Top 3 Underrated Skiing Destinations

For avid skiers and snowboarders, understanding the unique freedom and fun of a trip to some of the world's most scenic snowy slopes is one of life's great pleasures. With so many breathtaking landscapes across the seven continents, we will pick out three underappreciated but just as sensational skiing and snowboarding destinations.

#3 - Borovets, Bulgaria

When people think of skiing in Europe, their attention is immediately drawn to the Swiss or French Alps.

This is because they're the two prime skiing and snowboarding destinations on the continent, bringing in millions of tourists annually. However, skiing in the Alps can be pricey, especially if you choose the Swiss region instead of the French.

Many people want to turn their ski trip into a larger vacation, and ensuring you can do this as cost-effectively as possible is critical.

Bulgaria is one of the most cost-effective ski resorts worldwide, with incredible scenic views.

Although we're focussing on skiing and what that brings, you could say the same for many vacation destinations worldwide.

For example, suppose you watch a big UFC or boxing match in Las Vegas.

In that case, you'd go with the primary intention of watching the big event and taking in the phenomenal casino resorts that litter the famous strip-ensuring that the activities that supplement your trip are worthwhile and taking in some gambling supercasinos in the Nevada desert.

Although Bulgaria isn't quite as grand as the MGM Grand, you can replicate the tables of Viva Las Vegas by playing video poker for real money on your mobile phone and saving yourself the expensive overheads of traveling out to the Nevada desert when you can just bring the experience to the palm of your hand. The beauty of digital gambling is that a mobile casino doesn't just bring the experience to you more conveniently. In addition, you can take advantage of promotional offers and bonus codes that you wouldn't be able to in a physical casino.

#2 - Treble Cone, New Zealand

As one of the world's most desirable countries, New Zealand has some of the most extraordinary natural backdrops you can find anywhere on the planet. A considerable chunk of this landscape is the beautiful countryside mountains during the winter months between May and September.

It's hard to pick just one location in New Zealand, especially with other notable destinations for skiers and snowboarders, such as the Remarkables slope, close to Queenstown's incredible, underrated, and relatively untouched environment. Depending on where you are, getting to New Zealand can be tricky. It's a three-hour flight from Australia, but it's the furthest destination you can travel to if you're from the United Kingdom. It'd take you the best part of two days to get there. That, in essence, is why it is so underrated.

However, if you have the time and resources, exploring this incredible country should be on your bucket list, and you can also sample the spectacular ski resorts on the North and South

Islands, then you'll be ticking off more than one box with the same trip.

#1 - Trysil, Norway

Scandinavia is a region of Europe that flies completely under the radar when discussing the top ski resorts on the continent. However, Norway consistently ranks in the top five in the living index, and the ski resorts in the country exemplify that point perfectly.

We've opted for Trysil, but again, like New Zealand, there are three or four beautiful ski resorts throughout the country. However, unlike Bulgaria, one of many ideal locations for students looking to ski or snowboard within a tight budget, Norway falls on the more expensive side of ski resorts. However, if you're looking to plan a trip with the family or have saved up to go on a long, relaxing ski trip to unwind, then Trysil is one of the most serene and visually spectacular places. This isn't just the case for Europe; it rivals any of the top ski resorts in the world.

Conclusion

Finding a nice variety of ski resorts gives you a better perspective of the slopes you want to spend more time on.

While factoring in the most cost-effective ski slopes, you can allow your money to stretch further, and if you're thrifty enough, you'll be able to save more money and potentially have more ski trips over a more extended period.

In reality, there are dozens of ski resorts we could have added to today's list, and one of the incredible positives of the internet is that you can research destinations yourself at the click of a button to make an informed decision. For those of you that are avid skiers and snowboarders, you'll be right at home in any of these three destinations we have mentioned today.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aleksandra Djurdjevic          

Senior Content Creator

Aleksandra Djurdjevic is a senior writer and editor, covering snowboarding, skiing and trends in outdoor winter activities. She has previously worked as ESL teacher for English Tochka. Aleksandra graduated from the Comparative Literature department at the Faculty of Philosophy in Serbia. Aleksandra’s love for the mountains, getting out in the snow on her board, season after season, seeking wild snow adventures across the globe helps her continue to be a top expert at CSG.