Monday, December 15, 2008

Whistler Blackcomb top resort town

NEW YORK (AP) — Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual ski poll named Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia the best ski resort town in North America. Whistler Blackcomb also won for best apres-ski and activities, as well as for best local dining.

Also in the top 10 rankings, which appear in the magazine’s December issue, are Telluride, Colo.; Deer Valley, Utah; Aspen, Colo.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Sun Valley, Idaho; Vail, Colo.; Beaver Creek, Colo.; Park City, Utah, and Sun Peaks, British Columbia.

Big White in British Columbia won for top terrain. Deer Valley won for best lifts and lines. Jackson Hole scored highest for local ambiance.