These four ski getaways are perfect for time spent unplugged, in nature, getting rejuvenated for the year ahead.
Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, NY
Named one of best ski resorts in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, this upscale, rustic Adirondack lodge provides a quiet snowy getaway. Located in Lake Placid – a two-time host of the Winter Olympic Games – Whiteface Lodge has no shortage of ways for guests to unplug and unwind: from complimentary snowshoes to take on neighboring trails, to nearby opportunities for ice skating, ice fishing, tobogganing and dogsledding. A short drive away is Whiteface Mountain, known for having the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies. With 13 lifts, 96 trails and 2 peaks spanning 22 miles, it has all the makings of the perfect mountain ski trip.
Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole, WY
It’s tough to beat the skiing conditions in Jackson Hole, which had nearly 600 inches of snowfall last season. The adjacent Snow King Mountain has long, powdery ski and board trails, a tube park and a brand new gondola with stunning views of the Grand Tetons. Snow King Resort sits at the base of the mountain near downtown Jackson Hole and offers fun winter excursions like snowmobiling, ice skating and wildlife tours.
Forest Suites Resort, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A getaway to Lake Tahoe is sure to be a mood-booster, even during the winter. The area’s 300 days of sunshine pair perfectly with its cold climate, making the variety of ski resorts across the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains the ideal place to hit the slopes. Forest Suites Resort makes for a leisurely escape with spacious suites, relaxing hot tubs and easy access to cross-country skiing and mountain snowmobiling.
The Lake House on Canandaigua, Canandaigua, NY
In the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, The Lake House on Canandaigua offers a cozy, nostalgic lakeside haven. Nearby, Bristol Mountain’s snowy slopes are ideal for skiers of all skill-levels – from steep slopes illuminated at night to scenic daytime Nordic trails. Of course, no ski trip is complete without relaxing après-ski amenities: Back at The Lake House, the in-house Willowbrook Spa offers Après Stretch treatments, which are best followed by mulled wine at the bar and a dip in the hot tub next to the lake.
