Ski safari: High & Dry
High & Dry! Experience the dry Rockies powder
Skiing or snowboarding in North America - is that your long-cherished dream? You can make it come true with us. Just like many passionate snow sports enthusiasts before you. Join us on an unforgettable ski safari through some of the most beautiful ski resorts in the USA. Whether on the entire 20-day trip from Denver to Lake Tahoe or on parts of it, in Colorado, Utah or California - unforgettable experiences await you everywhere!
Ski highlights
- Breckenridge: Varied terrain and a lively atmosphere.
- Aspen: Exclusive skiing in the Rocky Mountains.
- Deer Valley: Perfectly groomed slopes and first-class service.
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of snow adventures as you embark on an epic ski safari through the breathtaking landscapes of the USA! Your first destination is the Breckenridge ski resort, known for its endless slopes and legendary powder snow. Here you can put your skills to the test on the slopes of Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin and Copper Mountain and let yourself be carried away by the energy of these exciting ski resorts.
But that's just the beginning! Your next destination is the renowned Aspen, which offers skiing on a whole new level. Four ski resorts await you in Aspen, including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. Explore the challenging slopes of Aspen Mountain, plunge into the steep challenges of Aspen Highlands, enjoy the diversity of Buttermilk and discover the endless expanses of Snowmass. Adrenaline, thrills and unforgettable skiing moments await you here.
After your time in Aspen, head to Steamboat Springs, a paradise for deep snow enthusiasts. Here you can enjoy the untouched powder snow slopes and let off steam in one of the best deep snow centers in North America. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the snow and the breathtaking landscape as you explore Steamboat Springs.
If you still haven't had enough, you can continue your ski safari and make your way to Park City in Utah. More ski resorts await you here, which will overwhelm you with their variety and beauty. Experience the luxury of Deer Valley, the challenging runs of Solitude, the breathtaking mountain scenery of Snow Basin, the flair of Brighton and the legendary slopes of Alta and Snowbird. With each day you will immerse yourself deeper and deeper into the world of skiing and create unforgettable memories.
But before you say goodbye to the slopes, you have one last morning to return to one of the fantastic ski resorts and end your ski safari with an absolute highlight. Feel the snow beneath your skis, breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the spectacular scenery one last time.
With a heart full of bliss and a smile on your lips, you finally set off on your return journey. But the memories of this unforgettable ski safari and your passion for skiing will stay with you forever. Embark on this adventure and let the snow touch your soul!
You can also experience this trip in a shortened form or extend your experience with an additional trip to Lake Tahoe. Click here to see all variations.
The USA: a winter paradise for ski enthusiasts! Our conclusion:
Skiing in the USA is an unforgettable experience. Altitudes of sometimes well over 3000 meters (especially in Colorado) can be a bit challenging for the inexperienced at first. It is therefore worth bringing a good basic level of fitness and taking it easy for the first few days. Most descents take place on groomed slopes. American ski resorts often also offer so-called "back bowls" or off-piste areas for deep snow skiing. These are controlled but unprepared off-piste runs. You can enjoy daily skiing on this ski safari in a group or on your own. Transport between the ski resorts and from the accommodation to the ski resorts and back is organized in any case.
Do you have any questions about the ski safari in Colorado and Utah?
We know the destination personally and are always happy to answer your questions. You can reach us via chat, info@travel-zone.ch or by phone (Mon - Fri 9.00-18.00): CH +41 41 552 55 00
Due to the complexity of the trip, only the most important stops have been mentioned above. You can request a detailed itinerary and further information here.
Please note that hotel prices in the USA have risen sharply since the end of the pandemic. Prices are based on accommodation in a double room. If someone is traveling alone and is willing to share the room with another person traveling with them, a half double room can also be booked. In all other cases, it is assumed that two people already known will share a double room or pay the single room supplement. Below is a list of possible locations.
Hotels
- Breckenridge 3 nights
- Aspen 3 nights
- Steamboat Springs 2 nights
- Park City 2 nights
- Salt Lake City 3 nights
- Accommodation as per program
- Ground transportation
Services not included
- Flights (also between the sections)
- visa
- Ski passes
- Meals and drinks (recommended budget under prices)
- Gratuities (recommended budget under prices)
- Personal expenses on site
- Any taxes/taxes at the hotel
Prices on request.
Recommended meal budget US$ 250/person and day (to be paid directly on site)
Recommended tip budget US$ 50/person and day (to be paid directly on site)
*The prices for the ski passes "Read more"
https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes
https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx
You can either obtain the required ski passes yourself or we can do this for you for a fee of CHF 50.
Ski passes
Single day ski passes in North America quickly cost between 150 and 200 US$. The ski resorts visited during this trip belong exclusively to two large ski resort operators. These offer their customers discounted ski pass packages in the form of multi-day passes for access to several ski resorts or season passes for access to all ski resorts. The season passes also allow skiing days in certain overseas ski resorts in Europe, Japan, South America or New Zealand. Depending on the choice of the ski safari variants presented, a season ticket in combination with a multi-day ticket, for example, is worthwhile. This is significantly cheaper than individual day tickets and you also have the option of additional ski days, e.g. in Zermatt, Chamonix, the Dolomites or Kitzbühel, throughout the ski season. More information about the ski passes under "Prices".
Ski equipment
In principle, you can hire ski equipment in all ski resorts. However, this can be time-consuming and expensive. We therefore recommend that you bring all your ski equipment with you, including ski boots, skis and poles or snowboard. Basically, everyone knows their own preferences when it comes to equipment. A pair of skis should suffice. Whether you want to bring a pure piste ski or a slightly wider "all-mountain ski" for the aforementioned "back bowls" is up to you. Good cold protection for the face and extremities can be useful due to the sometimes very high altitudes and often low temperatures.
Transportation
Depending on the size of the group for the individual sections, transportation is provided in a minibus or medium-sized van. The tour guide also acts as chauffeur. The buses have sufficient storage space for luggage and ski equipment. We assume one large piece of luggage per person (ideally not a hard-shell suitcase), one ski boot bag, one ski/snowboard bag and one piece of hand luggage.
Meals
Meals are not included and are paid for individually on site. As a basic rule, we suggest budgeting US$ 250 per day and per person. This may seem a lot at first glance, but of course depends on the choice of restaurants and food & drinks. Communal dinners are of course optional.
Tips
Tips are not optional in the USA, but are expected. They represent a considerable part of the employee's income. No or few tips can only be justified if the service is very poor or non-existent. It is therefore common to add between 20% and 25% to meals and drinks. As a budget item for tips, we therefore suggest US$ 50 per day and person.
