Winter sports have become a growing trend among sport lovers and adventurers. The winter season always offers plenty of exciting destinations to do sports and relax at the afterparties.
It’s not as crowded a season to travel as summer, however, there will be many other enthusiasts who are waiting for winter to unpack their snowboards and skis and get ready to sunbathe in the mountains. So, be ready to plan your winter vacation beforehand. While flying to your dream destination, you can watch your favourite hockey match, giant slalom, and extensive sports markets at FanDuel to try to predict results before landing.
Our world consists of so many beautiful and different places, which are worth visiting. Below, you will find a short guide with some of them to make your planning less overwhelming.
Information to Consider Before Choosing a Winter Sports Destination
Before planning where to stay and what sports equipment to take, it’s essential to pay attention to several factors that can help you save your health and make your vacation pleasant.
Weather Conditions
It’s crucial for all the winter sports to be snow-based, so check snow and climate conditions before traveling. Remember to research the weather in particular places, that you choose for your vacation.
For example, every place with mountains can be very unpredictable when it comes to weather prognoses, be ready for hard snow and hot sun at the same time. Moreover, it’s better to check different resources with weather prognoses, because not all of them are precise.
Accessibility
If you want to fly for mountain skiing to an Italian town, Livigno, for example, you should plan your trip very carefully. Because this town is near the Swiss border and far from big cities and airports.
So, it’s crucial to plan not only the whole trip with the list of places to visit and restaurants to eat in, but also ways of transport that you will need to use to reach your dream vacation.
Safety
Doing winter sports has a lot more chances to get trauma, than in summer or autumn, for example. Use only checked and marked slopes, skate on the artificial stadium so as not to fall into the cold water of the lake and don’t risk your life, especially when you’re travelling with your family. Savour the moment and buy full holiday insurance.
Destinations for Winter Sports Lovers
Whistler, Canada
Whistler is the largest ski resort in North America. It offers adventurers a variety of sports to do, like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and heli-skiing, and a friendly and lively community. There are also many afterparty activities, schools of winter sports for kids and amateurs, and other social events.
Whistler is situated north of Vancouver, where you can see the Olympic Park. It was built as a venue for the Winter Olympics 2010.
Chamonix, France
Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts near Mont Blanc, perfect for snowboarding, skiing, and climbing. The place is known for its spectacular views and the “Sea of Ice”, a massive glacier created by the best sculptor – nature. Chamonix is the location where the first Winter Olympic Games were held.
However, Chamonix is a popular winter location to do sports, athletes should be careful. This place has quite challenging slopes and unpredictable weather with a risk of avalanches.
Queenstown, New Zealand (Southern Hemisphere)
Queenstown is located near Lake Wakatipu and has unforgettable views on such mountains as Cecil Peak, Walter Peak, and the Remarkables.
Here you can practice not only winter sports, but also bungee jumping, for example.
Queenstown is also popular among sports lovers for its affordable hotels and hostels and many après- ski activities.
With winter come the opportunities of skiing, snowboarding, skating, slalom, and many other activities you can do in snowy places with beautiful mountains and the friendly atmosphere of local cosy restaurants.
Sport is possible every time of the year, you just need a willingness and time to plan to do it. But remember – winter is coming.
