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By David Robertshaw

If you're really undecided where to spend your next skiing holidays you wouldn't regret it if you consider the US. With its huge terrains and fantastic variety of land formation, this country is naturally suited for skiing.

And here are some of the places you should seriously consider.

Aspen

Aspen, Colorado, especially with its birch tree dotted mountains, is hauntingly beautiful. And this is not amiss with royalties and film stars, who for years had frequented this beautiful place.

Ajax, for example is one of the most famous of these mountains. Perhaps there is a reason why this mountain was named after one of the greatest heroes in the Trojan War. This mountain really makes a hero out of anyone brave enough to challenge its slopes. This is the reason why beginners



are usually advised not to have Ajax as their practicing ground because its slopes are sometimes more of a racetrack.

Perhaps the naming of the mountain was accidental? Whatever. Should you decide to try other less challenging mountains of Aspen, you've got Buttermilk, Highlands, and Snowmass.

Alta

Among the skiers, Alta in Utah has reached a cult-like popularity. It's a little over half an hour's trip from the Salt Lake City airport, making it more accessible for people with limited time. Alta is known for its incomparable intermediate slopes, making it a choice for professionals and beginners alike.

California

California has countless breathtakingly beautiful areas for skiing professionals and enthusiasts. This is particularly true for the area intersected by the California-Nevada border. During n winter, sunny California days often produce low temperatures at night.

Wyoming

There are several ski resorts in Wyoming enough to quench your thirst for skiing holidays. Particularly beautiful are resorts located in the Teton village. The magnificent Teton mountain range has been blessed some vertical slopes reaching some 4,000 feet.

Aside form the slopes, Teton is teeming with scenery which only nature can create, like mooses, coyotes, and elks. Should you want some diversion, the Yellowstone National Park is near.

Sun Valley, Idaho

One ski resort that is visited also by film and political celebrities is Sun Valley, located in Idaho. Averell Harriman, president of the Union Pacific Railway, built this resort. Historical notes say that Harriman's purpose for creating this resort was to attract passengers during winter, to keep his business profitable.

Taos, New Mexico

An out of the ordinary mixture from different cultures makes this ski resort the destination of choice for those who are looking for something different from the myriad of snow-covered ski places in the US. Your skiing holidays will definitely have fun a twist in this place.

It offers a good number of steep slopes and also easy slopes for those who are just starting to ski. Ernie Blake, a former interrogator for Allied Intelligence during WWII, was considered as the creator of this fantastic ski resort. He reportedly invited the well known Mayer bothers to help in running the ski school.

David Robertshaw is a professional writer and has written on various subjects across the internet. His writing work includes articles and books on topics such as technology, travel, health, releationships and internet marketing. He also has a Travel Blog which can be found at http://travel.newsreviewsandtips.com



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