著名的滑雪杂志SKI最近发布了年度滑雪场排行榜Whistler的Blackcomb滑雪场获选北美最佳 - 滑雪 - 8264户外手机版

著名的滑雪杂志SKI最近发布了他们的年度滑雪场排行榜，这一排行榜在调查了他们2万名读者之后，列出了北美最佳的滑雪场地。

今年，加拿大仅有Whistler的Blackcomb滑雪场入围，但以无可争议的优势获得了2013年排行榜的首位。

在这家杂志的评语中，提到该滑雪场的夺冠不仅仅是因为它是北美最大的滑雪场，更关键的是，那里可以为各个年纪和各个水平的人找到合适他们的乐趣。

CTV的报道 ：http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/resort-guide-2013-west

Resort Guide 2013: West

Resort Guide 2013: #30 Snowbasin, Utah
The words “gem” and “secret” make frequent appearances in the reader comments about Snowbasin. That’s no shock, considering the resort’s location near Ogden is just far enough from the Cottonwoods and Park City to keep it out of the limelight, and its 3,000 vertical and 3,000 acres of uncrowded terrain make it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. There is plenty of grooming, but the secret to Snowbasin lies in exploring the snow beyond the corduroy. Check out the terrain off the Strawberry Express Gondola. It’s packed with mellow to advanced open slopes to practice your off-piste technique. At the end of the day, grub up at the excellent soup station in John Paul Lodge or the carvery at Earl’s Lodge at the base, both of which help the resort nab an impressive No. 3 for On-Mountain Food. — Gavin Gibson
APRES SPOT >> In the nearby town of Huntsville, Utah, the Shooting Star Saloon serves up one of the best burgers around, and the post- ski scene is rowdy enough to entertain.
WHAT’S NEW >> The halfpipe is being moved to a new location, eliminating traffic problems at the bottom of the hill.
MANDATORY RUN >> The Olympic Grizzly Downhill is perfect for adventure seekers looking to test their skills. It’s a pure adrenaline rush from the top of the resort to the bottom.

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Resort Guide 2013: #29 Squaw Valley, Calif.
Squaw’s topography—a dramatic, expansive, and frequently sun-kissed affair of “skiing amidst layered rock and granite”—has always inspired awe and attracted big personalities. Now in the second full year of a $50 million revitalization under new owners, this “true skier’s mountain” continues to improve across the board, with more lifts, on-mountain eateries, terrain parks, village ambience, and customer communication (via useful Pow Alert texts, for example, and daily updates to parents with kids in ski programs). Sure, it’s renowned for Olympians, rarefied chutes, “super-talented freeriders sending it all day,” and whipping winds. But readers also rave about the surviving “old-school” base area (“Love those A-frames”) and the lively and convivial après-ski scene (sunburned and beer-laden at Le Chamois, spectator-friendly at the revamped KT Base Bar, Bay Area–chic at Plumpjack, and wine-country savvy at Uncorked). In other words, on-slope or off, “Be on your game!” — Susan Reifer Ryan
FAMILY TRAIL >> Marillac’s (also known as Tree Run #5) begins with Lake Tahoe views, then broadly rolls into sweetly protected Shirley Lake basin.
FAMILY EXPERIENCE >> Take in Lake Tahoe by the light of the moon from Squaw’s dramatic upper peaks on the monthly guided Full Moon Snowshoe Tours.
WHAT’S NEW >> Three new lifts—Big Blue Express six-seater, Mountain Meadow triple, and Park Pulley Telecord— improve upper-mountain novice skiing while speeding access to the back side and Belmont Park.

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Resort Guide 2013: #28 Heavenly, Calif.
Vail’s West Coast showgirl is as pretty as they get, with dazzling vistas of Lake Tahoe at every turn. The mountain— one of only 10 in North America to draw a million skier visits in a single winter—sprawls from California to Nevada and back again. Amid its web of groomed boulevards hide old-growth giants, big boulders beckoning picnickers, massive mogul faces, a few wicked off-piste steeps, and a living-the-good-life party scene. Itinerary planning pays off. Start on the California side at Gunbarrel Express, ski all the way over to Stagecoach Lodge on the Nevada side, and return—a day trip that encompasses 15 lift rides, 15,588 vertical feet of skiing, the best of Heavenly’s varied terrain, and lots of those showgirl views. And your night hasn’t even begun. — Susan Reifer Ryan
WHAT’S NEW >> Reno gets new nonstop flights this season, including links from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Houston. Vail’s Tahoe Local Pass includes Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, and, at $419, keeps locals on the snow.
APRES SPOT >> Party like it’s 1979 with go-go dancers, the Heavenly Angels, and 750 other ski-booted boogiers Fridays on-mountain at the Unbuckle at Tamarack Lodge après-ski soiree.
BRAGGING RIGHTS >> Only skiers willing to catch air should enter the pulse-raising, 45-degree Stateline Chute in Killebrew Canyon.

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Resort Guide 2013: #27 Northstar, Calif.
If life begins at 40, as they say, then Northstar, opened in 1972, is just picking up speed. That’s certainly true for the Tahoe resort’s skiing. A slew of new, lightly treed glades off the Martis and Backside lifts debunk the stereotype that Northstar is for beginners, while snowmaking and grooming operations (No. 8) continue to be among Tahoe’s best, even keeping the slopes buttery during last winter’s dry spell. But where Northstar excels is in delivering luxurious base-village amenities and a kid-friendly attitude. Call it Tahoe’s sweetest family resort—literally, thanks to free s’mores daily in the village. After a day on the hill, parents can unwind with a drink at the outdoor cabanas and fire pits that encircle a skating rink, with restaurants, shops, and bars not much more than a ski pole’s length away. “Love the European-ski-village concept!” — Paul Tolme
MANDATORY RUN >> Ride the Martis Camp Express on a powder day and ski Sugar Pine Glade until it’s tracked out.
ON-HILL LUNCH >> The Zephyr Lodge’s architecture is as good as its food, which includes a design-your-own Asian noodle bowl and brisket grilled cheese.
APRES SPOT >> Sip a chocolate martini or pomegranate mojito at the Chocolate Bar in the village.

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Resort Guide 2013: #26 Keystone, Colo.
FYI: Almost 50 percent of Keystone’s terrain is rated black or double black diamond. While “extreme steeps” are not two words we readily associate with this family-friendly resort, the numbers don’t lie. Bergman Bowl, The Windows, Outer Limits: This is not terrain frequented by the resort’s excellent ski school. Keystone has a dual personality—and we like it. So do readers. “The snowcats in Independence Bowl really open up some challenging terrain,” says one, while another points out that “You can’t beat Keystone for cruising—lots of great greens and blues.” And with an efficient lift system that’s good at what it does, the resort just, well, makes sense. While the village suffers from a lack of character, all the mod cons are there. Pizza? Check. Burgers? Check? Fondue? It’s mountaintop, to boot. “I’m glad this underdog is off the Vail crowd’s radar.” — Samantha Berman
WHAT’S NEW >> Beating the family drum with vigor this season, Keystone invites kids 12 and under to ski free if they’re staying two or more nights. And Kidtopia, the resort’s grom programming, goes weeklong, all season, instead of just weekends.
FAMILY EXPERIENCE >> Everyone loves 3.5- mile Schoolmarm, from the top of Dercum Mountain, but go left off the gondola instead and take the kids down equally meandering Spring Dipper for different views and fewer crowds (and ski-school groups).
ON-HILL LUNCH >> The Alpenstube. You won’t regret the longer-than-average lunch break—complete with slippers and boot valet—for a three-course feast with Bavarian roots.

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Resort Guide 2013: #25 Alta, Utah
Not even last season’s moderate snowfall could dampen the enthusiasm diehards feel for Alta powder. “Lightest,” “driest,” “deepest,” and “superb” are all words readers use to describe the mountain’s fluff. Praise like that helps the resort to the No. 1 ranking in Snow. Combine that with a third-place ranking for Terrain Challenge, and you get what one reader calls “the best ski mountain in the country,” adding that “even on epic powder days, you can find your own spot and not have to worry about contending with liftlines.” Which is why, it seems, nobody really cares that Alta ranks a dismal No. 36 for Dining and No. 41 for Après. “This is the place you go for the real-deal ski experience,” says one reader, “not to prance about in your finery.” — Gordy Megroz
ON-HILL LUNCH >> Alta isn’t completely devoid of post-ski activities. Watching the sun dip behind the mountains while enjoying a beer at the Rustler Lodge’s Eagle’s Nest Lounge is a spectacular way to end the day.
APRES SPOT >> Lamb stew and chocolate-truffle-filled soufflé cakes at Collins Grill at the Watson Shelter.
BRAGGING RIGHTS >> Eddie’s High Nowhere requires grabbing on to a fixed rope and climbing up a steep couloir. It’s a 1,000-foot, 35-degree plunge from there.
DON’T MISS >> Alaska Mountain Guides for backcountry skiing on 900 acres right behind the resort. Prices start at $85 for a half day.

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Resort Guide 2013: #24 Winter Park, Colo.
Let’s start with a common complaint: Winter Park’s nightlife is “a bit limited.” Which, if you’re thinking about it from a skier’s perspective, is something of a compliment. Indeed, Winter Park is a skier’s mountain, “a place that makes you feel like a local.” Coming with a family? The north side of the resort, Winter Park proper, is striped with sweeping groomers made for cruising. Looking for bumps? Head south to legendary Mary Jane (“A kick in the pants!”), a world unto itself replete with boulder-strewn, gullied glades and moguls that inspire Branch Davidian devotion among a fanatical Front Range faithful. Relish “great views of the Continental Divide” and give thanks for the absence of “high rollers, VIPs, and moneybags.” They're yukking it up at resorts with better nightlife. — Sam Bass
FAMILY EXPERIENCE >> If you have children with you, try to be near the West Portal of the Moffat Tunnel when a westbound train bursts from the mountain. It’s an awesome sight for kids of any age.
WHAT’S NEW >> To the whiners who complained about the lack of nightlife: The village now boasts a new liquor store and spa. Be advised that the latter does not allow brown bagging.
OFF-HILL RESTAURANT >> You didn’t come for fine dining, but you deserve some comfort grub after pounding MJ’s bumps all day. Hit up Mirasol Cantina, in town, for tacos (fish, beef, chicken, or veggie) and potent margs.

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Resort Guide 2013: #23 Big Sky, Mont.
Skiing Big Sky is like starring in a zombie movie in that, skating into the tram line, with Lone Peak jutting like a giant incisor etched with the locals’ impossible tracks, you will find yourself wondering: Where is everyone? (Nearly every reader comments on the lack of crowds: “Best place you’ve never been,” lauds one.) And the hill can certainly terrify: “Gulp. Pounding heart. Time-to-man-up sort of terrain,” gasps a reader; hence Big Sky’s No. 7 in Terrain Challenge. It’s a massive, mind-bending, quad-searing mountain for real skiers, but it boasts wide, empty cruisers too, ranking No. 6 in Terrain Variety. But of course there’s a reason it’s not crowded: “hard to get to,” “no nightlife,” and “limited dining” are common complaints. But if it’s skiing you’re after, Big Sky will thrill—and chill—you. — Kimberly Beekman
BRAGGING RIGHTS >> High experts must brave The Big Couloir, Big Sky's signature run, an 1,450-vert, 40-plus-degree vein through Lone Peak's cliffs. Sign out with patrol and bring avy gear (and a defibrillator).
ON-HILL LUNCH >> Peaks, in the Summit Hotel. Order the seared Arctic char salad, and you won't be too full to hit The Big after lunch.
OFF-HILL RESTAURANT >> The Lotus Pad, a tiny Thai joint a short drive away in the Meadows. It's where the locals go. For good reason.

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Resort Guide 2013: #22 Solitude, Utah
“No crowds,” “uncrowded,” “never a crowd”. Everyone raves about the solitude at Solitude. When you want “no liftlines, even on powder days” and predictably deep snow under your sticks, Soli is the place. Unless, of course, Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed. When option A is out, Solitude is suddenly “in” and overrun. Those familiar with the steep stashes from Evergreen to Honeycomb Canyon know it’s a “hidden gem in the Wasatch” that “nobody should know about.” The confusing network of high-speed and slower lifts “makes it somewhat hard to get around,” and patrol has been known to be “overly cautious dropping ropes” into the backcountry, but that only preserves the “consistent snow quality” for those smart enough to ride there regularly. — Jill Adler
ON-HILL UNCH >> Sit down to a decadent weekend brunch at Kimi’s Mountainside Bistro.
OFF-THE-TRAIL MAP >> Avoid the “Honey-comb shuffle” and head for laps of consistently long vertical in Cathedral Bowl off the Summit Chair.
FAMILY TRAIL >> The North Star to South Star run, off the Sunrise triple, is way more fun than your typical green.