USA
There are hundreads of resorts in the US spread out over the northern eastern states, the central Rockie states and the north western states, however, many are no more than a backyard affair operated by a dollar-hungry hillbilly.The usual season lasts from November until mid-April, with a few northern areas staying open until mid-May. US resorts are generally much smaller than ones in Europe. However, the Rockies do have peaks that rise up to 3,000 metres.
Flights to US cities are frequent, with many having transfer flights to resorts. From various airports you can reach the resorts by bus (sometimes a free shuttle service), or by hire car. If you're touring around the US, you can fly very cheaply using an Air Pass costing from $375.
Travel to a resort by train is limited in terms of direct routes. In most cases you will need to take a train to the nearest city and then transfer by bus. East coast resorts are the easiest to reach by train from international airports. A 30 day rail pass for unlimited travel costs from $400. Greyhound Buses operate the largest cross-country network of routes, with dozens of options. Like trains, it may be necessary to take a Greyhound bus to a city and then transfer by a local bus. A 30-day adult Ameripass costs from $450.
Visa requirements vary, but generally, Europeans can enter without a visa and stay for 90 days. All foreigners need a valid passport. If you want to work in the US, you will need to obtain a work visa, which is difficult. If you are caught working without a visa, you will be deported.
Accommodation comes in the form of hotels, motels, guest houses and condominiums (apartments), which are reasonably priced and usually of a very high standards. A low cost option would be to stay in a youth hostel or a ski dorm.
Restaurants vary considerably in price from cheap to ridiculous, and remember that you are expected to tip in restaurants. Proof of age is constantly required when buying alcohol, so keep some form of ID on you wherever you go. Baby-faced snowboarders forget it.
Popular Resorts
Heres the most popular 10 resorts on this site in the last 7 days in USA:
Major changes at The Canyons for 2010/11
Mon 23 August 10two new state-of-the-art lifts, a new direct-connect gondola, expanded terrain and vastly improved snowmaking capabilities head the major investment and phase 1 of a whole new redevelopment of the resort
Photo: Canyons resort
Silverton Mountain increases lift capacity
Wed 18 August 10No new lift, but they've squeezed an extra 50% more chairs onto the only chairlift for the 2010/11 season.
Winter Dew Tour announces 2010/11 dates
Tue 20 July 10The Winter Dew Tour today announced the host resorts and dates for the 2010-2011 season. The Tour begins at Breckenridge Ski Resort and travels to Killington and Snowbasin.
US$4m spending at Whitetail for 2010/11
Tue 29 June 10New 1800ft beginner trail, improved snowmaking and a new grooming machine top the list of improvements for 2010/11 at Whitetail in Pennsylvania, USA
A-Basin closes for the season but Mammoth remains
Mon 07 June 10A-basin is the last of the Colorado resorts to close for the season after opening way back in October. Mammoth in California still has 29 runs open and is scheduled to stay open until July 5th
New lift at Vail for 2010/11 season
Mon 07 June 10Vail resorts are spending a whopping $75million on improvements across their 5 resorts. In Vail the High Noon Lift (Chair 5) will be replaced with a new high-speed quad lift as well as other changes
World Snow Update - June 3rd 2010
Thu 03 June 1035cm fresh powder and first turns In New Zealand. Up to 40cm/16 inches new snow on glacier ski areas in the Alps. Three more European glacier ski areas open for summer 2010 snow sports. Scotland's Cairngorm Plans To Stay Open At Weekends Through June. Three US ski areas re-opened for Memorial Day weekend.
Plenty of fresh snow on the glaciers - snow update
Wed 19 May 10Low temperatures and fresh snow for Alpine glaciers, Northern Europe's highest ski area opens for summer ski season. Six ski areas still operating in North America, some reporting fresh snow. Northern Europes highest peak opens for summer ski season. Skiing under midnight sun begins at Riksgransen.
Work started on new Gondola at Crystal Mountain
Thu 29 April 10Work has started on a new 8-person gondola at a cost of $5.3million at Crstal Mountain in Oregon, USA and it should be ready for the start of the 2010/11 season. They are also planning a new jib-focused Terrain Park off the Forest Queen chairlift
2009/10 Season all but over - World Snow Update
Wed 28 April 10Europe's highest and most southerly resorts still open. Several US resorts report winter 2009-10 was longest season ever. 8 ski areas still open in France. Last weekend of the season coming up in Spain. Fresh snow in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the US more forecast.
Useful information
Population:293 million
Capital City: Washington D.C.
Language: English
Currency: US Dollar
Highest Peak: Mt. Mckinley 6194m
Drugs Information: Cannabis is illegal and frowned upon
Alcohol Drinking 21
Electricity Supply: 110 volts AC - 2pin plug
Driving: Drive on the right
Speed Limits
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Motorways-100kph (62mph)<br>Highways-90kph (55mph) <br>Towns-50kph (31mph)
International Phone Code: 001
Further Information:
USASA Administration Office
PO Box 3927
Truckee, CA 96160
Tel: (800)404-9213
email: karen@usasa.org
web: www.usasa.org
Resorts
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- Wisconsin (2)
- Wyoming (3)
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Winter Dew Tour 2010/11 - Breckenridge
16-19 December
Now in its 3rd season. Expect Slopestyle and Superpipe competitions in the first stop of the 3-legged Dew Tour.
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