Ski resort facts for kids

Ski resorts in the World by country

A ski resort is a place where people go skiing or to do other winter sports. Usually, these places are towns or villages in the mountains. This is because a lot of snow is needed for these sports. Ski lifts and slopes down the mountain are also needed. The lifts are usually cable cars, gondola lifts and chairlifts. Ski resorts also have hotels and restaurants for tourists.

There are many ski resorts around the world. The Alps in Europe have a lot, and so do the United States and Canada. There are very few in Africa because it does not snow a lot there.

Images for kids

Ski resorts in the world by country
Map of world ski resorts (interactive map)
Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort in Lebanon
This image of Zauchensee, Austria, shows the pistes, served by a gondola lift, detachable chairlift and a funicular. There is a snow fence to prevent snowdrift; and avalanche towers and avalanche barriers to mitigate the risk of avalanches
Jasná ski resort in Slovakia
Cerro Catedral Ski Resort, Argentina
Ski resorts can also be situated on a volcano like this one on Etna in Sicily
Gambarie, a ski resort above the Strait of Messina
Ruka, Finland
Valle Nevado, Chile
Małe Ciche, Poland
Blue Cow, Perisher ski resort, Australia
Sierra Nevada Ski Station, Spain
Shahdag Mountain Resort, Azerbaijan
Tsakhkadzor, Armenia
Killington Ski Resort, Vermont, United States
Winter Park Resort, Colorado, United States

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