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	Aspen ed Set along the Roaring Fork valley are four great mountains, each with its own character and attraction. At the base of the town lies Aspen Mountain, full of intermediate cruising runs and advanced bumps. You will find Aspen Highlands on the outskirts of the resort, a mountain which offers a true test of character and skiing ability. Buttermilk is where beginners can find their feet and intermediates can cruise in style and approx. 20 minutes from Aspen lies Snowmass, a legend in the making.	ASPEN Good For Families Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort Good For Nonskiers Direct Flights
	Beaver Creek ed For twenty-five years now, Beaver Creek has offered the complete mountain experience to its guests. Whether you yearn for pristine corduroy or jaw-dropping bump runs; whether you're an aspiring jibber with a love of big air or a beginner who wants gentle slopes with awe-inspiring views. Ski, ride, snowshoe. Cruise, race, learn - Beaver Creek has it all, and that's just the mountain.	BEAVER CREEK Good For Families Good For Beginners Direct Flights
	Big Sky ed Perpetual blue skies. It's the details that move the mind and stir the soul. Details like 400 inches of annual snowfall or 3 mountains with lots of elbow room. Lift lines are basically non-existent here. The skiing and riding is the ultimate experience. Explore the backcountry on snowshoes or take a relaxing sleigh ride. The choice, like Big Sky itself, is all yours. As if we weren't big enough for you already, the Big Sky Resort-Moonlight Basin interconnect gives you access to more skiing than anywhere else in the United States. With the Lone Peak Pass lift ticket, you can access 5,512 skiable acres and endless ways to navigate 4,350 feet of vertical drop. At 11,166 feet it's easy to see Lone Peak's appeal to every age and level of skier and boarder. Runs up to six miles long and glades and bowls covered in 400~plus inches of annual snowfall make a day on the slopes something different for everyone.	BIG SKY Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Kids Ski Free
	Breckenridge ed With a village level of 9,600 ft and skiing up to 13,000ft, it doesn't come much higher than Breckenridge, guaranteeing good snow conditions throughout the entire season. Four inter-connecting peaks provide the perfect intermediate paradise and the gentle sloping runs on Peaks 8 and 9 are ideal for beginners or those wishing to improve their technique. To make the most of your lift pass, you must take in a visit to Keystone either by day or by night, Arapahoe Basin and Vail approx. 1 hour away, all covered by the same pass. However, we recommend that you leave at least a day or two for nearby Copper Mountain which is a real gem of a ski mountain.	BRECKENRIDGE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort Good For Nonskiers Direct Flights
	Copper Mountain ed Colorado is renowned for its sunny, blue-sky days along with some of the best powder in the world. Copper, located within easy reach from Breckenridge or Vail, is Summit County's largest ski area with over 2,400 skiable acres and averages 280 inches of snowfall during the ski season. Copper has something for all ages and abilities. The naturally divided terrain starts out with gentle, sloping runs on the west, and gets progressively steeper as you head east. And there are several wide-open bowls for advanced skiers and riders. Copper also has one of the best terrain parks and pipes in Colorado.	COPPER MOUNTAIN Good For Families Good For Beginners Direct Flights
	Heavenly ed Heavenly lies at the heart of Lake Tahoe's fabulous skiing which offers the biggest concentration of ski areas in North America. With over 10,000 feet of pure exhilaration on offer - here you will find world class tree skiing, the biggest vertical drop in the region and soul-searching bowls that will put your abilities to the ultimate test. With five other ski areas located within easy reach, why not try a change of scene, such as Squaw Valley, a previous Olympic venue, or the slopes of Sierra at Tahoe just to mention two?	HEAVENLY Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Good For Nonskiers Direct Flights
	Jackson Hole ed Awesome ski mountain, spectacular scenery, genuine ranch town. This is the Jackson Hole experience - skiing in the heart of the true West. With 2,500 acres of legendary inbounds terrain, a 4,139' vertical rise, 459" of average snowfall each winter, and unparalleled backcountry access, Jackson Hole offers a truly unique winter experience. Two distinct mountains in the heart of the Tetons - Rendezvous and Apres Vous - make up Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and have been home to incredible skiing and snowboarding for the past 40 years. An adventure outpost with incredible skiing and snowboarding. Experience all Jackson Hole has to offer including, world class terrain for all levels, amazing on mountain dining with the new Bridger Restaurant at the Gondola summit and resort activities for all ages. Visit two historic National Parks and escape to an old western town that still knows the cowboy way! The new Tram is scheduled to open December 2008, and this is no minor facelift. The new 'Big Red' promises twice the capacity with modern cabins, a visually inspiring base terminal, and faster trips to the top. Those who love the mountains will soar 4,139 feet to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain in just nine minutes. Coupled with 360-degree views and mind-blowing ski routes will no doubt reaffirm this as the top destination ski resort in the United States. Particularly for families where the combination of a Kids Ski Free program and affordable accommodation make it an attractive proposition.	JACKSON HOLE Good For Families Value For Money Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort Kids Ski Free
	Jay Peak Ski Free ed If you've been to Jay Peak, you know what pulls you. The most snow in eastern North America and the most liberal in-bounds policy anywhere. If you haven't been here, though - well, read on. New to UK skiers - what defines Jay Peak is that a mountain doesn't have to be big to be awesome.. 76 trails, slopes and glades for you to explore and that's just what you'll find on the map. In between, the nooks and crannies, are really what sets Jay Peak apart. Have fun exploring and find something that moves you. Located in Northern Vermont, (approx. 4 hour drive from Boston and just 2 hours from Montreal) only a few miles from the Canadian border, Jay Peak has a different perspective on the sport. Up here, the mountain reigns supreme and the unparalleled gladed terrain and abutting backcountry attracts some of the best skiers and riders around. The resort makes big-mountain skiing and riding affordable as all our accommodation prices include a daily lift ticket per person. The lodging is virtually all ski-in/ski-out, Jay Peak opens early, and is always one of the last in the East to close.	JAY PEAK SKI FREE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Keystone ed 3 huge mountains offer almost 2,000 acreas of Colorado's finest skiing. Not to mention the world famous Night skiing where you can ski runs up to 3 miles long under floodlit pistes. Add to this some of the best tree skiing in North America - are you starting to get the picture?	KEYSTONE Good For Families Direct Flights
	Killington ed New England's Premier Ski Destination - the Killington Experience offers 7 peaks with 191 trails serviced by 29 Lifts. 88 miles of skiing means that the resort really does live up to it's name of "The Beast of the East."	KILLINGTON Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Mammoth ed 3500 acres. 3100 vertical feet. 385 inches of snow. 300 days of sunshine. And those are just the averages--add incredible spring skiing, nearly endless winters and pure vibe and you've got California's favorite mountain resort. 11,053-foot Mammoth Mountain dominates the Eastern Sierra skyline and the minds and hearts of its die-hard fans. Mammoth's crestline location makes it a beacon for snowstorms, from late fall clear into springtime. Where else do locals complain that the mountain closed too early--in July? Major improvements over the last five years have made the on-mountain experience unmatched, and trend-setting season pass deals have helped re-affirm Mammoth's status as a world-class mountain with something for everyone.	MAMMOTH Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Direct Flights
	Northstar Tahoe ed Ideal family skiing with almost 2,500 acres of skiable terrain and something to suit everybody. 17 lifts service 83 ski runs of which over 80% are suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers. The longest run is 1.3 miles, there are 13 advanced runs on the backside of Mt. Pluto with several over 1 mile-long. For the intermediate to advanced skier, there are 525-550 acres of backcountry terrain (Sawtooth Ride & White Rabbit) open for experts when conditions permit.	NORTHSTAR TAHOE Good For Families Value For Money Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Park City ed One of North America's best-known resorts, the legendary powder snow of Park City has long been an irresistible attraction for skiers. The resort lies at the heart of Utah's best skiing and the Three Resort International Pass that includes Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley Resort and The Canyons Resort allows you the opportunity to ski some of the best runs in the Rockies. Clustered close together in the same valley is upmarket Deer Valley, with its unparalleled service and quality as well as the up and coming brash neighbour - The Canyons, offering 3,700 acres of skiing, 155 trails and 17 lifts.	PARK CITY Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Traditional Western Resort
	Ski New Hampshire ed Ski New Hampshire comprises of 5 ski resorts located in the White Mountains, all covered by one lift ticket - the 5 Mountain Passport. The ski resorts all have close to 100% top-to-bottom snowmaking and world-class grooming to ensure great conditions.	SKI NEW HAMPSHIRE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Direct Flights
	Snowbird ed Snowbird is one of North America's few true Alpine resorts. The Snowbird Village sits at 8,000 feet above sea level and the mountain rises 3,240 vertical feet to Hidden Peak, at 11,000 feet. Snowbird's stunning location, plethora of activities and high elevation ensure an alpine experience unlike any other. Free guided tours with one of Snowbird's mountain experts leave daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Taken in sequence, the tours constitutes a full day's skiing or snowboarding.	SNOWBIRD Good For Families Extreme Skiing
	Snowmass ed Snowmass is the jewel in Aspen's crown with almost two thirds of the entire 4 mountains ski area located here. With mostly on slope accommodations, it is the ideal place for both families and those whose priority is go get on the slopes with minimum hassle! From some of the highest bowl skiing in North America to gentle tree lined slopes, there is truly something for everyone at Snowmass with all the runs leading back to the same base area. With a vertical drop of 4,406 feet, 3,132 acres of terrain, cruisers, glades and steeps, the sheer volume of Snowmass demands repeat visits. And it doesn't end there, the mid-mountain Elk Camp Meadows learning area accessed by the Elk Camp Gondola, the Snow Park Technologies terrain park and The Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center offer something for everyone.	SNOWMASS Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Direct Flights
	Squaw Valley ed Guests ride the 2,000 vertical feet to High Camp in Squaw Valley's aerial cable car. High Camp is also the gateway to most of Squaw Valley's beginner terrain. Here skiers and snowboarders will find scenic views and plenty of wide open gentle slopes on which to hone their skills. Squaw Valley offers Lake Tahoe's most extensive and appealing night terrain with skiing and riding until 9pm nightly under the lights on the 3.2 mile mountain run, and in Central Park with the Riviera Halfpipe and Terrain Park.	SQUAW VALLEY Extreme Skiing Direct Flights
	Steamboat ed Steamboat is actually a complete mountain range made up of Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Pioneer Ridge and Christie Peak, with terrain offering a diversity of trails for all levels of ability. With 165 trails, 1,118 vertical metres and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, Steamboat's six peaks are filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary trees and progressive levels of terrain parks. The vast gladed areas are Steamboat's particular claim to fame, with abundant Champagne Powder snow in the trees for the most avid powder hounds, while the Sunshine Peak is an intermediate paradise with long, wide groomed cruisers. And all with beautiful 360-degree views of the Rocky Mountains and the Yampa Valley.	STEAMBOAT Good For Families Good For Beginners Traditional Western Resort Good For Nonskiers Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Stowe ed From top-to-bottom runs with groomed cruisers to bump runs to some truly fine glade skiing, Stowe has it all. The infamous Front Four (Starr, Goat, National and Lift Line) are arguably the most exciting runs in the East. For the novice skiers and riders, there's an entire mountain (Spruce Peak) criss-crossed with easygoing runs. And with the longest average trail length in New England , be prepared to spend some time on the mountain. While the trails are classic, the lifts are modern. Along with several doubles and triples, there is a a high-speed quad and a state-of-the-art eight person gondola that whisks skiers from bottom to top in a blazing seven and a half minutes.	STOWE Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Good For Nonskiers Direct Flights
	Sugarbush ed With two mountains, six peaks, a terrain park, tons of gladed areas and the 2,000 acre Slide Brook Wilderness area, there's no question that Sugarbush has some of the best terrain in the East. A 4,083' summit with a 2,600' vertical drop offering 111 trails adding up to 53 miles. This is serviced by 16 lifts and not to forget 11 wooded areas for some great glade skiing all backed up by an extensive snowmaking system.	SUGARBUSH Good For Families Good For Beginners Direct Flights
	Sunday River ed In terms of sheer size, Sunday River is remarkable: 131 trails, 667.7 acres, and 8 interconnected mountains. Each peak offers a distinct experience, from the steeps and bumps of White Cap to the tree skiing of Oz to the cruising on North Peak and Jordan Bowl, and it's all serviced by a network of 18 modern lifts, four of which are high-speed quads, ensuring easy access to every corner of the resort quickly and easily. Introduced last season, was the installation of a state-of-the-art magic carpet surface lift. Covering 92% of the resort is a legendary snowmaking system, blanketing trail after trail with the most dependable snow in New England. Sunday River makes more snow than anyone else, and a fleet of 12 snowcats makes sure that snow is in great shape every day of the season. New England skiers and riders will experience a new mode of mountain transport next winter as Sunday River prepares to install the first Chondola in the Northeastern U.S. The Chondola will be a high-speed detachable six-person chairlift that carries gondola cabins at regular intervals. The $7.2 million hybrid lift is one of only four in North America and will transport skiers and riders from the South Ridge base area directly to the summit of North Peak, a location from which six of Sunday Riverâ€™s eight peaks are directly accessible.	SUNDAY RIVER Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Kids Ski Free Direct Flights
	Telluride ed Colorado powder days, awesome scenery, home town charm and over 300 inches of snow annually all add up to a resort which many regard as a little bit special, hence the Hollywood stars who have homes here. Uncrowded trails and a reputation for some of the finest bumps and off-piste skiing not to mention a challenging descent back to the village are part of Telluride's unique appeal. With the opening of Revelation Bowl, Telluride has increased it's skiable terrain to over 2000 acres.	TELLURIDE Extreme Skiing Traditional Western Resort
	The Canyons ed The Canyons is Utah's largest single ski and snowboard resort blessed yearly with the legendary Utah powder that makes the state a mecca for wintersports. With over 3,700 acres, 163 runs, 17 lifts, two cutting edge terrain parks and six natural half pipes, there is never a chance that guests will get bored on the mountain. Take your pick: Long and gentle. Big and Bowled. Steep and steeper. Aspen and pine.	THE CANYONS Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing
	Vail ed Vail lays claim to be America's Number One ski resort. The launch of the Colorado Ticket now offers the biggest ski experience in the USA, rivalling in size the major French ski areas. On one lift pass, you can now ski not only Vail and Beaver Creek but Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin as well. Vail itself, boasts the legendary back bowls, home to some of Colorado's famous champagne powder, not to mention miles of superb runs on the front side of the mountain. Nearby Beaver Creek, is the ideal venue for those who enjoy intermediate cruising days out!	VAIL Good For Beginners Extreme Skiing Direct Flights
	Winter Park ed Winter Park Resort consists of five adjacent mountains: Winter Park, Mary Jane, Parsenn Bowl, Vasquez Cirque, and Vasquez Ridge—making it the fourth largest ski resort in Colorado. A network of trails and lifts interconnects the five distinct sections of each mountain. Five inter-connected peaks, 143 runs and over 3,000 acres of skiing means that Winter Park will keep you interested. One of the best aspects is the sheer variety, the expert terrain is made up of a combination of Mary Jane with some of the USA's best mogul skiing and the new Vasquez Cirque which is host to the most extreme runs in Colorado. Almost half of the trails cater for intermediate skiers, a perfect choice for those who like to cruise the wide-open spaces. Winter Park, has a total of 3,078 total skiable acres (1,521 hectares), that includes 142 designated trails, 25 Lifts and 1,212 acres (490 hectares) of off-piste terrain, including Vasquez Cirque and glade skiing. Free Guided Mountain Tours - Twice daily tours are a great way to see the mountain and find the local's favorite or secret stashes. All participants must be an intermediate or better skier or rider. Lift ticket is required.	WINTER PARK Good For Families Value For Money Good For Beginners Kids Ski Free Direct Flights