I've NEVER seen Snow! Where should I vacation?

paddgirl21

Wisconsin
Ground Hog Day blizzard 2011
18+ inches

Jesus!

I know Buffalo, NY and Marquette, MI can top that pic easily.
Lake effect snow :grumble:

Sure can! Just had almost a foot down in ski country near Buffalo. :-) the skiiers can't wait to get out there!

meghanelana

Come to Whistler !

candacet36

Park City Utah....It is beautiful here!!! and SO much fun!!!

elisabeisme

I would suggest focusing something near, but not in, a ski resort area because you will find lots of cabin rentals that fit your bill. Depending on your budget, most have fireplaces and some may even have hot tubs - which is really fun after a day skiing or playing in the snow. A cabin a bit away from the resort but still within driving distance will be private and less expensive than one right at the foot of the mountain. A location near a ski town will also offer additional snow sports which you may like to try such as tobogganing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Being in the mountains offers the best chance of seeing snow falling from the sky and not just on the ground.

Suggestions
Killington, Vermont (the classic winter cabin holiday spot)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming (can be pricey - not sure what is your budget)
Lake Tahoe, CA (scenic)
Whistler, British Columbia (biggest)
Lake Placid, NY (especially for the other types of winter sport opportunities)
Park City, or Snowbird Utah (best for seeing fluffy white powder)
Aspen, or Snow mass, Colorado (there is also some fun "old mining town" stuff here) (Personally, I think Vail is too crowded)

Coming from Miami, you may wish to decide is you want to go to a "regional draw" spot or a "national draw" spot. Regional favorites will draw most other visitors from a couple surrounding cities/states. For example, in Brainerd most folks will be from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. In the Poconos, mostly from the Northeast. In the Catskills, mostly from NY. In Mamoth, mostly from LA. This may be a plus or a minus to you depending on if you are looking for a local experience. The more premier destinations I mention above have a more nations/international draw.

QuirkyD

I second Quebec- I am very eager to go here :
http://www.mont-sainte-anne.com
www.villagetouristique.com

kristina1709

Adirondacks in upstate New York

ValerieMartini2Olives

Come to Northwest Indiana. In a week's time, you will be able to experience all 4 seasons. Next week it's going to be in the high 60's, followed by the low 40's and snow the next day.

Mborroto25

I would suggest focusing something near, but not in, a ski resort area because you will find lots of cabin rentals that fit your bill. Depending on your budget, most have fireplaces and some may even have hot tubs - which is really fun after a day skiing or playing in the snow. A cabin a bit away from the resort but still within driving distance will be private and less expensive than one right at the foot of the mountain. A location near a ski town will also offer additional snow sports which you may like to try such as tobogganing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Being in the mountains offers the best chance of seeing snow falling from the sky and not just on the ground.

Suggestions
Killington, Vermont (the classic winter cabin holiday spot)
Jackson Hole, Wyoming (can be pricey - not sure what is your budget)
Lake Tahoe, CA (scenic)
Whistler, British Columbia (biggest)
Lake Placid, NY (especially for the other types of winter sport opportunities)
Park City, or Snowbird Utah (best for seeing fluffy white powder)
Aspen, or Snow mass, Colorado (there is also some fun "old mining town" stuff here) (Personally, I think Vail is too crowded)

Coming from Miami, you may wish to decide is you want to go to a "regional draw" spot or a "national draw" spot. Regional favorites will draw most other visitors from a couple surrounding cities/states. For example, in Brainerd most folks will be from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. In the Poconos, mostly from the Northeast. In the Catskills, mostly from NY. In Mamoth, mostly from LA. This may be a plus or a minus to you depending on if you are looking for a local experience. The more premier destinations I mention above have a more nations/international draw.

Wow thank you! Very detailed. I have some homework to do. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

MyChocolateDiet

colorado and see the Top of the world zoo when it snows. so pretty. reindeer walkign around and cold wolfs in the snow safely behind glass.

ekz13

I don't recommend snow. OVERRATED.

But yeah, MI.

Hey! Snow is da BOMB!!!!

Try shoveling it at -50 you change the tune quickly lol

LOVED IT!!! I'd drop everything to go back to AK today... and besides, all that snow and real cold... keeps out the riff-raff :laugh:

Cartwheel_AC

Blue Mountain, Ontario Canada

escloflowneCHANGED

Whistler, British Columbia

Mahihkan

Banff, Alberta, Canada

or

Jasper, Alberta, Canada

or

anywhere in the Yukon

or

anywhere in Alberta or the northern provinces in Canada

THIS!

MissingMinnesota

Breckenridge, Colorado is absolutely beautiful this time of year. The entire town is covered in Christmas lights and snow. My husband and I are from Colorado, but we decided to spend our hunnymoon there. It was absolutely fantastic! Plus if you want to ski, there are some really good beginner slopes. Have fun!

Breakenridge is my vote too.

Vail is a lot more expensive and right on I-70.

I am going to suggest Silverthorne, CO. Close to Breckendridge and Vail but a little less touristy.

LishLash79

Banff, Alberta, Canada

or

Jasper, Alberta, Canada

or

anywhere in the Yukon

or

anywhere in Alberta or the northern provinces in Canada......but I warn ya, snow gets old very quickly!!!!!:(.....you'll be wanting to jump on the next plane home in no time!!!lol

^^ def this.. Canada has some awesome places to go for snow..

Whistler BC is also nice.. love it there.

LishLash79

Blue Mountain, Ontario Canada

^^ if your going to see snow.. you have to also see mountains. Im in ontario.. grew up in BC.. ontario has snow.. but we need real mountains

pawnstarNate

ElizabethFuller

Come to Vail, Colorado. Its beautiful during Fall and Winter.

I loved my skiing holiday in Vail! The slopes were fab!

ldrosophila

Personally, I say save your money and enjoy the sand and sun.

Snow is wet and cold. The romantic ideal picture of snow never meets up to your expectations. The first time boogers freeze to your scarf cause your nose is running you wont like it. Nope it's flu season and scraping car windows in 32deg F trying to get to work at 6am.

Sorry cold isnt fun to me, but if you want to go i'm sure there are some great spots not far from you in like VA or the Northeast.

darkon

North ITaly