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Top Destinations / Ski and Mountain Vacation
Stay at some of the worlds most famous ski destinations, in accommodations that allow everyone to relax and recover from another
day on the slopes.
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Every season in Colorado holds a special place in vacationers hearts. Winter brings fresh powder to some of the worlds most
celebrated ski destinations (think Vail and Beaver Creek), while summer brings an entirely different slate of must-dos (backpacking,
river rafting and fly fishing, to name a few).
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- Denver Art Museum
- Take the ski train
- Pagosa Springs waterfalls
- Eat at Taste of Colorado
- LoDos trendy bars
- Eat at Larimer Square
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Skiing in Vermont isnt just an activity: it's a lifestyle that locals and frequent visitors have wholeheartedly adopted. Its
about the hunt for the perfect stretch of powder. Its about spending your days flying down a Green Mountains slope and your
nights enjoying a delectable meal from an award-winning restaurant.
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- Take a cooking class
- Tour the states great ski resorts
- Take a romantic sleigh ride
- Tour Ben and Jerrys
- Shop Stowes family run boutiques
- Norman Rockwell Museum
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Western Canada is a four-season paradise where visitors can explore snow-capped mountains, boat on whale-filled waters, and
play golf on legend-designed courses. Conde Nast Traveler recently named Vancouver Island the top North American island -
and Vancouver and Victoria the Americas second and third best cities.
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- Enjoy tea at Banffs Naturel
- Ski Whistlers famous slopes
- Warm up at Upper Hot Springs Spa
- Ride the Banff Gondola
- Play Bow Valleys steep courses
- Bike the Stanley Park seawall
- Explore Victorias Inner Harbour
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Every fall visitors travel thousands of miles to witness Eastern Canadas Technicolor show. The maples serve as the opening
act, reaching their colorful peak from mid-September to early-October. The aspens, tamaracks and red oaks follow suit, saving
their grand finale until about mid-October.
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- Sample Canadian Mist Whiskey
- Ski Blue Mountain in the winter
- Bike Blue Mountain in the summer
- Attend Thompson Tennis School
- Hunt for Blue Mountain Pottery
- Canoe Calabogie Lake
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In this four-season playground, outdoor adventure is never far away. During the colder months, thrill-seekers have quick access
to the Wasatch Mountains seven stellar ski resorts. As summer approaches, activities switch to mountain biking, hiking, golfing,
camping and river canoeing.
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- Tour Utah on a snowmobile
- Ski one of 13 area resorts
- Visit the Hill Aerospace Museum
- See the Bonneville Salt Flats
- Eat five courses at Five Alls
- Shop the Downtown Gateway
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Here where California and Nevada meet, the seasons come and go, but the excitement never ends. Lake Tahoes death-defying ski
runs simply give way to majestic mountain waterfalls. Snow-capped peaks turn into water parks. The lake itself (the largest
Alpine lake in North America) becomes a 193-square-mile boating and fis
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- Fish Big Blue
- Play at Squaw Valley Ski Resort
- Try a different kind of golf (disc)
- Stroll a lakeside beach
- Traverse The Bench on a bike
- The Shops at Heavenly Village
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 1. Choose ski accommodations that best fit your individual needs. Many Endless Vacations resorts put you right on the ski resort,
or just a short shuttle ride from the slopes. Other EVRentals resorts serve as quiet escapes far from the busy ski village
atmosphere.
2. Ski seasons change frequently. Check with the resort before you book to determine the latest dates and conditions.
3. Dont want to go to the hassle, and expense, of checking your skis with the airline? Consider renting at your destination.
4. Confirm your travel and activity reservations before you leave. If you think youll arrive after the scheduled check-in time,
notify your resort and find out if any special instructions are needed.
5. If you'll be leaving the country, make two copies of each traveler's passport. Leave one copy with a friend or family member;
take the other with you and store it in your resort safe.
6. Check the weather at your destination a day or two before your departure. Many websites, such as www.weather.com, offer quick
and easy ways to access a forecast almost anywhere.
7. Pack important items in your carry-on that you may need if your bags get delayed (medications, travel documents, etc.).
8. If you are driving (or renting a car to get from airport to resort), consider visiting a website such as www.mapquest.com
for directions and approximate driving times. Then have a GPS or road atlas handy, if possible, to help for those times when
you accidently venture off course.
9. Make sure you also have a car capable of traversing snowy, mountainous terrain. Your resort can tell you whether things such
as four-wheel drive, snow tires, or high clearance are needed.
10. You may be headed to a ski resort with the comforts of home, but that doesn't mean you have to take your home with you. Assuming
your location isnt too remote, consider purchasing several items during a quick visit to the grocery store.
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