In 1914, Colorado’s Howelsen Hill Ski Area officially opened. Now, over 100 years later, the site stands as the oldest continuously operating ski area in North America. The past century has seen ski resorts evolve into increasingly more complex and exciting destinations. In the United States, there are hundreds of ski resorts for winter sports enthusiasts to choose from. The trouble is choosing which ones to visit in your limited vacation time.
Lucky for you, Outdoors Wire has compiled a list of six sensational U.S. ski resorts. Make trip planning easier with this round-up of some of the country’s best skiing spots.
California ski resorts are enjoying an epic snow season with more than 50 feet of snow having fallen in some areas. But is it too much snow?
Ski resorts in California are enjoying an epic snow season with more than 50 feet of snow having fallen in some areas. But is it too much snow?
It was for at least two ski resorts where chairlifts were literally buried in snow, as seen at Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Resort.
Image from Sierra-at-Tahoe
“This historic year is a sight to see,” Sierra-at-Tahoe stated Monday on Facebook. “Chairs have significant rime ice buildup that must be manually removed, lift shacks + ski patrol stations are completely buried, Puma chairs in West Bowl have been covered.
“Historic days for a historic year are on the horizon with clear days in the forecast later this week!!”
