Resort Skiing

Skiing at Loveland just got easier, stay the night at the Georgetown Mountain Inn and avoid weekend traffic.

An ideal bed and breakfast in Waitsfield.

An exercise in stealth pampering.

One not to miss, right at the base of Sugarbush.

The grande dame of Stratton.

A Killington restaurants with a focus on locally grown and raised ingredients.

A charming in near Killington

High intensity and highly gourmet.

A newcomer to Telluride’s Mountain Village.

High-caliber Aspen sushi.

Aspen going global

Headed to Lake Tahoe for a summer vacation? Check out Squaw Valley for paintballing, disco ice skating, and more.

This great après spa is located in the Vail Plaza Hotel and Club in the heart of downtown Vail.

The Golden Leaf Spa in the Vail Marriott offers an array of amenities and classic Marriott services.

Located in the Vail Cascade Resort, Aria Spa is a high-class spa complete with massage, aromatherapy and more.

From deep tissue foot massage to a massage using tuning forks—yes, really — Sonnenalp is a mid-mountain escape from reality.

From deep tissue foot massage to a massage using tuning forks -- yes, really -- Sonnenalp is a mid-mountain escape from reality.

Taos Ski Valley founder Ernie Blake once stashed pitchers of martinis in tree wells on the mountain. Toast this tradition (and celebrate your powder day) at the Martini Tree Bar.

Near the lifts, the Stray Dog offers terrific breakfast burritos to fuel your day on the hill, and famous margaritas to cool off after.

Damn good burgers at the base of Taos Ski Valley.

An out-of-the-way Taos tacqueria offers great tacos -- and ice cold beer.

Wind-powered all-suite hotel in the middle of the village? The Beaver Creek Lodge is a winner.

Wind-powered all-suite hotel in the middle of the village? The Beaver Creek Lodge is a winner.

Before or after skiing, for breakfast or après, the Coyote Cafe is a Beaver Creek favorite.

This community watering hole is a great place for ribs, pasta, and refreshing margaritas.

Kiplinger's names four Ski Gateway Cities among it's "10 Best Cities for the Next Decade."

This Aspen bed and breakfast will have you right at home.

Anything you could ever want in an Aspen hotel and then some, the Hyatt Grand is top notch in every category.

Wood-burning fireplaces in each of the single bedroom condo-style rooms and other amenities make the Aspen Square a great place to stay.

Let's get this straight: skiing, beer AND grilled meat products on Father's Day weekend? We're there.

Ranked No. 5 in our Resort Guide last year, Beaver Creek is as family friendly in the summer months as it is when the snow's falling.

Hawaii heat—and a pretty good tennis player—put American ski star in his place at sectional qualifier.

Telluride's MountainFilm Festival is in its 32nd year.

This confectionery is a must-visit for hot drinks and in-your-face chocolates.

International beer list, excellent food and a ski-in/ski-out atmosphere make the Hop Garden in Telluride a diverse on-mountain option.

Expect pub favorites like wings, chili and sandwiches at this Telluride Mountain Village public house.

Allred's Steakhouse in Telluride offers spectacular Sawtooth views and incredible food.

Shellfish and exotic seafood in landlocked Colorado? At 221 South Oak in Telluride, you can get that and much more.

Jimmy's might have the best tequila selection in the entire country, and with fabulous food, this Aspen favorite can't miss.

Cache Cache is a classic French Bistro that has become one of Aspen's most sophisticated restaurants.

Dine on-mountain at more than 10,500 feet: Cloud Nine at Aspen Highlands is an upscale dining treat.

Snowbird, Utah, originally planned to close for the winter season over Memorial Day weekend. But today they've announced that thanks to above average snowfall this spring—bringing the season total to 588 inches—the mountain will stay open weekends through June 20. Find out more here.

Biking enthusiasts will converge in Aspen, Colorado, on May 22-23 for two cycling events. Here are tips on how to participate in the rides, the best spots for spectating, and where to get margaritas afterward.

Aspen, Colorado, and Outside Magazine have teamed up to offer a weekend of adventure June 11-13. Sign up take a road biking clinic with Tyler Hamilton, high-altitude trail running and hiking with pro endurance athletes, and more. Two-night lodging packages start at $99 per person.

In June, a Boulder woman will attempt to climb and ski North America's tallest mountain to raise money for and awareness about global hunger.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Telluride, Colorado will host the annual Mountainfilm Festival, a gathering of outdoor and environmental filmmakers, as well as athletes, artists, and more. We spoke to festival director David Holbrooke about the ski films playing at this year’s festival.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hit the slopes at Mammoth this week to participate in an after-school event for children. If we could spend a day skiing with the Austrian Governator, here's what we'd ask him.

Another storm is hitting the East Coast, with 8 to 15 inches of snow predicted to nail parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Jay Peak Resort is reopening on Thursday for one last weekend. Get there before the snow is gone.

Lunch at the resorts is often expensive, unsatisfying and crowded. And it eats into your slope time. Go big before the lifts open at these must-try breakfast joints.

Pair your Park City vacation with a selection from St. Regis Deer Crest's Wine Vault.

You probably think that suddenly, about 30 years ago, the Burton snowboard appeared, introducing a radical new way to slide downhill. Think again.

Injured soldiers will ski with Bode Miller at the 24th Annual Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass, Colorado.

Now that spring has sprung, check out the best places to enjoy the sunshine on the slopes.

Ditch the car, say no ski traffic, and get on board for a stress-free ride to the slopes this season.

Each spring, skiers—or at least those with little self-restraint—measure their mettle in horizontal rather than vertical feet. The ubiquitous pond-skimming contest is an honored end-of-season ritual—and a handy excuse for cross-dressing.

Skiers are spending less and searching for better values—forcing ski resorts to compete harder than ever. Could the economic downturn have an upside for skiing?

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Explore open bowls and unmapped trails inside the resort, then dive into untamed descents just beyond the ropes. Your next big adventure is...

The Olympic Games may be over, but the Mallard Lounge at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is now home to the Triple Lutz, a après cocktail full of Canadian spirit.

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A Jay Peak skier is tough, as impervious to cold as a Spartan to pain. Vermonters want their kids to grow up skiing here because afterwards, any other mountain is cake.

When SKI Mag's Utah-based ski tester isn't emailing us photos of blower Wasatch pow, he's describing in detail his heli skiing adventures in B.C. From where we sit (at our desks in an office park), it can be painful. Check out his recent video from Revelstoke Lodge...and try—hard—not to hate him.

Save 15% on lift tickets with the Vacation Rewards Program

Don a snorkel and scour the temperate waters at ski country’s most unusual hot spring.

This mountain outpost is a living tribute to what skiing used to be.

Farm-to-table cooking is the hot trend in ski town kitchens. It's healthy and sustainable—but more work.

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A South Shore locals’ favorite drops the ropes on Huckleberry Canyon—Lake Tahoe’s newest sidecountry adventure.

Base improvements and a luxury residential property spruce up Steamboat.

Enter now for a chance to win the Great Mountain Giveaway and get ready for the best ski trip you could ever imagine.

The culinary exploits complement the skiing in this undervisited part of Quebec

The world's best skiers dare to do what we mortals can only dream. Here's a guide on who to watch—and what to watch for—as Olympic history unfolds.

As skin-tight speed suits attest, it’s not how good you look but how fast you go that wins you Olympic medals in the alpine disciplines. But in freestyle, style counts too.

Downhill–with its autobahn speeds and spectacular crashes—may be the mountain's riskiest event, but the turny, precise technical courses demand a level of exactitude unmatched in the Winter Olympic arena.