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Best for Winter Sports
Even the most die-hard golfers sometimes need a break during the winter. And there’s no better way to spend a few months away from the course than by taking to the slopes or the cross-country trails. Conversely, skiiers need something to do when the snow melts. So increasingly, more luxury golf communities are being developed in areas that are hotbeds of alpine pursuits.
The following seven Premier Properties provide access to some of the best skiing in the country when the courses are covered with snow.
BrightwaterBest for Winter Sports - Gypsum, CO
Open in September 2008, Brightwater's golf course is 8,005 yards, long even for Colorado's altitude and longer than the alpine trails at nearby Beaver Creek…
Club at CordilleraBest for Winter Sports - Edwards, CO
During the winter, the Cordillera Nordic Center offers 11 miles of trails, while the alpine skiing of world-famous Vail is virtually next door.
Club at Spanish PeaksBest for Winter Sports - Big Sky, MT
From one of Spanish Peak's ski-in/ski-out lots, residents can take advantage of cross-country ski trails on property, as well as private lift access to Big…
Glacier ClubBest for Winter Sports - Durango, CO
Glacier Club is just minutes from Purgatory Mountain, a hidden gem in southwest Colorado, away from big-name ski towns like Aspen and Vail.
Gray's CrossingBest for Winter Sports - Truckee, CA
Gray's Crossing residents have access to the Tahoe Mountain Club, which operates a private lodge on the slopes of famous Northstar-at-Tahoe.
Martis CampBest for Winter Sports - Truckee, CA
While it's now convenient for residents to get to Northstar, it will be even easier after completion of a private-access lift.
TaliskerBest for Winter Sports - Park City, UT
Park City is a skiier's paradise, with three resorts, including Deer Valley nearby, and six more within an hour's drive.
America's Premier Properties
In the face of a negative real estate market, upscale golf communities have held up better than expected. A large part of the reason is that they provide more than just physical space—America’s Premier Properties lavishes residents with amenities that are impossible to quantify.
And because no community can be everything to everybody, we have made this guide even more useful by categorizing the communities according to amenities or features that may be most important to you. These categories will help narrow your search, whether you are a skiier, sailor or city person. So happy hunting, and best of luck on an exciting journey that hopefully takes you to the most rewarding of ends: your dream home.
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