Exercise Outside this Winter
A fun way to combine exercise and your vacation is to go skiing or snowboarding this winter! YOu don’t even have to travel to the legendary Swiss Alps, because there are plenty of places to ski here in the United States.
-Lake Tahoe: On the border of California and Arizona, Lake Tahoe has 7 ski resorts, offering backcountry powder and huge views of Lake Tahoe, numerous mountain regions, and the small town of Truckee. Lake Tahoe always has plenty of snow in the wintertime; in fact in 2005 they had the most snowfall in North America. Besides outdoor fun, there is an ample nighlife with casinos and entertainment.
-Northern Arizona: Although you don’t think of Arizona as a snowy place, Northern Arizona has elevations of about 8,700 feet and gains about 8 feet of snow each winter. Whether you want a romantic getaway or a family fun vacation (you can even bring the dog), Northern Arizona has an Arizona cabin rental that can offer you 65 ski runs and a mountain fit for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, cross-country skiing, and snow mobiling. At night you can relax in front of the fireplace and rest in the down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets.
-Park City: If you want a vacation fit for the stars visit Park City, Utah. This popular town has world-renowned skiing and snowboarding. You can even visit the Utah Olympic Parks that were used for the 2002 Winter Olympic games. There are numerous ski resorts in this mountain city, with three major ski areas. There are plenty of other activities too, such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing, or try the bobsled, luge, or sleigh rides. It also holds some of the best shopping, restaurants, and galleries in the nation. You may even catch a glimpse of some celebrities.
-Colorado: With plenty of resorts (over 25), there is plenty of snowfall and lodging whether you’re traveling to Aspen or anywhere else in Colorado. Colorado provides a total of 41,648 feet of vertical rise, 29,460 acres of terrain, and 4,241 inches of annual snowfall. With breathtaking scenery, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains provide skiing terrain for all levels. Colorado is the perfect vacation for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway (according to “Dumb & Dumber”).
-Vermont: With 2,000 feet of vertical (more than East coast states Maine, New Hampshire, and New York combined), Vermont has around 30 resorts throughout the small state to fit whatever type of winter sport you enjoy. They even have their own magazine, Ski Vermont Magzine, to help you plan the perfect vacation. This state makes it easy to find the best resort and the best days to ski, snowboard, or take the kids out. They even have a saying, “Winter in its original state.” Don’t forget to try the famous maple syrup while you’re in this state.
Family Vacations
Don’t forget New Mexico. Santa Fe has pretty good skiing for the price and historic down town has some great site, shopping and food.