September Ski

September is a great time to book ski deals for this winter, so if you haven't started thinking about it yet, now is the time! Check your local agencies for the best offers, they deal with some of the biggest names in ski including Neilson, Crystal & Inghams to name a few.

For some, ski holidays are a complete grey area, but honestly, once you've tried it you will want to go every year after that.

The ski market for North America is really growing and have resorts to suit non-skiiers, families, first times and the experts.

Breckenridge, Colorado

Beginners will like the well-groomed, gentle slopes on offer – there are 55 blue runs and some good terrain parks so there are plenty of spots to practise and perfect technique.

For the experienced skiiers, Mammoth in California and Whistler in British Columbia are two real favourites in North America 

Mammoth:
This is heaven for any experienced skiier. The ridge at the Panorama Lookout has double diamonds (the most difficult run rating in the North American system) scattered across it, couloirs and chutes which open out into vast bowls, steeps and deeps. There’s a large system of high-speed lifts, so seasoned skiers keen to get the most out of each day will rarely have to wait in line.

Whistler:
Consistently ranked as the number one ski resort in North America by a whole range of expert publications, Whistler was the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic Games. There are over 100 runs, five terrain parks and a 22-foot halfpipe.

The snowfall in North America is more frequent than in the Alps so is well worth the extra travelling time and is less crowded which means less time queuing for ski lifts-result!

If you haven't thought of North America as an option for your next ski holiday (or your first ski holiday!) then definitely add it to the list. There is plenty of information in brochures, online and from travel agencies, so do your research and you will absolutely find a resort perfect for you!

Happy Skiing

xoxo