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Winter Wonderland: 12 Retreats To Satisfy Every Athlete
by Carrie Miner
From Motors To Mountains
Founded in 1947 by visionary Everett Kircher, a Detroit Studebaker dealer, Boyne Mountain Ski Resort presents private pilots a world-class fly-in destination.
The resort's 5,200-foot paved jet strip [BFA] provides easy access for those geared up to explore this northern Michigan ski destination. Six, on-site lodging options cater to a wide range of needs, from those seeking spacious accommodations in a rustic villa to swanky suites at the luxurious Mountain Grand Lodge.
Skiing and snowboarding opportunities at Boyne Mountain also run the gamut with 67 groomed slopes, a snowboard terrain park featuring the longest super pipe in North America and more than 35 kilometers of groomed and track set Nordic trails.
Four dining options, the Solace Spa, the Snowsports School, a slope-side ice rink and an indoor water park keep in line with the fast-paced fun at this Midwest mountain getaway.
 Northern Exposure
Tie down north of the border at Mont Tremblant International Airport (CYFJ) and connect with the joys of winter and an alpine experience like none other on the sheer slopes of the Laurentian Mountains.
The Mont Tremblant Resort in Quebec continuously leads the list for winter sports-taking the title as the "#1 Ski Resort in the North American East" over and over and over again.
Since it's inception in 1939, this first-class ski destination has taken steps to create an atmosphere consistent with the beauty of the striking landscape.
Not only does Mont Tremblant offer a varied terrain suitable for a vast array of snow sports, but this leading ski destination also features sophisticated charm at the resort's Ville de Mont-Tremblant, a charming European-styled village nestled at the base of the picturesque peak.
An après-ski tour through the cobbled streets will take you past exclusive boutiques, specialty stores and art galleries as well as dozens of restaurants, bistros and bars.
While swooshing down the 2,100-vertical slopes remains a favorite snow sport on the mountain's 94 trails and 600-acres of skiing terrain, snowboarders also hit the slopes and show their moves on 18-acres of ramps, rails, jumps, modules and an Olympic-caliber super pipe.
Those with energy left to burn can fill out a wild winter weekend with snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice climbing, dog sledding, sleigh rides, ice skating, tubing and cross country skiing.
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