beginner North American ski resorts

Great terrain & snowfall - 4 terrain parks for all abilities - woodland policy makes it a favorite among advanced but the glades aren't for experts only - also has the most beginner and intermediate tree skiing in the East - The Zone, Jay Peak's learning area, includes 80 acres of wide, gentle, easy to maneuver trails ... [more Jay Peak]

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snoman says With a huge amount of 'glade' (gently wooded) ski areas and recording some of the best natural annual snowfall in Vermont, this is a year-round resort with Vermont's only cable car (aerial tram) which received n... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

7 meters powder falls annually. Canada’s most modern totally ski-in ski-out resort properties, world-class TELUS terrain park, Olympic sized super pipe, Canada’s highest elevation skating rink, Snow Coaster Adventure Park, alpine night skiing, slope-side restaurants. Voted ‘Best Tree-Skiing, Best Powder and Best Cord... [more Big White]

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snoman says The highest (and second largest) resort in British Columbia is known to local's as the 'Friendly Giant'. 55km from the regional airport in the town of Kelowna, this is the largest resort in the interior of Br... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$386 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Small resort with 9 ski lifts has 300 acres of terrain. Bromley Mountain is only really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders - low altitude, so snow can be variable

The low-key atmosphere makes life in this tight- knit community a happy and warm place to be. A good place to get away from it all but don't expect lots of action or big skiing

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snoman says One of the largest resorts in North America with a surprisingly limited international reputation to date. Close to the town of Whitefish, which has more facilities and attractions.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Largest ski resort in California and Lake Tahoe's highest resort - peak @ 3,068 m & lift up to 3,060 m - av 9m annual snow & one of largest snowmaking systems in US - season usually runs mid Nov to early May

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snoman says One of the largest ski areas in the United States and one of the few North American ski areas with more than a 1,000m vertical. Heavenly is now owned by Vail Resorts and has base areas in Nevada and California.... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $270 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

A year-round multi-sports and leisure centre which in winter is based around Village Mont Orford which has high calibre ski-in accommodation options. The town of Magog (10 minutes drive) contains many more facilities.

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snoman says A year-round multi-sports and leisure centre which in winter is based around Village Mont Orford which has high calibre ski-in accommodation options. The town of Magog (10 minutes drive) contains many more faci... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$? Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The largest resort on Mount Hood (and on the sunny side!!), currently undergoing a period of expansion with recent new lifts and facilities. The ski school is particularly strong at all levels with a learn to ski guarantee.

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snoman says The largest resort on Mount Hood (and on the sunny side!!), currently undergoing a period of expansion with recent new lifts and facilities. The ski school is particularly strong at all levels with a learn to s... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $? Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Huge, world-famous resort with unrivalled skiing & nightlife: ski hard, play hard. Two mountains connected by pedestrian village. Exciting & expensive, with enough to keep you busy for weeks

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snoman says Whilst many of the great European ski resorts tend to rest on their laurels, Whistler has shot up through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much disputed title of 'World's Greatest Ski... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$397 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Jun 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The biggest night-skiing vertical in Canada ( 625 M ), located thirty minutes ( 25 miles ) from historic Québec City with it's rich range of facilities. Mont - Sainte - Anne also boasts the largest cross-country ski centre in Canada and a wonderful backdrop of the St Lawrence River. The resort is host to many interna... [more Mont Sainte Anne]

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snoman says The biggest night-skiing vertical in Canada ( 625 M ), located thirty minutes ( 25 miles ) from historic Québec City with it's rich range of facilities. Mont - Sainte - Anne also boasts the largest cross-count... more

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Large resort in the Lake Tahoe region, with heavy investment in making it a great atmosphere. Something for every ability with wide, long challenging runs & amazing scenery. Lots of instructors; lots of people. Can be pricey but should be worth it

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snoman says The site of the 1960 Winter Olympics and internationally recognised world-class ski resort. Squaw Valley has a huge number of chair lifts serving one of North america's largest ski areas. There's a ski-in reso... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $365 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)