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Top-5 resorts in North America where you can ski in summer

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Arrange a winter fairy tale in the middle of summer? To ski in a t-shirt? Why not! ForumDaily collected the top five best ski resorts in North America, where the season and does not think to end.

On the contrary, in summer there are even more opportunities for an unforgettable holiday in the mountains. There's so much more to add to the traditional winter sports: rafting, kayaking, fishing, helicopter tours, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding and mountain biking, bear watching, golf and much more. And all this against the backdrop of absolutely incredible mountain landscapes and clean air. And with plenty of bars, spas offering unique treatments and restaurants with panoramic views, you're sure to find a place to unwind after a long day on the slopes. In addition, by going to a ski resort outside of high season, you can save a lot - starting in April, prices are significantly lower.

Mammoth Mountain, California: snow in a sunny state

To go skiing in the summer, Californians do not even have to leave their state. Just five hours from Los Angeles or San Francisco is the popular resort of Mammoth Mountain, famous for its long ski season. Spreading on the edge of the Sierra Nevada Range, not far from Yosemite National Park, it even challenges the northern resorts in summer and offers a good variety of slopes for snowboarding enthusiasts. An ideal place for a sports weekend on Memorial Day (last Monday of May), when the resort is open for skiing, mountain biking and golf.

In spring and summer, the snow cover here ranges from 1,5 to 4,5 meters. The ski area has 28 lifts operating on a regular basis, but after 21 in May only 11 work, and in July only 3 of them provide access to a snow park and several well-groomed tracks.

How to get to B&B King`s Residence from Reno Airport, Nevada, to the city of Mammoth Lakes 165 miles south - 3 hours by car along the scenic Highway 395. Or a 5 hour drive from Los Angeles on the same road. Or a 5 hour drive from San Francisco - first on I-80 to Reno, then on 395.

Price: $ 69-99 for one day for an adult.

Phone: + 1 800 626 6684.

Summer ski season: April 21 - the beginning of June and later, subject to sufficient snow levels.

 

Arapahoe Basin, Colorado: a haven for adventurers

This is the highest ski resort in North America - the peak of Mount Arapahoe reaches more than 3960 meters. That means the ski area, located an hour west of Denver, continues to be blanketed with heavy snow throughout March and April. Skiing and snowboarding trails, including the challenging east face, remain open until at least early June. At this time, 8 lifts are operating. Usually they continue their work later - until it is possible and there is enough snow.

Starting in July 1, the resort has only two lifts that provide access to the slopes for beginners and experienced skiers. Mount Arapaho is also famous for the fact that the longest and steepest route in Colorado - Pallavicini is located here, the mere sight of which makes the hearts of the most desperate extremes thrill.

From the end of April, the resort offers a promotion - unlimited access to the elevators and descents until the end of the season for only $ 209 for adults, $ 149 for teens (15-18 years) and $ 129 for children (6-14 years).

How to get to B&B King`s Residence Denver 96 International Airport is miles to west on I-70 - an hour and a half by car. Or from the city of Colorado Springs - 115 miles north on I-25.

Price: adults - $ 74 for the whole day and $ 62 for half a day, teenagers (15-18 years) - $ 62, children (6-14 years) - $ 32, children 5 years and younger - free, senior citizens (60-69 years) - $ 67, pensioners 70 + years - $ 25.

Phone: + 1 888 272 7246.

Summer ski season: April 25 - June 5 and later, subject to sufficient snow levels.

 

Timberline Lodge, Oregon: Riding a Volcano

Want to ski a volcano, and even in the summer? Then this resort is for you. It is located near Portland, on Mount Hood Stratovolcano - the highest mountain of the state, covered by several glaciers. Thanks to them and the abundant snowfall, you can ski and snowboard at any time of the year. This snow kingdom is the only place in North America where the ski season never ends. In summer mode, the resort is open from May to September, but the best time to visit it during this period is considered to be June-July.

The Timberline Lodge Hotel is a major local attraction. This is not only a beautiful building and a national historical monument, but also that ominous Overlook Hotel from the film “The Shining” by Stanley Kubrick, based on Stephen King’s novel. And although it is here, according to the film, Jack Nicholson’s rest turned into a nightmare, this does not frighten tourists, but rather attracts - over a year more than 2 millions of guests stay at the hotel.

Now the resort holds a campaign - a pass for the entire spring season (from March 11 to May 31) for only $ 109. It pays off in just two visits. The pass is valid all 7 days a week, and it also gives 10% discount on rental, purchase and repair of sports equipment.

How to get to B&B King`s Residence from Portland International Airport 60 miles east - one and a half hours by car on US-26. Or on the express shuttle Sea To Summit from the airport.

Price: adults - $ 66 for the whole day, adolescents (15-17 years) - $ 56, children (7-14 years) - $ 44, senior citizens (65-70 years) - $ 44, senior citizens 71 + and 6 children under and under - is free.

Phone: + 1 503 272 3311.

Summer ski season: from late May to early September, daily from 8: 00 to 14: 00.

Thompson Pass, Alaska: Corn Snow and T-Shirt

The venue of the International Extreme Skiing Championship, the Chugach mountain range has become a mecca for experienced skiers and snowboarders who love the really steep and challenging slopes.

In winter, on average, around 2,5 snow falls here, and due to the proximity of the port of Valdez, high air humidity is maintained, which “holds” the snow well even on steep slopes (40-50 degrees). All this provides so favorable conditions for skiing that they have no equal in the whole world. It is also a guarantee that even after the official end of the winter ski season, the eastern part of the Chugach Mountains will be densely covered with snow. During the summer season, the resort offers ski tours and high mountain freeride on pristine snowy slopes.

One of the signature features of summer Alaska is the coarse-grained “corn” snow. It freezes at night, and during the day it melts in the sun, becoming like corn grains. The descent on it is significantly different from the descent on the usual dry "powdery" snow - as if you are skiing on velvet. Grainy snow is soft and malleable, especially during the hot summer months. On cloudy days, be prepared for icy conditions, such as if it was January outside. But on a sunny day, you can ride in a T-shirt. Alaska is one of the few places in the world where you can do it and not turn into an icicle.

How to get to B&B King`s Residence from Anchorage International Airport, flight to Valdez Airport - 45 minutes by Era Aviation airline, then 27 miles to the north - half an hour by car along Richardson Highway, a very beautiful road in summer, overlooking waterfalls and glaciers, and a very dangerous winter.

Price: from $ 149 for a full day to an adult.

Phone: + 1 907 835 8442.

Summer ski season: May - the beginning of July.

 

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada: The Snowy Capital of the World

One of the most beautiful and prestigious ski resorts in the world. Thanks to the eternal glaciers, the northernmost part of it is suitable for skiing, even in summer. The slopes and snow parks are perfectly groomed, luxurious century-old spruce trees covered with fluffy snow. No wonder Whistler is called the snow capital of the world - the height of snow cover here reaches 9 meters.

Here you can start the morning mountain biking and then go to the Horstman Glacier to go skiing or snowboarding. A ride on the lift will take 45 minutes, and all this time you will enjoy fantastic views of the Whistler Valley. And reaching the top (almost 2286 meters), you are guaranteed to get a surge of adrenaline in this rather difficult terrain.

The resort itself is located near Vancouver, in the Rocky Mountains. Just the road along the mountain serpentine road to your destination is an adventure in itself. The path runs along the breathtaking Highway 99, which is also called the “highway from sea to sky.” Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are connected by a world-record cable car - the cabins float above the mountain valley at an altitude of 435 meters - this is above the clouds.

How to get to B&B King`s Residence from Vancouver International Airport 75 miles north - 2 hours by car. Or: a shuttle, a hydroplane, or even a helicopter ($ 3 400). The ideal option is the Rocky Mountaineer train, all the 3,5 hours you will enjoy the beautiful scenery - mountains, ocean and waterfalls.

Price: adults - $ 65 for one day, teenagers (13-18 years) and senior citizens (65 +) - $ 56, children (7-12 years) - $ 32.

Phone: + 1 888 403 4727.

Summer ski season: June 11 - July 17, daily from 12:00 to 15:00.

 

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