Sports Spot: Mammoth Mountains Tops The List For Skiing

With Ski season quickly approaching, looking for the perfect ski resort to embark upon this year will be on many people’s to do list over the next coming weeks. However, the perfect ski resort isn’t a one size fits all. Whilst families might find the perfect ski holiday at a child friendly resort, a young couples idea of a perfect ski resort may be at one with a lively Apres-ski scene.

With this in mind, MoneyTransfers.com conducted a study in order to reveal the best ski destinations in Europe and North America for 2023/24 for a number of categories, by analysing 50 ski destinations across factors including:

•The average cost of flights

•Cost of ski hire Cost of accommodation (for a three-night stay in a studio apartment, one-bedroom apartment or hotel suite)

•Number of black, blue, and red runs, etc

•Average annual snowfall (cms)

•Number of bars

•Number of ski schools

The results of their study reveal the best ski resort in North America as Mammoth Mountain, Crowley Lake, eastern California. It’s top elevation on more than 3,500 acres of skiable terrain is 11,053 feet. There are 173 trails to explore. Not only did Mammoth Mountain emerge as the best resort for optimal ski conditions due to the 795cm of snowfall each year, it also landed in the top 10 resorts across 3 categories. The resort ranked in 5th position for best resort for beginners skiers and 8th position for best resort for advanced skiers.

Mammoth Mountain isn’t the only ski resort in North America to rank within the top 10 for optimal ski weather. Both Whistler Blackcomb and Palisades Tahoe landed themselves among the top 10, in 2nd and 5th positions respectively.

“Whether you’re seeking a resort that’s best value for money, has child-friendly amenities, or if you’re simply looking for the best Apres-ski experience, our comprehensive study of 50 ski resorts across North America and Europe showcases the wide range of factors to consider when choosing your ideal ski destination, said Jonathan Merry, a travel expert at MondyTransfers.com.

Considering the economic climate, for international travellers considering a ski holiday, it’s crucial to make sure to shop around and aim to book your holiday earlier rather than later. Once January hits, prices have already substantially risen. A good tip is to opt to consider a variety of both popular and lesser-known resorts, and avoid flying on Saturdays to cut costs where possible!

Jonathan continued, “Whether you’re seeking a resort that’s best value for money, has child-friendly amenities, or if you’re simply looking for the best Apresski experience, our comprehensive study of 50 ski resorts across North America and Europe showcases the wide range of factors to consider when choosing your ideal ski destination.

“Considering the economic climate, for international travellers considering a ski holiday, it’s crucial to make sure to shop around and aim to book your holiday earlier rather than later. Once January hits, prices will very likely substantially rise. A good tip is to opt to consider a variety of both popular and lesser-known resorts, and avoid flying on Saturdays to cut costs where possible!”

For the complete report, visit https://moneytransfers.com/