{"id":16250,"date":"2019-12-06T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=16250"},"modified":"2023-11-15T13:04:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T18:04:20","slug":"best-ski-destinations-in-the-us-to-try-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/post\/best-ski-destinations-in-the-us-to-try-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ski Destinations in the US to Try This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ski trip time is here! If you dream of fresh tracks instead\nof fresh-baked fruit cake and ripping up slopes instead of ripping open\npresents, we totally get it. During ski season, the possibilities are endless.\nWhere will you go this year? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got a few suggestions, and they might not be what you expect. After all, everybody knows the famous resorts\u2014but have you ever thought of skiing in New Mexico? Some of the best places to go skiing in the USA aren\u2019t necessarily the big-name ski destinations. Here are our top picks for America\u2019s most memorable ski spots. Pack your stuff<\/a> and get ready to shred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\nStowe, VT <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If\nthere\u2019s one place you go to ski in the Northeast, make it Stowe. Set on the\nstate\u2019s tallest mountain, Stowe Resort<\/strong> also has one of North America\u2019s\nmost challenging trails: Goat\u2014for experts only. This slope makes Stowe Resort\nmany people\u2019s vote among best\nski resorts on the East Coast. Speaking of challenges, the Black Hole run,\njust up the road at Smuggler\u2019s Notch<\/strong>, is the only triple black diamond\ntrail in the Northeast. Stowe also has the best apr\u00e8s-ski scene around, so if\nyou came to party, you\u2019ve met your match. In fact, why not come during\nWinterWonderGrass, April 10-11, and take a side trip to Stratton Mountain<\/strong>?\nMusic, brews, snow skiing\n\u2026 Vermont knows how to do winter right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\nLake Tahoe, CA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stowe\nisn\u2019t the only ski area that knows how to have fun. With casinos, breweries,\nand plenty of nightlife, Lake Tahoe is the best in the west when it comes to\napr\u00e8s-ski. Ski hard at Sierra at Tahoe<\/strong>\u2019s Huckleberry Canyon double black\ndiamond area; or check out Heavenly<\/strong>, which has region\u2019s highest peak and\nsteepest inbound terrain, plus guided access to expert-only areas. Then play hard\nat events like the SnowGlobe Music Festival<\/strong>, December 29-31, 2019, and WinterWonderGrass<\/strong>\nat Squaw Valley, March 27-29, 2020. Eat, ski, rave, repeat is your new motto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\nLakewood, CO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Located 7 miles west of Denver, Lakewood has the best of the city and the ski mountains. Warm up at the cafes along Alaska Drive before heading into the Rockies to shred some pow. Echo Mountain<\/strong>, 32 miles west, is the closest ski area to the city and a great value. Ski ambassadors, who will give you some pointers on your form, are included in your day pass. Eldora<\/strong>, 44 miles to the northwest, is a bigger option with multiple restaurants and Nordic skiing. You can even make a day trip to the fanciest resort\u2014Vail<\/strong> is 93 miles west and is consistently rated one of the best ski resorts in the world. Would you rather just move here? The two Lakewood CubeSmart locations<\/a> have plenty of room for your skis and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\nLayton, UT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Forget Park City and head north of SLC to the winter wonderland of Layton. Start your ski day at Sill\u2019s Cafe<\/strong>, a mom-and-pop shop serving up classic American breakfasts since the 1950s. Then you\u2019re ready to head 30 miles north, where all kinds of adventures await. Get in some classic downhill runs at Snowbasin Resort<\/strong> or stick to cross-country at Nordic Valley Ski Resort<\/strong>. Need something a little more adrenaline-fueled? Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort<\/strong> has 70,000 skiable acres\u2014and you can choose cat skiing or heli-skiing. There\u2019s tons to explore, so you might be here a while. Store your skis at our Layton facility<\/a> when you\u2019re not using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\nTaos, NM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Talk\nabout an unforgettable ski vacation: the funky atmosphere of Taos combined with\nthe surprise\u2014and beauty\u2014of skiing in America\u2019s Southwest make for an experience\nlike none other. Taos Ski Valley<\/strong> can compete with the big resorts, with\nsports massages, hydrating facials, and an energy-boosting oxygen bar at the\nfull-service spa; rustic, fireside dining at 192 At The Blake; and more than\n1,200 acres of skiing. There\u2019s also Angel Fire Resort<\/strong>, 25 miles east,\nwhich hosts cool programs like First Tracks, Nordic skiing, and night skiing.\nBonus points if you visit during Taos Winter Wine Festival<\/strong>, Jan. 30 to\nFeb. 2, which draws over 40 national wineries each year. Just make sure you ski\nbefore <\/em>you drink the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.\nSciota, PA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Via Blue Mountain Resort\/Yelp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Poconos are an overlooked winter wonderland. In Sciota, enjoy quaint countryside living and some of the best places to ski in the Poconos. For families, there\u2019s Shawnee Mountain<\/strong>, 16 miles northeast, which has Camp Shawnee for little ones, plus events like Ski with Santa. For getaways with friends, head to Blue Mountain<\/strong>, 18 miles southwest, to check out Winter Fest (Jan. 25-26) or College Week (Jan. 6-10 and 13-17) for discounted student tickets. Snowboarders can get their shred on at nearby Park 1260<\/strong>, which specializes in terrain parks only. Whatever your ski style, the Sciota CubeSmart<\/a> has all your winter sports storage needs covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.\nNaperville, IL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to Niche.com, Naperville is the No. 1 place to raise a family in America\u2014and it\u2019s a great place to take them on vacation, too. Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports<\/strong>, 5 miles east, has lots of class options, making it one of the best ski resorts for beginners. At Villa Olivia<\/strong>, 21 miles north, you can ski, go snowboarding, and tube, then have an apr\u00e8s-ski meal in the Ski Caf\u00e9; a day trip to Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort<\/strong>, just over the line in Wisconsin, is also worth the drive. Want Nordic skiing? Head to Joliet Nordic Ski Club<\/strong>, 20 miles south. If you already live here, take advantage of our Naperville storage units<\/a> to keep your skis and snow gear out of the way in the off-season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Alta,\nWY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Via Tex M.\/Yelp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bring\nthewhole crew with you for unforgettable family skiing in Wyoming. Grand\nTarghee<\/strong> is home-away-from-home for family ski trips, where kids have free\nreign in the Kids Adventure Zone. This area includes runs that are designed to teach\nski fundamentals and improve skills. Don\u2019t skip the tubing park, which gives\nevery generation a run for its money. Parents can take a night off while\nchildren enjoy dinner, star gazing, crafts, and other activities with childcare\nprofessionals at Kids\u2019 Night Out. As an added bonus, kids 12 and under ski for\nfree with a stay of 3 or more nights and adult lift tickets. Wrap up a day\noutdoors with coin-operated games in Grand Targhee Resort<\/strong>\u2019s arcade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.\nMinneapolis, MN <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cross-country ski fans have to head to Minneapolis in 2020. The Loppet Winter Festival<\/strong> takes place Jan. 20 to Feb. 2, with races, ice biking, and a nighttime ski around Lake of the Isles. In March, the city is hosting the first Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup<\/strong> in the U.S. since 2001. And no matter when you visit, there are over 80 miles of cross-country ski trails in the area, including trails right next door in St. Paul at Como Park Ski Center<\/strong>. Of course, you can always just move here\u2014Minneapolis is a fast-growing metro area perfect for families and singles. Store your ski equipment in Minneapolis self storage<\/a> and you\u2019ll be ready to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.\nMammoth Lakes, CA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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California\u2019s\nchilled-out vibes are on full display in Mammoth Lakes, a picturesque town in\nthe Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Mammoth\u2019s regulars keep coming back year\nafter year, but if you\u2019ve never been, now is the time: Mammoth Mountain\nResort<\/strong> is getting a $1.3M snow-making upgrade. Be the first to check out\nnew restaurants like Sierra Grind espresso bar, Public House Tap Room, and the\nrenovated Lincoln Bar fireplace lounge. Like any good California ski town,\nMammoth knows how to party, too. Visit during the Mammoth Film Festival<\/strong>\nFeb. 27 to March 2 or Gay Ski Week<\/strong>, March 18-22, to see for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wherever you\u2019re headed this winter, you\u2019ll need to keep your gear clean<\/a> and dry and make sure you store it properly<\/a> between trips. CubeSmart can help\u2014we\u2019ve got all the best tips in our blog, and our friendly managers are always here for you. Remove worry from the vacation equation and ski carefree this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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