{"id":144410,"date":"2019-01-10T14:03:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T19:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=144410"},"modified":"2024-09-30T16:50:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T20:50:59","slug":"photo-worthy-mountain-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/rejuvenate\/photo-worthy-mountain-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo-Worthy Mountain Escapes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s a moment that comes between hopping off the ski lift and slaloming to the base of the run: a moment of awe. But it\u2019s important to remember that elation comes at every elevation. Here, mountain insiders share their favourite photogenic apr\u00e8s-ski delights\u00a0to top off finding scenic slopes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Connect With Loved Ones in Whistler, British Columbia<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Thanks to its architecture, inspired by Alpine lodges in Europe, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler<\/a> is photogenic itself.\u00a0But for Executive Chef Eren Guryel, there\u2019s another sight worth snapping: the Resort\u2019s vintage camper.\u00a0\u201cThere really isn\u2019t anything like fondue and fresh, steaming bread at the camper for apr\u00e8s-ski,\u201d he says. \u201cIt just warms the soul.\u201d<\/p>\n

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His must-order drink? Tipsy Snowman, the Resort\u2019s signature hot chocolate that\u2019s destined for social media fame.\u00a0Grab some roasting sticks, make s\u2019mores and talk about your day exploring the unforgettable sights of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cosy Up at The Handle Bar in Jackson Hole, Wyoming<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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\u201cNo matter how you spend your day, Instagrammable cocktails and elk chilli and Cotija cheese nachos at The Handle Bar<\/a> is a great way to round it out,\u201d says Hope Maloney, Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole<\/a> and a member of Les Clefs d\u2019Or USA.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The beer hall attracts Jackson locals to warm up with curated whiskeys and unmissable desserts like orange pound cake topped with roasted strawberries, mascarpone ice cream and Grand Marnier.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Stop by a Slopeside Legend in Meg\u00e8ve, France<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Skiers have long been drawn to this corner of France for its postcard views of 4,800-metre-high (15,700-foot) Mont Blanc. (And, yes, the skiing.) But you can also warm your snow-dusted toes at Ideal 1850, a ski-in, ski-out restaurant at 1,850 metres (6,070 feet). The Chef Concierge at\u00a0Four Seasons Hotel Meg\u00e8ve<\/a>\u00a0recommends tucking into a truffle pizza accompanied by your panoramic mountain view.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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After lunch, take the ski lift, follow the Mandarines slopes for a few metres and turn quickly to your right, heading towards the fir trees. You\u2019ll arrive at the top of the Slalom slope, where a sense of wonder will rush through you as you see this view over the village of Meg\u00e8ve, the entire valley and Mont d\u2019Arbois. The natural contrast of colours is breathtaking.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Achieve a Rocky Mountain High in Vail, Colorado<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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For a photo-worthy apr\u00e8s-ski experience, bartender (and\u00a0Vail native) Harrison Brown\u00a0naturally advises guests of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail<\/a>\u00a0to head directly to his watering hole, the aptly named Remedy Bar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWe have several firepits on our terrace that overlook Vail Mountain\u2019s Bear Tree run,\u201d he says. Your drink order:\u00a0Brown\u2019s own creation, the Stallion, whose ingredients include Breckenridge Bourbon, Contratto Aperitif, Kahl\u00faa and Luxardo maraschino cherries, topped with stout foam. \u201cThe sophisticated cocktail pairs nicely with our chef\u2019s Signature \u2018Grilled Cheese,\u2019 which is made with foie gras butter, taleggio, warm honey and herbes de Provence.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Find Desert Delights in Santa Fe, New Mexico<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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\u201cSanta Fe\u2019s views are truly distinctive and offer sweeping, uninterrupted views of diverse terrain showcasing vast, beautiful high desert landscapes,\u201d\u00a0says Justin Bobb, an expert skier, snowboarder and guide at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For a prime panorama, you don\u2019t have to go far. Join the locals for drinks by the patio firepit of Terra Bar<\/a>, or, in an impressive apr\u00e8s power move, ask the Resort\u2019s Apr\u00e8s Butler to light your Casita fireplace and arrange restorative nibbles, plus a cocktail kit (the Santa Fe Mule is a favourite, made with Santa Fe Spirits Expedition Vodka), to enjoy in the comfort of your room.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE<\/h2>\n

Where will you capture your next favourite photograph? <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\"Whistler <\/picture>\n

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