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Snowhaven Ski Area is less than 10 miles south of the city of Grangeville in northern Idaho. This unique area doesn't offer Idaho's biggest snow thrills--the vertical drop is mere 400 feet--but Snowhaven does offer charm and a fun atmosphere, ... more »
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Dig into fresh Colorado powder at the Snowmass ski resort. Boasting a 4,406 foot rise to 12,510 feet, plus 3,128 acres of trails, terrain parks and pipes, Snowmass is much more than a one day affair. Keep each day of your trip as fresh as the ... more »
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Find family-friendly ski terrain in Soda Springs, California. Located in Northern California, where ski resorts abound, this small park distinguishes itself by offering some of the most kid-friendly ski environments in the area. Soda Springs has ... more »
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Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is the ideal destination for a family ski trip. The resort offers over 1,200 acres of superb terrain, a vertical drop of 2,047 feet, 3 bowls, a family-oriented terrain park and excellent snow conditions and grooming... more »
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SolVista Basin is perfect for the occasional skier. With the East Mountain almost entirely for low to medium level skiers, forget the bunny slope and choose from several trails. For the more experienced skiers, climb to 9,166 feet and seek your ... more »
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Song Mountain is located just south of Syracuse, in upstate New York. With 24 trails and 100 acres to thrive on, Song Mountain is a heaven for those who want to learn to ski. Most of the trails are rated for beginners and intermediate skiers, so ... more »
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Spirit Mountain is a very snowboarder-friendly ski area. It is open from November through April. Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. A ... more »
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A small ski resort in Northeastern Oregon, Spout Springs offers 2 lifts for access to 14 trails over 200 acres. Located just a few miles off of Interstate 84, Spout Springs has developed a following among Oregon skiers due to its favorable powder ... more »
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Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania's focus on modern elements to please families has made it a favorite among the city set escaping with family into the Pennsylvania mountains. Their innovative snowboarding and beginner's programs have something for ... more »
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Steamboat is not your average ski resort. With seven separate mountain peaks culminating at a height of 10,568 feet, a 3,668 feet vertical drop, and dozens of acres of terrain park, Steamboat is a snow lover's dream. Add to that 334 inches of ... more »
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Plan a ski trip to Steeplechase, Minnesota. It is one of the newest ski areas in the state and it offers new snowmaking and grooming technologies that are designed to improve the quality of your skiing experience. This resort is open from ... more »
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Stover Mountain is a non-profit, volunteer-run community ski area for the Lassen National Forest area in California. This small winter sports area operates one surface lift and is open to the public. Stover Mountain has a 5,600-foot summit and a ... more »
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Sugar Mountain is a sweet village in North Carolina with a population totaling around 250 permanent residents. The area is notable for its fantastic winter skiing, tubing and snowboarding, as well as its rustic atmosphere... more »
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Sugarloaf is an enormous skiing and snowboarding playground near Kingfield, Maine in the Carrabassett Valley. It is the second highest peak in Maine. It has 1,400 acres of skiing, 133 trails and glades and 15 lifts. A selection of terrain parks ... more »
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Established back in 1927, Summit Ski Area is not only the oldest ski area in the Mt. Hood Area of Oregon, but the oldest one in the entire Pacific Northwest. A small resort located just outside the historic town of Government Camp in Northeastern ... more »
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The world renowned Sun Valley Resort in Idaho is a winter wonderland where the rich and famous frolic in the plush powder. You'll get to take in world-class skiing on a 3,400-foot vertical drop and two different mountains. With ritzy lodges and ... more »
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Book a ski trip to Sundance, Utah to enjoy smaller crowds and a resort dedicated to the preservation of nature. The peaceful, friendly atmosphere provides an intimate experience for skiers to enjoy the challenging slopes and pristine ... more »
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Sunday River has not one, not two, but eight peaks with 131 interconnected trails. Eighteen lifts, including four high-speed quads, take you swiftly to your appointed trail. Of course, no ski area is complete without snowboarding terrain parks. ... more »
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Sundown Mountain Ski Resort in Iowa features the highest vertical drop of all other ski resorts in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. This mountaintop oasis has two lodges overlooking the resort, a pro shop, a ski school with programs for children, 21 ... more »
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Skiers of all levels will find what they are looking for at Sunlight Mountain in Colorado. With 470 usable acres, 67 different slopes, a growing terrain park and miles of cross-country trails, Sunlight Mountain has it all, including a steep ... more »
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When you book a trip to Swain Ski in New York, you can experience more than just skiing: In addition to 21 trails spread over 60 acres of skiable terrain, they also provide tubing and a Zero Gravity Terrain Park. The hill at Swain Ski has a ... more »
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Give into temptation and book your next ski trip to Swiss Valley, Michigan. Originally opened in 1968, this Midwest skiing destination is well known for its history as one of the first slopes in the country to embrace downhill freestyle skiing. ... more »
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A small mid-Pennsylvania resort with a bounty of intermediate slopes, Tanglwood has 2 modern lifts, 2 tow lifts (one for tubing traffic only), full service equipment rentals and a huge tube park. Its smaller stature lends it to a local ... more »
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Taos Ski Valley is known for being a resort where skiers come to learn, improve their technique and challenge their skills. Set in the mountains of northeastern New Mexico outside the picturesque town of Taos, the resort caters mainly to ... more »
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Take in the breathtaking views of Colorado at 12,255 feet, and then drop 3,530 feet only to do it all again. Telluride offers terrain for all levels and all types of skiers. Beginners who usually stick to the lower slopes will find green cruiser ... more »