Saturday, September 4, 2010

Snow in The Canadian Tourism







1). Whistler / Blackcomb, British Columbia
Located in the mountains of British Columbia Coast, 2 hours from Vancouver, Whistler / Blackcomb Canada resort is the top ski and one of the best in the world. Whistler Blackcomb and connected to the base of the pedestrian village with all the amenities you would expect from the city, which attracts 2 million people each year worldwide.
  • Skiiable Region: over 8100 hectares
  • Ski to the vertical mile
  • Dishes : 12
  • Longest run : 11 km / 7 miles
  • Type area : 200 + Works; Beginner - 15 (W) / 20% (B) Intermediate - Advanced 55% - 20 (W) / 25% (B)
  • Types of lifts : 38
  • Annual snowfall : 402 feet inches/33.5
  • Other Activities : zip trek, the tube park, dog sledding, sleigh, guided snowcat, heli

 
2). Kicking Horse Resort, Golden, British Columbia
It is famous for powder and picturesque in the Purcell range of the Rocky Mountains, just two and a half hours west of Calgary, Kicking Horse Resort is the largest mountain in the vertical.
  • Skiiable Area: 2750 ha
  • Ski resorts in the vertical: 1260 m (4133 ft)
  • Bowls: 2 alpine bowls
  • Longest run: 10 km or 6 miles
  • Type area: 106 Runs, Beginner - 20% on average - 20% - Advanced 45% Expert - 15%
  • Types of lifts: A high speed 8 person gondola, 2 quad chairs, 1 double chairlift, a lot size
  • Annual rainfall: Mid Mountain - 360cm (142 "); Summit - 700cm (275)
  • Other activities: hoses, heli-skiing, Wildlife Wolf Centre, indoor climbing

 

 
3). Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, British Columbia
Fernie is a charming historic town, with a beautiful naturally suited for skiing. Fernie Alpine Resort
  • Skiiable Area: 2504 ha
  • Ski Vertical: 857m (2812 ft)
  • Longest run: 5 km (3 miles)
  • Type area: 111 Runs, Beginner - 30% on average - 40% Expert - 30%
  • Bowls: 5 Types of lifts: 2, high-speed quads, 2 quad chairlifts, two triple chairs, 1 T-bars, a flat, a handle tow, 1 conveyor
  • Annual precipitation: 884cm (384 in)
  • Other activities: Visit the Fernie Brewing Company, indoor climbing, family outings
  • Ski Area: 2504 acres Average annual snowfall: 8.84 m

 
4). Red Resort, Rossland, British Columbia
Red Mountain Resort Red Granite Mountain and is known for its abundance of powder and varied terrain. Near Rossland is located 8 km north of the border between the U.S. and Canada, in the heart of the West Kootenay, British Columbia.
  • Skiiable Area: 642 ha (1585 ha)
  • Ski resorts in the vertical: 887 m (2909 ft)
  • Halfpipe: 1
  • Terrain Park has jumps, arrows, skier / border-cross the park and, of course, a wide publicity. Soil Type: 83 + Works; Beginner - Intermediate 10% - 45% Advanced - Expert% - 45%
  • 6 lifts Red Chair, Red Carpet, Cathedral Motherlode, Paradise Chair, Department of Silverlode and T-Bar.
  • Annual rainfall: 7.6 m (25 ft)
  • Other activities: guided heritage, heli-skiing, spa, shopping

5). Resort Ski Big White, Kelowna
The second highest mountain in British Columbia, Big White established also argues that Canada is the largest totally ski-in, ski-out village. The resort is for families and accommodation to suit a range of budgets.
  • Skiiable Area: 2765 ha
  • Ski resorts in the vertical: 777 m (2550 ft)
  • Bowls: 5 alpine bowls
  • Longest run: 7.2 km (4.5 miles)
  • TELUS Park Terrain Park offers a super pipe, half-moon, and more. Type area: 118 tracks; Beginner - 18% on average - 54% Advanced - 22% Expert - 6%
  • Lifts: 16
  • Annual snowfall: 24.5 feet (7.5 m)
  • Other Activities: tubing park, ice skating, dog sled tours, spa





 
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