off-piste ski resorts USA

Lots to do for intermediates & experts. Boarders can enjoy 3 terrain parks & half pipe. Novices can increase their confidence on the short bunny run. Good number of instructors & knowledgeable staff

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snoman says Skiing over two mountain areas (taking in New England's three highest peaks), now linked (since '95/'96 season) by the world's longest, fastest, high speed detachable quad, which takes nine and a half minutes to... more

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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

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Buttermilk is one of Aspen's four ski areas. Not lift-linked to the other three, it is a short drive from Aspen resort off the road to Snowmass and has a reoputation as a beginners ski area of a very high standard. However it also has little known powder stashes off its black diamond runs - often under used because B... [more Buttermilk]

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snoman says Buttermilk is one of Aspen's four ski areas. Not lift-linked to the other three, it is a short drive from Aspen resort off the road to Snowmass and has a reoputation as a beginners ski area of a very high stand... more

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Legendary ski resort with legendary snowfalls, just over a mile from Snowbird, long established world-class skiing reputation spearheaded by the fifty year old Alf Engen ski school.

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snoman says Legendary ski resort with legendary snowfalls, just over a mile from Snowbird, long established world-class skiing reputation spearheaded by the fifty year old Alf Engen ski school.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders - Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $312 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Go ahead resort incorporating arguably the world's most advanced lift ticketing system and the excellent Perfect Turn tuition method - giving tuition virtually on demand and at whatever time or number of lessons suits you - to your required skiing level.

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snoman says Go ahead resort incorporating arguably the world's most advanced lift ticketing system and the excellent Perfect Turn tuition method - giving tuition virtually on demand and at whatever time or number of lessons... 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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With 97% snowmaking there’s good skiing for intermediates. Boarders have plenty to go at in the 5 snow & terrain parks, especially 500ft half pipe! Excellent family facilities

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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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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A colossal mountain near Yosemite with greatest consistent snowfall in North American - 32ft powder annually and longest ski season of any big resort - huge sno and even hugerer 4000 acres of trails, parks and pipes - very nearly a one-stop endless winter!

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snoman says One of the world's top resorts, established and until recently owned by legendary Dave McCoy, Mammoth is able to offer up to 10 months of skiing per year. Mammoth is reputedly Virgin boss Richard Branson's favou... more

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