Snowboarding Location Wishlist

It's February and the wind chills are proof that we are right in the middle of winter. What better time than now to share my mountain wishlist? The Nomad definitely spends winter evenings (and summer too) dreaming about fresh powder and views to die for. Here are a few places topping the list:

source - airpano.com

Zermatt, Switzerland - Not the largest, not the steepest, not even the greatest amount of snowfall but damn, what a view. A car-free town in the mountains of Europe with fondue and chocolate - my kind of Heaven.

Patagonia, Chile - This region may be the most unlikely on the list to actually ever ski/snowboard, but with its untainted and unmanned mountains, it is high on the list of lines that must someday be conquered.

Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada - This beast of a resort has 5,620 vertical feet and averages around 500" of snowfall a year. What else could you really ask for?

source - Kelsey, a close friend of the Nomad's

Tahoe Region, California - Timing has to be right for this spring fling. With most of its snow coming in late March and early April, this one will be best enjoyed in a light jacket and sunglasses rather than a parka and goggles.

Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada - With all of the allure of a French village, this resort is high on the list.  It's been rated #1 on the best of the east for multiple years. Just make sure to pack extra layers, because it will be cold.

Alaska, US - Alyeska sounds great as far as resorts go, but ponder for a second how many miles there are of unridden terrain. Many of the peaks are only accessible by gnarly hike or helicopter. Perfect for a splitboard.

source - Niseko Resort website

Niseko United, Japan - This resort boasts 600" of annual snowfall. Japan has been a big draw for many pros lately and there's one reason why: POW!

What places do you dream about on these cold, snowy nights?