Skip to Content

Top 5 Places To Ski This Season 2016

We love summer! But recently we’ve discovered that winter can be fun too and there is so many places to ski this season 2016 and into 2017.

So we have created this list of our top 5 places to ski this season 2016.

Skiing is one of the most popular types of sports in the winter and is very much dependent on the weather.

The great news is that most top weather apps can help you find the best time to hit the slopes.

Here are our top 5 places to ski this season 2016:

Places to ski this season 2016 #1

Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia

Places to ski this season 2016: Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia

Appealing for its variety, Revelstoke is definitely an old fan favourite and well-known for its heli-skiing

opportunities. Revelstoke is also popular for resort skiing and cat skiing.

The terrain favours intermediate and advanced skiers, and you may even run into your favourite athletes at the resort.

Places to ski this season 2016 #2

Vail, Colorado

Places to ski this season 2016:  Best Skiing in Vail Colorado

Vail offers plenty of terrains, and snow, for both newbies and experienced athletes. The Vail resort is part of a franchise which has become prominent in the skiing industry and has raised the bar for other companies.

Vail resort is part of a franchise which has become prominent in the skiing industry and has raised the bar for other companies.

Places to ski this season 2016 #3

Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia

Best ski season in Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia

Renowned for its size, Whistler Blackcomb is considered the largest resort in North America.

Despite this, Whistler Blackcomb has an excellent lift system and offers a variety of accommodations, from top tier resorts to hostels.

Places to ski this season 2016 #4

Jackson Hall, Wyoming

Places to ski this season 2016:  Jackson Hall, Wyoming

Newly renovated with additional lifts, giving access to more

slopes, and even a new Bistro restaurant, Jackson Hall is sure to be popular

this season. Known for receiving copious amounts of snow, this fan favourite is

sure to be packed with skiers of all levels.

Places to ski this season 2016 #5

Niseko, Japan

Places to ski this season 2016:  Niseko, Japan

This terrain is perfect for beginners but offers something for the more experienced crowd as well. You also have the added benefit of travelling away from the continental United States without skipping the slopes.

 

If you’re planning on hitting the slopes this season, you can stay on top of your game with one of the high-tech weather apps that are available on your smartphone.

Having one of the top weather apps – The WeatherBug, makes travelling more convenient and our life so much easier.

So make sure to download the app and hit one of the top 5 places to ski this 2016 season.

If you are new to Canada and as excited as we are for the winter season, make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat @Sunsettraveller.