Description
U.S. alpine resort visits increased 2.5% in 1998 to 54 million. Skiing has experienced a huge resurgence thanks in part to the new innovative shaped skis which make it easy for newcomers to learn to ski. Snowboarding is quickly becoming mainstream -- the number of people participating rose by 20% in 1998.The Perfect Planner for a Ski-Resort VacationIn this completely updated all-in-one guide, noted ski expert Clive Hobson offers everything readers need to plan the perfect ski vacation at the 30 foremost ski resorts across the country, from Squaw Valley and Vail to Sugarloaf and Killington.Features-- Tips for choosing the right resort for every taste, budget, and level of expertise.-- Insider's information on trails, elevations, and facilities, plus the latest lift-ticket and equipment prices and easy how-to-ski-the-mountain strategies.-- The most challenging runs at all levels from novice to double-black-diamond.-- Expanded coverage of snowboarding.-- The top lodges, hotels, condos, B&Bs, and inns.-- The best restaurants and on-mountain lunch spots, for every taste and budget.-- Apres ski action
