Igloos, Raves, and Snowbombing: The World’s Top Ten Winter Parties

For us in the northern hemisphere, the cooler mornings mean winter’s right about the corner. Every year at this time, I’m bombarded with visions of chest deep powder runs by means of Rocky Mountain champaign, followed swiftly by après beers turned all night jam fests. Needless to say, I couldn’t be extra excited to share this Times write-up outlining the leading ten winter parties about the world.

Party hopping can get tricky, although. How do you select in between a three day comedy festival in the Alps, igloo raves, and hanging out with up and coming rock stars? Decisions, decisions.

Given the selection, I would most likely end up at the “greatest show on snow,” the Snowbombing festival in Mayrhofen, Austria. According to its internet site, Snowbombing is an, “exhilarating week-long whirlwind of momentous moments in mythical fairy-tale venues, delivered by a blizzard of brilliant bands.” A music festival and winter sports in the Alps… I’m sold.

Sadly enough, the “momentous moment” that didn’t make the list, was my backyard grill on the last day of the ski season. Perhaps next year.

Photo by e.Bergquist