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Although it is not known for moun- Tignes, one of the highest resorts in
tainous terrain, Finland is home to a Europe, provides summer ski oppor-
surprising number of ski resorts. But tunities to those interested in partici-
with hills covered with snow 200 days pating in the sport year-round. With
of the year, Finland provides skiers the high altitude skiing on Grand
and riders with guaranteed slope time. Motte Glacier and a vertical of 3,280
And thanks to fewer crowds, visitors feet, it’s easy for the resort to stay
spend less time waiting in lift lines and open through the summer months.
more time zooming down runs. Iso- Over 50 kilometers of trails will be 95% ski in/ski out
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Syöte, Finland’s southernmost moun- open this season and can accessed 3-5 multiple daily direct flights from
tain, offers 15 slopes that vary for by the underground funicular and Chicago O’Hare to Aspen/Snowmass Airport
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every skill level. Snowboarders have gondolas that reach 11,650 feet. The Power of Four with over 5,285 skiable acres
their own run to enjoy, while families This year the glacier will be available U
New billion dollar Base Village is a
can partake in relaxing skiing on the from June 20 to the end of August. Midwest Skier’s dream come true
front end. The back side is carved out (tignes.co.uk/
for more advanced skiers and riders. summer.htm)
This region of Finland receives the
most snow every year. (syote.fi) Norway
Oslo and Holmenkollen are sched-
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uled to host the World
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Ski Jump Championships
in 2011. In preparation THE POWER OF FOUR:
Snowmass, Aspen Mountain,
for the event, the famous Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
and arena are being
rebuilt. The new ski enjoy all of the resorts’ amenities.
jump will stand at 120 (free-access.ch). For bicycle lovers,
meters, with the new $145 buys one night’s accommoda-
tower consisting of two tion in a three-star hotel, breakfast,
floors with a viewing bike hire and unlimited access to
platform and a new bar. the city of Avenches. (avenches.ch/
Along with the jump en/index.cfm)
being renovated, a stan-
dard 95-meter hill and Austria
five other recruitment St. Anton, on the Arlberg Pas in
hills will be created. The the province of Tyrol, will host the
stadium and surrounding Interski Congress in January 2011.
trails are being rebuilt as Experts in the world of snow sports
well. The new ski jump is meet every four years to discuss
Holmenkollen, Norway scheduled to open mid- the latest trends and developments
2010. (oslo2011.no) in winter sports education as well
as to reveal new teaching tech-
A few other noteworthy resorts in Switzerland niques. 30 teams will present popu-
Finland: Kauniainen Ski Centre is the The Swiss Alps are a popular ski lar techniques during demonstra-
oldest ski slope in the country. It has destination, but they also offer great tion runs at Finish Line Stadium.
a strong emphasis on family, operat- summer activities. This summer, This is a place where winter sports
ing the largest children’s ski school in Diablerets hotel and Villars hotel enthusiasts will hear about the
Finland. Ukko-Koli slalom center fea- are offering a deal starting latest news before it reaches the
tures the Ukko-Koli Black slope, con- at $130 per person, including two general public. (interski-2011.com/
sidered to be the most challenging nights’ accommodation as well as a index-en.php, stantonamarlberg.com/
slope in Finland. (koliski.fi/rinteet) Free Access card that lets guests winter)

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