Where are good ski resorts?

Question

I want to try skiing and snowboarding, and I live in Malaysia. Where should I plan my holidays to enjoy beginner skiing?

Answer 1

That depends on how far you want to travel. There are good resorts in Australia and New Zealand but in the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are reversed so you would have to wait 6 months. Europe and North America boast a wide variety of resorts. Living in Malaysia you can ski in Japan or S. Korea and won't have to travel as far.

Answer 2

Since you are coming from the Far East, it would be best to go to the US. I believe this is a shorter flight. All of the top resorts have great instruction. I would consider Aspen CO, Heavenly in Lake Tahoe CA, or Park City Utah. One of the good things about these resorts is they are close to airports. The last thing you need is a trek from the airport to the mountain! When you book your trip, understand that if you choose ski in-ski out lodging you will pay triple. There is nothing wrong with being off mountain. You might consider enrolling in a 3 day ski school. Your instructor will get to know you, and you'll have better success. If you pick any major resort "out west", you will do great. I would avoid east skiing as the conditions can be spotty.

A good Web site is www.ski.com . Good travel info, and lodging information. You can also call them at 1-800-821-6670 and they'll send a nice brochure / book. The catalog also includes European resorts.

Answer 3

Definently go for Banff in the Canadian rockies, easily the best skiing in the world, plus its only an hour from Calgary. The best two resorts are Lake Louise and Sunshine, both have Gondala's, but Sunshine has a twenty minute gondala ride up the mountain pretty cool. Also, Banff is a great town with everything you need, plus it has a booming nightlife. Norquay is a good hill but more technical. The west coast skiing like Whistler is a hell of a lot more icy, if you like powder, go for Banff.

Answer 4

Being Canadian, I am very biased towards resorts here in Western Canada. Skiing in Canada is much cheaper than comparable resorts in the US. Whistler will charge $77 CDN for a day of skiing whereas Aspen will charge $82 US (or $97 CDN).

However, I would recommend the resorts of Sun Peaks, Big White, Silverstar, and my personal favourite Apex, as THE places to learn how to ski. These resorts are cheaper than Whistler, they have better snow conditions, the locals are friendlier, and most importantly there are shorter line-ups. All four of these resorts are in the Province of British Columbia on Canada's west coast.

If you fly into Vancouver, Whistler is only 2 hours away. If you have the time, I would strongly recommend the 4-5 hours drive into either Sun Peaks (near Kamloops), Big White (near Kelowna), Silverstar (near Vernon), or Apex (near Penticton). You can also fly directly to each of these cities with either Air Canada or WestJet.

PS: It is a shorter flight from Malaysia to Vancouver (19 hours), than it is to Denver or Salt Lake City (22 hours).

Answer 5

Tropical Resort

Answer 6

You should really try skiing in the states its great! You should try Colorado they have really good ski slopes even for beginniners like loveland or steamboat they have good beginner courses.

Answer 7

I would say try for the Rockies here in the States. Like Aspen or Lake Tahoe in Cali.

Answer 8

what about aspen colorado its a beautiful snowy,mountain place. good place for snowboarding and skiing.

Answer 9

I definitely agree with the Lake Tahoe suggestion. i went there last spring break on vacation and i think i fell in love. lol. but it depends on how far u want 2 travel.

Answer 10

U.S.A. east -> Jay Peak, (worth the weather risk) U.S.A. west -> Big Sky & ALta.