<strong>Zermatt, Switzerland: </strong>The Matterhorn towers above one of the world's largest ski areas at Zermatt. Click through the gallery for more resorts that typically deliver good amounts of snow:
Zermatt, Switzerland: The Matterhorn towers above one of the world's largest ski areas at Zermatt. Click through the gallery for more resorts that typically deliver good amounts of snow:
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<strong>Whitewater Ski Resort, British Columbia:</strong> Whitewater Ski Resort along Canada's Powder Highway sees some of Canada's snowiest skiing conditions.<br />
Whitewater Ski Resort, British Columbia: Whitewater Ski Resort along Canada's Powder Highway sees some of Canada's snowiest skiing conditions.
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<strong>Val Thorens, France: </strong>France's Val Thorens claims the title of the highest ski resort in Europe, at an elevation of over 7,500 feet (about 2,300 meters). Visitors can make their trips all-inclusive at Club Med Val Thorens.
Val Thorens, France: France's Val Thorens claims the title of the highest ski resort in Europe, at an elevation of over 7,500 feet (about 2,300 meters). Visitors can make their trips all-inclusive at Club Med Val Thorens.
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<strong>Alta Ski Area, Utah:</strong> Alta gets an average annual snowfall of 352 inches (894 centimeters). Last season, it had a record 903 inches (2,294 centimeters).
Alta Ski Area, Utah: Alta gets an average annual snowfall of 352 inches (894 centimeters). Last season, it had a record 903 inches (2,294 centimeters).
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<strong>Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California: </strong>Kirkwood's high base elevation of 7,800 feet (about 2,375 meters) — and its peak elevation of 9,800 feet (nearly 3,000 meters) — make it a reliable, snowy favorite.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, California: Kirkwood's high base elevation of 7,800 feet (about 2,375 meters) — and its peak elevation of 9,800 feet (nearly 3,000 meters) — make it a reliable, snowy favorite.
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<strong>Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado:</strong> It doesn't have the same name recognition as Aspen or Vail, but Wolf Creek is often the snowiest resort in Colorado.
Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado: It doesn't have the same name recognition as Aspen or Vail, but Wolf Creek is often the snowiest resort in Colorado.
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