off-piste ski resorts North America

Quieter side of the Vail Valley, but still a full-scale, World Class resort. From ultra-plush Hyatt Regency, the high-speed quad links Beaver Creek Village to Arrowhead Village. Ride the "cat-pulled" tram to a mid-mountain restaurant at night. Free transportation at base of mountain and at two public pay lots in villag... [more Beaver Creek]

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snoman says Built by Vail,16km (10 miles) away to the East, to be "America's most elegant resort". They have a joint lift ticket which also includes Breckenridge and Keystone. The World Alpine Championships were held her... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $354 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The owners of Kicking Horse is the remarkable remake of the former Whitetooth resort. Installation of a POMA-built 8-passenger gondola with floor-to-ceiling glass and new quad chairs has given Kicking Horse the second biggest vertical in Canada. A new restaurant, the Eagle's Eye, Canada's highest, has been built at... [more Kicking Horse]

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snoman says The owners of Kicking Horse is the remarkable remake of the former Whitetooth resort. Installation of a POMA-built 8-passenger gondola with floor-to-ceiling glass and new quad chairs has given Kicking Horse t... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

A year-round resort spreading over five mountains and the popular village of Saint Sauveur at its base,offering a wide range of off-slope activities and many practical incentives, including free day-care for 2-5 year-old children when their parents stay in the resort-owned condominimums. 80% of the trails are illumina... [more Mont Saint-Sauveur]

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snoman says A year-round resort spreading over five mountains and the popular village of Saint Sauveur at its base,offering a wide range of off-slope activities and many practical incentives, including free day-care for 2-5... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Renowned for its lengthy season Nov-May, with three mountains & avg snowfall of 30ft per year! Experts need to head for the extreme Silver City area (go equipped with avalanche protection). All abilities will find fun, even if it’s spread out. Snow pretty much assured

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snoman says With slopes facing in all directions, Sunshine is one of North America's oldest resorts, dating back to 1928. Yet it has recently invested heavily in massive infrastructure improvements and renovations and even... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Intermediates will have lots to cruise on & boarders can access terrain parks & half pipe. Well-groomed & ‘guarantees’ snow. Fairly low-key après. Good for families & those wanting to build confidence

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snoman says Owned by the Intra West Company (which owns Tremblant and Whistler in Canada amongst others) Stratton is the epitomy of full-service ski resorts, currently undergoing major further improvements. It installed th... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Huge, world-famous resort with unrivalled skiing & nightlife: ski hard, play hard. Two mountains connected by pedestrian village. Exciting & expensive, with enough to keep you busy for weeks

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snoman says Whilst many of the great European ski resorts tend to rest on their laurels, Whistler has shot up through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much disputed title of 'World's Greatest Ski... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$397 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Jun 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Lots to do for intermediates & experts. Boarders can enjoy 3 terrain parks & half pipe. Novices can increase their confidence on the short bunny run. Good number of instructors & knowledgeable staff

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snoman says Skiing over two mountain areas (taking in New England's three highest peaks), now linked (since '95/'96 season) by the world's longest, fastest, high speed detachable quad, which takes nine and a half minutes to... more

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One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

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snoman says One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$408 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Silver Start has two ski areas - Vance Creek and the newer Putnam Creek. The resort has an 1890s style base village and operates what was the longest detachable quad in Canada. Silver Star has tripled in size in the past decade and is continuing to expand now under joint ownership with neighboring Big White. It doesn... [more Silver Star Mountain]

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snoman says Silver Start has two ski areas - Vance Creek and the newer Putnam Creek. The resort has an 1890s style base village and operates what was the longest detachable quad in Canada. Silver Star has tripled in size ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$386 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

With the highest base area in northern California, Kirkwood has a European feel. Part of the Lake Tahoe Ski region. All of the accommodation is condo-based and there is a large amount of cross-country skiing.

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snoman says With the highest base area in northern California, Kirkwood has a European feel. All of the accommodation is condo-based and there is a large amount of cross-country skiing.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)