Monarch, Colorado is an unincorporated town near Monarch Pass in Chaffee County. Although it is unincorporated, it has a U.S. Post Office and its own zip code. Chaffee County had a population of 17,156 in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The small town of Monarch is close to ski resorts in

Previously a farming village on the road up and over the pass into the nearby province of Vorarlberg, Ischgl in Austria is well known for having some of the greatest skiing resorts because of its natural skiing-conducive scenery. The locals of Ischgl in Austria are proud of their ski area that cross

[http://www.helium.com/items/1684681-5-tips-to-avoid-skiing-injuries] With the rising popularity of winter sports and skiing in the last century injuries related to skiing, snowboarding and the winter cold are extremely common and often overlooked. Five steps can be taken to ...

Why ski Val D'Isere? The resort is conducive for intermediate and professional skiing with areas allotted for learners too. It has twenty five black runs, forty six red runs, sixty one blue runs, and 22 green runs. The ski lifts can cater to 68,500 skiers and snow boarders at an hourly rate. It

No matter what season you select to visit Breckenridge, it is always wonderful. Amazing views, pleasing warm happy people; there is never a boring moment in Breckenridge. Perfect weather and outdoor activities will make your stay so fabulous and exciting whether summer, winter or fall. Breckenridge

A snowboarder doing tricks.snowboarding image by Hansjuerg Hutzli from Fotolia.comSnowboarding incorporates elements from skateboarding, skiing and surfing. Developed in the 1960s, it became a staple at the Winter Olympics in 1998. However, in its infancy, snowboarding was banned at many...

Gunstock Mountain in New Hampshire's Lakes Region is a great spot for a New England ski getaway. With a few simple steps and some useful local hints you are guaranteed to make the most of your visit to this beautiful and exciting destination.

If you're considering taking your family on a holiday with great skiing and cosy ski chalets, La Tania in the French Alps would be the perfect destination. A picturesque village near Courchevel, this lovely ski town is particularly well known for its cosy, good-value, and family-friendly ski ch

La Tania is one of the most popular resorts in the ski area Les Trois Vallees for many reasons, and if you want to book a holiday in one of the ski chalets, La Tania will not disappoint. Here are some of the main reasons why it continues to be so popular every year, drawing in skiing fanatics from a

South Haven, Michigan, is located in the southwest corner of the state along the shores of Lake Michigan. The area, known for its wonderful beaches and the world famous South Haven Lighthouse, also features plenty of wintertime fun at local ski resorts. Each ski area offers season passes...

Water sports are a popular activity in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.lac de geneve-geneve lake image by maeva's from Fotolia.comLake Geneva is a tourist city near the southern border of Wisconsin. Although this destination is popular with travelers from all over the world, Lake Geneva draws a...

Planning a trip to Europe and unsure what clothing to pack? The time of year and country you are visiting will certainly be decisive factors. But in general, layering is your best route to planning your wardrobe. By layering your clothing, you can add and remove pieces of clothing as determined by t

When you go from Geneva to Avoriaz, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the many pistes the region boasts. Here's a tiny taste of what's on offer.

Skiing in Cable, Wisconsinski image by Andrzej Kaluza from Fotolia.comCable is small town in northern Wisconsin, well known as the starting point of the American Birkebeiner cross-country skiing race. Chequamegon National Forest is located in Cable and has more than 1,200 miles of trails...

For 25 years, my parents' chalet in the woods at Lake Wallenpaupack was my summer vacation destination, my year-round weekend getaway escape, and my honeymoon cottage. A man-made lake, a town was flooded out in the 1920s, and a reservoir, dam and power plant built. Lake Wallenpaupack has since bec

Summer holidays seem to be the norm for many people these days, and we think nothing of hopping on to a plane and travelling to a far flung destination to relax and unwind on the beach.But how many of us actually consider Winter Holidays and Ski Holidays?Many people would be lost without their annua

The cheap ski trip weekend came without a hitch. Everyone did enjoy the trip. I even had time to try the Jacuzzi at the resort. Though I stayed mostly with the kids, I did reserve a nice suite at the resort for myself just to get away from it all.

As the ski season 2010 begins to wind down, now is the perfect time to start researching your next ski holiday. If you know the size and standard of accommodation you'd like, and the level of service you require, it's a good time to book early and eliminate the stress that can creep up as

Teton Valley, Idaho, is often called a bedroom community for Alta, Wyoming, and more specifically for Alta's claim to fame, Grand Targhee Resort. Cheaper lodging prices and access to basic amenities such as grocery stores and retail shops make Teton Valley the place where powder-hungry tourists make

You may have not known or thought you knew better, but Morocco has a first rate ski resort in it's upper hills. That's right, the Oukaimeden ski resort is a place for the rich of Morocco to head for the hills to ski. You too can go and be a part of the upper crust, literally in the snow, a