This document discusses places to ski during the summer months. It recommends skiing in the southern hemisphere or more northern locations. Specifically, it suggests skiing in the Andes Mountains of South America, which offer long mountain ranges and high slopes. It also recommends skiing in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, particularly at resorts along the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington. One option highlighted is the Timberline Ski Resort at Mount Hood in Oregon, which remains open year-round.

1. P L A C E S T O S K I D U R I N G S U M M E R
C R E AT E D B Y J A C K RY G E R

2. • Yes, yes, it is time for the
weather to hang its
wintry cloak in the closet
and don the springtime
suit.
• But before those skis get
stored for a whole
summer, take a look into
some great spots for
summer skiing on this side
of the globe.

3. • Whether in the southern hemisphere or in the more polar of northerly
locations, there is always a place for the avid skier.
• Lose not all hope of getting back out on the slopes and feeling the rush of
the wind against your goggled eyes.
• Here’s to five more months of winter!

4. • The Andes of South America are
quite a good choice as they offer
the longest mountain range in
the world, and some of the
highest slopes

5. • Throughout Argentina and Chile, there are more socially-oriented,
family-friendly ski resorts, and more secluded backcountry zones.
The qualities of snow are a mix of compact and dry powdery snow.
• The Ski Portillo resort remains an uncrowded favorite due to a visitor
cap they set at 450. It is also the oldest ski spot in South America.

6. • For those located in the United States and wishing to stay
within borders, the Pacific Northwest offers a wide range
of locations along the Cascade Mountains, which span
from Oregon and Washington to British Columbia.

7. • The Timberline Ski resort features Mt.
Hood, the highest elevation in Oregon,
the most reputable site in the state for
high-speed downhill skiing. It is also
the only site in the country open and
offering lift service year-round.

8. The Timberline Ski lodge is a
national landmark and the locale
featured in Stanley Kubrick’s The
Shining. For one of the largest
skiing areas in the state, visit
Mount Bachelor’s ski resort with
peak heights of 2,600 feet.
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9. • Just North of the
Pacific states is the
Blackcomb slope in
Whistler, British
Columbia, Canada.
• With surprisingly warm
temperatures and
some of the steepest
slopes it remains a
trusted resort for the
skilled skier.
• Elevations soar up to
7,500 feet where
panoramic views of the
valleys below are
something to marvel
at.

10. W H E R E W I L L Y O U S K I T H I S S U M M E R ?
T H A N K S F O R V I E W I N G ! - J A C K RY G E R