United States Ski Vacations, Where to go Skiing in United States

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Dreaming of hitting the slopes on a nice powder day? It may be time to start planning your Ski Vacation! Resorts with village type settings are good for families and travelers seeking to find restaurants, rentals and shops all within walking distance. They also provide other activities such as ice skating, tubing, snow play and more. Ski and snowboarders on a budget who don't mind a short drive to the lift may want to consider a smaller resort that's a favorite with locals. The lifts may be slower, but the lift tickets are usually inexpensive. If you are flying to the resort, check with your airline about checking in your equipment, or plan on renting when you get there for less hassle....read more »

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Macungie

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Tahoe City

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Cordova

Whether kayaking, bird-watching, hiking, rafting, canoeing, or fishing, the outdoor possibilities are endless in beautiful Cordova. This small Alaskan city is nestled on the Orca Inlet in Prince William Sound, a breathtaking spot with its surrounding gl... read more »
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Telluride

Telluride is nestled in the spectacular San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains and is a dynamic place of incomparable natural beauty. Unlike other ski resorts, Telluride has never lost its Old West characteristics. Just five blocks wide and eight blocks... read more »
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Squaw Valley

One of the most famous ski resorts in the United States, Squaw Valley offers delightful outdoor activities for travelers year-round. Skiing, snowboarding and "Snowtubing" in an inner tube are the favorite activities, but there's also a heated swimming p... read more »
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Aspen

Aspen is a culturally rich, freewheeling, tolerant town that is is predominantly known as one of the ski travel destinations in the world. Local annual events include Winterskol, Aspen's Winter Carnival, the Aspen Music festival, with concerts and recit... read more »
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Breckenridge

Breckenridge is a friendly, picturesque mining town full of fantastic sites and activities for every traveler. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, Breckenridge has many restaurants and bars to choose from, unique shops, skating rinks, a golf course, several... read more »
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South Lake Tahoe

Beginning in late autumn and continuing through the winter and spring, the Sierra Nevada mountain region becomes a winter wonderland. Snow is measured in feet, not inches, and a normal winter will see accumulations of 30 to 40 feet in the higher elevati... read more »
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Park City

Located near Salt Lake City, Park City is home to some of the best skiiing resorts in the world. In winter months, different levels of snow allow for different ski experiences (including a chance to visit the olympic park from 2002), while summer months... read more »
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Towamensing Trails

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Top Five Ski Trip Blogs

A cosy casita in snowy Santa Fe. | Feb 14 07'

by familyfromoz a traveling as a family from Brisbane, on vacation in Santa Fe

"Santa Fe reveals itself in the plain below snow covered mountains.. but where is the colour?"

Santa Fe reveals itself in a plain below snow covered mountains but hey where is all the colour? We had in mind a very colourful place wi... Continue reading »
Abasin, Hockey, Snowboarding Grand Prix and Copper Mountain | Dec 15 06'

by RoryUSA a 24 year old male from Auckland, on vacation in Breckenridge

Friday me and warren headed out to Arapahoe Basin, another mountain near keystone. This is the most advanced mountain in summit county and the smal... Continue reading »
Sister Ski Week | Feb 28 06'

by Tracy a 42 year old female, on vacation in Park City

"Hoping for fresh powder and sun-shiney days"

This is our seventh annual sister ski week and our fourth year returning to Park City, Utah. We love the snow and the convenience of it's loca... Continue reading »
Cold beer and hot chocolate | Dec 22 06'

by Ken a 44 year old male from San Francisco, on vacation in South Lake Tahoe

"2 feet of fresh powder!"

December 23rd - Driving DayWell we are here. Snow boarding for Christmas. Last year a warm Christmas in Guatemala - this year a cold Ch... Continue reading »
Telluride is tops! | Feb 07 07'

by familyfromoz a traveling as a family from Brisbane, on vacation in Telluride

"The only drawback to skiing at Telluride is that it spoils you for skiing anywhere else."

Telluride is picture postcard perfect in almost any weather. When we first arrived the last big dump of snow had been about 12 days ago and it was... Continue reading »