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Cross country skiing opportunities in California can be found in both Southern California and Northern California. Southern California cross country ski trails are a bit less predictable for snow conditions than the Northern California cross country ski trails. In Southern California the cross country skier can find groomed trails at the Rim Nordic Ski Area in Running Springs, CA which is part of the San Bernardino Mountains. This area, situated near Big Bear, gets snow, but check with the xc ski area first to make sure there is enough of the white stuff to ski on. The Los Padres National Forest, also in Southern California offers cross country skiing, just north of Los Angeles.

Northern California is the cross country skier’s paradise for XC skiing. One of the premier locations for skiing is Mammoth Lakes, California. A cross country skier in Mammoth can ski on both groomed nordic trails as well as backcountry multi-use trails. Tamarack cross country ski area offers more than 35 miles of groomed trails, and is situated in the Lakes Basin area of Mammoth. The nordic ski trails are groomed daily. Cross country skis can be rented or purchased from Brian’s Bicycles and Cross Country Skis tel. (760) 924-8566, situated in town. Brian has been in business for over 30 years and offers great service. Groomed by the Forest Service, the Obsidian Dome cross country ski area offers free xc skiing and is situated 13 miles north of Mammoth Lakes on Highway 395. The Forest Service also grooms over 100 miles of multi-use trails throughout the Mammoth Lakes region. These trails are groomed weekly, and can be used by recreational xc skiers, snowmobilers, and those loving to show shoe. Mammoth Lakes gets considerable amounts of snow during the winter season and snow conditions are reliable.  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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Kitzbühel – Kitzbühel ski break – Kitzbühel skiing – Kitzbühel resort – Kitzbühel ski holidays
In the heart of one of the largest linked ski areas in Austria; for mixed ability groups, this is the perfect ski destination. The historic town centre has something for everyone.

Lech – Lech ski – Lech skiing – Lech ski holidays – Lech resort – Lech break
Lech is one of the best winter sports resorts in the world with a vast high altitude domain of over 250km of piste, the village offers everything winter sports holiday should have.

Obergurgl – Obergurgl ski – Obergurgl break – Obergurgl skiing – Obergurgl ski holidays – Obergurgl resort
Destination attracting a loyal following of beginners, intermediates & families thanks to snow sure slopes, great quality accommodation & a relaxed resort atmosphere.

Saalbach & Hinteglemm – Saalbach & Hinteglemm ski – Saalbach & Hinteglemm skiing – Saalbach & Hinteglemm ski holidays – Saalbach & Hinteglemm resort
Both villages are largely traffic-free, making wandering between tempting konditorei, cosy stuberls & lively bar a delight at the end of the day.

Söll – Söll ski – Söll skiing – Söll ski holidays – Söll resort – Söll ski break
A fantastic variety of terrain for all abilities & linked to the 250km ‘Ski Welt’ circuit for unlimited skiing & boarding. A pretty village clustered around the landmark “onion domed” church.

St Anton – St Anton ski – St Anton skiing – St Anton ski holidays – St Anton resort – St Anton ski break
The vast ski area provides variety & lots of challenges, & be warned you’ll need as much energy for the après-ski action in St Anton as you will for the slopes.

Tignes Ski Holidays – Tignes ski accommodation – Tignes skiing – Tignes ski deals – Tignes ski offers – Tignes chalets – Tignes

Ski holiday to Tignes resorts is indisputably one of the ‘crème de la crème’ of world ski areas, Tignes ski holiday resort offers high, snow sure and frankly superb riding. Enjoy the skiing and snowboarding of a fantastic Tignes ski holiday.

A skiing holiday in Tignes boasts year-round skiing and snowboarding and has some of the most exciting and challenging ski terrain outside The Three Valleys. A first-rate snow record, with enormous variety of both on and off piste skiing within Tignes  ski resort. www.holidayaroma.com

An Espace Killy area lift pass allows for a day trip to The Three Valleys or Paradiski areas. Great for all abilities, the ski resort of Tignes really is a ski holiday resort with something for everyone.

A ski holiday in Tignes ofers the skiier a linking directly into the 300km ‘Espace Killy’ with an extensive lift system – it’s a quick drop over the hill into neighbouring Val D’Isère, from the peak of the Grande Motte down to the picturesque old village of Tignes-les Brevières.

Skiing resort of Tignes is made up of three ski areas; Le Lac, Le Lavachet and Val Claret. All the villages include a number of shops, restaurants and atmospheric bars where the Tignes après-ski is fairly lively. A ski trip to Tignes also offers the opportunity to sign up for numerous activities off the slopes – many of which involve varying amounts of adrenaline!

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Whistler, officially known as the Resort Municipality of Whistler, is an exhilarating year-round tourist destination, located about two hours drive from Vancouver. Situated in the coastal mountain ranges of British Columbia, Whistler boasts of more than 8000 acres of skiable terrains and over 200 trails.

No matter you want to enjoy downhill skiing, Nordic or cross country skiing, glacier skiing, heli-skiing, or snow cat skiing, Whistler’s magnificent mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb, have an array of slopes and terrains to cater to every level of skiers and snowboarders. Hence, no wonder why Whistler has been rated the number one skiing resort in North America.

With its vertical drops, excellent snow conditions, and huge alpine area, Whistler Nordic skiing is regarded as one of the best kept secrets. In other words, Nordic skiing, or cross country skiing as it is popularly known, is a great way to propel through some of the most spectacular as well as tranquil winter landscapes of Whistler.

An excellent winter trail to enjoy Nordic skiing in Whistler is the Valley Trial, which is a paved trail stretching up to more than 30 km, connecting to all parts of the resort. Al though primarily a pedestrian/mountain biking trail, the Valley Trail becomes a safe trail to enjoy cross country skiing during winter. You needn’t have to worry that any errant ball will come your way while skiing.

Additionally, since it is well-linked, a skiing via the Valley Trail takes you through many of the resort’s fantastic neighborhoods. The Valley Trail is easily accessible from a number of places including the Whistler Golf Course on the Highway 99 in Whistler Village, Rainbow Park on the Alta Lake Road, and the Meadow Park Sports Centre on the Highway 99.  Read more...