Skiing the Rockies The Essential Guide

Skiing the Rockies

Is this the year that you pack up the family and head out west for an epic ski vacation? Skiing the Rockies is an amazing adventure but with so many options to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming to decide which mountains to hit. The Rocky Mountains region cover parts of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The Rockies stretch more than 3000 miles from British Columbia Canada all the way to New Mexico. The mountain range boasts some of the highest peaks in the United States. According to Wikipedia..
"The Rocky Mountains are notable for containing the highest peaks in central North America. The range's highest peak isMount Elbert located in Colorado at 14,440 feet (4,401 m) above sea level. Mount Robson in British Columbia, at 12,972 feet (3,954 m), is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies." 

The Essential Guide to Skiing the Rockies

The follow "Essential Guide to Skiing the Rockies" can help by providing the information you need to determine which resort or resorts are right for you. In the guide you'll find information about:
  • The number and type of lifts at each mountain
  • The length of their typical season
  • How many runs you can expect and the skill level of those runs
  • The average annual snow fall
  • Number of bars and restaurants
  • and a brief description of the mountain / resort.
Explore some of the best ski resorts in the Rockies with this useful infographic. Produced by Fairmont

Conclusion

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro there is something for everyone in the western Rockies. Use this guide to select the right mountain, resorts and runs to provide an epic ski vacation your family won't soon forget.
Have you skied out west? I have and my favorite is A-Basin! What about you? What's your favorite western ski mountain? Leave a comment below and share your opinion.

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