For those who love skiing, there comes a point when we’re so deeply engaged in our enjoyment of the activity that it becomes all-consuming, most don’t realize that when this occurs, it means that we’ve entered a state of meditation… While skiing! Neuroplasticity is one of the human brain’s greatest abilities. By practicing meditation/mindfulness, we …
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Fernie: Mountain Resort Hidden Gems
Now that we’ve covered a few hardcore resort Hidden Gems that cater mostly to skiing purists who prefer the quiet, small mountain vibe, let’s investigate a great all-around resort that checks all the boxes for all mountain adventure enthusiasts: Fernie! Located in the gorgeous southeastern British Columbia Canadian Rockies, Fernie Alpine Resort is our pick …
Kirkwood: Mountain Resort Hidden Gems
Another Hidden Gem pick for the purists, Kirkwood Ski Resort, contained within the stunning Eldorado National Forest, offers 2,300 skiable acres and 87 trails loaded with powder. This is courtesy of having one of the highest resort snowfalls in the entire world! Let’s dive into everything else that gives this quirky California mountain its Hidden …
Stowe: Mountain Resort Hidden Gems
Unlike Alpen Life’s previous two picks for Hidden Gem mountain resorts: Schweitzer and Alta, Stowe has over 2000 fewer skiable acres, but this fact does not define the quality of experience! Located only 15 minutes outside a quintessential ski town that shares its name, Stowe Mountain Resort is a top destination in the northeast for …
Alta: Mountain Resort Hidden Gems
Our next pick for hidden gem resorts is Alta Ski Area. Located at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch mountains, Alta’s biggest draw is copious amounts of powder! In fact, the area is famous for some of the best snow in the US averaging 547 inches annually! The term hidden gem isn’t …
Schweitzer: Mountain Resort Hidden Gems
Ski resorts run by conglomerates dominate the ski industry, but are they the best vacation destinations? When families search for a mountain resort vacation, extensive lift systems, a wide variety of terrain, and many hospitable amenities are the most attractive resort traits, and rightly so. But do the biggest resorts fit the bill? There is …