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Skiing's increased popularity has led more resorts to charge for parking. Here's how to navigate the lots at 10 West Coast ski areas.
Mount Bachelor Ski Resort
Here’s a Surefire Way to Turn Your Kid Into a Better Skier Than You
Season-long ski programs offer little skiers the routine and consistency they need to succeed.
The Lifts Spin Into May At These 14 Ski Resorts
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Ski Towns Brew Great Beer—Here Are 5 of Our Favorites
Don't even think about ordering a Bud when there are locally inspired brews to be had at your favorite ski town this season.
How We Test Ski Boots
To get the best ski gear, start at the bottom and work up.
Mt. Bachelor Welcomes Summer with Skiing
Make off-season turns June 29-July 1.
Boot Test at Bachelor: It's a Wrap
It's mid-winter at Mount Bachelor, springtime in Bend as boot test team finishes up.
Sun Mountain Fun Center
Center of fun.
InClimb
Rock climbing gym.
Bouncing off the Walls
Inflatable fun center.
Frisbee Golf
Hippies...
Mt. Bachelor Family Activities
Winter family activities on the mountain.
Oasis Spa
Great value.
Anjou Spa
Green spa.
Jinsei Spa
Eastern-influenced spa.
Spa W
"Best of Bend."
Sage Springs Spa
Sunriver Resorts spa.
McMenamins Old St. Francis
Historic schoolhouse-turned-hotel.
Riverhouse Hotel
Riverfront lodging.
Seventh Mountain Resort
Closest lodging to Mt. Bachelor.
Sunriver Resort
Recreation Mecca.
Owl's Nest Pub
Great value and views.
Bo Restobar
Asian restaurant/bar.
10 Barrel Brewing Company
Local watering hole.
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
Bend's only Asian fusion restaurant.
Scapolo's
Slopeside dining.
Zydeco
Family-friendly lunch and dinner.
Scanlon's
Fine dining in a friendly atmosphere.
The Blacksmith
"New ranch cuisine."
Pine Tavern
A local favorite.
SKI Magazine: February 2009
Find everything from the February issue here: 25 easy adventures, America’s most popular ski resort, old-school skiing, and more.
Mark Elling
Northwest Update Blogger, Writer
Regional Round-Up
Check out SkiNet's Bloggers from around the country. Want to know the happening in your area? Look no further.
Over 500 Resort Jobs Available at Premier Resorts
The jobs, ranging from chefs and restaurant waiters to front desk clerks, shuttle drivers and housekeepers, are at winter resorts including Breckenridge, Deer Valley, Mt. Bachelor, Park City, South Lake Tahoe, Sun Valley, Telluride, and Vail.
2008-2009 Resort Improvements
Ski Areas around the nation are pouring money into lodging, grooming, food and beverage, and more.
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