Other Super Slopes

Besides Europe, there are so many exciting snow-filled destinations around the world for getting your ski on. Here’s just a taste…

Korea

Pyeongchang County in South Korea’s northeast is home to two well-known ski resorts, Yongpyong and Alpensia, the former with impressive slopes that cater more to intermediate and advanced skiers, and the latter with six slopes that are ideal for beginners, with pistes up to 1.4 kilometres in length.

India

Yes, you read that right! For something different on a future trip, why not skip the regular ski haunts and head to Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand in India’s north? They’re becoming increasingly popular for winter activities. At Mount Apharwat, you’ll find some almost-vertical descents and fantastic off-piste routes, while Solang Valley is another great place to explore.

New Zealand

For a mid-year ski trip, NZ is a brilliant option. Coronet Peak is just a 30-minute drive from Queenstown in the South Island, with terrain catering to skiers of various levels. The beginner slopes are perfect for families, while adrenaline junkies can give heli-skiing a try. An hour’s drive from Coronet, The Remarkables mountain range is another top spot.

USA

Snow lovers have options galore in America, including picturesque Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. There’s a massive 90 square kilometres of terrain here, with 500 ski runs and seven cross-country areas, and many resorts offer kids’ ski lessons. Other well-known US ski destinations include Jackson Hole (Rendezvous and Apres Vous mountains) and Aspen in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

Canada

A two-hour drive from Vancouver, Whistler is one of the most popular skiing spots in Canada, and known around the world. It has over 32 square kilometres of terrain to explore and a reliable snowfall. There are family ski zones, guided offpiste routes and even heli-skiing. Banff and Lake Louise are also great places to head to for a ski trip.

Japan

Japan is a skiing mecca, and relatively easy to get to from Singapore. If you haven’t taken a holiday in recent years to Niseko, Hokkaido’s popular powder playground, you’ll likely know someone who has! And Hakuba in the Northern Alps west of Tokyo gets great snowfalls each year, too, making it perfect for skiing and winter sports.