Three Different Skiing Regions to Be Aware Of

Sometimes, we get so caught up in our local skiing that we forget the amount of diversity that’s available in ski hills across the United States – and even in the world. But when it comes to our national skiing, there are just a few regions that bear special mentioning because of the popularity of skiing along with the favorable skiing climates. If you’ve been a “New England” skier all your life, it’s time to find out what else is out there! Here are three distinct skiing regions that you might want to think about as the winter months roll around:

1. New England. Vermont is considered one of the top skiing areas in the world, and states like New Hampshire and Maine are always considered great getaways from the hustle-and-bustle along the rest of the eastern seaboard. With cool temperatures in close proximity to Canadian air, New England is a place many skiers find frequently. You can’t exactly ski along states like South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, but you can on the other end of the east coast.

2. The Midwest. Most people don’t view the Midwest as skiing country, but cold-weather states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are built for winter sports. Maybe other events like snowmobiling and icefishing are a little more popular, but there are plenty of opportunities to find good winter skiing in the Midwest. The Midwest is also home to some large population centers, so you don’t have to stray too far from large airports to go on a great skiing trip.

3. The Rockies. If you think about skiing in the U.S., you have to think about places like Aspen, Colorado. The Rockies’ high elevation means cooler temperatures, which usually means plenty of snow. You’ll find plenty of skiing and snowboarding events in the Rockies, including states like Utah and Colorado.

Is there a perfect region for you? For the most casual of skiers, the “local” region is good enough! But if you’re a true skiing fanatic and want to plan a great skiing vacation in the months ahead, you might want to take a look at these regions and consider some different locations you could travel to. Consider this article a brief starting point to what could be some great skiing adventures for you, friends, and family to enjoy.

Photo Credits: Jim Crocker

Originally posted 2009-10-16 03:49:00.

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