Top 11 U.S. Destinations to Hit the Slopes This Holiday
| December 17, 2018
6. Telluride
Many international visitors love Telluride because it offers a classic American skiing experience. Located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Telluride is a former Victorian mining town which has kept many of its original downtown buildings. The slopes at Telluride span more than 2,000 acres and offer something for everyone. 60 percent of their slopes are for beginner and intermediate skiers, but they also have an advanced terrain park that includes moguls and glades, as well as an area called Black Iron Bowl that’s only accessible on foot.
A six-day lift ticket costs $713 per person. They also offer tons of lessons for beginner skiers, as well as intensives on skills like heli-sking and moguls.
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For budget-minded travelers in search of a cheap place to stay, hostels can be the perfect option. Generally, hostels offer much better value than hotels and short-term apartment rentals. Because less money is spent on accommodations, it allows globetrotters to designate a larger portion of their budget to good food and sightseeing activities instead.
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