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The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts on the East Coast

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Although the East is home to hundreds of small hills, there are a surprising number of big mountain ski areas that offer an abundance of terrain that rivals West Coast resorts. Many East Coast resorts get overlooked when skiers and riders are looking to book week-long vacations. Many people pass over these resorts, thinking they do not offer enough terrain to […]

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Brett Currie | July 15, 2025
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The Growth of Skiable Terrain in the Western U.S. Has Been Far Greater Than You Might Think

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What if I told you that, over the past 30 years, the Western U.S. has effectively added the equivalent of 22 ski areas the size of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort? For most skiers and snowboarders, that would sound like an impossible dream — or at least a wildly optimistic projection. And yet, that’s exactly what has happened across the 11 […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | May 18, 2025
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Take a Less Crowded Approach to Skiing at These U.S. Resorts

Each year, ski resorts are becoming more and more crowded. Although there may not be one exact reason ski resorts are becoming overcrowded, contributing factors may include the rise of multi-mountain season pass popularity, the increase in outdoor activities due to COVID-19, and the wish for a winter wonderland escape away from one’s bustling city. With crowds come increased lift […]

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Samantha Gates | January 4, 2024
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Which States Have the Most Lift Accessed Skiable Acres?

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Updated May 16, 2025 Ski resorts will often boast about having the biggest vertical rise, the highest average snowfall, or the most skiable acres. Individual states can tout how many total ski areas are located in the state. Related: UPDATED: Which US State Has The Most Ski Resorts? But what states can say they have the most total skiable acres […]

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