In winter, as a rule, you want warmth and magic. But sometimes, you really want extreme sports in these gray everyday life. What could be better than spending the New Year holidays at a ski resort and combining active recreation with relaxation in the evening by the fireplace with a cup of hot mulled wine. So what if the mountains are not the safest place, observing safety precautions and following all the instructions of the instructor, you will be able to spend time with benefit and without harm to health.
1. Whistler Blackcomb
The record holder for the steepest vertical descent is located in the province of Canada, the most popular as it is designed not only for professionals, but also for beginners. The staff of trainers and instructors accompanying you will not only prevent you from breaking your neck, but will also provide you with a lot of equipment, including a camera. Your descents down the mountains will remain as a memory not only in your head, but also on video.
In addition to skiing, lovers of snowy mountains can try their luck on a snowboard, in jumps and somersaults. For this, the village of Whistler has created all the conditions. Restaurants and hotels, of which there are enough, will welcome you and provide all the comfort and coziness.
2. Kitzbühel
Perhaps this resort is the most "mature", not to call it old. Its venerable age is about 700 years. But it still welcomes guests and gives joy and extreme for both adults and children. You can go here with the whole family. Fairy tales on ice, various performances, games, competitions, horseback riding, sleigh rides with dogs, ice sculptures and much more will not leave anyone indifferent. And the palace with Santa Claus and the ice castle of the Snow Queen will leave an indelible impression and a sense of magic. The popularity of the resort does not mean crowded. There is enough space for everyone, because the resort receives 20 thousand people daily.
3. Zermatt
The most expensive of the popular resorts is located in Switzerland. The resort offers a cozy and wonderful vacation for couples with children. Newlyweds spend an unforgettable honeymoon here. Mature couples celebrate wedding anniversaries. And it is not surprising that many choose this resort. After all, this is just a separate world for your comfort and nothing will disturb your peace. You can get to this resort only with a representative of the company at whose expense you came to rest. They will meet you, bring you, accommodate you and all this without unnecessary fuss and red tape, there are simply no other cars here. There are also no industrial workshops and factories. But this resort is also famous for its light transmission capacity, which is 60 times higher than at other resorts.
4. Vail
The ski resort in Colorado competes with all the others, as it is loved by all of America (according to the results of social surveys). The area of 22 thousand square meters has won the hearts of Americans with the availability of active and passive recreation. In one part of the resort, you can go skiing, skating, sledding. And in another part, there are museums, art galleries built in the genre of winter themes. You can also ride a sled with dog sleds, fly in a hot air balloon, play hockey, conquer the surrounding terrain with a snowmobile.
5.Lake Louise
Lake Louise ranks in popularity as the scariest lake for beginners. It is located in the Canadian Banff Park. This ski resort has no equal because, near the mountains, the lakes do not always freeze and the construction of the tracks is also too complicated a process. But you can come here to have a wonderful rest with the whole family: ski, eat delicious food, ride with children on tablets is also called a place of rest for the family - here you can not only go down the mountains, but also eat delicious food. Or you can forget about skiing, and ride with children on tablets from the hills.
6. Chamonix Mont Blanc
The Winter Olympics were held here, and at that time this resort gained its fame for its hospitality. First of all, slopes were created for those who confidently stand on skis. But recently the situation here has changed a lot and in favor of beginners. In addition to skis and slides, a cable car has also appeared. This ski resort can boast the longest paths for descents (22 km). The vertical descents have a maximum length of almost 3000 meters.
7. Stowe
The ski resort in the US state of Vermont opened quite recently. Although it is not distinguished by its large area, it has already been recognized as the most picturesque place for a winter holiday. The resort is characterized by New England architecture, the charm of old buildings, the elegance of local sculptures and the horror of vertical descents. Only professionals, masters of skiing, in a word, those who are more confident on skis than on their own feet can go there. For those who came with professionals and are afraid to stand on skis, they will appreciate more than 100 stores with various clothes and accessories, 79 restaurants of different cuisines and beautiful landscapes.
8. Mont Tremblant
Another wonderful ski resort has settled in the French part of Canada. It was built in the forties with state money and funds from the population, then a small province. The peculiarity of the resort is the opportunity to ski here at night - all the tracks are illuminated, and the slopes are adapted for any age. A bonus is also the location of this magical place an hour's drive from Montreal. You can go to the city, walk around the shops and cafes, and come back.
9. Cortina d'Ampezzo
The Italian ski resort gained popularity back in 1956, when it hosted the Olympic Games. In recent years, the resort has gotten rid of the heating radiators and water control sensors that were in place back in Soviet times. Now it is a very cozy and comfortable resort that will welcome you with all its heart. The architecture and infrastructure will not leave even the most fastidious tourists indifferent. The winter landscapes of the mountains and slopes will leave many pleasant impressions.
10. Aspen
In the state of Colorado, there is another ski resort that is constantly being updated and improved. And all because it is gaining popularity every year. Tourists are offered new houses, the tracks are designed for children and teenagers, so everyone will find a place for entertainment. The types of tracks offer both steep slopes and dangerous turns for different skill levels. Such extreme recreation will hit your pocket, of course, but it is worth it.
But you need to strive for the top not only in the mountains, but also in your professional career, and don't forget to dream. After all, dreams come true! And the New Year holidays spent among the mountain heights, the landscape from a bird's eye view, will forever remain in your memory and will warm your soul. Nature shares its magic, and we just need to enjoy it.
