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Great fun resort. Boarders will love the lift-served terrain park for all abilities over 11.8 acres. Town and mountain excellent fun. Warm up on the range of easy runs & move on to the challenging. Plenty of powder, tree skiing & cruising runs

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snoman says Steamboat, nicknamed "Ski Town USA" offers a large ski area, great off-the-slopes activities and a huge variety of terrain. Non-ski activities include a winter driving school, several ranches offering the cowb... more

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Part of the Lake Tahoe Ski region and one of the closest ski areas to the major West Coast conurbations with no mountain passes to negotiate to reach it (San Francisco 3.5 hours, Sacramento 83 miles). A free bus service operates from the lakeside.

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snoman says One of the closest ski areas to the major West Coast conurbations with no mountain passes to negotiate to reach it (San Francisco 3.5 hours, Sacramento 83 miles). A free bus service operates from the lakeside.<... more

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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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Full-service ski area located 45 minutes from the facilities of Canmore and close to the Nakiska Ski Centre. The base area complex at Fortress Mountain is situated at an altitude of 2040 m (6,692 ft), the highest in the Alberta Canadian Rockies. This lofty elevation ensures Fortress an annual snowfall 630 cm (21 ft) a... [more Fortress Mountain]

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snoman says Full-service ski area located 45 minutes from the facilities of Canmore and close to the Nakiska Ski Centre. The base area complex at Fortress Mountain is situated at an altitude of 2040 m (6,692 ft), the highes... 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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Silver Start has two ski areas - Vance Creek and the newer Putnam Creek. The resort has an 1890s style base village and operates what was the longest detachable quad in Canada. Silver Star has tripled in size in the past decade and is continuing to expand now under joint ownership with neighboring Big White. It doesn... [more Silver Star Mountain]

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snoman says Silver Start has two ski areas - Vance Creek and the newer Putnam Creek. The resort has an 1890s style base village and operates what was the longest detachable quad in Canada. Silver Star has tripled in size ... 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)

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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Popular for its wide open slopes, friendly atmosphere, challenging terrain and lack of lift queues, this mountain features open powder chutes, gladed terrain and 55 designated trails contained within two bowls. Night skiing operates to 2100 from Thursdays to Saturdays on two chairs. A new pool complex opened in 1996 ... [more Schweitzer]

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snoman says Popular for its wide open slopes, friendly atmosphere, challenging terrain and lack of lift queues, this mountain features open powder chutes, gladed terrain and 55 designated trails contained within two bowls. ... more

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Marketed as the biggest surprise in Colorado skiing. Jean-Claude Killy is a fan of the local scenery which he described as the most beautiful this side of the Italian Alps.

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snoman says Marketed as the biggest surprise in Colorado skiing. Jean-Claude Killy is a fan of the local scenery which he described as the most beautiful this side of the Italian Alps.

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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

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)