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Mt. McSauba, located near Charlevoix, Michigan, offers a great family ski destination. There are 5 ski trails and 3 rope tow lifts... more »
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Rumored to have the best snow in Southern New York, Mt. Peter is the oldest operating ski area in New York State and one of the few remaining family-operated ski areas in the country. Mt. Peter is known for free beginner ski and snowboard ... more »
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With a 7,900-foot base elevation, Mt. Rose is the highest ski area in the Lake Tahoe region. Its summit rises to 9,700 feet, giving the ski area a very respectable 1,800-foot vertical drop. Mt. Rose has more than 60 runs spread out over 1,200 ... more »
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Find Mt. Shasta in Siskiyou County, California. The Ski Park covers 425 acres of skiable terrain and offers its visitors 31 trails to ski and snowboard during the winter season. Mt. Shasta has a vertical drop of 1,390 feet... more »
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Situated in the southwestern region of Connecticut in the city of Plantsville, Mt. Southington is a diverse ski area with a good amount of ski trails. A 425-foot vertical drop is set on 50 acres of ski-able terrain at a peak elevation of 525 feet ... more »
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The Mt. Zion Ski Area, located near Ironwood, Michigan, offers a family-oriented, educational environment with great winter sports activities. The Mt. Zion Recreational Complex is owned by the Gogebic Community College. It is open to the public ... more »
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New Hermon Mountain is in the Bangor, Maine area. It offers lessons in both skiing and snowboarding. Twenty trails with three lifts offer plenty of skiing choices. A 600-foot tubing run with its own lift gives the thrill of downhill speed while ... more »
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Norway Mountain, located near Norway, Michigan, offers exciting downhill skiing and snowboarding. It has a 500-foot vertical drop, 16 runs and 2 terrain parks. Trails are in operation for every skill level... more »
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Nub's Nob, located near Harbor Springs, has been recognized by the 2007 Resort Readers Survey in SKI Magazine as being the number-one ski resort in North America. There are 53 ski slopes and trails on 3 peaks, offering a skiing or snowboarding ... more »
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Schedule a winter vacation trip to Ober Gatlinburg in Tennessee for magnificent skiing on the slopes of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ober Gatlinburg has a summit elevation of 3,300 feet and a vertical drop of 600 feet, with 8 trails ranging from ... more »
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Otis Ridge is a friendly Massachusetts ski area that's home to 11 trails and five lifts. Skiers enjoy a vertical drop of 400 feet and a top elevation of 1,701 feet... more »
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Pajarito Mountain is a small but well-run ski resort that has some of the best skiing in the state (and perhaps the country). Located in the Jemez Mountains and known as 'New Mexico's best kept secret,' Pajarito Mountain is much loved for its ... more »
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Pando Winter Sports Park, located in Rockford just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers the feel of a quiet ski resort with all the amenities of a bigger one. There is a 125-foot vertical drop, 7 ski trails and 1 lift... more »
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Book a ski trip to Park City, Utah for a family adventure, exclusive getaway or romantic rendezvous. Park City Mountain Resort has a vertical drop of 3,100 feet and some of the best snow and ski conditions in Utah. The town itself offers ... more »
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Learn to ski or snowboard at Pats Peak in New Hampshire, where 50 percent of the runs are for beginners and there are classes for all ages. Pats Peak, at an elevation of 1,400 feet, is a great destination for the entire family. Come and ski the ... more »
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Pebble Creek is a ski resort situated in the Caribou National Forest in southeastern Idaho just east of the city of Pocatello. Visitors can enjoy the sizeable 2,200-foot vertical drop as well as 1,100 acres of ski-able terrain. These impressive ... more »
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Petoskey Winter Sports Park, located in Petoskey, Michigan, offers family fun and outdoor excitement. Access is free to the park, which includes a ski hill, snacks and a warming house... more »
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Prepare to experience the best skiing the Midwest has to offer when booking a ski trip to Pine Knob, Michigan. Whether you're looking for a smooth surface for a stress-free run or the most intense moguls for a more extreme experience, Pine Knob ... more »
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Pine Ridge is a small ski area located in Barre, Massachusetts. It offers two lifts, 25 skiable acres, seven trails and a modest vertical drop of 210 feet... more »
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The Pines Family Recreation Area is located in Valparaiso, Indiana, less than 50 minutes from Chicago. In fact, on a clear day the Chicago skyline can be seen standing atop the snowy slopes of Pines Peak. Amenities include four lifts, eight ... more »
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Plattekill Mountain offers huge mountain terrain, uncrowded slopes, no lift lines, plenty of fresh snow and cheap prices. The resort also offers a 1,100-foot vertical drop, a 2-mile run and 35 trails, 20 percent of which are for expert skiers only... more »
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Pomerelle Mountain Resort can be found in the southernmost part of Idaho, close to the Utah border. Pomerelle's vertical drop is 1,000 feet--not one of Idaho's highest but still thrilling. Expect family fun spread over 500 acres at this unique ... more »
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If it's a Midwest ski trip you are looking to plan, look no further that Porcupine Mountain, Michigan. Nicknamed 'The Porkies,' Porcupine Mountain features 42 unique runs and 787 feet of vertical drop, with the perfect blend of beginner slopes ... more »
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Escape the crowds, enjoy fresh runs and chat with the friendly staff at Powder Mountain Winter Resort. It's an ideal vacation destination for a family adventure or an action-packed getaway with ski-enthusiast friends. Boasting a whopping 5,500 ... more »
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Throw up a daffy or hold an iron cross on the snow-covered hills of Powderhorn, Colorado. The mountain has a summit elevation of 9,850 feet, a vertical drop of 1,650 feet and 600 ski-able acres... more »