Skiing activities in USA
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Ski Santa Fe
Often overlooked for its more famous cousin outside of Taos, the Santa Fe ski area boasts the same fluffy powder (though usually a little less of it), with an even higher base elevation (10,350ft) and higher chairlift service (12,075ft). Briefly admire the awesome desert and mountain vistas, then fly down powder glade shoots, steep bump runs or long groomers. The resort caters to families and expert skiers alike with its varied terrain. The quality and length of the ski season can vary wildly from year to year depending on how much snow the mountain gets, and when it falls (you can almost always count on a good storm in late March).
On autumn weekends, the chairlift takes…
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Ski Area
In winter, Mt Lemmon has the southernmost ski area in the USA. With snow levels rather unpredictable, it’s really more about the novelty of schussing down the slopes within views of Mexico than having a world-class alpine experience. Rentals, lessons and food are available on the mountain.
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Spirit Mountain
Skiing and snowboarding are big pastimes come winter; a new zip line is in the works for summer. The mountain is 10 miles south of Duluth.
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Santa Fe Ski Area
A half-hour drive from the plaza up Hwy 475, you'll find the second-highest ski area in the USA. When the powder is fresh and the sun is shining, it's as good as it gets.
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Mt Rose
In winter, Lake Tahoe ski resorts are close by, and Mt Rose is a mere 25 minutes away.
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Diamond Peak
Ritzy Incline Village is the gateway to Diamond Peak ski resort, a good place to learn. From the top of the mountain you’ll have a 360-degree panorama of desert, peaks and lake.
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Dartmouth Skiway
With two challenging mountains, minimal crowds and reasonable prices, Dartmouth Skiway is one of New Hampshire's best skiing value areas. Take NH 10 north to Lyme. Fork right at the white church and continue 3 miles to the Skiway. You can also take a shuttle bus from campus to the Skiway (around US$4 one way).
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