Skiing in Scottsdale? not a Chance!

You will never be that cold here in gloriousIt is known for its affluent society and culture and
Scottsdale. Your bones will not ache from thehas been voted the most livable city as well as
damp and you can breathe easy here in our drywearing its other hat: The West's Most Western
and warm climate.Town.
Average temperature charts show the hotWith a nick name like that it is not surprising that
summer months can tip into the hundreds, butit hosts the world-renowned Scottsdale Arabian
average around eighty. For the cooler months,Horse Show. This annual event, one of several
December and January record highs in the midyearly shows held in Scottsdale, attracts
sixties and lows in the upper thirties.thousands of visitors and over 2,000 horses.
In fact the coldest day ever recorded wasThe Jaycees Parada del Sol is another famous
nineteen degrees fahrenheit in 1955. The hottestmonth-long event which attracts cowboys and
day ever was exactly a hundred degreescowgirls from all across the nation.
different at one hundred and nineteen degreesHowever, other interests are also represented
fahrenheit in 1972.here and every year the FBR Open Golf
Although many snowbirds flock to Scottsdale forTournament is held to the delight of all the
warmth, the average population of residentialScottsdale golfers. And with over 200 public and
retirees is well under the 40% mark.private golf courses, there is no shortage of golf
The weather in Scottsdale does offer seasonalenthusiasts here. Scottsdale golf is said to be as
changes, a fact which is often unappreciated bygood as the game can get. It also offers golfing
outsiders. The winter time is a good time tovariety, so if your handicap[ is higher than you
enjoy the variety of courses offered by the localwould wish, try target golfing. This form of the
community colleges.game, sometimes known as desert golf, was
Scottsdale is a popular place for retirement andpioneered in Scottsdale.
this is reflected in the diverse choice of subjectsOther yearly events include the Barrett Jackson
on offer. From Business courses to Beading, fromAuto Show and the very popular Art Festival.
Personal Growth to Purchasing an InvestmentWith so many visitors flocking to what has been
Property.quoted as an internationally recognized premier
How about Piano for Hopelessly Busy People, orand posh tourist destination, Scottsdale rose to
Smart Women can Finish Rich? This communitythe occasion and boasts the highest number of
obviously has unique and go ahead people livingresidential spas per capita! With three new ones
there.just opening this year....who needs skiing?