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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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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)

Located 12 miles (18km) from Aspen and sharing its lift pass, Snowmass offers 95% ski-in lodging and free postcards and stamps to anyone wanting to write home about their experiences on North America's longest half-pipe. In 1997 the installation of a high altitude surface lift to access the powder filled bowls of the ... [more Snowmass]

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snoman says Located 12 miles (18km) from Aspen and sharing its lift pass, Snowmass offers 95% ski-in lodging and free postcards and stamps to anyone wanting to write home about their experiences on North America's longest h... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $402 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

closest major ski area to Denver, v high alt resort on the Continental Divide in the Arapaho National Forest - is the 10th largest ski resort in Colorado - feels very 'local'

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snoman says The tenth largest resort in Colorado and one of the highest in the world. A bigger mountain than Aspen with more snow than Steamboat. Loveland installed the world's highest quad chair, and probably the world's... 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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The largest of the existing resorts in Alaska, which has potentially more skiable terrain than the rest of the US put together and records phenomenal annual snowfall. Luxurious accommodation is provided at four diamond (star) Alyeska Prince Hotel a member of the chain which dominates Japanese ski resorts. Night skiin... [more Alyeska]

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snoman says The largest of the existing resorts in Alaska, which has potentially more skiable terrain than the rest of the US put together and records phenomenal annual snowfall. Luxurious accommodation is provided at four... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $310 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Silver Mountain has the only gondola in Idaho State. Accommodation and facilities are in the town of Kellogg.

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snoman says Silver Mountain has the only gondola in Idaho State. Accommodation and facilities are in the town of Kellogg.

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Restored Victorian mining town in the heart of the wilderness - isolated from the larger resorts & renowned for extreme terrain. Nineteenth century buildings, converted into shops and restaurants, line the main street

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snoman says One of the few US resorts with a reputation for expert standard descents including the steepest lift-served off-piste terrain in the US. Crested Butte is a wonderful and truly unspoilt Colorado mountain town. ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $297 Resort Open Dec 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Located 45 minutes drive from the historic town of Jackson,Grand Targhee has two mountains for a total of 2000 acres of lift served terrain. The area is famous for its consistently high quality snow conditions receiving around 13 metres (50 feet) of snow annually.

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snoman says Located 45 minutes drive from the historic town of Jackson,Grand Targhee has two mountains for a total of 2000 acres of lift served terrain. The area is famous for its consistently high quality snow conditions ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $359 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Plenty of varied terrain for all abilities, but particularly suited to intermediates & experts. Specially designated lifts for specific abilities. For a long well-groomed run head for Harmony at 2.62 miles long. Limited nightlife; but relaxed & pleasant

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snoman says Formerly Park West and for a brierf period Wolf Mountain, The Canyons was re-christened in 1997 adding Utah's first gondola (8 seater) and a host of other new high sped lifts, creating one of North America's lar... 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)