 49°
North, Washington - Consistently voted the region's
best family resort, 49° North Mountain Resort (just
"49" to the regulars) truly offers adventures
for everyone. Wide-open groomed runs, moguls, desert-dry
powder, and hundreds of acres of legendary tree skiing.
The summit of Chewelah Peak offers breathtaking views of
the surrounding valleys and ranges, and nearly 1,900 vertical
feet to the base area and lodge facilities. Located on 2000
acres within the 1.1 million acre Colville National Forest,
49 is a genuine winter wonderland. The natural beauty of
the area attracts visitors on a year-round basis, to enjoy
a variety of recreational opportunities available on plentiful
National Forest, State or private lands in the surrounding
area.
Alyeska,
Alaska - Known as the local's hill for Anchorage's
dedicated rippers and off-season fishermen, Alyeska was
rarely visited by Lower 48ers before the Chugach heli scene
went off. Now this resort is a favorite option for "outsiders,"
as we're all referred to up there, looking to ski instead
of enduring heli downtime in a dirtbag hotel. Alyeska is
skunk-proof: When week-long storms roll in and shut down
the Chugach backcountry, you'll get more turns than your
quads can stand at the resort. With wetter snow and the
occasional fog shroud that can make it feel like you're
skiing in a milk bottle, it's not quite Valdez, but it is
a manageable sampling of the wild summits that dominate
the southeast portion of the state. It's also a haul-about
a five-hour flight from Salt Lake-but the bowls, faces,
consistent snow, and stunning views of the mountain-lined
Turnagain Arm, make the slog worth it. Visit late in the
season: December and January are characterized by such short
days, locals get excited when they see their own shadows.
Bear
Valley, California - If you appreciate small ski
resort atmosphere and attitudes at a big mountain, Bear
Valley is where it's at for all skiers! It is a great mountain
for beginner and Intermediate, but also is for experts after
a big storm when the lower mountain of diamond and double
diamond opens. They have great discounted packages during
the weekdays.
Big
Bear Mountain, California - At Big Bear Mountain
many boarders will find themselves ending up at the terrain
park. This place has over 150 jumps for them to get the
ultimate experience. You can find southern California’s
only super pipe. It doesn’t have its own lodging but
you can stay in a hotel, motel, rental house, or condo that
is still in walking distance to the resort. The snow is
usually pretty fluffy and clean. They have a big vertical
drop so you should be able to get a lot of skiing in, in
one day.
Heavenly
Valley, California - Tends to be overcroweded on
weekends. Casinos and glitzy nightlife available on the
Nevada side. Winter is the off-season for gamblers; usually
there are special rates for skiers (much lower than Colorado
or Utah).
Lake
Tahoe, California - Tends to be overcroweded on
weekends. Casinos and glitzy nightlife available on the
Nevada side. Winter is the off-season for gamblers; usually
there are special rates for skiers (much lower than Colorado
or Utah).
Mammoth
Mountain, California - Not only is it a wonderful
scenic area the skiing was utterly tremendous. This place
has tons to offer for everyone. The beauty alone can capture
one’s heart. You truly have a different experience
here, one that you would never have again. There runs are
wide and beautiful. They have many chairlifts to reach every
point of the mountain. The atmosphere is warm and pleasant.
Not once do you feel out of place or uncomfortable. This
place a lot to offer for every range of skier. Whether you
are awesome at skiing or just there to learn. The staff
is very helpful and will get you anything you need. The
best time to come here is during the week, not on a holiday.
This place does tend to get pretty busy do to the fact of
the majestic beauty. Skiers and Snowboarders of all types
are seen here on a regular basis.
Squaw
Valley, California - Good for every level. Great
for families. Offers a money-back guarantee if skier must
wait in line. Night skiing. Nordic skiing. Infant and child
care. Ski school. Tennis club and Olympic-size ice skating
rink available. Casinos in nearby Reno.
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