Winter sports are abundant in North America and here are some of the best places for them!
Canmore, Alberta
Dog sledding might not come to mind first, or even second, when thinking of winter sports — but if you want to try something truly unique, dog sledding should be at the top of your list! Dog
sledding in Canmore is one of the top winter sports to partake in while visiting the Canadian Rockies. The winter scenery you see while riding on the back of a sled being pulled by a team of
huskies through the Banff National Park will be unlike anything you have ever experienced. For more information on dog sledding in Canmore, call (403)678-4369 or visit www.snowyowltours.com.
Grand Lake, Colorado
With over 300 miles of snowmobile terrain and 150 groomed miles, no wonder Grand Lake is considered the ‘Snowmobile capital of Colorado.’ The trails vary from beginner to expert, so you will have
no trouble finding a trail no matter your skill level! Here you can explore the Continental Divide with or without a guide and enjoy the wonderful winter scenery of the Colorado Rockies. For
information on rentals and tours, visit the Grand Lake website, www.grandadventures.com, and for Colorado snowmobiling safety tips take a peek at
www.colorado.com.
Glacier National Park, Montana
With over eight trails, ranging from 6 to 40 miles you can enjoy snowshoeing in Montanaís Glacier National Park, whether you are a beginner or a pro. You can channel Lewis and Clark while
enjoying the Autumn Creek Trail or see what you are really made of and try the 40-mile Jewel Basin Trail. Snowshoeing is great for people of all ages because you can go as fast or as far as you
want while enjoying some of the best scenery nature has to offer! For more tips and trails, visit www.trails.com.
Soda Springs, California
The Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort in Soda Springs is North America’s largest cross country ski resort. This resort has more than 90 trails, warming huts, ski school, rentals, grooming and
ski patrol. There are also two resorts nearby, making this a perfect weekend destination. For those skiers looking for a challenge, the resort also holds The California Gold Rush on Sunday March
28th, 2010, a race benefiting the Far West Junior Nordic Skiing. For entry forms and information, call The Royal Gorge at (530) 426-3871.
Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia
Whistler/Blackcomb is about a two-hour drive from the city of Vancouver. This ski resort includes two mountains that have everything a downhill skier or snowboarder would want! The two mountains
offer a good variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs to keep you busy all day. The resort also has numerous parks and a super pipe at Blackcomb for you to practice your tricks and get
you on your way to being a pro! With over two million guests to Whistler a year, there is no wonder why this is one of the top places to ski. To book your stay in Whistler or check snow reports,
visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com.
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