiTripper
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When planning a vacation, all-inclusive packages are still most popular. It is the easiest way not to worry about the finer details of planning a holiday. With the rise in the pre-arranged vacation packages, there are several resorts that are offering holidays where many of the facilities are clubbed together. If you are planning to hit the slopes on your vacation this time, ski packages will be the most affordable as well as fitting option for you. 

 

There are big independent sellers of ski packages in North America and other places who will provide you with a total ski vacation and in some of the best resorts around the world. Skiers come from around the world to experience Colorado ski vacation both on and off the slopes. You can also book ski packages which have been tailored according to your requirements and budget. The tour arrangers will find some of the best ski packages deals and also offer a personalized service. 

 

There are several ski resorts all across US including Colorado and you can plan an ideal ski trip. The ski package will include accommodation, airfare, airport transfers, car rentals, and sometimes the rent for the equipment. This will make tour ski vacation planning and travel efficient and easy. 

 

There are a number of options to find a ski package. You can get in touch with travel agents, who are the best resource for getting even the unpublished deals. Make sure you work with a travel agent who has a good reputation and is also knowledgeable about ski resorts in Colorado so that you get the ski vacation package according to your preference. 

 

The other option is to go online and search for ski packages or travel agents who are ski vacation specialists. They will help you create a vacation package to some of the best ski resorts in Colorado including Breckenridge, Winter Park Beaver Creek, Steamboat Vail and, Aspen.

 

 



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Popular Ski Resorts in Usa
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 • SkiTripper
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Travel Guru asked:


For winter sports enthusiasts, there is nothing better than rushing down a mountain on freshly snow-covered slopes. To help you find the right ski holiday that will fulfill your craving for an outdoor adventure, here is a list of popular ski slopes in the United States:

Breckinridge, Colorado

One of the better known Ski resorts in Colorado, Breckinridge totals 2,358 acres and has 155 trails. Its longest trail, Four O’clock, reaches a length of 3.5 miles and the resort spans over more than 10 peaks. Of the 155 trails this resort hosts, 36-percent are expert slopes, the largest percentage of slope difficulty, and 13-percent of the slopes have the easiest designation.

Aspen, Colorado

Located in the midst of the Rocky Mountains, Aspen, Colorado, is the Aspen Mountain Ski Resort. Sitting on 673 acres, Aspen Mountain is one of the smallest ski resorts around. It utilizes Aspen Mountain and Bell Mountain which has an elevation of 11,212 feet.

Killington, Vermont

This ski resort is the largest resort in the eastern part of the United States. Utilizing Vermont’s second highest mountain, Killington Peak, this resort sports 200 trails and 33 ski lifts spanned over seven mountains. It is estimated that nearly 17,000 people will visit Killington Ski Resort on a good day.

Park City, Utah

This tourist destination is home to three different ski resorts, Park City Mountain Resort, the Canyons Resort and Deer Valley Resort. Park City Mountain Resort covers 3,300 acres and has 104 trails. Canyon Resort, the bigger of the three, runs on nine mountains, totaling 3,700 acres and 155 trails. Deer Valley Resort recently underwent a nine million dollars renovation to add 200 acres and nine new slopes

Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California

Lake Tahoe, located on the Nevada-California boarder is home to Heavenly Mountain Resort. It features 95 slopes over 4,800 acres. At an elevation of 10,067, this resort is host to Lake Tahoe’s highest peak. It is the largest ski resort in California, with a total of 33-percent of its land developed.

Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania

The Pocono Mountains is home to more than ten different ski resorts. The largest one, Camelback Ski Area, has 33 slopes and covers 139 acres. At an elevation of 2,133 feet, its steepest slope is 800 feet. Located in close proximity to Camelback Ski Area is Jack Frost Big Boulder Resort. This ski area is two resorts combined into one with nearly 30 different ski slopes.



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