Hakuba Goryu, Japan
Hakuba was the location for many of the events during the Nagano Olympics. It is on the main island of Honshu. While it is a small village, it has several very good ski resorts to tempt skiers of every skill level. This resort is located in the shadow of the Japanese Alps and is very popular with Japanese as well as International tourists.
The slopes at Hakuba Goryu are 35 percent beginner friendly with 25 percent being deemed suitable for experts. That leaves the remaining 40 percent for the intermediate downhillers. This resort offers a variety of lifts as well with gondolas for eight as well as quad and double lifts. 16 trails are open to skiers and snowboarders with some great wide gentle runs for beginners and families.
Hakuba 47, Japan
Hakuba 47 is a good resort to visit in combination with Hakuba Goryu since your multi-day tickets are good at both resorts. This resort also offers a wide variety of trails from beginner to expert and also has a huge mogul field for those who enjoy skiing moguls. Beware of the local Japanese, who are particularly strong in this area. There are some very long and fast runs that have earned two black diamonds for those who enjoy a challenge.
Off course skiing is prohibited at both of these resorts and the prohibition is enforced. Skiers who prefer to go where no one else has skied would be wise to choose another resort.
Xiling, China
When it comes to ski resorts with spectacular alpine scenery, few in the world that can surpass Xiling, in the Sichuan Province. It is conveniently located within easy reach from Chengdu. Seven trails of varying difficulty that will appeal to skiers of every level of expertise. One of the trails is over a mile long.
A variety of other winter sports are available at this resort. The ski season is long here lasting from November through March. The gondola ride is almost a mile and a half and they also offer a toboggan run and ski-doo rentals. In the warm months, grass skiing is a unique and very popular pastime.
Yabuli, China
Located in Heilongjiang Province, Yabuli is the largest ski resort in China. Built to international standards it has been the site of the Asian Winter Games. Two distinctive ski areas are located at the resort; one is the competitive area and the other the leisure. The altitude of the competitive area is much higher than the leisure but both offer a great overall experience. This resort is good for all levels of skier and their location guarantees a long ski season. Time Magazine called Yabuli Asia’s most progressive resort.
Gulmarg, India
As the highest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas offer a unique experience for those lucky enough to be able to ski them. Due to its location in the in the Pin Panjals, Gulmarg on Mount Apharwhat is one of the first areas hit by any storms and this helps with the amount of snow that they receive. It also means that they are often closed for weather related reasons.
The gondola at the resort rises from the lodge to an altitude of over 13,000 feet. It is almost a mile from the top of the ski trails to the lodge. An interim stop is available for those who prefer not to ski the entire length. The beginner area is not serviced by the gondola. This area is still in its infancy as a ski area but shows great potential.
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