luck with a special 340-foot-long superpipe. Vertical drop: 3,240. Lift tickets: $72 adults (13-64), $39 children (7-12), $15 children (6 and younger), $59 seniors (65+). 801-933-2222, snowbird.com. Snow report: 801-933-2100.
SNOWBIRD, SALT LAKE CITY UTAH—With 2,500 acres of premium 20 powder and 89 trails available to try, this high altitude resort has a lot to offer. Cut loose in the terrain park, check in to the mountain school and try your
four terrain parks and 108 trails spread across 3,300 acres. Vertical drop: 3,100 feet. Lift tickets: Prices vary daily. 800-222-7275, parkcitymountain. com. Snow report: 435-647-5449.
PARK CITY, PARK CITY, UTAH—Known across the country as a top 19 notch winter destination, Park City has received numerous accolades from many top ski and snowboarding publications. Check out the nine bowls,
to explore with numerous runs and trails. Bring the family but leave the boards—Deer Valley is for skiers only. Vertical drop: 3,000 feet. Lift tickets: $86 adults (13-64), $62 seniors (65+), $53 children (4-12), $21 tots (3 and younger). 435-645-6625, deervalley.com. Snow report: 435-649-2000.
DEER VALLEY RESORT, PARK CITY, UTAH—Named the No. 1 ski 18 resort in North America by Ski Magazine the past three years in a row, Deer Valley looks to live up to the hype. Skiers will have six mountains
The eight mountains include 155 trails, an 18-acre terrain park and more. Vertical drop: 3,190. Lift tickets: $81 adults, $48 juniors (7-12) and seniors (65+), FREE children 6 and younger. 435-615-3410, thecanyons.com. Snow report: 435-6153456.
THE CANYONS, PARK CITY, UTAH—Huge doesn’t even begin to describe 17 it. The largest single ski and snowboard resort in Utah and one of the five largest in the United States, The Canyons offers seemingly endless possibilities.
school, Brighton has it all. Check out the four terrain parks, try some night skiing, and carve up the mountain in a resort that expects 500 inches of annual snowfall. Vertical drop: 1,745. Lift tickets: $58 adults, $30 youth (11-12), $30 seniors (70+), FREE kids 10 and younger. 800-873-5512, brightonresort.com.
BRIGHTON, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—Can’t board in Alta? Then head 16 over to Brighton, where skiers and boarders shred in harmony. With the New Millicent Chalet, three additional day lodges and a high quality ski and snowboard
starting out, don’t fret—you’ll find runs for every skill level. Vertical drop: 2,020 feet. Lift tickets: $66 adults, $34 children (12 and younger). 801-359-1078, alta. com. Snow report: 801-572-3939.
ALTA, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—Sorry riders, this is ski country. No board15 ing is allowed on these slopes, ranked fourth by voters of Skiing Magazine as the best ski area in North America in terms of variety of terrain. If you’re just
Forest near the Snake River, this resort mixes serene with good snow. Vertical drop: 938 feet. Lift tickets: $36 adults (12 and older), $28 children (5-11) and seniors (65+), FREE children (4 and younger). 208-538-7700, skikelly.com.
KELLY CANYON, IDAHO FALLS—Founded in 1959 after locals decided that 14 Sun Valley’s resort just wasn’t close enough, Kelly Canyon provides short challenging runs, night skiing and a terrain park. Located in the Targhee National
cade, with plentiful powder for both Nordic and Alpine skiing. For those who prefer to sit down, the resort also offers SnowCat trips and even dogsled rides. Vertical drop: 2,419 feet. Lift tickets: $69 adults (13-64), $19 juniors (6-12), $39 seniors (65+), FREE children (5 and younger with paid adult). 307-353-2300, grandtarghee. com. Snow report: 800-827-4433.
GRAND TARGHEE, ALTA, WYO.—Pebble Creek’s Wyoming neighbor was 13 recently recognized for Best Snow for the 13th consecutive year by Ski Magazine. The resort has continually placed in the top five of said category for over a de-
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MOUNT BACHELOR, BEND, ORE.—With challenging terrain parks and excellent snow conditions, this resort is continually on the up and up. As an added bonus, the mountain is actually a dormant volcano. Vertical drop: 3,365 feet. Lift tickets: $49-$69 adults (based on lift service terrain and daily weather factors), $39-$59 teens/seniors, $28-$42 youth/70+, FREE children (5 and younger). 800-829-2442, mtbachelor.com. Snow report: 800-829-2442.
SIX HOURS AWAY
Valley continues to dominate the radar with excellent snow and exhilarating runs. Vertical drop: 3,400 feet. Lift tickets: $82 adults, $55 seniors, $48 children (12 and younger). 208-622-4111, sunvalley.com. Snow report: 800-635-4150.
SUN VALLEY SKI RESORT, SUN VALLEY—You can’t say Sun Valley without 11 thinking snow, as this famous resort is a hot spot for skiers and boarders from around the world. With two-high profile mountains, Dollar and Baldy, Sun
perfect for families. Vertical drop: 400 feet. Lift tickets: $17 adults, $15 seniors. 208-983-3866, grangeville.us/idahocounty/snowhaven.
SNOWHAVEN RESORT, GRANGEVILLE—Grangeville’s city-owned resort 10 looks to once again offer a great “haven” for downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Open only on weekends and holidays, these small town slopes are
land. Vertical drop: 1,000 feet. Lift tickets: $32 adults (13-69), $20 youths (7-12) and seniors (70+), FREE for children 6 and younger. 208-673-5599, pomerelle-mtn. com. Snow report: 208-673-5555.
POMERELLE, ALBION—A longtime Idaho family favorite, this destination at 8,000 feet in the Sawtooth Mountains features a 450-foot magic carpet 09 boardwalk lift. Explore 24 runs and plenty of Nordic loops on nearby Forest Service
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MT. SPOKANE, COLBERT, WASH.—Located within the Mt. Spokane State Park, this resort offers affordable skiing and snowboarding with five double chairs over 1,425 acres and 2,000 vertical feet. Also included is a mile-long terrain park, a tubing hill, night skiing and 45 runs, all available just a short drive from Spokane. Vertical drop: 2,000 feet. Lift tickets: $42 adults (18-69), $36 college and military (with ID), $33 youths (7-17), $26 seniors (70+), FREE children (6 and younger). 509-2382220, mtspokane.com. Snow report: 509-4331397.
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BLUEWOOD, DAYTON, WASH.—With a top elevation of 5,670 feet and 24 runs covered with fresh Cascade powder, this is a little resort that can. Already receiving snow, Bluewood hopes to be a one-stop spot for “day-cationers” everywhere. Vertical drop: 1,125 feet. Lift tickets: $42 adults, $38 students, $33 children (grades 1-8) and seniors (65+), FREE preschoolers (kindergarten and younger). 509-382-4725, bluewood.com. Snow report: 208-833-1056 (Moscow), 208-799-0445 (Lewiston).
as a “corduroy lover’s paradise.” Vertical drop: 1,670. Lift tickets: $48 adults (1869), $39 youth (7-17), $42 college/student/military/seniors (70+), $5 children (6 and younger). 866-376-4949, ski49n.com.
49 DEGREES NORTH, CHEWELAH, WASH.—With wide-open groomed runs, desert dry powder and hundreds of tree skiing acres, this resort has a 31 lot to offer. Try some night skiing, check out the 68 runs and see the snow billed
covery Basin. Vertical drop: 1,670 feet. Lift tickets: $35 adults, $18 children (12 and younger) and seniors (65+), FREE children (5 and younger). 406-563-2184, skidiscovery.com.
BASIN, PHILIPSBURG, MONT.—This mountain has three 30DISCOVERY faces and plenty of terrain to cover, with a terrain park and 5 km of Nordic trails. Add in two bowls and a 8,150-foot summit, and you’ve got a full day at Dis-
seniors (65-72), FREE children (6 and younger) and seniors (73+). 509-672-3101, skiwhitepass.com. Snow report: 509-672-3100.
Tahoe, North Star at Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe and Squaw Valley USA. Lift tickets range from $10-$81. skilaketahoe.com.
LAKE TAHOE, LAKE TAHOE, CALIF.—Head to Cali and you’ll find no less 46 than six world-class ski areas near Tahoe. Check out some world class skiing in resorts such as: Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mount Rose-Ski
black diamond chutes of Cole Creek, while intermediates can try their luck on the 2.5 mile “Lazy M.” Vertical drop: 2,400 feet. Lift tickets: $47 adults (19-64), $40 juniors (13-18), $30 college/military (with ID), $17 child (6-12), $39 seniors (6569), $12 super seniors (70+), FREE kids 5 and younger. 800-4448977, redlodgemountain.com. Snow report: 406-446-2610.
RED LODGE, BILLINGS, MONT.—Celebrating its 50th year, this high eleva45 tion resort offers 65 trails and groomed slopes, 60 acres of gladed tree skiing and more. Expert riders will have their work cut out for them in the double
the other for beginner and intermediate, this resort has created an equal opportunity skiing experience. Vertical drop: 2,400 feet. Lift tickets: $59 adults (18-64), $42 juniors (7-17), $48 college students and seniors (65+), FREE for children 6 and younger. 208-263-9555, schweitzer.com. Snow report: 208-263-9562.
SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT, SANDPOINT—You’ll find 2,900 44 skiable acres, 92 trails, night skiing, premium powder and open bowl skiing at Schweitzer. With half the mountain divvied up for advanced and expert trails and
tain atmosphere with skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Vertical drop: 1,563 feet. Lift tickets: $45 adults (11-64), $27 youths (6-10) and masters (65+), $1 child (5 and younger). 541-345-SNOW, willamettepass.com. Snow report: 541-345-SNOW.
WILLAMETTE PASS SKI AREA, EUGENE, ORE.—Featuring Oregon’s only high-speed six-pack, this resort also offers 29 downhill runs, six lifts and 20 43 km worth of Nordic activities. Experience big mountain terrain in this small moun-