Ski safari: From Rockies to Sierra Nevada
Go West! From the Rockies to San Francisco
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.
- Heavenly: Panoramic views over Lake Tahoe.
- Northstar: Snow-sure ski resort with a wide range of activities.
Prepare to immerse yourself in the most exciting ski safari of your life! From Denver, you'll be transported to the amazing ski resorts of the Rocky Mountains, where adventure and thrills await. At Breckenridge, Keystone, A-Basin and Copper Mountain, you'll be surrounded by endless slopes and perfect powder. Take on the steep slopes, race down wide runs and enjoy the exhilaration of skiing amidst the majestic mountain scenery.
Then it's on to Aspen, the epitome of luxury and skiing. Here you will find four ski resorts that will make your heart beat faster. Explore the challenges of Aspen Mountain, test your skills in Aspen Highlands, experience the thrills of Buttermilk and discover the endless variety of Snowmass. Every moment on these slopes will send you into a frenzy of excitement.
The next stop on your journey is Steamboat Springs, where deep snow adventures in a class of their own await you. Immerse yourself in the untouched snow fields and enjoy the freedom of making your own tracks through the powder. Feel the pure euphoria as you float down the slopes and feel the fresh mountain air in your lungs.
If you decide to continue the ski safari in Utah, you will be amazed by the variety of ski resorts in Park City. Climb the peaks of Deer Valley, discover the secrets of Solitude, experience the powder snow of Snow Basin, enjoy the ease of Brighton and plunge into the adrenaline rushes of Alta and Snowbird. The breathtaking landscapes and first-class slopes will transport you to another world and make your skiing heart beat faster.
Finally, you will arrive in Lake Tahoe, California, where you can take your skiing experience to a new level at the Heavenly, Kirkwood, Palisades/Alpine Meadows and Northstar ski resorts. Here you can expect snow-sure skies, perfectly groomed slopes and breathtaking views that will leave you speechless. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada and enjoy the ultimate winter adventure in the midst of untouched snowy landscapes.
You will finally start your return or onward journey with unforgettable memories and a heart full of joy. The ski safari through the USA will change your life forever and ignite your passion for skiing. Embark on this adventure and let the snow fill your soul!
Then it's on to Aspen, the epitome of luxury and skiing. Here you will find four ski resorts that will make your heart beat faster. Explore the challenges of Aspen Mountain, test your skills in Aspen Highlands, experience the thrills of Buttermilk and discover the endless variety of Snowmass. Every moment on these slopes will send you into a frenzy of excitement.
The next stop on your journey is Steamboat Springs, where deep snow adventures in a class of their own await you. Immerse yourself in the untouched snow fields and enjoy the freedom of making your own tracks through the powder. Feel the pure euphoria as you float down the slopes and feel the fresh mountain air in your lungs.
If you decide to continue the ski safari in Utah, you will be amazed by the variety of ski resorts in Park City. Climb the peaks of Deer Valley, discover the secrets of Solitude, experience the powder snow of Snow Basin, enjoy the ease of Brighton and plunge into the adrenaline rushes of Alta and Snowbird. The breathtaking landscapes and first-class slopes will transport you to another world and make your skiing heart beat faster.
Finally, you will arrive in Lake Tahoe, California, where you can take your skiing experience to a new level at the Heavenly, Kirkwood, Palisades/Alpine Meadows and Northstar ski resorts. Here you can expect snow-sure skies, perfectly groomed slopes and breathtaking views that will leave you speechless. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada and enjoy the ultimate winter adventure in the midst of untouched snowy landscapes.
You will finally start your return or onward journey with unforgettable memories and a heart full of joy. The ski safari through the USA will change your life forever and ignite your passion for skiing. Embark on this adventure and let the snow fill your soul!
Enjoy an unforgettable skiing experience in the USA and discover the variety of ski resorts on your ski safari! The trip is available in several shorter variations. 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 through the USA?
We know the destination personally and are always happy to answer questions. You can reach us via chat, info@travel-zone.ch or by phone (daily 9.00-18.00): CH +41 41 552 55 00
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 through the USA?
We know the destination personally and are always happy to answer questions. You can reach us via chat, info@travel-zone.ch or by phone (daily 9.00-18.00): CH +41 41 552 55 00
Itinerary
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
- South Lake Tahoe 3 nights
- Truckee 3 nights
- San Francisco 2 nights
Included services
- 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
Hotel prices
Prices vary greatly depending on personal requirements at the hotels. We will be happy to work out your ski safari together with you according to your wishes.
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"
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"
are to be calculated individually for each variant due to the different ski resorts and the number of ski days. The prices mentioned above are applicable at the time of publication of this trip. As a basic rule, the more ski days, the more worthwhile it is to purchase an "Ikon Pass Base plus" and, as a supplement, a multi-day option of the "Epic Pass". Depending on the situation, however, a season pass can also be worthwhile for other variants, as it entitles you to 5 day tickets in various ski resorts in Europe. Season passes and certain multi-day passes must be booked by 31.10. at the latest in order to benefit from advantageous conditions. You can find more information here:
https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-pass
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.
https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-pass
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.
Arrival and departure
Arrival is individual and the starting point varies depending on the ski safari chosen. We will be happy to help you book your flight at current prices.
General information
Ski passes
Single day ski passes in North America can easily cost between 150 and 200 US$. The ski resorts visited during this trip belong exclusively to two large ski resort operators. They offer their customers discounted ski pass packages in the form of multi-day passes for access to several ski resorts or season passes for access to all ski resorts. The season passes also allow skiing days in certain overseas ski resorts in Europe, Japan, South America or New Zealand. Depending on the choice of the ski safari variants presented, a season ticket in combination with a multi-day ticket, for example, is worthwhile. This is significantly cheaper than individual day tickets and you also have the option of additional ski days, e.g. in Zermatt, Chamonix, the Dolomites or Kitzbühel, throughout the ski season. More information on ski passes can be found under "Prices".
Ski equipment
In principle, you can hire ski equipment in all ski resorts. However, this can be time-consuming and expensive. We therefore recommend that you bring all your ski equipment with you, including ski boots, skis and poles or snowboard. Basically, everyone knows their own preferences when it comes to equipment. A pair of skis should suffice. Whether you want to bring a pure piste ski or a slightly wider "all-mountain ski" for the aforementioned "back bowls" is up to you. Good cold protection for the face and extremities can be useful due to the sometimes very high altitudes and often low temperatures.
Transportation
Depending on the size of the group for the individual sections, transportation is provided in a minibus or medium-sized van. The tour guide also acts as chauffeur. The buses have sufficient storage space for luggage and ski equipment. We assume one large piece of luggage per person (ideally not a hard-shell suitcase), one ski boot bag, one ski/snowboard bag and one piece of hand luggage.
Meals
Meals are not included and are paid for individually on site. As a basic rule, we suggest budgeting US$ 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. Shared dinners are of course optional.
Tips
Tips are not optional in the USA, they are a requirement. 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.
Single day ski passes in North America can easily cost between 150 and 200 US$. The ski resorts visited during this trip belong exclusively to two large ski resort operators. They offer their customers discounted ski pass packages in the form of multi-day passes for access to several ski resorts or season passes for access to all ski resorts. The season passes also allow skiing days in certain overseas ski resorts in Europe, Japan, South America or New Zealand. Depending on the choice of the ski safari variants presented, a season ticket in combination with a multi-day ticket, for example, is worthwhile. This is significantly cheaper than individual day tickets and you also have the option of additional ski days, e.g. in Zermatt, Chamonix, the Dolomites or Kitzbühel, throughout the ski season. More information on ski passes can be found under "Prices".
Ski equipment
In principle, you can hire ski equipment in all ski resorts. However, this can be time-consuming and expensive. We therefore recommend that you bring all your ski equipment with you, including ski boots, skis and poles or snowboard. Basically, everyone knows their own preferences when it comes to equipment. A pair of skis should suffice. Whether you want to bring a pure piste ski or a slightly wider "all-mountain ski" for the aforementioned "back bowls" is up to you. Good cold protection for the face and extremities can be useful due to the sometimes very high altitudes and often low temperatures.
Transportation
Depending on the size of the group for the individual sections, transportation is provided in a minibus or medium-sized van. The tour guide also acts as chauffeur. The buses have sufficient storage space for luggage and ski equipment. We assume one large piece of luggage per person (ideally not a hard-shell suitcase), one ski boot bag, one ski/snowboard bag and one piece of hand luggage.
Meals
Meals are not included and are paid for individually on site. As a basic rule, we suggest budgeting US$ 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. Shared dinners are of course optional.
Tips
Tips are not optional in the USA, they are a requirement. 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.
Discover these breathtaking ski resorts during your ski safari - let's go skiing!
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