Skiing is and always will be a luxury. Even more so with global warming. Which makes finding the right location more important than ever.
Firstly, don’t mistake skiing as a one-size-fits-all approach as each continent offers a different experience. More specifically, each ski resort within each continent caters to different needs, interests and experience levels.
To make things simpler (albeit with a huge generalisation), I’ve compiled a quick list of continental differences and recommendations below geared towards fellow Australians. This is a selection from the 25 ski resorts I’ve personally experienced, hopefully, it helps narrow down your search parameters.
A work trip exploring Mt Buller
Australia
From skiing to bungee jumping, Queenstown has so much to offer
New Zealand
From too much powder to the risk of spring skiing in Japan
Japan
Canadian highlights
Canada
European delights
Europe (France, Italy, Austria)
Finally, skiing is very individualistic. I’ve worked in the industry in a sales and managerial role, and understand that no destination is perfect for everyone. As such, I strongly recommend contacting a ski-specific travel agent for your next holiday. My top recommendation is My Snow Holidays. I know them as I worked there for years and can personally guarantee that these guys have spent seasons in resorts and more years testing locations across the globe. And, the company is a family-owned wholesaler. So, drop them a line, explain what you want, and pack your bags; you’re going skiing.