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Zermatt (Switzerland) - The country is known for its snow-capped mountains and incredible ski resorts. The city of Zermatt is surrounded by the beautiful Alps, with Matterhorn, one of most recognized peaks, standing out above the rest.

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Zermatt (Switzerland) - Zermatt has three skiing areas that feature gorgeous views and vertical drops of up to 2,179 m (7,148 ft). Besides the options for extreme sports lovers, you can also admire the incredible landscapes from the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise cable car, the highest in the alps.

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Wanaka (New Zealand) - This small New Zealand town is increasing in popularity as it becomes one of the best locations in the world for adventure sports pastimes.

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Wanaka (New Zealand) - Aside from the snowy mountains and breathtaking landscapes, Wanaka also has four skiing areas and specific sections for alpine climbers.

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Mont-Tremblant (Canada) - Mont-Tremblant is a huge tourist hub, especially in the winter, and is known for its beautiful, natural landscapes and skiing options.

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Mont-Tremblant (Canada) - With the opening of its first cable car in 1939, Tremblant became one of the top ski resorts in North America. Many people enjoy the ski runs, from beginners to professionals.

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Whitefish (United States) - The city has been a skiing sensation for over 50 years, and the Whitefish Mountain Resort remains a big tourism draw. 

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Whitefish (United States) - Besides being a fairy-tale location in itself, the resort is always filled with people enjoying extreme winter sports activities.

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Whistler (Canada) - Around two million people visit Whistler every year, mostly for the alpine skiing and mountain biking at Whistler-Blackcomb. During the Winter Olympics in 2010, Whistler hosted most of the alpine and Nordic events.

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Whistler (Canada) - The area includes the longest and steepest vertical drops and largest ski areas on the whole continent. The 1,524 m (5,000 ft) of descent of both mountains (Whistler and Blackcomb) are great options to practice extreme sports.

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Taos (United States) - In the state of New Mexico, there is an incredible ski resort that attracts tourists from all over the world.

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Taos (United States) - The Taos Ski Valley, founded in 1955, sits on a narrow valley surrounded by huge peaks. Steep descents, challenging terrain and the impetuous Kachina Peak that stands at 3,854 m (12,644 ft) above sea level are just some of the things you can find there.

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Stowe (United States) - In the state of Vermont, the Green Mountains can be found near the small city of Stowe.

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Stowe (United States) - At the Stowe Mountain Resort, a 15-minute drive from the city center, you can find Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont.

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Stowe (United States) - Spruce Peak is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of skiing at the ski school there.

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Steamboat Springs (United States) - Steamboat Springs has one of the largest ski resorts in the state. The landscape looks like something out of a fairy tale book!

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Steamboat Springs (United States) - The resort is called Ski Town USA or Bike Town USA, and it attracts tourists from everywhere.

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Steamboat Springs (United States) - The city hosts the Winter Carnival in February, when trucks spread snow on the city's main street for the skijoring competition—a winter sport that involves of a person being dragged around by a horse, dogs, or a motorized vehicle.

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Niseko (Japan) - The mountains on the Japanese island of Hokkaido are known worldwide for having the lightest snowflakes on Earth. Niseko has four independent resorts with the majestic 1,307-m high (4,288-ft) Niseko Annupuri peak in the background.

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Niseko (Japan) - You can also ride the cable car for a breathtaking experience.

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Bozeman (United States) - Montana's two fiercest mountains are the biggest attraction in Bozeman. Bridger Bowl is a non-profit skiing area 20 minutes away from the city, and Big Sky Resort is one of the largest in the United States.

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Bozeman (United States) - In Bozeman, you can participate in winter sports and mountain climbing.

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Chamonix (France) - Chamonix is one of the best skiing spots in the world accessible by cable cars. it also has some of the easiest terrain for beginners.

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Chamonix (France) - Chamonix is located in a valley near the border of France, Italy and Switzerland. The city is shadowed by the highest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc, which sits at 4,810 m (15,780 ft) above sea level, making it one of the most challenging in Europe for alpine climbers.

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Crested Butte (United States) - Located in the state of Colorado, Crested Butte used to be a mining city and to this day, you can still find preserved historical constructions that are surrounded by incredible landscapes.

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Crested Butte (United States) - This destination is popular among mountaineers who go there to climb the amazing snow-capped mountains. Skiing at Crested Butte is also an incredible experience!

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Park City (United States) - This small city in the state of Utah is home to around eight thousand people, but it is sought after by Olympic athletes because of its location between the five most famous skiing resorts in North America.

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Park City (United States) - The city also offers options for beginners and advanced skiers alike, such as its three terrain parks and halfpipes.

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Bend (United States) - Located in the state of Oregon, this is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the world. The 2,743-m (8,999-ft) high volcano, which has ski trails on every side, is a diverse area with some of the lightest snowfalls in the Pacific region.

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Bend's Mount Bachelor has trails for both beginners and advanced skiers. The more adventurous ones can perform their tricks on the snow-capped crater.

See also: Unusual winter activities to see and do this season

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