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SITZMARK SKI AREA
Havillah, Wash. • gositzmark.org 660 vertical feet • 10 runs Located 20 minutes outside Tonasket in beautiful north-central Washington, the Okanagan highlands fixture offers 10 runs and additional cross-country trails.
SNOQUALMIE PASS
Snoqualmie Pass, Wash. • summitatsnoqualmie.com 2,280 vertical feet • 25 runs With something for everyone, Snoqualmie Pass is the most accessible ski destination in the Seattle area, 54 miles east of the city off Interstate 90. The four areas that make up the Pass, each with its own personality, total 1,981 skiable acres. Alpental is known for having some of the most challenging terrain in North America, while Summit Central features revolutionary terrain parks. Enjoy a fun-filled night at Summit West, or go back in time and ski Summit East.
SNOWBOWL SKI
Missoula, Mont. • montanasnowbowl.com 2,600 vertical feet • 42 runs On the lengthy list of must-ski mom-and-pop Montana ski areas, Snowbowl is up there with the best of them. Located 20 minutes from downtown Missoula, Snowbowl features an annual average of 300 inches of snow and an exciting mix of steep terrain. Stay slopeside
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at the European-style lodge Gelandesprung, or choose from one of the many downtown hotels for the quintessential Missoula experience.
STEVENS PASS
Skykomish, Wash. • stevenspass.com 1,800 vertical feet • 37 runs At first glance, Stevens Pass is nothing spectacular. But spend a little time exploring, and you’ll find Stevens has it all — steeps, groomers and passionate locals. Located off Highway 2, 35 miles west of the quaint Bavarian town of Leavenworth and 90 minutes from Seattle, Stevens has three well-equipped lodges, a terrain park regularly featured in ski movies, terrain to keep the most experienced of skiers and boarders challenged, and spectacular views of the North Cascades.
SUN VALLEY RESORT
Ketchum, Idaho • sunvalley.com 3,400 vertical feet • 75 runs Well-appointed lodges, immaculately groomed runs that seem to go on forever, sunny skies and beautiful views of the Sawtooth mountains — we’re just scratching the surface of what makes Sun Valley so special. The city of Ketchum splits the resort: Bald Mountain offers the big mountain experience, with challenging bowls, steep groomers and the most beautiful mountain
top lodges found in the West, while Dollar Mountain, near the famous Sun Valley Lodge, offers a nicely maintained beginner area, as well as terrain park features that keep park riders going all day.
SUNSHINE VILLAGE
Banff, Alberta • skibanff.com 3,520 vertical feet • 107 runs Located in the heart of Banff National Park, Sunshine Village is full of options for dining, lodging and skiing. With more than 3,300 acres of skiing over three mountains and 12 lifts to get you to where you need to go, Sunshine delivers an exciting ski adventure. The season is long, typically mid-November through mid-May, and its great variety meets the needs of skiers of any ability, with 15 acres of terrain park features. It averages 360 inches of snow annually, with great views and sunshine, and it’s only 90 minutes from downtown Calgary.
TAMARACK
Tamarack, Idaho • tamarackidaho.com 2,800 vertical feet • 37 runs Tamarack, located in the Payette River Mountains of central Idaho, offers a family-friendly experience with amenities for everyone. Tamarack has 900 acres of skiable terrain for all abilities, two terrain parks, 25 kilometers of Nordic trails and an efficient lift system to get you to where you need to go faster. There are several lodging options