Top 10 Skiing Adventures Around the World?

Answer 1

These are for experienced skiers only and are aimed at adventure seekers. Skiers willing to go to the edge will love these exclusive vacations.

Canada

Whistler -Blackcoombe in British Columbia offers skiers the ultimate in slopes, cross country and heli-skiing or boarding. They offer a variety of guided or unguided options. They have rights to over 430,000 acres of mountain terrain that includes 170 plus glaciers and 450 plus runs.

USA

Jackson Hole Mountain is 4,129 feet of pure danger. The Corbet's Couloir will be sure to challenge skiers worldwide. Start with a two story free fall onto a 55 degree slope. For those that survive they can enjoy the hospitality of the local resorts and boasts about their conquest.

Whiteface ski resort in Lake Placid New York features two double black diamond "Slides". These are only appropriate for experienced, serious skiers. For skiers who prefer vertical drops, Whiteface has that covered too. They boast the highest drop in the East.

France

Chamonix is a skiers mecca. The place is teeming with runs of all levels. Expert skiers have multiple options. Crevasses, cliffs, and avalanches abound making the runs dangerous without a guide. Hooked up with a guide this area offers adventure skiing and first class amenities.

Austria St. Anton takes advantage of the Austrian apres ski action. Traditional towns are paired with tons of skiing action. Backpack tours offer a full, back to nature, adventure tour filled with fun and challenges.

Switzerland

Verbier claims to be the home of adventure skiing. There are numerous competitions throughout the year that bring the best skiers in the world. Mont Fort is an adrenaline junkies dream run. They even offer clinics to help expert skiers improve their form and style.

Wengen is a unique, undiscovered jewel of the Swiss Alps. This charming mountain town is located deep in the Jungfrau region. The skiing is for experts and offers 213 km of piste. Two local resorts, the Murren and the Grindelwald, are able to combine the luxuries of a resort with the wilds of the slopes.

Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of Germany's best resorts. It hosts the world cup races and ski jumping each year. It sits at the base of Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak. Skiing and Snowboarding are available all year with 43 pistes. It is the only German glacier skiing opportunity in the country.

Oberstdorf is another well known German resort. There is lots of natural snow all year, but they are able to make snow too. It is close to airports making it a convenient getaway. High peaks and expert pistes offer adventure seekers lots of opportunities.

Kasmir

What could be more exotic than extreme skiing along the Indian Pakistan border? Known as the Gulmarg, this isolated area offers unspoiled and expert skiing. Skiers are going to need to hire a guide to assure they do not stray into politically charged areas.