49th Parallel North Ski Safari

With relatively simple but spectacular drives, your trip begins in Schweitzer Mountain Resort in the USA before crossing the 49th Parallel North to RED Mountain Resort in Canada. Both areas are a must for fans of steep and deep and there's even more skiing to be had along the way.

Schweitzer offers 2,900 acres of incredible terrain, including the countless on and off-piste lines along Schweitzer Bowl & Outback Bowl's 6,000 ft ridge line. The resort boasts an abundance of guaranteed snow and with the nearest city 90 miles away, it never gets busy. The modern and fast lifts whisk you up so you can really rack up the runs.

RED Mountain is one of those hidden gems that can change your perspective on skiing forever. The terrain choices are unbeatable, the "locals' hill" vibe still exists, the resort is proudly independent, the tree skiing is rightly considered the best in the world, and the cat-skiing is simply outstanding. RED will deliver some of the best skiing of your life and you'll wonder why it's not on every UK skier's bucket list.

This ski safari wouldn't be complete without a day trip to Whitewater where the backcountry certainly makes you earn your turns with steep, technical chutes and bowls offering the promise of neck-deep powder. Or for even more skiing, spend a day at the aptly named 49° North Mountain Resort which sits right on the line of latitude which gives this ski safari its name. It's also conveniently on the drive between Schweitzer and RED!

They may be in different countries but both Schweitzer and RED feature on the Ikon Base Pass (5 days in each). If you want to add a day in Whitewater or 49° North, you'll need to purchase a day pass.