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The owners of Kicking Horse is the remarkable remake of the former Whitetooth resort. Installation of a POMA-built 8-passenger gondola with floor-to-ceiling glass and new quad chairs has given Kicking Horse the second biggest vertical in Canada. A new restaurant, the Eagle's Eye, Canada's highest, has been built at... [more Kicking Horse]

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snoman says The owners of Kicking Horse is the remarkable remake of the former Whitetooth resort. Installation of a POMA-built 8-passenger gondola with floor-to-ceiling glass and new quad chairs has given Kicking Horse t... more

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The very definition of American family skiing - fantastic groomed int & beginner pistes, great ski school & childcare - quiet resort with excellent self-catering, all efficiency and friendliness that Americans pride themselves on - night skiing covers half of the pistes til 9pm, great variety for boarders. Shares lift ... [more Keystone]

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snoman says Under same ownership as Breckenridge and aquired in 1997 by Vail Resorts INC., Keystone has the largest night-skiing operation in Colorado and North America's biggest ice rink (five acres).

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One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

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snoman says One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

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First East Coast resort to build a board park - still has largest park in the East (900m) and 135 marked runs for all, making it one of the biggest in New England - 5 small peaks, terrain isn't so varied, mostly beginner & int, but there's a separate black run area, including the well-known 'Ripcord'

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snoman says One of Eastern USA's largest resorts and Vermont's closest big mountain to the major metropolitan areas ( 2.5 hours from Boston, 4 hours from New York City or 1.5 hours from Albany ). The resort took over opera... more

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Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central and Summit East are neighbours under joint management. Together they constitute the world's largest night skiing area. Based in the area where Washington State's first rope tow was established in 1937 and conveniently located less than an hour's drive from Seattle.

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snoman says Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central and Summit East are neighbours under joint management. Together they constitute the world's largest night skiing area. Based in the area where Washington State's first rop... more

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Revelstoke, BC is located on the Columbia River between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, surrounded by deep glacial lakes and pristine alpine terrain. Incorporated in 1899, Revelstoke is known for its Victorian-era heritage buildings, 40 feet of champagne powder snowfall annually, and small town hospitality. Communi... [more Revelstoke]

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snoman says Revelstoke, BC is located on the Columbia River between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, surrounded by deep glacial lakes and pristine alpine terrain. Incorporated in 1899, Revelstoke is known for its Victori... more

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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.

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Purpose-built to stage the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics Alpine events, accommodation is centred on Kananakis Village, close to Canmore and Calgary.

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snoman says Purpose-built to stage the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics Alpine events, accommodation is centred on Kananakis Village, close to Canmore and Calgary.

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The location for downhill and Super G events in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Snowbasin has the same owners as Sun Valley in Idaho. Snowbasin is one of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the US. Ever since the first hearty skier schussed down the slopes in 1939, people from all over the United States have com... [more Snowbasin]

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snoman says The location for downhill and Super G events in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Snowbasin has the same owners as Sun Valley in Idaho. Snowbasin is one of the oldest continuously operating ski areas in the US. Ever s... more

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Best suited to intermediate skiers & snowboarders with some terrain for novices & advanced skiers. Approx 12 restaurants & half as many bars for eve entertainment. Child friendly resort with children’s programmes & ski school

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snoman says Compact New England condominium-only resort with reputation for excellent child-care, whilst also having the greatest vertical in North Vermont and an impressive snowfall record. Strong emphasis on enjoyment of... more

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