Mountain Review: Willamette Pass
Eugene's closest ski resort functions more as a local's mountain than a regional contender, but it does offer varied terrain and impressive snowfall for a relatively cheap price.
Mountain Review: Steamboat
While it’s not the most striking ski resort in the world, standout tree terrain and significant recent lift and terrain improvements help this northern Colorado resort hold its own against the other destinations.
Mountain Review: 49 Degrees North
Despite its dated lift infrastructure and rural setting, this Northeast Washington resort offers impressive intermediate and advanced terrain at a reasonable price.
Mountain Review: Mount Ashland
This southern Oregon resort suffers from its tiny size and dated infrastructure, though surprisingly extensive advanced terrain and great views help it stand out among local resorts.
Mountain Review: Peek’n Peak
This Western New York ski resort offers a good value for beginners, but the mountain lacks the challenge or aesthetic to compete with many other East Coast resorts.
Mountain Review: Holiday Valley
Strong natural snowfall and varied terrain make this Western New York resort a strong local option, but a short vertical drop and complicated layout prevent it from competing with bigger East Coast destinations.
Mountain Review: Waterville Valley
Despite a modest footprint size, this New Hampshire resort offers a compelling set of strengths for those driving up from Boston.
Mountain Review: Attitash
This New Hampshire resort offers pleasant terrain and fast lifts, but it doesn’t especially stand out when it comes to the overall experience.
Mountain Review: Plattekill
The Catskill region’s northernmost ski hill offers surprisingly strong advanced terrain, but infrastructure and grooming operations are severely lacking.
Mountain Review: Keystone
This Colorado resort offers unique, enjoyable slopes and finally boasts lift-serviced high-alpine bowls, but it still falls somewhat short in its lift-served footprint size and expert terrain.