A total of 9.8 million alpine skiers are sprinkled across the U.S., and those folks comprise about 40 percent of all winter sports enthusiasts: a big slice of the pie.
The five states that most downhillers call home aren’t all stereotypical ski states. The majority of downhill skiers hail from New York, Florida, Texas, California, and Colorado. So how large is Florida among these states? There are an estimated 860,000 Florida skiers over five years of age in the state.
When you ask ski lovers their favorite destinations, they will tell you Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. Popular ski resorts in Colorado include Vale Ski Resort, Four Seasons Resort & Residences in Vail, Steamboat Ski Resort, Keystone Resort in Keystone, Telluride Ski Resort, St. Regis in Aspen, and Breckenridge.
There are so many hotels, resorts and lodging options at the popular ski locations, it is impossible for us to highlight them all. So researching what works best for you and your family or group of friends is your best option, or you can contact a professional travel agent and discuss this directly with them and they will provide you with the best options.
St. Regis Aspen Resort
From renowned skiing and snowboarding to picture-perfect dog sledding, a wealth of memorable winter experiences await at The St. Regis Aspen Resort. Aspen is a destination unlike any other that truly comes alive in the winter months. The prime location on the base of Aspen Mountain offers close proximity to local ski lifts and other activities. St. Regis offers on-site dining, the award winning RAKxa Wellness Spa and a heated outdoor pool, among other amenities. The resort offers excellent service and luxury amenities.
The Florida Ski Council (FSC) promotes and represents the ski clubs of Florida to the resorts each year, in which most of the clubs participate, taking thousands of Floridians to the slopes. The FSC organizes three ski trips each year, selecting two destinations in North America and one International location. The fifteen FSC member clubs meet three times per year to accomplish Council business such as selecting a “short list”of destinations for Council trip bid requests and voting to select Council trip destinations. All FSC trip destination decisions are made based on a majority vote of the member club delegates.
Ski Resorts With Close Proximity to Florida
Listed here are the best ski destinations closest to the state for Floridians looking to ski this winter and spring with an approximate drive time.
• Alabama – about 8 hours away.
• North Carolina – about 10 hours away.
• Virginia – about 14 hours away.
• West Virginia – about 14 hours away.
• Pennsylvania – about 17 hours away.
