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  • 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort

    49 Degrees North Mountain Resort

    In July of 2009, 49° North began a major resort improvement project on Angel Peak, located northwest of the summit of Chewelah Mountain.  60 acres of the Angel Peak project area were transformed into seven new, wide-open runs, and 170 acres were selectively thinned to create more of the legendary gladed terrain that the resort is known for.  The Angel Peak project was completed in August of 2009.

  • Aleyska Resort

    Aleyska Resort

    Winter sports enthusiasts appreciate Alyeska Resort's 650 inches of average annual snowfall, its 2,500 vertical feet of diverse terrain over 1,400 skiable acres. Not to mention the lack of lift lines. Alyeska offers mountain experiences for skiers and riders at all levels.

  • Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

    Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

    There is an energy at Alpine Meadows resort; a heartbeat. This mountain mesmerizes us with perfect powder which lingers days after a storm; grants moments of clarity on quiet traverses through snow covered pine trees; and converts visitors to locals with seven open bowls, gentle, top-to-bottom cruisers, and forested glades. Alpine Meadows mountain resort allows its visitors to feel unabashed joy harbored in every soul’s inner child.

  • Alta Sierra Ski Resort & Terrain Park

    Alta Sierra Ski Resort & Terrain Park

    The Alta Sierra Ski Resort is located approximately one hour from Bakersfield, California, in the Southern most tip of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

  • Alta Ski Area

    Alta Ski Area

    Whatever your ability, Alta is for you! Alta Ski Area provides the skiing, with access to all you need, including lodging, dining areas, helicopter and backcountry tours and church services. Deep powder, a variety of terrain, and spectacular scenery make Alta world-renowned. Its best kept secret is the great beginner and intermediate terrain.

  • Anthony Lakes

    Anthony Lakes

    Fast forward 50 years and the mountain's legacy continues on with the best powder, a new mountain road and a new triple chair. Wtih the addition of boarding, skating and a well groomed cross country trail, the area has gained a reputation that continues to bring patrons from far reaching resorts such as Whistler and Aspen. The big competitors remain, yet wonderful people, great terrain and some the most breath taking back country still blows away its competitors.

  • Arapahoe Basin

    Arapahoe Basin

    Arapahoe Basin, also known as "A-Basin", in Summit County, Colorado has the longest ski and ride season in North America. With over 350” of annual snowfall it’s easy to experience skiing, snowboarding and telemarking on some of Colorado’s best ski terrain. Our ski and ride school offers adult, youth, child and group lessons for beginners, intermediate and expert skiers and our High Adventure Series and women specific programs ensure riders of all levels enjoy our over 900 acres of high-altitude runs. And with the addition of Montezuma Bowl there’s more steeps, glades, chutes, and bowls and groomed runs to enjoy. Pick up a season pass when you book your Colorado ski vacation. Enjoy skiing from October through late spring, “June”, and all the events, concerts and picnics at Black Mountain Lodge, Legends Café and our famous Beach. The new high speed quad chairlift, Black Mountain Express, will give you access to the mountain, terrain parks and the famous Pallavicini lift will take you to some of the states most challenging runs. Located just 68 miles from Denver, minutes away from Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne, Loveland and Dillon, we rank #1 in Mom and Pop ski areas (skiresorts.com) and top 10 in value and scenery (ski magazine). Just 5 miles from Vail owned Keystone Ski Resort, along the Colorado Rocky Mountain’s Continental Divide and Loveland Pass.

  • Aspen Snowmass

    Aspen Snowmass

    At 4,406 vertical feet, Snowmass has the most in the country. And with 3,132 acres of terrain, 91 trails, 21 chairlifts and access to your choice of cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes, you’ll have to come back for more. Grab seconds at our restaurants too; on-mountain at Sam’s Smokehouse at the top of the Village Express chair, or in the base village at Sneaky’s Tavern adjacent to The Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center.

  • Ausblick Ski Area

    Ausblick Ski Area

    Ausblick ski area (which means “scenic view or overlook” or letters rearranged "A Ski Club") dates back to the early 1950’s. Reverend Raphael Hockhaus, S.J., a WWII combat Catholic chaplain, sought out a ski hill site for Marquette University’s Avalanche Club, which had been skiing at other area locations including Slinger and just west of Menomonee Falls. He drove around and found the site in early spring, 1950, days after the Avalanchers learned they were losing the hill they used in the Slinger area. "One look at that big thing towering up into the noon sun," he said, "and we knew that was what we wanted - even though we were almost two miles away when we saw it." It was part of the John & Myrtle Condon farm. A contract (copy in Dennis Evinrude’s file) shows that the university purchased the hill from John & Myrtle on November 1, 1950 for $5,000. The Condon's still own farm land south of our hill top (in their mid 80's as of January, 2002), leasing it out to other neighboring farmers.

  • Bear Mountain Resort

    Bear Mountain Resort

    Whether just learning to ski or ride, refining skills or bringing professional style to the slopes, Bear Mountain has something for everyone. This nearly 200-acre winter playground offers the region's largest beginner area and the most progressive teaching terrain, equipment and techniques.

  • Bear Valley Mountain

    Bear Valley Mountain

    Since 1967 the ski and snowboard area has been the choice for snow sports enthusiasts of all ages. From the beginner runs, easily visible from the lodge, to Grizz, backside and mile-long trails to the village, Bear Valley Mountain has terrain to suit any level. Beginners to Advanced Bear Valley is the ideal mountain whether it’s your first experience to the snow or you’re a die hard powder hound.

  • Beaver Creek Resort

    Beaver Creek Resort

    At the gate, you leave everyday life behind. That's why people travel to Beaver Creek, Colorado from all over the world, and many make it a tradition. The drama of rock and sky, the sheer grandeur of this place, is one reason. That it is North America's World Cup mountain is another.

    It is also a place of intimacy. A private resort hidden from view, with the power to bring people together. "The consummate kid-friendly resort." That's what SKI Magazine has called Beaver Creek, and strolling through the square you can see why. It is a modern, custom-designed resort with the cozy, unhurried feel of an Alpine village.

  • Big Sky Resort

    Big Sky Resort

    Lots of resorts have big peaks on the horizon. Ours — Lone Peak — is actually on the trail map. The Lone Peak Tram takes you right to the top, where you'll have some eight square miles of runs and 4,350 vertical feet laid before your wide eyes. It is demonstrative evidence of our right to the title, Biggest Skiing in America®. But it isn't the only evidence. Short lift lines ensure you get all the vertical your legs can handle. A vast diversity of terrain — from greenhorn to grab-your-avalanche-beacon — means nobody in the family gets bored. Add in 400 inches of powder, and you begin to see why "big" applies to every turn of your skis, not some distant, postcard peak.

  • Boreal Mountain Resort

    Boreal Mountain Resort

    Mix 380 acres with 500 vertical-feet; add snow, and you have a mountain ready to be cut. Check out the Mountain’s ingredients below to see why this combination will bring a smile to everyone’s face.

  • Breckenridge Ski Resort

    Breckenridge Ski Resort

    With four huge peaks spanning 2,358 acres, Breckenridge has something for all abilities and interests. Every beginner and intermediate trail is groomed nightly so you can enjoy endless turns throughout your day. Or, ride North America’s highest chairlift, the Imperial Express, up to the high alpine bowls for unforgettable views and steeps. If you’re looking for terrain parks, Breckenridge has five—one for every skill level.

  • Bretton Woods

    Bretton Woods

    Visit Bretton Woods, NH's largest ski area with 464 acres of skiing and snowboarding on 102 trails and glades, four terrain parks and including 30 acres of all-new backcountry glades! Nine lifts, including four high-speed quads, make your ride up the mountain almost as fun as the ride down. Voted "Top 5 in the East for Weather" by SKI magazine for 4 of the last 5 years, if there's snow falling, chances are we've got it - or we can make it with snowmaking on 92% of our trails. And, because you'll want to stay on our slopes until after dark, we also offer night skiing and riding.

  • Brian Head Resort

    Brian Head Resort

    With Utah's highest base elevation, Brian Head Resort offers consistently excellent snow conditions and the driest snow in North America, with an average moisture content of just 4%. The two adjacent and recently connected mountains comprising Brian Head Resort are Brian Head Peak, which tops out at 11,307 feet, and Navajo Peak, with an elevation of 10,300 feet. Nestled in the two mountains, the Resort features 65 ski trails and 650 acres of available terrain. Each of the two mountains is anchored by a full service base lodge facility.

    The Resort's terrain was expanded by nearly 35% in 2007 with the addition of two new chairlifts (Wildflower and Alpen Glow) that connected the Giant Steps and Navajo Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities can now enjoy both mountains by skiing/riding instead of driving.

  • Bridger Bowl Ski Area

    Bridger Bowl Ski Area

    Bridger Bowl, Montana, is the gem of the Northern Rockies. Located only 16 miles north of Bozeman, Montana, this outstanding ski area is well known for offering some of the most exciting ski, snowboard and telemark experiences that you will find, anywhere. This is not your typical Montana ski resort. Bridger Bowl is a nonprofit community ski area offering a great ski experience at an affordable price. Bozeman is home to Montana State University and is a young active community located only 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park.

  • Brighton

    Brighton

    Brighton is Utah’s only resort that can boast that 100% of its terrain is accessible by high speed quads. Our five quads, one triple and magic carpet service 1,050 acres and 1,875 vertical feet of incredible Utah skiing. Other amenities include The New Millicent Chalet, three additional day lodges, high quality rentals, top notch ski and snowboard school, lockers, cafeterias, a pub, frequent public bus transportation from many points in downtown Salt Lake City and park & ride lots around the valley. What’s more, kids 7 and under ski and ride free.

  • Canyons Resort

    Canyons Resort

    Utah's Largest Single Ski And Snowboard Resort
    Canyons is located in Park City, Utah. Located just 4 miles from historic Main Street, Canyons is the closest Park City ski resort to the Salt Lake City International airport yet close enough to enjoy all the nightlife, dining and shopping that the town of Park City has to offer. Over 100 bars and restaurants are just minutes away as well as all the other activities you should expect from a world class four season resort town. The century-old mining town of Park City will capture you-as it did the rest of the world during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

  • Cascade Mountain

    Cascade Mountain

    Cascade Mountain is located near Wisconsin Dells. That means you have lots of choices when it comes to lodging and activities. Cascade Mountain offers lodging and lift packages. Choose from a selection of hotels, condos and even indoor waterpark resorts. When making your reservation be sure to request the Cascade Mountain package. Check your bags and skis for the night and prepare for a great day of skiing!

  • China Peak Mountain Resort

    China Peak Mountain Resort

    China Peak Mountain Resort is located only 65 miles northeast of Fresno at scenic Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest.  The mountain has 1,679 feet of vertical with a base elevation of 7,030 with the peak at just over 8,700 feet.  The resort offers seven chairlifts, a T-Bar and three moving carpets for the beginner skiers and snowboarders.

  • Christmas Mountain Village

    Christmas Mountain Village

    Christmas Mountain is a great place for you or the kids to learn to ski! Skiers & snow boarders will be thrilled with their new level of expertise after spending some time with one of Christmas Mountain's experienced instructors.

  • Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

    Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

    The combination of affordable pricing, fun snow play activities, beginner to intermediate level terrain, and the managable size of the ski area presents an ideal outing for families or groups.  The charming alpine lodge provides a place to warm up and recharge, serving guests a delicious selection of great tasting food.

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