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  the online travel shopping resource that lets you plan at your leisure then book, pack and go! Not only will they set you up with a wonderful ski vacation, but they can also handle Travel Accommodations, Information Offices, Tourism,  Attractions, Sightseeing Adventures,  Sports packages, Cruise's, Scuba holidays, and more!

• Active Adventures, LLC
  Winter sports options include snowshoe and cross-country skiing adventures in the area around Ward, Colo. Read about the area and the Mountain Club membership option.

• Adventures on Skis
  Request a brochure, call toll-free or browse the airline specials for ski trips to Europe. Last-minute specials, descriptions of tour conditions (deposits, required documents, itinerary changes) and hotel details are all posted on-site.

• Alpine Recreation Ltd.
  New Zealand ski tours offered by this operator include Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook destinations. The summary data for each tour identifies the skill, fitness and group-size requirements for each adventure.

• Any Mountain Tours
  Choose from theme packages to Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and other snowy destinations, and pick up the facts about Club Any Mountain's lower-priced, guide-hosted group tours. Find ski resort info, snowboard tips and specials too.

• Aspen Ski Tours
  Whether your dream ski trip is to the Rockies or Europe, this operator can handle the details. Individual background pages on destinations from Aspen to Vail are packed with info on accommodations, ambiance and amenities.

• Bill Russell's Mountain Tours
  Offering your choice of European skiing or hiking packages that include passes, a guide, meals and hotel, this firm posts a tour schedule, descriptions of Culture Hike tours, a toll-free number and e-mail address.

• Classic Ski Tours
  Whether you're looking for a group ski trip, family getaway or just a day on the slopes, you'll find detailed info -- including maps -- for several packages and destinations, along with current weather conditions, photos and an info request form.

• CMCR Ski Tours
  Details of package deals to all the big U.S. ski resorts -- Tahoe, Taos, Jackson Hole, Vail and other Utah and Colorado standouts -- share space with info on ski vacations in Europe and Canada and warm-weather trips to Florida and the Caribbean.

• CMH Heli-Skiing
  Groups are limited to only nine skiers, the action takes place in the Selkirks and Monashees of southern British Columbia and transportation is via jet-powered Bell helicopter. Full details are posted on-site.

• • CMH Kootenay Heli-Skiing
  A helicopter is the ultimate ski lift. Find out how to reach the deep powder in southern British Columbia with the travel company which leads small groups on extreme skiing vacations.

• Communicata Skiing
  A Scottish Web-site production and design company has compiled a useful page for European ski enthusiasts that links to Scottish condition reports, a British ski retailer directory, a section on Nordic skiing and ski clubs and associations.

• Deviate
  Skiing trips to Sugarbush, Valdez and Whistler, women's-only snowboarding camps and whitewater rafting are just some of the offerings from this Vermont travel operator. Heavy on superlatives, but skimpy on details, you'll need to call for full info.

• Discover Canada: Alberta Trips & Activities
  This page from Discover Canada is a good collection of ski and other adventure operators in Alberta, including some without Web pages. Full contact info and a service description are provided for each listing, along with any available links.

• Downhill Riders Ski & Travel Co., Ltd.
  Canadian firm promotes its weekend ski shuttles from Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary to Banff, Jasper and Panorama, and invites quote requests for package tours to several Canadian resorts.

• Dreamrides Backcountry Ski Trips
  For uncrowded winter conditions, check into these back-country vacation packages, day tours and snowboard trips for families and small groups in the La Sals and Abajos mountain ranges of the Moab, Utah area.

• Equity Total Travel
  Online brochures cover the facts of the Equity School Ski -- a learn-how-to-do-it adventure in France, Italy or Austria -- and the Equity Total Ski -- just-do-it ski holidays at European and North American resorts.

• Estours Travel
  Australian travel company offers longer tours than many operators; choose from 12, 19 and 26 days. All tour itineraries include both Austrian and Swiss ski resorts, and interested skiers are invited to request the brochure.

• Exum Mountain Guides
  Winter choices from this group operating in the Grand Teton National Park include backcountry skiing, avalanche training courses, hut skiing and winter mountaineering courses. Site features details and prices.

• FrontierSki
  This U.K. operator specializes in skiing trips to Canadian resorts such as Whistler, Banff and Lake Louise. Pages on each destination highlight its ski conditions and programs, family accommodations and non-ski activities.

• Gros Morne Adventure Guides
  Offering two regularly scheduled ski touring adventures in western Newfoundland -- the backcountry explorer experience and the telemark experience -- this operator posts photos and descriptions of the two trips.

• Holidaze Ski Tours
  Along with U.S. and Canadian destinations, packages to Europe, New Zealand and South America are available through this agency. Info pages include general descriptions and a summary of what's included in the package price.

• I.Q. Snowboard Tours
  These snowboarding trips to the Southern Alps of New Zealand are run by local snowboarders and cater to all skill levels. Trip planners can choose from high-priced options such as luxury apartments or keep costs down with multi-share accommodations.

• JDS Back Country Snow Cat Ski Tours
  For skiers who are tired of long lift lines and crowded ski areas, this Colorado tour operator offers an alternative: a snow-cat ride into the high areas of the San Juan Mountains and open slopes.

• Maximum Tours, Inc.
  Group-tour specialists offer packages for students, teens and families. Ski and snowboard destinations are located primarily in the northeast United States: Vermont, New York and New Hampshire.

• Moguls Ski & Snowboard Tours
  In business since 1982, Moguls handles all the details of ski and snowboard vacations -- transportation, lift tickets, equipment rental and accommodations -- for groups of 1 to 1,000 in the western United States.

• Morningstar Ski Tours, Inc.
  A husband-and-wife skiing duo operate this agency and specialize in Italian tours, because they consider Italian skiing, food and wine to be the best value going. Photos, trip info and videos tell the rest of the story.

• Morrell Adventure Travel
  Along with bike trips, walks and rafting, Morrell offers a variety of ski adventures, including a women's week, wilderness adventures, intermediate/advanced trips, lodge-based adventures and snowshoeing. Find dates and details on-site.

• Mountain Heli-Sports
  Day packages to the Whistler resort in British Columbia include mountain guides, a gourmet lunch and transportation to and from the heliport. This promo site also includes details about longer packages and tips on what to bring.

• New England Action Sports, Inc.
  Day, group, European and customized trips are all available through this Rhode Island operator. Day prices to nearby resorts include motorcoach fees and lift tickets.

• Nordic Ski Touring
  Membership in this Los Angeles, Calif., ski group is open to Sierra Club members who subscribe to the Snowflake newsletter. Find a list of current trips and leaders and good info on equipment requirements.

• On the Piste Ski Club
  Serious skiers and fondue lovers will want to check these ski vacations in Nendaz Mont-Fort, Switzerland. Details include current conditions and skiing opportunities, accommodations and passes, and the official word on fondue night.

• • Penny Pitou Travel
  The double silver medal winner at the 1960 Olympics personally runs ski and hiking tours to the Alps and biking tours. Find details of upcoming trips with itineraries and prices.

• Powder Byrne
  U.K. ski operator offers custom bookings for anything in the Alps, and augments its Web site with resort descriptions, details of the Yeti ski club for kids, the bonus of free group child care and free gifts only available if you book via the Web site.

• R.K. Heli-Ski Panorama, Inc.
  The promotion claims that you don't have to be an expert to heli-ski, and explains that skiers are grouped by ability level and matched to appropriate runs. Details on packages and bookings, procedures and snow conditions are posted on-site.

• San Francisco Ski Bus
  Tahoe day trips from San Francisco and East Bay pickup locations include coffee and bagels on the way, a day of skiing, snowboarding or cross-country, and beer, soft drinks and snacks on the way home.

• Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing
  The General Information page is a good introduction to the risks and rigors of heli-skiing, with info about altitude, fitness level and skiing ability, safety precautions and insurance. The package summary page offers a variety of trips.

• Sierra Ski Touring
  Along with ski trips along the Sierra High Route and the Tyndall and White Mountains high camps, this touring company also offers dog-sled rides, a musher's course and practical instruction in avalanche safety and mountain medicine.

• Ski Beat
  This U.K. operator advertises special beginners' ski packs and free taxi service to the ski school, civilized flight times, a selection of excellent chalets, nanny service and good food and wine. Links provide the details.

• Ski Best Tours
  Whether you want to get away from the crowds or do the slopes on a shoestring budget, this Canadian tour company offers to help you get there. Package summaries provide the bare details; complete the interactive form for personal trip planning.

• Ski Direct
  Only U.K. residents can take advantage of this agency's services, which include independent advice on all major ski operators' holidays, transportation bookings, ski insurance and foreign-currency travelers checks.

• Ski France
  French operator posts an English-language info page that points to summaries of resorts, accommodations, snow conditions and special promotions. Access the CyberSkiShop to arrange equipment rentals over the Internet.

• Ski New Zealand Holidays
  Many available options give skiers plenty of trip customization choices. Concentrate on one resort or select the One Pass for unlimited skiing at four Southern Lakes regions. Drive yourself or take the bus. Stay in a motel or holiday home.

• Ski the Rockies
  Info pages on the big Rocky Mountain resorts include ski area facts (total lifts and trails, skiable areas, average snowfall). Sample midweek air fares from cities across the country and lodging/lift rates for area accommodations.

• Ski Tours Snow Safaris
  Photos, testimonials and descriptions of past trips give a good idea of the types of vacations arranged by this South African firm; the generous list of upcoming excursions includes dates, rates and skiing conditions.

• Ski Train, The
  It's great if you ski, but no problem if you don't. The Colorado ski train from Denver to Winter Park is not just transportation to the resort, but a sightseeing trip through the Rockies. Activity, schedule and route details are posted.

• Ski Travel Company, The
  Ski Travel puts together 9- and 13-day ski safaris on New Zealand peaks, including Mt. Hutt, Cardrona and The Remarkables, or will design a custom group trip. The promo page includes accommodations, rental car and ski destination details.

• Ski Trips, Inc.
  Ski Trips specializes in personalized, all-inclusive ski packages, ski tours and ski vacations to the mountain resorts of Western Canada, Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Be sure to check the prearranged specials and the undiscovered gems.

• Ski Vacation Planners, Inc.
  Whether you want to plant your skis on slopes in the West, Canada, South America or New Zealand, this outfit has done the preliminary work and offers a number of holiday choices and destinations.

• Ski with Erna Low
  The official U.K. representative of La Plagne, Les Arcs and Flaine advertises that it has the best prices for French skiing and flexible options for the independent traveler. In-depth info pages deliver the goods on more than a dozen French resorts.

• SkiBoundTours
  Advertising Utah's only all-resort ski pass and online booking, this promo page also includes detailed info and maps for the state's resorts and an up-to-date snow conditions summary for each peak.

• Skiing for Smarten
  This group assembles and leads group continuing-education snow ski and snowboard trips, and claims to have a different travel philosophy, affordable prices and great trips. Find full details of the innovative approach and a free mailing list.

• SnoSearch Ski Tours
  A resort profile of the month and upcoming special value ski package are added bonuses on this promo page for a travel operator that specializes exclusively in Europe for the U.S. winter, and in Southern Hemisphere locations for summer skiers.

• Sportours
  Skiing and diving vacations are the Sportours specialty, and the package listing for ski holidays is arranged alphabetically from Aspen to Whistler, with additional charts for Europe and South America.

• Sports America Tours
  The Ski Resort Index presents choices by state and by country. Click a link for a resort summary, statistics, special deals and lodgings summaries. The Resort Comparison matrix ranks slopes by factors such as vertical rise and percentage advanced.

• Steep Skiing Camps Worldwide
  Owned by Doug Coombs, two-time winner of the World Extreme Skiing Championship, this outfit runs steep skiing adventure trips in Alaska and Europe. Info pages on each camp explain transportation, accommodations and itinerary.

• SW Tours
  SW Tours does New Mexico -- and only New Mexico -- for golf and ski enthusiasts who want a vacation with first-class amenities. Ski trips include six days of skiing at five different ski areas, evening cocktail parties and all meals.

• Tien Shan Ski Safari
  Definitely a trip for die-hard enthusiasts with plenty of cash, the destination of this heli-ski tour is the Tien Shan mountains in the Siberian Steppes. Pages explain visa requirements, cultural differences, hotel accommodations and airline routes.

• Timberline Heli-Skiing & Tours
  If you don't ski, you can take a scenic helicopter tour, but if you do ski, the same helicopter can fly you into virtually undisturbed slopes of Utah powder. This travel page covers the bases, with info on accommodations, shopping and non-ski activities.

• Topnotch Tours Whistler
  Catering to the executive skier/boarder who wants exclusive V.I.P. treatment, TNT offers a selection of upscale Canadian packages to the Whistler resort. Amenities include an evening mountain-top fondue on snowmobile.

• Tuft Ski Tours
  A free e-mail subscription to the Utah-Ski Newsletter can help keep you informed of airfare, lift and skiing specials, while the info on resort homes and accommodations at Silver Fox and the Village Sugarplum show plenty of apres-ski digs.

• USA Skiing: Ultimate Destinations
  Specializing in worldwide ski travel, this operator can handle your arrangements for tours to Canada, Europe, U.S. destinations, New Zealand and South America. In conjunction with the Travel Navigator, the site lists package summaries, costs and details.

• USTravel Ski Department
  This nationwide ski tour operator offers escorted weekly departures to resorts in the Rockies and Canada and is an official agent for Jacksonville Ski Club Trips. Browse the list of custom-planned vacations and link to detailed info pages.

• Utah Ski Reservations
  Reservation company offering customized ski packaging to seven different Utah resorts posts info on sample packages to Park City, Snowbird, Deer Valley and Salt Lake City.

• Wing Ridge Ski Tours
  Wing Ridge offers a back-country skiing experience in the Eagle Cap Wilderness area of the Wallowa Mountains of northeast Oregon. Terrain maps and cross-sectional profiles, tour details and shelter system descriptions are posted at the site.

• Yellowstone Expeditions
  Love the snow, but don't like downhill skiing? Check into this group's cross-country skiing trips in Yellowstone National Park that include all meals, lodging in heated yurts and snow-van transportation within the park.