While all ski mountains revel in natural beauty, Whiteface’s location near Lake Placid is so stunning, it’s almost not fair. The mountain throws everything it can at you, making it a favorite among expert skiers. Skiing on Whiteface Mtn above Lake Placid, NY Skier: Ian Forgays ©Bri...
12. Whiteface Mountain, N.Y. While all ski mountains revel in natural beauty, Whiteface’s location near Lake Placid is so stunning, it’s almost not fair. The mountain throws everything it can at you, making it a favorite among expert skiers. Adirondack views come with the skiing at N...
Due south of Buffalo and 30 miles from the shores of Lake Erie, Holiday Valley benefits from “lake effect” and gets more natural snow than most ski areas in New York. It’s location does draw crowds not just from Buffalo but the friendly staff helps to maintain a welcoming, small-town...
Southern California ski areas towering high above the City of Angels are clustered in the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains. Big Bear Mountain Resort and the venerable Snow Summit (where snowmaking was perfected by the legendary Tommy Tyndall) are on the shore of Big Bear Lake in the ...
Be sure to check out the 60-foot wide intermediate trail with grooming and snowmaking near the top of the Burnt Ridge Quad. The end of the run delivers you to the bottom of The Pipeline, making access to Little Gore Mountain and the Ski Bowl easier. ...
Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake is a 2 and a half hour drive from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are two ski areas to consider, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Together they boast 18 lifts and 57 runs. Given its location, the resort does rely on ...
Glaciers Reach by Allseason Vacation Rentals is a luxury 4-star Apartment in the Canadian Ski Resort of Whistler Blackcomb, close to the ski areas of Whistler Blackcomb. Facilities include Sauna, Heated Pool, Family Rooms and Horse Riding.
Speaking of slopes, the resort offers easy access to one of the best ski areas in North America. The 1,406-ft-tall Snowmass boasts 3,332 acres of terrain, 94 trails, 3 terrain parks, and 20 chairlifts, plus various cruisers, glades, steeps, and halfpipes. On Friday nights, Elk Camp...
Sugarbush is a larger resort spread over 2 distinct ski areas connected by a lift that was NOT running when we were there. That meant that in order to get the full resort experience we had to get in the car and drive over from the Lincoln Peak side to the Mt. Ellen side. Both side...
Windham Mountain Resort is just two and a half hours north of New York City, yet it feels like you’re nowhere near the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. While it is smaller than some of the other East Coast ski resorts with only 54 runs, its size makes it feel manageable and fam...