100 Best Ski Resorts of the World

100 Best Ski Resorts of the World
Author: Gerry Wingenbach
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2003
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780762723287

Gorgeous surroundings, congenial gathering places, articulate instructors, challenging terrain, and professional management--all these and more make for a terrific ski (or snowboard) experience. But where to go? In 100 Best Ski Resorts of the World, author Gerry Wingenbach does a great job at giving an array of appealing options. He describes in evocative detail each location's essential elements that will ensure a memorable vacation for beginner and expert alike. Complete practical information allows for quick reference and easy planning; fascinating historical tidbits and personality profiles give added insight to the character and tone of each locale. There are even suggestions for the non-skiier in the party. With information on ski schools, snowfall, and nearby attractions, this guide will lead readers straight from the armchair to the slopes. Each listing includes: *Detailed description as to the resort's character and tone *All basic statistics, such as acreage, vertical drop, elevation, and number of lifts, runs, trails, valleys, and ski areas *Expert evaluation of range of difficulty *Assessment of annual snowfall, snowmaking, and instruction *Information on other winter activities, including snowboarding, luge, and ice skating *"Best Bets" lists of the choice runs for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and expert skiiers; lunch options; what to do off the slopes; and the best places to stay *Essential telephone and fax numbers, street and e-mail addresses, websites, and the easiest way to get there

100 Best Ski Resorts of the World

100 Best Ski Resorts of the World
Author: Gerry Wingenbach
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-12
Genre: Ski resorts
ISBN: 9780762738632

From California to Quebec, former ski coach Gerry Wingenbach shows readers there is more to a great ski resort than just great snow and terrific terrain. Evocotive profiles and at-a-glance facts make this deluxe guide your best companion when planning a ski experience, whether you're a veteran skiier or heading to the slopes for the first time.

100 Slopes of a Lifetime

100 Slopes of a Lifetime
Author: Gordy Megroz
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781426221958

This ultimate skier and snowboarder bucket list, from celebrated runs in Alta, Utah, to the challenge of Switzerland's 4 Vallees races through 100 energizing snowy experiences for all levels. Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from experts, need-to-know travel information, and practical tips, this inspirational guide offers the planet's best ski and snowboarding experiences on breathtaking slopes around the world. Complete with a foreword from celebrated Olympic alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime is divided by interest and skill level: cross-country routes to intermediate downhill moguls to expert-only backcountry terrain, skiers and snowboarders will find the perfect destination for their dream terrain. From dreamy Colorado escapes to Hokkaido, Japan, where Siberian storms dump more than 60 feet of snow every year, you'll find countless slopes to add to your bucket list from the wilds of Alaska to breathtaking Morocco. Plus find plenty of apres ski activities including: Getting up close with elk in Jackson Hole Trying Europe's longest toboggan run Or sampling the Dolomite's finest cuisine) Grab your skis or boards; this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the greatest snow-play adventures the world has to offer!

Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die

Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die
Author: Chris Santella
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1613125445

Climb every mountain—and ski and snowboard the world’s most amazing slopes, from Aspen to Zermatt. Includes color photos. Based on interviews with leading experts, Fifty Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die chronicles the rich history of these sports and the people who’ve mastered them, including Tommy Moe, Jonny Moseley, Billy Kidd, and Greg Harms, and takes you to the fabulous mountains you’ve visited—or have always wanted to visit. Explore the world’s most inspiring skiing and snowboarding destinations: Chugach Mountains (Alaska) * Aspen, Crested Butte, and Steamboat Springs (Colorado) * Tuckerman Ravine (New Hampshire) * Rusutsu (Japan) * Chamonix (France) * Portillo (Chile) * Whistler Blackcomb (British Columbia) * Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley (California) * Kashmir (India) * Taos (New Mexico) Jay Peak, Mad River Glen, Stowe (Vermont) * Jackson Hole (Wyoming) * and more! Chris Santella brings to life the gorgeous scenery, the glamorous ambience, and the always-thrilling experience of visiting mountains from the Alps to the Rockies, whether it’s après-ski in Cortina or helicopter rides into virgin Alaskan powder. If you’re jetting off on your next getaway or just armchair-traveling this season, this guide will inspire beginners and black-diamond experts alike.

100 Best All-inclusive Resorts of the World

100 Best All-inclusive Resorts of the World
Author: Jay Paris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2001
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780762710362

Today there are more than 500 resorts worldwide offering pay-one-price-for-all packages custom-made for couples, families, and solo travelers who want the most for their vacation money. The authors have traveled from New York to Katmandu to bring readers the 100 best. Illustrations.

Top Ski Resorts of the World

Top Ski Resorts of the World
Author: Arnie Wilson
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2007
Genre: Ski resorts
ISBN: 9781845375928

A showcase of 40 of the best skiing areas on four continents. From lively apres-ski and fairytale settings, to demanding runs and snow-making systems. The Ski Club of Great Britain has supplied fact boxes for each resort: accessibility, height, number and level of pistes, and number of lifts.

Ultimate Skiing Adventures

Ultimate Skiing Adventures
Author: Alf Alderson
Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1912621282

Ultimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet's biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations – from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland's north coast in search of great snow, there are exciting adventures that will appeal to everyone from novice to expert. The inspirational descriptions of 100 locations combine Alf Alderson's personal experience with the input of experts in all aspects of skiing and mountain sports and are accompanied by stunning full-page photography from some of the world's foremost ski photographers. Published in a year of great uncertainty for ski travel, this book allows you to escape onto the slopes in your own home. Perfect for indulging in some armchair skiing of slopes that only the most adventurous will tackle and for planning your next ski trip. And it's not just about skiing – the contents cover avalanche rescue techniques, snow science, road trips, the work of ski patrollers and resorts so remote and obscure that you may never have heard of them. The book is divided into sections on Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Scandinavia and the Rest of the World. Discover where you will ski next – in reality or in your imagination.

100 Best Romantic Resorts of the World

100 Best Romantic Resorts of the World
Author: Katharine D. Dyson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2000
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780762706242

Like having a honeymoon travel specialist at your beck and call, this guide provides reliable advice on the world's best resorts, hotels, and inns for newlyweds--from lavish escapes in English castles to budget- minded Caribbean jaunts. Color photos.

100 Best Spas of the World

100 Best Spas of the World
Author: Bernard Burt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2003
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780762724734

Both first-timers and avid spa-goers will adore this guide to the top 100 spas in the world. Details on spas at resorts, on cruise ships, in world-class hotels, on remote islands, and in centuries-old cities, along with full-color photographs make selecting a relaxing getaway stress-free.

100 Best Spas of the World

100 Best Spas of the World
Author: Bernard I. Burt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2001
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780762708079

This selective full-color guide to the 100 best spas throughout the world includes destination spas, which focus on wellness and life enhancement programs, and resort spas, which combine fun and fitness. 10 maps.