| Indoor ski areas have become popular for both | | | | popular indoor ski areas. It has a 170-meter slope |
| novice and advanced skiers to be able to learn and | | | | with year round real snow. The Snowdome provides |
| practice on without the challenges of severe weather | | | | lessons at all levels for both skiers and snowboarders. |
| conditions. | | | | Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing is also available |
| Have you ever wondered what the popular indoor ski | | | | at the facility. |
| areas around the world are? These areas tend to be | | | | * Xscape, located in Castleford, features skiing, |
| in countries that already have outdoor skiing facilities, | | | | snowboarding as well as tobogganing and ice walls. |
| and are more common in Europe that in other areas. | | | | These ice walls are built by hand to simulate |
| But that isn't always the case. These can be found in | | | | conditions of rock climbing, only on ice. |
| Germany, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Japan, | | | | Australia and New Zealand |
| China and Australia. In one unusual location - Ras | | | | * Mt. Thebarton in Adelaide, Australia was the first |
| Al-Khaimah, a part of the United Arab Emirates, | | | | built and is still a popular indoor ski area. The facility |
| construction has begun on a 2,000 meter indoor ski | | | | includes skating rinks, restaraunts and bars, video |
| area. | | | | arcades and other attractions. |
| So here are some places you might want to make | | | | * Snowplanet in Auckland, New Zealand offers a full |
| part of your travel plans: | | | | compliment of snowsport activities 365 days a year. |
| United Arab Emirates | | | | It features three lifts and a separate terrain area for |
| * Dubai is truly a ski facility in the desert. It has 5 | | | | snowboarders. A chalet style restaruant opens |
| different runs that are designed for beginning to | | | | overlooking the snow park allowing a relaxing |
| advanced skiers and snowboarders. There is a full | | | | atmosphere. |
| 3000 square meters contained in this indoor snow | | | | Germany |
| park. All equipment needed is available on site. | | | | * Germany feature several popular indoor ski areas. |
| Numerous restaurants, gift shops and other venues | | | | The Alpincenter, Jever Skihalle and Snowtropolis all |
| provide visitors with lots to do and see. | | | | offer great indoor skiing opportunities among other |
| United Kingdom | | | | features. Apres ski activities are given special detail at |
| * The Snowdome in Tamworth is one of the post | | | | these locations. |