USA Ski Resorts

Snowboarding and ski holidays in the USA can be summed up in one word: big. Whether in the resorts of Colorado, or hitting the slopes in on the California/Nevada border, USA ski holidays are sure to bring the best runs and action that any winter sports fan could wish for.

Ski resorts in the USA are ideal for families, with the major resorts offering runs for all abilities and various activities and tuition for younger skiers. They all also offer plenty of snow, making ski holidays there a great choice.

Lake Tahoe and Winter Park

Lake Tahoe combines all the features a family could want for a fantastic ski holiday. Children and teenagers can benefit from ski and snowboard instruction, while off-piste activities include movies and arts and crafts. Around 400 inches of snowfall annually, along with 300 days of sunshine, making the resort an ideal choice. Winter Park in Colorado also offers plenty of ski courses and has been running its tuition programme for nearly 70 years.

The ultimate challenge - Aspen

Aspen also offers a great selection of activities and apres-ski opportunities, with more than 100 venues to choose after dark. In excess of 5,000 miles of terrain awaits on a ski holiday in Aspen, making this the perfect location for anyone who wants to test themselves on the slopes.

More Colorado

Elsewhere in Colorado, the likes of Vail and Breckenridge bring more thrills and spills to skiing in the USA. Vail is more suited to the expert, with more than 50 per cent of their runs dedicated to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Breckenridge offers a much more balanced range of runs. Both resorts offer:

• Average snowfall of 300 inches plus
• Around 30 ski lifts
• Annual visitors of more than 1.6 million

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