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A fixture in the Deerfield Valley for nearly half a century, Mount Snow has grown a lot since ski pioneer Walter Schoenknecht bought a chunk of land on Mt Pisgah from farmer Reuben Snow in 1950.

"Old-time skier's mountain. Great value, views. Not for sissies."

"Beautiful views of the lake. Great new lodge. Excellent grooming and snowmaking."

"Five minutes from I-93. Great staff; nice town; fun area."

"Nice mountain scenery; two mountains with excellent variety"

The K-1 Express gondola delivers you near the top of 4,241-foot Killington Peak for laps in glades so deep you’ll forget you’re on the East Coast.

"Great scenery, pleasant runs. The Mount Washington Hotel is extraordinary!"

"The Little Mountain that could "

The terrain at Smuggs rivals any other resort in the East, and many of the locals who make Smugglers Notch their primary mountain do so because of the mountain’s low-key vibe.

The River's true nature is most readily exposed on the precipitous steeps of White Cap Mountain.

Check in with the Pumphouse gang, which gathers at the pumphouse between the Niagra and Victoria steeps to grill venison, swill local brew, and plot runs down ungroomed gems like Upper Cloudspin and Empire.

The ski area offers 111 trails, served by 16 lifts, spread across three peaks, each with its own distinct flavor.

Mont Tremblant has a decidedly European flavor—from the cobbled streets to the French chatter in the lift lines.

Authentic and friendly. Skis big. Taos is unique unto itself.

1,294 acres of fall-away chutes, spacious glades, and pillowy moguls, with extra rewards if you’re willing to hike Kachina Peak

Mary Jane—named for a mining-era lady of the night—and its sister area, Winter Park, offer plenty of prospects for good skiing, including bumps and powder-filled bowls. Forming one of the closest major resorts to Denver, the two areas spread across five mountains and 3,078 acres. Add 3,060 feet of vertical, 30 feet of snowfall, and a direct train from Denver and it’s no wonder why the Front Range packs the place on Saturdays.

Unlike many resorts in the area, enjoy free parking and a shuttle to the base of the hill. Get there early for first tracks—the bus runs starting at 6:30 a.m.

Aspen Highlands is one of the four ski resorts in the Aspen Snowmass group. Aspen Highlands features a diverse 3,635 feet of vertical drop from the top of Highlands Bowl to the bottom of the mountain.

With 3,700 acres spread across eight distinct peaks, The Canyons is Utah’s largest individual resort. (Only Snowbird/Alta is bigger.)

The United States' third-largest resort is a quiet gem.

Sun Valley’s terrain—ranging from high-speed rippers to wide-open bowls—never gets old.

Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado's Summit County offers world-class skiing, lodging, dining and nightlife. Breckenridge averages 300 inches of snowfall and 300 days of blue skies per year.

High altitude. Very friendly. Charming town.

Aspen Mountain overlooks the town of Aspen, Colorado and is one of the most well-known ski resorts in the world. Aspen Mountain is famous for its black-diamond terrain.

Vail Resort features winter and summer activities for everyone. Find more on Vail lodging, dining in Vail Village, skiing Vail Resort and more.

After a long day at the office, it's tough to find the motivation to work out. But, diligence always pays off. Here are the best tips and tricks to make the most out of your gym time, so that you'll be ready for your first days on the slopes.

On ski comics, learning to shred, and skiing versus drawing. As told to Skiing Magazine contributor Ben Hewitt.

As the West coast got tons of snow, the East opened a few ski areas. Check out photos from both sides of the country here.

Hardgoods: Including Solomon, Nordica, and more...

Love 'em or hate 'em, these Republicans and Democrats know how to make some turns on the slopes. Check out what they have contributed to the industry and how they learned to ski here.

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For racking up inbounds vertical, you need duds that look good, carry all your toys, and keep you warm and dry. These jackets and pants provide.

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In this clip from Rage Films' newest ski flick "Down Days," skier Reggie Crist talks about dropping into a sketchy line and the resulting avalanche.

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One writer's Icelandic quest for steep lines, elves, dwarfs, and trolls.

Photos from the day Taos opened to snowboarders.

On March 19, a.k.a. T-Day, Taos Ski Valley officially opened its slopes to snowboarding. Skiing Magazine sent one skier, dressed him as a knuckle dragger, and waited for the punches to fly.

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Photographer Lee Cohen outlines what you need to create to cover shot.

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The secret? Drafting. Squaw Valley's Cody Townsend teaches you how to master Harkin Banks' moves from "Hot Dog...The Movie."

Set your rotation with your toes. Mike Wilson shows you how.

A discussion between a believer and a scientist.

Then I saw a bumper sticker, designed to look like the Colorado license plate, that read, “No Vacancy.” I was confused. Was it addressing me? Then I got pissed.

Our sport's crotch-ripping badge of courage.

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The World Cup began last weekend with Americans dominating across the board.

The World Cup began last weekend with Americans dominating across the board.

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A three-year wastewater controversy gets settled at Arizona Snowbowl.

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Ericsson and Norweigan Jörgen Aamot will attempt to ski the third highest mountain in the world in the next couple of days.

Fredrick Ericsson and Jorgen Aamot wait on the weather to summit Kangchenjunga.

Atomic is launching a new ski technology, the D2 DoubleDeck, in the U.S. market on Oct. 24

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Find everything from the October issue here: the Top 50 Resort Guide, Look-at-Me Luxury Gear, Revelstoke, and more.

Find everything from the September issue here: the 2009 Gear Guide, Avy stats, Cat-skiing, Get Schooled, and more.

Find everything from the September issue here: 2009 Buyers Guide, Tahoe Weekends, Deep Aspen, Charms of Woodstock, and more.

The new snow-country strategy: Ski locally; act nationally.

Book your Portillo ski vacation before Dec. 31, 2008, and pay 2008 prices for the 2009 season.

Get Grant Gunderson's "Star Trail" poster from the photographer directly.

Follow along as Fredrick Ericsson and Jorgen Aamot attempt to climb and ski Kangchenjunga this fall.

Fredrick Ericsson and Jorgen Aamot give new meaning to the term "Earn Your Turns"

Fredrick Ericsson starts the journey to the Himilayas, stopping in Kathmandu

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With the World Cup a week away, the U.S. Ski Team ramps up training and preparation

With the World Cup a week away, the U.S. Ski Team ramps up training and preparation

The year starts out with the Lift Off Festival and continues on with tons of exciting events.

Local wood products and organic materials will be used to create the ultimate terrain park.

1994 Olympic Gold, 1992 Olympic Silver medalist Diann Roffe and two-time (1992,1994) Olympian, Krista Schmidinger will both be special guest coaches during Sugar’s 15th Annual Adult Pre-Season Ski Clinic scheduled for December 12-14, 2008.

SKI Magazine maintains No. 3 ranking, while PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola and GLC receive accolades from UK publications

Ted Ligety, Steven Nyman, and other Ski Teamers work with NASA scientists to up speed in Wind Tunnel

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The action started at Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Areas Wednesday as riders got their first turns of the season.

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