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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)

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

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $408 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 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)

One of the most up and coming resorts by Lake Tahoe and indeed in all of North America, recently adding new lifts, more terrain, world class hotels and other facilities such as a rare North American biathlon range.

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snoman says One of the most up and coming resorts by Lake Tahoe and indeed in all of North America, recently adding new lifts, more terrain, world class hotels and other facilities such as a rare North American biathlon ran... 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)

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)

Largest ski mountain in the Eastern US, 7 peaks fantastic snowmaking & terrain for all grades of skier - good ski school & great tho crowded nursery slopes - plenty of easy int cruising, experts head to 'Outer Limits' for more challenges - 'Fusion Zones' of unbashed pistes for more advanced skiers to learn off-piste. B... [more Killington]

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snoman says The largest ski resort in Eastern USA, Killington boasts North America's largest single-mountain lift system in terms of number of lifts. They include twelve quads, a further six triples and what was the world... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $332 Resort Open Oct 2012 Resort Close May 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Quieter side of the Vail Valley, but still a full-scale, World Class resort. From ultra-plush Hyatt Regency, the high-speed quad links Beaver Creek Village to Arrowhead Village. Ride the "cat-pulled" tram to a mid-mountain restaurant at night. Free transportation at base of mountain and at two public pay lots in villag... [more Beaver Creek]

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snoman says Built by Vail,16km (10 miles) away to the East, to be "America's most elegant resort". They have a joint lift ticket which also includes Breckenridge and Keystone. The World Alpine Championships were held her... more

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass $354 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 2013 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

The largest resort on Mount Hood (and on the sunny side!!), currently undergoing a period of expansion with recent new lifts and facilities. The ski school is particularly strong at all levels with a learn to ski guarantee.

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snoman says The largest resort on Mount Hood (and on the sunny side!!), currently undergoing a period of expansion with recent new lifts and facilities. The ski school is particularly strong at all levels with a learn to s... 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 the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

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snoman says One of the largest ski areas in Canada with light, dry powder spread across 3 unique mountains. Experience high quality ski in / ski out accomodation.

Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass C$408 Resort Open Nov 2012 Resort Close Apr 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.

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)