expert American ski resorts

The biggest vertical in Eastern North America, tantalisingly close to the magic 1000m mark for those in metric. Excellent winter sports facilities nearby from the Lake Placid Olympics of 1932 and 1980 including the world's biggest skating arena. A gondola lift, Cloudsplitter, was added for the 1999 - 2000 season and ... [more Whiteface Mountain]

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snoman says The biggest vertical in Eastern North America, tantalisingly close to the magic 1000m mark for those in metric. Excellent winter sports facilities nearby from the Lake Placid Olympics of 1932 and 1980 including... 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)

The only Utah resort catering for both cross country and Alpine skiers (prepared trails). Construction of a European-style base village began in 1995.

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snoman says The only Utah resort catering for both cross country and Alpine skiers (prepared trails). Construction of a European-style base village began in 1995.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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

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)

Vast resort with a range of well-groomed exciting terrain for all levels. Great novice learning areas as well as steep, wide runs for intermediates. Long diverse mogul runs for experts. Low-key, friendly atmosphere with a few restaurants to choose from

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snoman says A world-class but unpretentious resort offering excellent skiing for all abilities. Excels in kid's programs and disabled skiing as well as all other more usual skiers needs. It may be reached from Denver by a... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $329 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

First major new US destination resort for 20 years when it opened in 2003. Located approximately one hour from Bozeman, Montana, is located on the north face of Lone Mountain in the Madison Range. Lone Mountain also serves as home to the famed Big Sky Resort and the two are lift-linked together, a rare thing in North... [more Moonlight Basin]

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snoman says First major new US destination resort for 20 years when it opened in 2003. Located approximately one hour from Bozeman, Montana, is located on the north face of Lone Mountain in the Madison Range. Lone Mountai... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €168 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Best known and largest of Washington's ski areas and a favourite of die-hard skiers who rate the local back-country ski opportunities as some of the country's best, Crystal Mountain is located in the Northeast corner of the Mount Rainier National Park. Boasting the area's biggest vertical and a high-speed six-seater c... [more Crystal Mountain Washington]

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snoman says Best known and largest of Washington's ski areas and a favourite of die-hard skiers who rate the local back-country ski opportunities as some of the country's best, Crystal Mountain is located in the Northeast c... more

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

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).

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $318 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)