intermediate American resorts

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

One of US top 10, it has uncrowded runs, excellent lifts, no queues & great snow. Not ideal resort for non-skiers, but there is a fair variety of skiing for all. Spread out across 2 mountains, advanced skiers will love Lone Mountain, with couloirs, powder and steeps. Wild West' feel but few decent restaurants & shops,... [more Big Sky]

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snoman says A new tram into the top of Lone Peak gave Big Sky the biggest lift-served vertical in the USA in 1995 (a title since taken by Snowmass in 1997), and the area has won numerous awards for its uncrowded slopes and ... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $444 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 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)

For experts this resort is a must - great snow, wonderful powder, remote & scenic - some of best advanced skiing in world - rendezvous Mountain will challewnge the best with limitless off-piste and steeps - Laramie, Cheyenne and Hensleep bowls are v adventurous, as is backcountry so def get a guide. 'Après-Vous Mountai... [more Jackson Hole]

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snoman says One of the world's best known resorts, thanks to its adventurous skiing, 'real West' atmosphere and the greatest continuous vertical in the USA. Close to the 350 mile Continental Divide snowmobile trail and off... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $330 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Large resort in the Lake Tahoe region, with heavy investment in making it a great atmosphere. Something for every ability with wide, long challenging runs & amazing scenery. Lots of instructors; lots of people. Can be pricey but should be worth it

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snoman says The site of the 1960 Winter Olympics and internationally recognised world-class ski resort. Squaw Valley has a huge number of chair lifts serving one of North america's largest ski areas. There's a ski-in reso... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $365 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Mixed terrain means all levels can enjoy. Loads of challenge, like the famous ‘Plunge’ into town. Amazing views & fast new lifts. Lots of bars & restaurants to keep you occupied

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snoman says One of the world's top resorts, and least full of hype, based on an old gold mining town. As Dizzy Gillespie has it, "If Telluride ain't paradise then heaven can wait".

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $522 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)