Snow enthusiasts are sure to be shopping around for some fun on the slopes as the holidays fade away and winter truly sets in and the folks at RAVE Reviews are on top of the times, ranking America's best ski towns.
RAVE's list includes a ski town for every type of skier or snowboarder. The list was carefully compiled using a "Shred-o-meter" score from 1-10, 10 being complete ski nirvana.
Bend, Oregon, ranked the highest with a perfect 10. Challenging Mount Bachelor is just over 20 miles away and a buzzy downtown district offers boutique shopping, tasty eats and comfy stays at the recommended Oxford Hotel.
Telluride, Colorado, came close to perfection with a 9.5 on the shred-o-meter. The Telluride Ski Resort gondola is situated right in the heart of town and There Bar and Brown Dog Pizza offer up ideal post-ski grub.
Sandpoint, Idaho, perched on Lake Pend Oreille is moving up the rankings of best ski towns for many reasons. Schweitzer Mountain, just a few miles from the Canadian border, offers varied terrain, with nearly 3,000 acres of ski and snowboard trails, cross-country paths, snowshoeing and snowbiking. Stay at Dover Bay Resort and don't miss dining at gastropub Baxters On Cedar.
"Hitting the slopes is more than just a hobby for some, it's an outlet or an easy way to leave their worries behind. We want it to be easier for everyone to experience that," said Hillary Miller, managing editor for RAVE Reviews.
Here is the full list of featured towns:
-Bend, Oregon: Home to the Oxford Hotel, Spork and Mount Bachelor
-Telluride, Colorado, offers up the New Sheridan Hotel, Brown Dog Pizza and Telluride Ski Resort
-Sandpoint, Idaho, where there is Dover Bay Resort, Baxters On Cedar and Schweitzer Mountain
-Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Home to Cowboy Village Resort, Snake River Brewery and Jackson Hole Resort
-Truckee, California, where skiers will find Cedar House Sport Hotel, dining at Squeeze In and Northstar.
-Park City, Utah has the Washington School House Hotel, dining at El Chubasco, Park City Mountain
-Taos, New Mexico: Stay at the Taos Inn, eat at The Bavarian and ski Taos Ski Valley.
-Valdez, Alaska: Home to the Totem Hotel and Suites, Roadside Potatohead Valdez, Chugach Mountains
-Burke, Vermont has the WilloBurke Boutique Inn + Nordic Spa, Foggy Goggle Osteria and Burke Resort
-Bethel, Maine, offers the Snow Cap Inn, Cafe Di Cocoa and Sunday River
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