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Legendary ski resort with legendary snowfalls, just over a mile from Snowbird, long established world-class skiing reputation spearheaded by the fifty year old Alf Engen ski school.

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snoman says Legendary ski resort with legendary snowfalls, just over a mile from Snowbird, long established world-class skiing reputation spearheaded by the fifty year old Alf Engen ski school.

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Skiers and boarders can enjoy snow throughout the season, particularly experts & intermediates. Ski school is good for families; have just started snowboarding instruction. Night life good, not rowdy

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snoman says A legendary ski centre created in the 1950s by Ernie Blake. Over 50% of the terrain is 'expert' standard, and there is a very highly regarded ski school. The historic town of Taos is 30km/17 miles away.

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)

Well established world class resort, great runs for experts & beginners & intermediate skiers & snowboarders. Excellent reputation for challenge with its super-steep, mogul-studded free falls. Lots of chance for high speed skiing

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snoman says The original of the three Banff Ski areas, smallest and still the closest, with great skiing including several top to bottom blacks.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$303 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Large resort with over 120 pistes suited to intermediates, experts & boarders. Some exciting & challenging runs. Lift-serviced above tree-line skiing. Family friendly with child care, ski school & kids’ programs. Pleasant nightlife

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snoman says Award-winning on-mountain village beneath Maine's second highest peak, regarded by many as the top New England resort and by all as in the 'top 3'. Strong emphasis on service quality has resulted in top slot in... 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)

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

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

Mountain High is southern California's most popular winter resort with 3 separate mountains, 61 trails, and 16 lifts.

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snoman says Mountain High is southern California's most popular winter resort with 3 separate mountains, 61 trails, and 16 lifts.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $360 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Host of 2002 Winter Olympics, this resort will thrill experts & provides terrain for all abilities. Fast lifts & groomed slopes. Boarders will love the 3 snow & terrain parks

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snoman says Park City has trademarked 'The Greatest Snow on Earth' to describe the light abundant powder found in the area. Location for the 2002 Winter Olympics Holiday options include several powdercat tour options, The... 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 resort with a wealth of choice for advanced & expert skiers, Limited for novices; one area under the Chickadee lift which can be busy. Seriously steep here so not for the inexperienced. The Gad area is a favourite with advanced skiers. Boarder friendly resort

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snoman says Major year-round luxury purpose-built centre with excellent health, leisure and ski facilities. An incredible snow-fall record and the high altitude sister resort of Zermatt, Switzerland. Another legendary Uta... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $336 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Jasper/Marmot Basin is in the beautiful wilds of the Eastern Rockies - accom & ent are in major town Jasper, skiing is in local domain, Marmot Basin - real frontier country

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snoman says Heaven on earth for lovers of unpretentious, untamed skiing with piste borders kept to a minimum, backed up by excellent accommodation and other essential resort amenities, with all the facilities of the town of... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$321.72 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Great range of slopes for beginners & intermediates; experts should head for Taynton Bowl. Night skiing, wide range of chutes & gullies. Excellent family facilities

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snoman says Located within the largest heli-skiing area in the world, and with one of the largest verticals in North America, Panorama offers skiing for all abilities. The Ski Tip Lodge provides excellent slopeside ski-in... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$384 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)