Are you into skiing or snowboarding? If so, then you face a unique challenge when booking a vacation, as there are considerations that would not cross most people's minds...you are not just looking for a warm, sunny spot to park yourself. You're looking for somewhere cold, snowy and mountainous!
Here are three key issues to keep in mind when looking at your choices:
Transportation: Will you be flying, taking a bus or driving? Whatever your mode of transportation, you have your skis or snowboard and all related gear and clothing to bring with you, as well as street clothing for evenings and time off the slopes or trails. Be sure and check beforehand that your airline or bus company of choice can accommodate your storage needs, and if taking a car, that your roof rack and vehicle can handle all the extra stuff you need to bring.
Type of skiing: Do you want pure powder? Then you need good-sized mountains and maybe even helicopter access. Likewise, cross-country skiing requires groomed trails, snowboarding is great at resorts which allot specific slopes or courses to snowboarders, and beginner skiers need tamer hills and maybe ski instruction. Think about your needs and the needs of those in your party when booking your resort ski vacation.
Lodging: Where will you stay when you get there? Your options will range from a local hotel or motel to onsite resorts dedicated to skiers, often with ski-out lodges where you can literally ski right out your front door. There are resort ski towns such as Aspen, Colorado, which are almost entirely dedicated to the ski community and offer myriad options, not only for sport but for après-ski and shopping as well.
Enjoy your ski trip, and be sure to use the many more tips you will find at Travel-Like-A-Pro.com.
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