1. Mammoth Mountain, California
2. Val d’ Isere, France
3. Yellowstone Club, Montana
4. Bighorn Revelstoke, Canada
One of the world’s finest heliski destinations, Bighorn Lodge
will shuttle you up to the freshest white powder in your own private
helicopter (as opposed to a ski lift), for the most natural and
exclusive downhill skiing adventure possible.
5. Kitzbuhel, Austria
6. Mayrhofen, Australia
7. Whistler, Canada
8. San Carlos De Bariloche, Argentina
While most folks are looking to escape to countries that have
their summers during our winters, San Carlos De Bariloche (or just
Bariloche) is for the year-round ski-addict. It is one of the few world
class skiing and snowboarding hubs that experiences winter while we and
the rest of the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing summer.
9. Dolomites, Italy
10. Cradle Mountains, Tasmania, Australia
11. Stowe, Vermont
12. Asahidake, Japan
From the top of Asahidake, you can see nearly all of Hokaido
(especially if you’re racing down the side of the mountain on skis or a
snowboard). A fairly little-known skiing destination, Asahidake boasts
crisp deep snows and would definitely be worth the trip if you’re
looking for a little alone time with your skis and some snow.
13. Beaver Creek, Colorado
14. Wanaka, New Zealand
15. Levi, Lapland, Finland
16. Megeve, France
17. Aspen, Colorado
What sort of roundup would this be without mentioning Aspen, one
of the world’s greatest destinations for ski-lovers and outdoor
fanatics. Though you don’t need to take my word for it, just ask the
millions of visitors who make the trek to this spot in Colorado each
year.
18. Nozawa Onsen, Japan
19. Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
20. Kashmir, India
For most, India is not the first place they think of when they
think about winter sports. In fact, it was not so long ago that Kashmir
was one of the most dangerous places in the world. Yet, that hasn’t
stopped it from rapidly becoming one of the world’s premier ski
destinations in recent years.
21. St. Moritz, Switzerland
22. Colorado Springs, Colorado
23. Chamonix, France
Formally “Chamonix-Mont-Blanc,” the main draw to Chamonix is its
location in the French Alps, and popularity of extreme sports there,
regardless of season. Subsequently, it has been dubbed the one of the
“death sport capital[s] in the world.” Chamonix is also famous for
being the home to the world’s highest cable car (at the time of its
construction).
24. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada
25. Bcharre, Lebanon
26. Niseko, Japan
27. Yabuli, China
The largest ski jumps in China are appropriately found at the
largest ski resort in China, Yabuli. It was also the site of the
Freestyle, Alpine, and Nordic Skiing Events in the 2009 Winter World
University Games (a college-level olympics-style competition).
28. Zillertal Alps, Italy
29. Telluride, Colorado
30. Courchevel, France
31. St. Anton, Austria
St. Anton has been a historically important hub for the popular
winter sport that keeps it alive: skiing. Fun Fact: The very first ski
instructors in the ‘States actually came from St. Anton in the 1930’s,
as part of a campaign to increase the popularity of the sport.
32. Gulmarg, India
33. Seefeld, Austria
34. Schruns, Austria
35. Mauna Kea, Hawaii
One of the only places where you can ski on a volcano in the
morning, and surf comfortably in the afternoon, Hawaii wins again at
being one of the greatest vacation destinations in the world. The
regularly snowy Mauna Kea makes for a fabulous run from the MK
Observatories at the summit down to the base of what is technically “the
world’s tallest mountain.”
36. Lake Placid, New York
37. Island Lake Lodge, Canada
38. Oberhof, Germany
39. Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Hosts of the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d’Ampezzo has been a
hub for snow-enthusiasts since 1700’s. It has also been a popular haunt
for everyone from Ernest Hemingway to Audrey Hepburn.
40. Methow Valley, Washington
41. Col du Lautaret, France
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