While the United States has some pretty gnarly ski resorts strewn across the country, avid skiers know the best places to ski are elsewhere around the world. Here are a few places you might want to bring along your boots.
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New Zealand
Not only is New Zealand one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but it also boasts some of the best mountain ranges. Where there are mountains, there are places to ski. Check out the Treble Cone resort in the southern half of the country for some of the best available.
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Italy
Two words: The Dolomites. Every devoted skier has these puppies near the top of their list of places they most want to pound some snow before they die. They’re enormous, treacherous ranges that give even the professionals a reason to shake in their boots.
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Switzerland
Switzerland is known as the home of alpine skiing and lays claim to some of the most epic and famous slopes in the world. The Matterhorn, Engelberg and Zermatt are all found here.
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France
It’s said you’re not truly a skier until you tackle the Alps. Well, nobody really says that, but they probably should. Folks travel from all around the world to hit the slopes of France’s most monstrous range and it’s easily considered the best in the world.
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