Experiences labelled with 'ski resort'
Nestled in the French Alps near the borders with Switzerland and Italy, Chamonix Mont Blanc is probably the most famous destination in Europe for skiing. It’s not hard to see why – this beautiful area has a host of scenic peaks plus a wide range of slopes. From beginner slopes to longer tracts including free-ride and off-piste, there’s something to suit all levels. The town’s three ski areas are: Brévent/Flégère, which has south-facing slopes with amazing views of the Mont Blanc peaks; the Grands Montets, high altitude slopes facing to the north; and the Balme area, wide open slopes atop Chamonix valley next to Switzerland. There’s also a sister resort at the other end of the valley called les Houches. If you’re an absolute beginner, ...
Rossland, B.C., is widely known for two things: powder skiing and snowboarding during the winter, and mountain biking in the summer. With only 4,000 residents year round, the population of Rossland is nearly the same as its elevation of 3,400 feet, nestled in the Monshee Mountains of southern British Columbia. In celebration of its mountain biking roots, each Labour Day weekend in September Rossland is home to the Rossland Rubberhead Bike Festival. Limited to the first one hundred racers, the Rubberhead attracts participants from across Western Canada. The Dreaded All Mountain Challenge is the main event of the Rubberhead Festival, which takes place on Saturday at the local ski hill: Red Mountain Resort. This two-part race (Dread Head Up, and Dread Head Down) sends bikers ...
