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Conjure up thoughts of the best ski lodge and what comes to mind? Fabulous access to skiing, fireplaces, great dining, super comfortable rooms, and lots of amenities? That’s what the very best ski lodge will offer – and there are numerous ski lodges in North America that fit the bill. Here is just a sampling of some of the ones you may wish to consider.
- Stein Eriksen Lodge. With European-style luxury, more than 145 fireplaces, ski-in and ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort, this lodge is also the only AAA 4-Diamond award winner in Utah. It’s also the recipient of the Conde Nast Traveler 1 and 2 Best Mainland Resort and the Mobil 4-Star Awards.
- Beaver Creek Lodge.This all-suite Conde Nast award-winning lodge is nestled in the center of Beaver Creek Village at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. With heated indoor and outdoor pools, plus spa, fine dining and the best of Rocky Mountain outdoor recreation, Beaver Creek Lodge is an excellent choice for skiers looking to maximize their vacation time.
- Snake River Lodge & Spa. Located at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, the Snake River Lodge & Spa offers super-luxury comfort with incomparable skiing – alpine and nordic. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are nearby, and the town of Jackson has numerous art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants. There’s also winter snowmobiling, snowboarding, dogsledding and winter wildlife viewing excursions. Don’t miss the new 17,000-square foot spa and fitness center to completely relax apres ski.
Are there other ski lodges that aren’t so expensive? Certainly there are. But when you want total access, comfort, convenience and luxury, why not go for the very best? At the very least, give these three ski lodges a good look, and go from there.
