If you’ve been thinking about your next ski adventure, now’s the time to lock in your 2025/26 plans. And if you’ve been contemplating a trip to North America, we’re right there with you.
From the powder hound, steep-and-deep mountain destinations to the family-friendly village resorts, all the way through to the cute-as-a-button ski towns rich with history, Canada and the United States have plenty of options to choose from – no matter what kind of holiday you’re after.
Here are 8 reasons why North America should be at the top of your list for planning next season’s northern hemisphere adventures.
1. Terrain that delivers, every time
Get your ski legs ready, because North America delivers terrain in spades for every kind of skier or snowboarder. This is a place where you can ski some of the longest runs in the world, like The Last Spike in Revelstoke, Canada which is a whopping 15km long, or Peak to Creek in Whistler, which is 11km. Or focus on that steep and deep, with resorts such as Crested Butte, Colorado, offering pitches at a pitch of 55 degrees.
Got a family or group of friends travelling with a variety of abilities? North America is also the place to ski. Resorts like Silverstar in Canada have a green run from the top of every chairlift, ensuring beginners can get down safely while the rest of the crew find something more to their taste. Or with the 277 runs to choose from at Vail Ski Resort, everyone will be able to find something for them.
2. Snow, glorious snow
Your powder dreams will come true at resorts like Banff and Lake Louise in Canada, known for their consistent snowfalls throughout the season thanks to the cold temperatures and high elevations. Banff Sunshine Village gets over 360 inches of snow each season – that’s over 9 glorious metres to enjoy.
If you’re heading to the U.S., spots like Vail and Aspen in Colorado have both natural snow (over seven metres a season) and incredible snowmaking to keep conditions pristine. You can count on finding fresh tracks no matter when you show up throughout the season, making it easy to plan a stress-free trip.
3. Ski towns to explore
Off the slopes, there’s plenty to discover in each ski town of North America. Whether you’re choosing to wander around the gorgeous village of Whistler or taking in the postcard views of Banff, Canada’s mountainside destinations are home to endless après options and winter wonderland feels.
And then there’s the quirkiness of the US ski towns, where personality shines through every element. Head to Telluride to discover a five-star library of free yoga classes by day and saloons by night; stop by Aspen to enjoy a tipple at Hunter S Thompson’s favourite bar at the Hotel Jerome before seeing a show at the Wheeler Opera House; or discover the local breweries at the world’s highest distillery, The Breckenridge Distillery, for bourbon, vodka and spirits at 9600 feet above sea level.
4. Top-notch amenities
Want luxe? North America is where you’ll get it. Think paved, pedestrian-access-only roads and courtyards that lead to luxury hotels, swanky bars, ice skating rinks and a variety of spas to relax in after a big day on the slopes.
Or there’s boujee Deer Valley, with its valet ski service, warm cookies served up after skiing and limited amounts of lift tickets sold each day to keep the slopes uncrowded. Not to mention it’s about to get no less than 16 new lifts and a new 10-passenger gondola that, when completed, means Deer Valley will offer 5,726 acres of ski-only terrain spread across 10 mountains.
5. …But easy on the budget (if you need)
At a time when it feels like everything in the world is getting more expensive, there are still plenty of deals to be found for destinations in North America with the team at MySnow Holidays.
Take Banff for example, where you can stay in the heart of town for seven nights and get a five-day lift ticket from just $2,899, two adults, twin share. Or opt for seven nights and five days of skiing in Whistler from just $3799 for two adults, twin share. That’s 35% savings if you book by the end of April.
6. Family-friendly affordability
Those with little ones can also get in on the action with MySnow’s family-friendly deals. Take a family of four to Mammoth from just $6999 for all of you, including seven nights in a King Loft Family Room and and Ikon Base Pass offering Unlimited Access to Mammoth.
Or get a serious bargain by skiing Banff and Lake Louise with a stay at Hidden Ridge. Imagine seven nights in a one-bedroom condo with a five-day lift ticket from just $3,799 per family of four. Including 25% off and kids ski free.
7. Easy to access
Getting to ski resorts in North America is much easier than you think. Often, from Australia, it’s just one flight and then a quick drive to your destination of choice; Whistler, for example, is just a 2-hour drive from Vancouver International Airport.
As for Colorado, Denver is a major hub, with easy access to resorts like Aspen, Vail, and Breckenridge all just a few hours away. And let’s not forget about Calgary, which is close to resorts like Banff and Lake Louise, and makes for a great stopover in itself.
With on the ground transfers easy to organise, you can arrive in North America from Australia in the morning and be on the slopes before lunch time, getting your first turns in as soon as you arrive.
8. Plenty of other fun to be had
Snowmobiling? Ice climbing? Dog sledding? Ice skating? Ice fishing? It’s all on offer here, and often at the same North American ski resort, ensuring you can get your fix of off-snow activities once the lifts have stopped turning.
And then there are the real bucket-list destinations to access, like unwinding at the Scandinave Spa in Whistler, heading up for spectacular sunset views of Banff Gondola, relaxing in the hot springs at the base of Panorama Ski Resort, shopping for iconic fashion in Aspen, the list goes on…
Convinced? Take us with you, because we are too.
Ready to book for the 2025/26 season? Now’s the time to lock it in. Click here to find all the MySnow deals, but be fast, bookings must be made by April 30, 2025.
