Ah, Arizona. Land of sun, hot days of summer and skiing in winter. That's right, skiing. Yes, Virginia, Arizona, known for tumbleweed snowmen, actually gets snow.
There are four ski areas, selected in Arizona in a couple of hours drive from Phoenix, the capital of Arizona.
The well-known ski resorts in Arizona Arizona is located in the north, 7 miles north of Flagstaff. The Arizona Snowbowl offers 4 lifts and 32 trails for skiers andSnowboards at all levels, and 2,300 meters above sea level. You can also test your freestyle skills at their Sunset Terrain Park which includes the obstacles and thorns. Accommodation near Flagstaff, or you can choose to stay in town or at the ski lifts Lodge & Cabins at the base of the San Francisco Peaks removed. For reservations, call (928) 774-0729.
The largest ski resort in Arizona is in McNary in eastern Arizona. The Sunrise Park Resort is owned and operatedMont Blanc Apache Tribe, and is only 4 hours from Tucson and Phoenix. You have for your skiing and snowboarding pleasure 800 acres on three interconnected mountains. base elevation is 9200 meters extends up to 11,000 feet. They offer 8 lifts and 65 trails for skiers of all levels, and implanted in a separate area for snowboarding, cross country skiing and a terrain park with a halfpipe snow, wood and metal slides. The Sunrise Ski Resort is the first weekUntil December the first weekend in April. Night skiing begins January second. Accommodation at the hall-100 Sunrise Park Lodge Sunrise Lake is available. Winter prices start at $ 124 per night. Call (800) 772-7669 for more information.
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley is located in the mountains. Lemmon outside Tucson, which is the largest city in southern Arizona. Although smaller than the Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park Resort, Mount Lemmon Ski Valley offers 80 acres of ski slopes, 3 lifts, 18 trails anda 907-ft. Gradient. The longest run is at 8,500 ft. Their trail ratings are: 20% easiest, most difficult 38% to 42% and more difficult. There is no skiing or heli-skiing available.
to learn for those of you ski, you might want to go to the Elk Ridge Ski Area, a former Williams Ski Area in Williams, Arizona, about 30 miles west of Flagstaff. The Elk Ridge Ski Area offers two lifts and seven trails. Elk Ridge is usually open Thursdayon Monday, from mid-December. Thursday is "skiing one day." For more information call (928) 814-5038.
If you are planning a visit to Arizona this winter, or if you live in Arizona, it's nice to know that a day of skiing can be reached by car. Who needs to jump a plane to Colorado and Utah when winter fun is right in your garden?
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