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WINTER FUN
Paul Morrison : Aspen/Snowmass
What's your favorite winter getaway?
It it a fresh snowfall in Aspen that would lure you away to colder weather? A crackling fireplace at a Lake Louise lodge? Or maybe it's the chance to see Paris or New York without the throngs of tourists. Tell us about your favorite wintry vacations.
OUTDOORS
Skiers can find action outside Las Vegas —Sliding down the hill, my skis were pointed right at the rocks, and all I could think was, “This ain’t gonna feel good.” READ STORY
UTAH
If it's not daunting, it's not freeskiing —This is freeskiing, equal parts big thrills and creative style. And this is Utah, for those who want to stretch what’s possible on two planks and snow. READ STORY
EASTERN EUROPE
Off the beaten ski trail but still first class —The mountains may not be as high nor the slopes as long as those of Alpine resorts in Austria and Switzerland, but a ski trip to Eastern Europe can be an adventure. READ STORY
THE WEST
Resorts with elbow room —If you’re thinking of giving freeskiing a try or just looking for something different this year, try these three gems off the beaten path. READ STORY
ONTARIO
Touring ice wine country —They’re out there now, chilling on the vines, long after the other grapes’ fall harvest. The Rieslings and Vidals of Ontario’s vineyards are destined for bottles of ice wine. READ STORY
SKI BRIEFS
Lower prices, new trams and other attractions —Addressing the sluggish economy, Vail Resorts has rolled back multi-day lift tickets to 2007-2008 prices . . . READ STORY
COLORADO
10 things to love about Vail —Vail is huge, as in more than 7 miles wide, with more than 5,200 acres of terrain. There's plenty to love. READ STORY
TRAVEL SMART
Rent your skis or bring your own? —Airlines have been imposing fees left and right for checked baggage and oversize items, so taking your skis on the plane will be more expensive. READ STORY
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Where the snow goes whoosh —When Billy Kidd gave up racing, the "champagne powder'' was one of the reasons that he hitched his star to Steamboat Ski Resort. READ STORY
ST. MORITZ
Swiss swank and super slopes —Five-star hotels, designer boutiques, haute cuisine, elegant cafes and gorgeous views beckon movie stars, royalty and wealthy jet-setters to St. Moritz. The slopes are first rate, too. READ STORY
TOP 10   SKI TOWNS

The top North American ski towns, according to Ski Magazine.
1 Aspen:
Colo.
2 Jackson Hole:
Wyo.
3 Crested Butte:
Colo.
4 Telluride:
Colo.
5 Park City:
Utah
6 Steamboat Springs:
Colo.
7 Breckenridge:
Colo.
8 Whistler:
British Columbia
9 Lake Tahoe:
Truckee, Calif.
10 Stowe:
Vt.
TOP 10   SKI RESORTS

Top North American ski resorts, according to Ski.com.
1 Snowmass:
Colo.
2 Breckenridge:
Colo.
3 Beaver Creek:
Colo.
4 Aspen:
Colo.
5 Vail:
Colo.
6 Park City:
Utah
7 Steamboat Springs:
Colo.
8 Deer Valley:
Utah
9 Telluride:
Colo.
10 Whistler-Blackcomb: British Columbia
SNOW REPORTS
The latest weather conditions, with links, snowcams and more. Choose a state, province or country and go to your favorite resort:

U.S. SKI AREAS

CANADA SKI AREAS

INTERNATIONAL SKI AREAS

SKI LINKS
These resources may help in arranging a winter vacation.
National Ski Areas Association
GoSky resort guide
Ski.com vacation packages

ALASKA
Alyeska: 800-880-3880

CALIFORNIA
Alpine Meadows: 530-583-4232
Heavenly: 800-243-2836
Mammoth Mountain: 800-626-6684
Northstar at Tahoe: 800-466-6784
Squaw Valley USA: 800-403-0206

COLORADO
Colorado Ski Country: 303-837-0793
Arapahoe Basin: 888-272-7246
Aspen Highlands/Aspen
  Mountain/Snowmass:
800-525-6200
Beaver Creek: 970-845-9090
Breckenridge: 800-789-7669
Copper Mountain: 800-458-8386
Crested Butte: 800-810-7669
Durango: 800-982-6103
Keystone: 877-753-9786
Silverton Mountain: 970-787-5706
Ski Cooper: 719-486-2277
SolVista: 800-757-7669
Steamboat: 800-922-2722
Telluride: 866-287-5015
Vail: 970-476-5601
Winter Park: 800-979-0332

IDAHO
Sun Valley: 800-786-8259

MAINE
Sugar Loaf: 800-843-5623

MONTANA
Big Mountain: 800-858-3930
Big Sky: 800-548-4486
Moonlight Basin: 800-845-4428

NEW MEXICO
Ski New Mexico: 800-755-7669
Angel Fire: 800-633-7463
Ski Apache: 505-336-4356
Ski Santa Fe: 505-982-4429
Taos Ski Valley: 800-776-1111

OREGON
Mount Bachelor: 800-829-2442
Mount Hood Meadows: 800-754-4663

UTAH
Ski Utah: 800-754-8824
Alta: 801-359-1078
Brighton: 800-873-5512
The Canyons: 435-649-5400
Deer Valley: 800-424-3337
Park City: 800-222-7275
Snowbasin: 888-437-5488
Snowbird: 800-232-9542
Solitude: 801-534-1400
Sundance: 801-225-4107

VERMONT
Killington: 800-621-6867
Smugglers' Notch: 800-451-8752
Stowe Mountain: 800-253-4754
Sugarbush: 800-537-8427

WYOMING
Jackson Hole: 888-333-7766

CANADA
Whistler   Blackcomb,
  British Columbia:
800-766-0449
Banff/Lake Louise/Sunshine,
  Alberta:
403-762-4754
Jasper, Alberta: 800-473-8135
Nakiska, Alberta: 800-258-7669
Tremblant, Quebec: 866-836-3030

EUROPE
Twelve prominent European ski resorts representing five nations make up a Best of the Alps coalition.
· Chamonix Mont-Blanc: France
· Cortina-d'Ampezzo: Italy
· Davos: Switzerland
· Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Germany
· Grindelwald: Switzerland
· Kitzbühel: Austria
· Lech Zürs am Arlberg: Austria
· Megève: France
· Seefeld: Austria
· St. Anton am Arlberg: Austria
· St. Moritz: Switzerland
· Zermatt: Switzerland

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